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All Events at the Avalon Ballroom – 6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday July 24 – Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come and join us for a swinging hoe-down with Wednesday Waltz Etc. DJ Kurt will be spinning the tunes with a western flare! We’ll have wonderful waltzes, super swings, fabulous foxtrots, lovely Latins and more. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Jean will continue her Triple Two-Step class and Tom will teach the beginning waltz. For those that like to dress up we suggest western wear. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Triple Two-Step Country Swing with Jean
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing with DJ Kurt
Special Event Wednesday July 31st – Live music with Rodney Sauer and Sandra Wong.
We always do something special on 5th Wednesdays – this month we are privileged to have live music with the fabulous duo of Rodney Sauer and Sandra Wong. Enjoy a wonderful selection of waltzes and other dances from two of our favorite local musicians. Becky is teaching a couple of really fun community waltz dances – one line dance and one mixer. We’ll dance them both during the dance.
This will be a truly special event!
Cost for lesson and dance – $15 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Special Waltz Community Dances class with Becky – beginners welcome!
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM dance to the fabulous music of Rodney and Sandra
Swing Circle Boulder is proud to sponsor Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Join us every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of the month for a delightful evening of social dancing at the Avalon Ballroom. Our DJs will spin a variety of tunes to dance to including waltz, foxtrot, swing, Latin and more!
No partner necessary. We welcome dancers of all levels. Our Dance Ambassadors are here to help you get dancing! Come early for our dance lessons (free with admission) in waltz and a selected rotation of other dance styles including Night Club 2 step, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, East Coast swing, line dances and more.
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Past Events
2024
January 31st 2024 – Special 5th Wednesday Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come join us for a special 5th Wednesday Stock Show edition of Wednesday Waltz Etc. DJs Art and Kurt will be playing a great selection of music for waltz, two step, foxtrot, swing, Latin, and more. Come early (6:30 pm) for a special lesson in cowboy cha-cha. No experience or partner necessary.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo
6:30 PM – Cowboy Cha-Cha Lesson with Bob and Janet
(no waltz lesson tonight)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing with DJs Art and Kurt
February 14th – Valentine’s Day Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come join us for an evening of social couple dancing celebrating Valentine’s Day! DJ Art will be playing a wonderful selection of dancing tunes in waltz, foxtrot, swing, and Latin. Those that like to dress suggest wearing red. Come early (6:30 pm) for a waltz lesson!
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Art and Becky
6:30 PM – Intermediate cross step waltz class with Barb
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
February 28th – Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come join us for an evening of social couple dancing celebrating Leap Year! DJ Kurt will be playing a wonderful selection of dancing tunes in waltz, foxtrot, swing, and Latin. Come early (6:30 pm) for a waltz lesson. No experience or partner necessary.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with TBD
6:30 PM – Intermediate cross step waltz class with Barb
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
Wednesday March 13 Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come join us for an evening of social couple dancing as we celebrate an early Saint Patrick’s Day! DJ Kurt will be playing his wonderful selection of dancing tunes in waltz, foxtrot, swing, and Latin. Those who like to dress suggest the wearing of the green 🙂 Come early (6:30 pm) for our dance lessons (waltz and one step). No experience or partner necessary.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Intermediate one-step class with Bob and Janet.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
Wednesday March 27 Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come join us for an evening of social couple dancing! DJ Art will be playing his wonderful selection of dancing tunes in waltz, foxtrot, swing, and Latin. Come early (6:30 pm) for our dance lessons (waltz and one step). No experience or partner necessary.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Intermediate one-step class with Bob and Janet.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
A note on the One step:
The one step is one of the simplest social ballroom dances – you just walk in time with the music! It’s fun and easy to learn how to add your own moves and create your own style.
Wednesday April 10 Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come join our Wednesday Waltz Etc. celebration of spring! Ken will be hosting this evening with a special set put together by DJ Art full of a wonderful mixture of waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more. Dance lessons include beginning waltz with Tom and new East-Coast Swing classes with Andy!. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – East Coast swing with Andy
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
Coming up in April and May
Wednesday April 24 Wednesday Waltz Etc.
April showers bring … music! Come enjoy our nod to spring and April at Wednesday Waltz Etc. as we celebrate April with all of its springtime glory. DJ Art will be playing an eclectic mix dance music including waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more. Dance lessons include beginning waltz with Tom and East Coast Swing with Andy. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – East Coast swing with Andy
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
Wednesday May 8 Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Come enjoy a celebration of Cinco de Mayo with Wednesday Waltz Etc. DJ Kurt will be spinning the tunes to get you dancing including waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more. Dance lessons include beginning waltz with Tom and Nightclub 2-step with Jen. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away. Come early (6:30) for the lesson!
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Nightclub 2-step with Jen
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
Wednesday May 22 Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Spring is in full swing! Come swing, waltz and dance with Wednesday Waltz Etc.! DJ Art will have a full evening of dance music including waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more. Tom will be teaching beginning waltz and Jen will teach Nightclub 2-step. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away. Come early (6:30) for the lesson!
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Nightclub 2-step with Jen
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
Wednesday May 29 Special Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Welcome to our spring 1950s Prom Night – a special 5th Wednesday edition of Wednesday Waltz Etc.! DJ Art and Kurt will be spinning the tunes to some great waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more! We’ll be teaching some classic 1950s line dances before the dance, Wear your favorite prom outfits if you’d like! Come early, learn some line dances and enjoy the fun! Everyone is welcome. No experience or partner necessary. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away. Come early (6:30) for the lesson!
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – One class in several classic 1950s line dances! No waltz class tonight.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing
Wednesday June 12 – Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Start off June with an evening of dancing as Wednesday Waltz Etc. swings out to Victory in memory of D-Day. DJ Kurt will offer a wonderful mixture of dance music including waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more. The dance lessons tonight are beginning waltz with Tom and intermediate waltz with Bob and Janet. For those who like to dress up we suggest some 1940s attire (not required!). Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Intermediate waltz class with Bob and Janet
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing with DJ Kurt
Wednesday June 26 – Wednesday Waltz Etc.
Yipeeee!!! Summer is here! Join us at Wednesday Waltz Etc. for a summertime dance. Don your sunny summer best – and we’ll have Sunshine on Your Shoulder and music with a Summer Breeze, and Summer Wind. DJ Art will offer a wonderful mixture of dance music for your summertime pleasure including waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more. The dance lessons tonight are beginning waltz with Tom and intermediate waltz with Bob and Janet. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance the night away.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Intermediate waltz class with Bob and Janet
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing with DJ Art
Wednesday July 10 – Wednesday Waltz Etc. – bring your favorite teddy bear!
It’s National Teddy Bear Picnic Day! Bring your favorite teddy bear to join us in a summer dance. We’ll set up a picnic for them to enjoy as they watch us dance the evening away to fabulous tunes by DJ Art, including of course “Teddy Bear’s Picnic”. We’ll have waltzes, swings, foxtrots, Latin and more. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Jean is back to teach us Triple Two-Step Country Swing (a really fun and elegant country swing dance) and Tom will be teaching beginning waltz.
Cost for lesson and dance – $10 per person. Cash, Check, or Venmo.
6:30 PM – Beginning waltz class with Tom
6:30 PM – Triple Two-Step Country Swing with Jean
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing with DJ Art