WEST MICHIGAN BALLROOM DANCE CALENDAR
Winter 2010
***January
2010 through May 2010***
This Dance Calendar has been put together to provide information to persons who enjoy ballroom dancing. If you know of additional dancing opportunities which you think would be of interest to fellow dancers, please let us know so that we can include the information in the next edition.
We publish this Dance Calendar three times a year, and it is routinely distributed free of charge to attendees at both the Ballroom Dancers’ dances in Hudsonville (the September, January, and May dances) and the Candlelight Dance Club dances in Grand Rapids (October and February dances).
For those of you who wish us to mail you a copy instead, please send us a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with your request.
Joanne Esakson
3611 Wyoming, S. W.
Wyoming, Mi. 49519
616-534-5779
Note: Because the information contained in this calendar is collected in advance of the actual dance events, circumstances may change, and the dance may even be canceled or the time/location changed. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to call ahead and confirm dates/times/location/etc.; all of the phone numbers are in the 616 area code, unless otherwise indicated. All of the dances listed are “open to the public”. Additional dancing opportunities are available in private membership organizations throughout the area, such as Moose, Elks, and Eagles Lodges as well as American Legion and VFW Posts.
Specific Dance Opportunities by Date:
*
Ballroom Dancers’ Club “Black & Silver Ball”
. Hudsonville High School , 5037 32nd
St. Hudsonville. 7:30-10:30pm, with
free dance lesson 7-7:30pm. Music
by the “Pacific Lite”. $20.00 per couple payable at the door.
Please bring a plate of hors
d’oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free.
Information: Norman Sharp
690-2689.
*
Kalamazoo Dance (USA Dance). Bolero's
Dance School, 6136 S.Westnedge Ave., Portage,
(behind Southland
Mall). Lesson at 7 pm.
Dancing from 8-10:30 pm.$9/ person
for USA Dance members; $15/person general admission at the door..
www.kalamazoodance.org
*USA Dance Chapter 2037 serving mid-Michigan (Lansing, Flint & Jackson) Central United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing, 7:00 pm Lesson, Dancing 8-10:30 pm, non-members $13/person, students with ID $7/person, USA Dance Chapter members $9/person. www.usadance2037.org.
*DANCEgr Dance Women's
City Club, 254 East Fulton St. downtown Grand Rapids 8-11pm,
with a dance lesson 7pm $11 per person at the door for the dance, $10
per person for the lesson or both lesson & dance for $16.
Air-conditioning, smoke-free, free parking, large dance floor & free non
alcoholic beverages. Contact information DANCEgr06@yahoo.com
or www.DANCEgr.com
January
22, Friday:
*Friday Night Salsa Live. The
Kopper Top Guest House, 638 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids. 8:00pm
to 1:00am with free group lesson by Casey Reed beginning at 8:30.
Hosted by Fernando and Elizabeth Roldan of the Salsalogy Dance
Academy. . $7.00 per person, $5.00 for college students. Music
by DJ John V. one of the premier Latin music DJ's in West Michigan. It is smoke free with
cash bar and food to purchase. There is street parking and small parking
lot across the street from Kopper Top.
* Les Danseurs Dance Club. Grand
Ledge Country Club, 5813 E. St. Joseph Highway (1 mile east of M-100), Grand
Ledge. 8- 11:00 pm,
with a free dance lesson from 7-8pm. Music
by "DJ - John
& Judy Tomlian". Coffee,
tea and ice provided; bring own snacks and other beverages.
$30/couple for non-members. Smoke
free. www.lesdanseurs.com
* Roger Brouwer's Dance. Woodside Elementary School (between James and Riley, on 144th St, north side of Holland). 7:30-10:30pm. Recorded music. $10/couple + plate of hors d'oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free. Information: 396-0392 Roger.
February
5, Friday:
* Candlelight Dance Club’s dance, Northview Crossroads Middle School, 4400 Ambrose, N.E.; 7:30-10:30 PM. Music by “The Silvertones”. $20/couple payable at the door. Please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres for the community table. Information: Dottie 975-9217.
*
Jerry & Mary’s Strictly For Fun Ballroom Dance Party Central
United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing,,
Lesson 7 PM, Dancing 8-10:30 PM.
Lesson $5/person. Dance
$10/person. Contact Mary Benjamin at marybenjamin@prodigy.net
* Evergreen Commons “ Sweetheart’s Dinner/Dance” 480 State St., Holland. Music by "Pacific Lite”. Punch bowl at 5:30; dinner at 6; dance from 7:00 -10:30pm. $25/ person if purchased by Feb 1. $30/person if purchased Feb 2-8. Reservations and pre-payment must be made in advance. Smoke/alcohol-free. Mail reservations and pre-payment to: Evergreen Commons, 480 State St., Holland, MI 49423.
* Southwest Michigan Ballroom Dance Club. 4-7 pm. Bolero's Dance School, 6136 S.Westnedge Ave.,Portage, (behind Southland Mall). $15/person at the door, 4-7 PM. www.swmbdc.com
* Kalamazoo Dance (USA Dance). Bolero's Dance School, 6136 S.Westnedge Ave., Portage, (behind Southland Mall). Lesson at 7 pm. Dancing from 8-10:30 pm. $9/person for USA Dance members; $15/person for non-members. www.kalamazoodance.org
*USA Dance Chapter 2037 serving mid-Michigan (Lansing, Flint & Jackson) Central United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing, 7:00 pm Lesson, Dancing 8-11:00 pm, non-members $12/person, students with ID $5/person, USA Dance Chapter members $8/person. www.usadance2037.org
Les Danseurs Dance Club. Grand Ledge Country Club, 5813 E. St. Joseph Highway (1 mile east of M-100), Grand Ledge. 8- 11:30 pm, with a free dance lesson from 7-8pm. Music by "DJ Tim Johnson”, $25/couple for non-members. Smoke-free. Coffee, tea, and ice provided; bring own snacks and other beverages. www.lesdanseurs.com
* Roger Brouwer's Dance. Woodside Elementary School (between James and Riley, on 144th St, north side of Holland). 7:30-10:30pm. Recorded music. $10/couple + plate of hors d'oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free. 396-0392 (Roger) .
*
Jerry & Mary’s Strictly For Fun Ballroom Dance Party Central
United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing, Lesson 7 PM, Dancing 8-10:30
PM. Lesson $5/person.
Dance $10/person. Contact Mary Benjamin at marybenjamin@prodigy.net
* Southwest Michigan Ballroom Dance Club. Bolero's Dance School, 6136 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage. (behind Southland Mall). 4-7 PM. $15/person at the door, $5. for spectators. www.swmbdc.com
* Ballroom Dancers’ Club “ Shamrock Swing” Hudsonville High School, 5051 32nd, Hudsonville. 7:30-10:30pm, with free dance lesson 7-7:30pm. Band “ The Middleton Trio”. $25/couple payable at the door. Please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free. Information: Norman Sharp 690-2689.
*Kalamazoo Dance (USA Dance) Bolero's Dance School, 6136 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, (behind Southland Mall). Lesson at 7 pm. Dancing from 8-10:30pm. $9/person for USA Dance members; $15/person for non-members. www,kalamazoodance.org
*USA Dance Chapter 2037 serving mid-Michigan (Lansing, Flint & Jackson) Central United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing, 7:00 pm Lesson, Dancing 8-11:00 pm, non-members $12/person, students with ID $5/person, USA Dance Chapter members $8/person. www.usadance2037.org
March
27, Saturday:
* Les Danseurs Dance Club. Grand Ledge Country Club, 5813 E. St. Joseph Highway (1 mile east of M-100), Grand Ledge. 8- 11:30 pm, with a free dance lesson from 7-8pm. Music by "The Brass & Electric". $25/couple for non-members. Smoke-free. Coffee, tea, and ice provided; bring own snacks and other beverages. www.lesdanseurs.com
*Roger Brouwer’s Dance. Woodside Elementary School (between James and Riley , on 144th St., north side of Holland). 7:30-10:30pm. Recorded music. $10/couple + plate of hors d’oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free. 396-0392 (Roger).
*Jerry & Mary’s Strictly For Fun Ballroom Dance Party Central United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing, Lesson 7 PM, Dancing 8-10:30 PM. Lesson $5/person. Dance $10/person. Contact Mary Benjamin at marybenjamin@prodigy.net
April
9, Friday:
*Town Club Dance Club dinner/dance. Spring Lake Country Club. Information/reservation: Herb & Holly Kuipers 842-1458 or hehokuipers@chartermi.net
April
10, Saturday:
* Evergreen Commons “SS Evergreen Formal Dinner/Dance”. 480 State St., Holland. Music by "Entourage". Punch bowl at 5:30; dinner at 6; dance from 7-10:30pm. Reservations and pre-payment necessary. Smoke/alcohol-free. Mail reservations and pre-payment to: Evergreen Commons, 480 State St., Holland, MI 49423.
April 11,
Sunday:
* Southwest Michigan Ballroom Dance Club. 4-7 pm. Bolero's Dance School, 6136 S.Westnedge Ave.,Portage, (behind Southland Mall). $15/person at the door, 4-7 PM. www.swmbdc.com
* Kalamazoo Dance (USA Dance). Bolero's Dance School, 6136 S.Westnedge Ave.,Portage, (behind Southland Mall). Lesson at 7 pm. Dancing from 8-10:30 pm. $9/person for USA Dance members; $15/person for non-members. www.kalamazoodance.org
*USA
Dance Chapter 2037 serving mid-Michigan
(Lansing, Flint & Jackson) Central
United Methodist Church, downtown
Lansing, 7:00 pm Lesson, Dancing 8-11:00 pm, non-members
$12/person, students with ID $5/person, USA Dance Chapter members $8/person. www.usadance2037.org
* Portage Point Inn Big Band Ballroom Dance. 8513 S. Portage Point Dr., Onekema. Overnight dinner/dance/lodging packages available. Information and reservations: 800-878-7248.
April
23, Friday:
* Candlelight Dance Club’s dance Northview Crossroads Middle School, 4400 Ambrose, N.E.; 7:30-10:30 PM. Music by “The Middleton Trio”. $20/couple payable at the door. Please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres for the community table. Information: Dottie 975-9217.
* Roger Brouwer's Dance. Woodside Elementary School (between James and Riley, on 144th St, north side of Holland). 7:30-10:30pm. Recorded music. $10/couple + plate of hors d'oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free. 396-0392 (Roger) .
* Les Danseurs Dance Club. Grand Ledge Country Club, 5813 E. St. Joseph Highway (1 mile east of M-100), Grand Ledge. 8- 11:30 pm, with a free dance lesson from 7-8pm. Music by "DJ Roy & Dee Overlee”. $25/couple for non-members. Smoke-free. Coffee, tea, and ice provided; bring own snacks and other beverages. www.lesdanseurs.com
* Jerry & Mary’s Strictly For Fun Ballroom Dance Party Central United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing, Lesson 7 PM, Dancing 8-10:30 PM. Lesson $5/person. Dance $10/person. Contact Mary Benjamin at marybenjamin@prodigy.net
*CAM Dance Club – Muskegon - Muskegon Country Club, Information/reservations: Gloria & Lou Droeger, 616-842-9665.
*Ballroom Dancers’ Club “Tulip Twirl” , Hudsonville High School, 5051 32nd, Hudsonville. 7:30-10:30pm, with free dance lesson 7-7:30pm. Band “TBA”. $25/couple payable at the door. Please bring a plate of hors d’oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free. Information: Norman Sharp 690-2689.
*USA Dance Chapter 2037 serving mid-Michigan (Lansing, Flint & Jackson) Central United Methodist Church, downtown Lansing, 7:00 pm Lesson, Dancing 8-11:00 pm, non-members $12/person, students with ID $5/person, USA Dance Chapter members $8/person. www.usadance2037.org
May
16, Sunday:
* Southwest Michigan Ballroom Dance Club. 4-7 pm. Bolero's Dance School, 6136 S.Westnedge Ave.,Portage, (behind Southland Mall). $15/person at the door, 4-7 PM. www.swmbdc.com
May
21, Friday:
*Town Club Dance Club dinner/dance. Spring Lake Country Club. Information/reservation:Herb & Holly Kuipers 842-1458 or hehokuipers@chartermi.net
May
22, Saturday:
* Les Danseurs Dance Club. Grand Ledge Country Club, 5813 E. St. Joseph Highway (1 mile east of M-100), Grand Ledge. 8- 11:30 pm, with a free dance lesson from 7-8pm. Music by "Mike Wolverton Band". $25/couple for non-members. Smoke-free. Coffee, tea, and ice provided; bring own snacks and other beverages. www.lesdanseurs.com
* Roger Brouwer's Dance. Woodside Elementary School (between James and Riley, on 144th St, north side of Holland). 7:30-10:30pm. Recorded music. $10/couple + plate of hors d'oeuvres for the community table. Smoke/alcohol-free. 396-0392 (Roger )
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Recurring Weekly Dance Opportunities:
In addition to the specific dances noted on the preceding pages by date, you will also find regularly scheduled dance opportunities throughout the Grand Rapids and Lakeshore area on the following days of the week.
SUNDAY:
* Singles/social
dancing by Single People of Today at Lincoln
Country Club, 3485
Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids. 7 pm - midnight.
3 dance venues:
contemporary, country/western, and rock. 453-6348.
WEDNESDAY:
* Social Dancing with John Brown at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel on Ann St. (restaurant bar w/small dance floor) from 5:00 to 7:30 PM, followed by Karaoke from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
* Ballroom Dancing at the S Night Club in Holland at 176 E. Lakewood Blvd. 49424 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 218-9916
FRIDAY;
* Social dancing at Sayfee's (restaurant/bar w/small floor), 3555 Lake Eastbrook Blvd., Grand Rapids. 8:00 - 12:30 am. Information: 949-5750.
* Social
dancing at the Grand Haven American Legion
Club, Grand Haven. 2nd & 3rd
Fridays only. Call to confirm
8:00 pm -11:00 pm (a casual dinner is usually available for purchase before the dance). Cash
bar available. Live music.
* The B.O.B., 20 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids. DJ & Live music (616) 356-2000 http://www.thebob.com
SATURDAY:
* Social dancing at Sayfee's (restaurant/bar w/small floor), 3555 Lake Eastbrook Blvd., Grand Rapids. 8:00 - 12:30 am. No cover. Information: 949-5750.
* Country/Western/Swing/Social dancing with "The West Michigan Boot Scooters " at the Grand Haven Elks, in Grand Haven on the corner of 3rd & Franklin. 7:30 pm -10:30 pm. For more information, call 231 -798-1341 (Jill Fortenbacher) or 616-842-1458 (Herb Kuipers) or jfortenbach@comcast.net
Traveling?
Listed below are dance opportunities in restaurants/taverns/halls outside of the
Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area, but still within relatively easy driving distance. Be sure to call first to confirm:
Dance Every Day of the Week in West Michigan!
Check out this website!
http://www.kalamazoodance.org/wheretodance.php
* Kalamazoo Dance (USA Dance).
Serving Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and west Michigan.
* Central Michigan USA
Dance.
Serving Lansing, Flint, Corunna, and Owosso area.
* Mid-Michigan USA
Dance Serving Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw area.
* Michigan Northern Lights USA
Dance. Serving Petoskey, Gaylord, Traverse City area.
* South Bend Valley Dancers (USA Dance). Serving South Bend and Mishawaka. .
* Heartland Chapter (USA Dance). Serving Indianapolis area.
* Indiana Lakeshore (USA Dance). Serving Lake, Porter & LaPorte Counties in IN and Southern Cook County in IL.
* Chicagoland Chapter of USA Dance. Serving greater Chicago, IL Dance calendar and directions at www.usadancechicago.org . ,
Detroit and Southeast Michigan Area:
* University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Club. The University Club at the Michigan Union, U of M, Ann Arbor, 734-763-6984. .
* Dance Elite Ballroom Studio, 15 Mile and Haggerty (Inside Bloomfield Avenue Shoppe's II), 6315 Haggerty Rd., West Bloomfield. Ballroom/Latin Dance Party, Saturday, 9-11pm, $10/person. 248-926-8522 or www.eliteballroom.com
* DanceSport Academy of Michigan, 23666 Park, Dearborn. Occasional Saturday night dances, $12/person. 313-724-3262
* Angelo’s, 6630 S. Dixie Highway, Erie, MI. 48133. 1-734-848-5511. Fri. & Sat.
* Clawson Steak House, 56 S. Rochester, Clawson, Mi. Wed. – Sat. 1-248-588-5788
For more Detroit & Southeast Michigan area dance information: Web: http://www.dancemichigan.com .
Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Area:
* Burnam Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan, Battle Creek. 7-10 PM, live music. Smoke & alcohol free. (269) 965-0000
* Bayview Gardens (restaurant), East D. Ave., Gull Lake, Richland. Friday and Saturday, 9pm-1am. Live music. (269) 731-4911.
* Melville's Bar and Restaurant, 14625 Love Bridge Rd., Marcellus (I-94 to Paw Paw exit, go south toward Lawton to Marcellus, go to first paved road past the Peacock Ridge golf course, turn west (right) on to Goodings Rd, which becomes Love Bridge Rd). Dancing on Saturday, 9pm-close. (269) 646-9742.
* Kalamazoo Community Dance (couples and singles), Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1511 Helen Ave., Portage. Every Monday evening, 7-9:30pm $5/person www.kalamazoom.com Information (269) 352-9407
* Ballroom dancing at Bolero’s Dance Club 6136 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage (Behind Barnes & Nobles), General ballroom dancing 7:30 –12 . $10. 00/person before 8:30, $15.00 after 8:30. Smoke free. No partner required. (269) 321-0775.
*Coover Center 918 Jasper, Kalamazoo 1st & 3rd Thursday dances 7-9:30 PM band, no partner required, smoke & alcohol free. Information 269-382-0515
Kalmazoo DanceSport 1522 Gull Rd. Kalamazoo 8-10:30 PM $10/person Friday, no partner required. Information 269-760-5355
* For more Kalamazoo area dance information, contact
Web: http://www.usabda.org/chapters/kalamazoo
http://www.kalamazoodance.org/calendar/php
http://dancemichigan.com
http://www.kalamazoodance.org/wheretodance.php
email: news@kalamazoodance.org
Lansing and Mid-Michigan Area:
* Michigan State University Ballroom Dance Club. Check for updates at http://www.msu.edu/user/ballroom
* For more Lansing/Central Michigan area dance
information, contact: Carolyn Mudd at
Fizzell@msu.edu
Web: http://dancemichigan.com
Chicago Area:
* Willowbrook Ballroom (restored historic ballroom),
8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. 708-839-1000.
Web:
http://www.willowbrookballroom.com
- Tuesday,
7:30-9pm (Country/Western
dancing, w/ lessons from 7:30-9:30pm) --- $8person
- Wednesday, 8:45-11pm (Salsa dancing,
w/ lesson from 7:30-8:30pm) ---$8/person
- Thursday, closed
- Friday,
private parties
- Saturday, private parties or special
events
- Sunday, 2-5:00pm. (ballroom dancing)
--- $14/person
* Shaare Tikvah Ballroom,
5800 N. Kimball (2 blocks S. of Peterson), Chicago.
847-757-2227.
* For more Chicago area dance information, contact:
Bob and Penny Urbon 847-757-2227
Web:
http://www.ballroomchicago.com
* Hub Ballroom (restored historic
ballroom near Peoria, Illinois). Route 40 and Main St.,
Edelstein, IL. Periodic dances.
. Information/reservations: 800-523-4658
Indiana:
* Indiana Roof Ballroom (restored
historic ballroom), 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. 5-9pm on
selected Sundays. $13.00 For more information 317-236-1870.
* Paramount Ballroom (restored
historic ballroom), Anderson, Indiana.
http://www.andersonparamount.org
Wisconsin
* For Wisconsin dancing information,
contact: Dancer's Dateline
7019 State Rd.
West Bend, WI 53090
Phone 262-338-8538
pointermarketing@sbcglobal.net
Texas and Oklahoma:
*Edelweiss
German Restaurant, 3801-A Southwest Blvd. (HWY.183), Fort Worth,
Texas, 76116, Phone: 817-738-5934.
Closed Sunday & Monday. Music 5 nights a week.
*The Green Onion, 4532 E. 51st St., Tulsa, OK 74135, Phone 918-481-3338. Music Wednesday - Saturday
North Carolina:
*The Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, North Carolina., Phone 828-252-2711.
*Greens” Supper Club & Oyster Bar, 4735 US Hwy North, Greensboro, North Carolina, Phone: 336-621-3444. Dancing Friday & Saturday. Closed Monday.
Nebraska:
*Pla Mor Ballroom,
6600 W. “O” St., Lincoln, Nebraska, Phone: 402-475-4030, Big band every
1st & 3rd Wednesday, swing
music on 1st Thursday. Home base of Bobby Layne Orchestra
.Missouri:
*St. Louis CASA LOMA Ballroom 3354 Iowa at Cherokee, St. Louis, MO 63118. www.casalomaballroom.com 314-664-8000