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:

 January 16, Saturday:

* 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.

  January 23, Saturday:

* 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

 January 30, Saturday:

* 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. 

 February 6,  Saturday:

* 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

 February 13,  Saturday:

 * 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. 

 February 14,  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

 February 20, Saturday:

*  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 

 February 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 "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) .

 March 6,  Saturday:

* 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

 March 14, Sunday:

*  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

 March 20, Saturday:

*  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).

 April 3,  Saturday:

*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

 April 17,  Saturday:

*  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. 

 April 24,  Saturday:

* 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

 May 1,  Saturday:

* 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

 May 7,  Friday:

*CAM Dance Club – Muskegon  - Muskegon Country Club, Information/reservations: Gloria & Lou Droeger, 616-842-9665.

 May 15, Saturday:

*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:

*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

* 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

 May 29, Saturday:

* 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
 

       USA Dance Chapter Dances in Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Illinois (NOTE: a good source of ballroom dance location information while traveling is the national USA Dance Web site:  http://www.usadance.org

*  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
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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