social dances
until mon sept 29
Banff Trailers Square Dance Introductory Lessons Mondays. Three introductory square dancing lessons. At Highwood Community Hall, 16 Harlow Ave. N.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The first lesson is free. After, it’s $6 per couple or $3 per person. 403-275-8389, squaredancecalgary.com.
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5Rhythms Movement Meditation Dance Class Tuesdays. Presented by La Caravan Dance Theatre. Flowing staccato chaos lyrical stillness. At Central United Church, alley entrance, 131 7th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-969-1909, dharmainmotion.com.
ABCs of Square Dance Mondays until Oct. 27. Learn basic square dance moves. New couples and singles welcome. At Good Companions Centre, 2609 19th Ave. S.W. Couples and singles welcome. 7-9 p.m. $6. 403-242-3799, gc50plus.org.
Alberta Dancesport Fridays at Vecova, 3304 33rd St. N.W. 9:15 p.m. to midnight. $7. 403-217-0000, albertadancesport.com. Arthur Murray Dance Calgary Fridays. At Arthur Murray Dance Studio Calgary, 231B Forge Rd. S.E. Group class, 7:45 p.m.; social dance, 8:30 p.m. Both events are free. 403-319-0732, arthurmurraycalgary.ca.
Authentic & Classic Tango Argentino Sundays. Practica with Oleks Maloshtan, Argentine tango instructor at Mount Royal University Recreation. At Scarboro Community Centre, 1727 14th Ave. S.W. 5-6 p.m. maloshtan@gmail.com. Ballroom & Country Dance
Party Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Group lessons available before the party starts. At The Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121 17th Ave. N.E. 403-277-0500, ballroomcountry.com.
Belly Dance with Chereefa Tuesdays. At St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Rd. N.E. Beginner belly dance, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate and advanced, 8-9:30 p.m. 403-8314123, chereefabellydancing.com. Calgary Milongueros Tango Argentino practicas every Friday. At Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121 17th Ave. N.E. 8-11 p.m. Tango Argentino Milongas every second Saturday of the month. At Mount Royal Station, 2317 10th St. S.W. 403288-3679 or 403-667-1616.
Centennial Legion 285 Every Thursday. Afternoon dance and big-band jam. 9202 Horton Rd. S.W. 1-3 p.m. 403-255-5772.
Chapelhow Legion 284 Every Monday except for the months of July and August. Dances resume Monday, Sept. 8. Afternoon dance and big-band jam. 606 38th Ave. N.E. 1-3 p.m. 403-276-1775. Chinook Country Line Dancers Line-dance lessons. Tuesdays at Strathcona Community Hall, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. Thursdays at Cedarbrae Community Hall, 11024 Oakfield Dr. S.W. Beginners, 6-7 p.m. 403-988-0973, cclinedancers.ca. Confederation Park Activity Centre Dances every second and fourth Saturday, except during the months of July, August and December. 2212 13th St. N.W. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $12. 403-2894780, 403-274-3257, confedpark55plus.ca or linkingboomers.com.
Contra Dance First Saturday of the month from September to June. Contra is an ancestor of modern square dancing and the descendent of English country dances. Beginners welcome. At Unitarian Church of
Calgary, 403-282-8849, 1703 1st calgarycontradance.org. St. N.W. 7-11 p.m. $12.
Dance with Mike and Sanna Fridays of the ballroom, Scandinavian until latin Nov. and Centre, 28. Dance country 739 to 20th music. a variety Ave. At N.W. 8:30-10:30 per person, Lesson, p.m. $12. 7:30-8:30 Couple, 403-620-8633, p.m.; $23; dance, DanceWithMikeandSanna.ca. Dancenergy Premier Centre of Dance class and Every social Friday. dance. Beginner’s Bay 3, group 1305 $10. 403-253-6977, 33rd St. N.E. 8 dancenergy.ca. p.m. to midnight.
DC Every Dance Saturday. Club An upscale evening of DC fun Dance for dancers Club, 223, of 1235 all skill 26th levels. Ave. At S.E. dcdanceclub.com. 8-11:30 p.m. $12. 403-228-2646,
Dots & Dashers Square Dance Club Tuesdays. Modern square dancing. New couples welcome. At Sunalta Community Hall, 1627 10th Ave. S.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 403-289-4227, calfolk.ca.
Folkdance Fridays Fridays. Free the first night for newcomers; drop-in or membership fees thereafter. Soft-soled, non-marking shoes only. At Decidedly Jazz Dance Studio, 1514 4th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m.
Free House Dance Adult drop-in classes Monday to Friday. Open to all levels. 2020 12th Ave. N.W. 403-282-0555, freehousedance.com.
Garrison Green Seniors Community Thursdays (10:30 a.m.): Ballroom dancing. At 3028 Don Ethell Blvd. S.W. 403-249-5505.
Greater Forest Lawn Seniors Saturday, Sept. 27: No dance. 3425 26th Ave. S.E. Doors, 6:30 p.m. $10 members, $12 non-members. 403-2724661, gfls.org. Highland Swingers Square Dance Club Thursdays. A great couples’ opportunity to meet new folks and have a lot of fun. At St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Cres. N.W. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 403-283-1664 or 403-933-3970.
Minus One Club Dance Every second Saturday. Singles and couples welcome. At St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Rd. N.E. Live band. 8-11:30 p.m. 403-248-2528.
Prairie Winds Square Dance Club Every Monday from mid-September to April. New dancers welcome for free introductory lessons in modern square dancing on September 22 or 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. At Sunalta Community Hall, 1627 10th Ave. S.W. Experienced dancers, 8-10 p.m. $5. 403-968-8954.
Royal Scottish Country Dancing
Society Mondays: At Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-585-3842. Tuesdays: At Highland Park Community Association, 3716 2nd St. N.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-245-5514. At Kingsland Community Hall, 505 78th Ave. S.W. 8:15 p.m. 403-936-0177. Wednesdays: At Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-286-6989. At 95 Tararidge Close N.E. 7:30 p.m. 403-585-3842. Thursdays: At St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1407 7th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. 403-366-6326, rscdscalgary.org.
The School of Decidedly Jazz Evening adult drop-in classes Monday to Friday. Open to all levels. 1514 4th St. S.W. 403-245-3533, decidedlyjazz.com.
Singles Square Dance Club Mondays. At Winston Heights Community Centre, 520 27th Ave. N.E. Beginners, 7-8 p.m.; mainstream, 8-10 p.m. For info contact J.P. Hogan at 403-265-9697 or Elsie at 403-541-0834 or esims@telus.net, squaredancecalgary.com.
Social Dance Club Calgary Every second Saturday. At Kerby Centre Gym, 1133 7th Ave S.W. Doors, 7:15 p.m. Dance 8-11:30 p.m. $10 members; $12 non-members. 403-242-6957, socialdanceclubcalgary.com.
Southview 55-Plus Dance Club Wednesday, Oct. 1: Badlanders. Wednesdays at Southview Community Hall, 2020 33rd St. S.E. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $12 members, $14 non-members. 403-255-0692. Square Dancing Beginner Classes Mondays until Oct. 27. Learn basic square dancing steps that are built upon every week. At Good Companions 50 Plus Club, 2609 19th Ave. S.W. 7-9 p.m. $42. 403-249-6991, gc50plus.org.
Stan Foster’s Dance Party Tuesdays. At Royal Canadian Legion 285, 9202 Horton Rd. S.W. 1-3:30 p.m.
The A Train Swing Dance Fridays. Presented by Toe Tappin’ Swing. Special theme nights the first Friday of the month. At Mount Pleasant Community Hall, 602 22nd Ave. N.W. Beginner drop-in lesson, 8:30-9:15 p.m.; social dance, 9:15-11:30 p.m. $17 - $20. 403-991-8887, toetappinswing.com.