Baltimore Area Dance Events

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February 3, Every Friday, Country Dancing with Fred & Ro at IBEW Union Hall, Building, 898 Airport Park Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD. Map & directions.

Line and couples pattern dancing.   Dancing begins at 6:30 pm with a lesson at 7:40 pm. Dancing will continue until 11:30. Between 7 and 9 pm Fred will work in a separate area with beginners and those wanting to learn/review both line and couples dances.  Admission is $10, ($5 for dancers 8-12) and includes soda, water, coffee, tea, chips and pretzels. Non-smoking. For information, email Fred & Ro, call (410) 437-8197, or check their website

February 5, Every Sunday, Swing Sundays at the Promenade DanceSport Facility, 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr, Woodlawn, MD. 5500 sq ft floating hardwood. 410-277-0234.

'Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Beyond Beginner / Intermediate Lesson from 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Dance Party from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.Music includes current and classic hits for West Coast Swing, Hustle, plus a little country couples dancing. Admission $12 / $10 for students includes both lessons and Dance Party. For more info, call 301-330-7708, email Dave at dave@dancejamdc.com or see his website at dancejamproductions.com.

From the WEST side of the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take Exit 17/Security Blvd. Go WEST on Security Blvd. At the first light, turn RIGHT onto Belmont Avenue. Go past Martins West. At the light, proceed straight onto Ambassador Drive. Turn LEFT at the Stop sign onto Lord Baltimore Drive and the Promenade is the first red building on the LEFT.

February 6, Every Monday, CW Dancing w/ Bill at Richlin Ballroom, 1700 Van Bibber Road, Edgewood, Maryland 21040. 410-671-7500.

6:00 Doors open. 7:15 Beginner to intermediate level lesson and review of previous lesson. Open dancing till 10:30 with line and couples dancing. The last Monday of the month is typically open dance night with no lessons. Admission of $13.00 includes limited open bar, hot and cold buffet with assorted desserts, dancing and lessons. Food is available until between 8:30 and 9:00, and bar open til 10:00. For more info, see Bill Braun's website at partytymedjsmd.com, or contact Bill Braun at (443) 327-6147.

From the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take I-95 North to Exit 77A Edgewood/Bel Air Exit. Bear Right off of exit Ramp onto SR24 South. Immediately cross into the left hand turn lane. At first traffic light make a left onto Edgewood Road. The Richlin Ballroom is on the left side of the road, at the right side of the Ramada Inn (formerly Comfort Inn).

February 7, Every Tuesday, Mostly Line Dance Classes w/ Dottie at Ferndale Community Club,15 5th Ave N, Glen Burnie, 21061. (410) 766-9727 Map & directions.

Classes open to everyone from basic beginner to advanced line dancing taught by Dottie Cadden. There's a class to fit all dancers. And if you are into couples pattern dances and partner dances like the two-step, waltz, east and west coast swings, hustle and the cha-cha there are moves available to fit your level and style. 6 - 9 pm. $8.00 - bring your own drink. For more info, contact Dottie at 443-694-5810, or check her website.

February 7, Every Tuesday, Line & Couples Dancing with Fred & Ro at Lake Shore Fire Hall, Mountain Rd., Pasadena, MD.

Line Dancing & Couples Lessons from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Lessons begin at 7:30 - open dancing before and after lessons. $7 per person (non-member), $6 pp (member). Hosted by Just Country Dance Club. For information, email Fred & Ro, call (410) 437-8197, or check their website.

From I-95 between Washington & Baltimore: Take Exit 43/Rte 100 E toward Glen Burnie. Follow Route 100 to its eastern end. Lake Shore Fire Hall is on Mountain Road in Pasadena, one mile past the eastern end of Route 100. Turn left at the blinking light on Bussenius Rd. and park behind the Firehouse.

February 7, Every Tuesday, Country Lessons & Dance /w Sandy at Cancun Cantina,7501 Old Telegraph Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD, (410) 761-6188. 1600 sq ft hardwood dance floor. Map and directions.

7:00pm Open Dance Music
7:30pm Beginner Lesson
8:00pm Couple Song Break
8:30pm Intermediate Lesson
9:00pm Open Dance Music

We rotate partners, for those who want to, so come out even if you don't have one. Don't panic if you have a partner and don't want to rotate, we won't make you. Even though there is no line dance lesson, the open dance time is whatever you guys want to dance to. Just come up and request. The cost is $6.00 after 7:00pm
The Cantina has a full menu so come out for dinner before you start dancing. For more information, see Cancun's website, or call Sandy at 443-340-0988 or email to brandcntry@aol.com.

Feb Waltz
Mar West Coast

February 8, Every Wednesday, Beginner Line Dancing at Abindon Elks Lodge, 800 Harford Boat Club Road Abingdon MD. Off Otter Point Road in Abindgon, MD. (410)676-2626 x0000

7:00. - 11 p.m., Small hall and all lessons are beginner in nature. Basic steps taught at beginning of every evening. GREAT PLACE TO LEARN! DJ is Bill Braun. $7.00 for beer (til 9), soda, pretzels and chips. Food and cash bar available. For more info, see Bill Braun's website at partytymedjsmd.com, or contact Bill Braun at (443) 327-6147.

From the Baltimore Beltway/I695: Take I-95 North toward New York - go 12.5 mi. Take Exit #77A/MD-24 onto Emmorton Rd/MD-24 - go 1.5 mi. Make a Sharp Turn on US-40 EAST - go 2.2 mi. Turn on OTTER POINT RD - go 0.4 mi. Continue on HARFORD BOAT CLUB RD - go 0.3 mi to Abindon Elks Lodge.

February 8, Every Wednesday, Country Dancing with Steve at La Fontaine Bleu, Glen Burnie, 7514 Ritchie Hwy., Glen Burnie, MD, (410) 760-4115.  Large 2300 sq. ft. tile dance floor. Map & directions.

Geared toward our intermediate dancers. We have a beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m., and an intermediate lesson at 8:15 p.m., then the rest of the evening is spent on open dancing to dances learned over the years. We welcome both line and couples dancers, and proper dance floor etiquette is practiced.Dancing begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m., however dancers may choose to get started a little earlier with dinner, as the doors open at 5:00 p.m. The $18.00 admission includes the full open bar, dessert table, and salad bar. The main buffet is always new and exciting and usually has a different theme each week.This night is reserved for dancers 21 years of age and older. For more info, check out my website, call Steve at (410) 382-4655, or send an e-mail to djstevemoody@yahoo.com

February 8, Every Wednesday, Country Dancing w/ Sandy Garrish at American Turner Hall, 9124 Lennings Lane, Rosedale, Md 21237. 410-687-2143 Map & directions.

Open Dancing 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Review Previous Week 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Lesson 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Open Dancing 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost is $7.00 per person and a cash bar. For more information, call Sandy at 443-340-0988 or email to brandcntry@aol.com

February 9, Every Thursday, Lessons and Dance at Chance 2 Dance Studio 618 Oakdale Dr, Hampstead, MD. Dance floor is 900 sq ft Map & directions.

June Renner is your host and instructor. This is a drop in night and you do not need a partner.   7:30 - 8:00 - Beginner Nightclub 8:00 -8:30 - Intermediate West Coast Swing,  8:30- 10:00 PM -  open dancing to a mix of country and swing music. This is a  DROP IN NIGHT.  You do not need a partner.  Cost of $10.00 per person includes dance, soda and snacks. For more info, contact June at 410-374-6886 or email at chance2dance@verizon.net, or check her website.

FEBRUARY SCHEDULE:  Beginner 2 Step and Intermediate Nightclub.

February 10, 2nd Fridays, Dance Mix with Dawn & Dean at the Promenade DanceSport Facility, 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr, Woodlawn, MD. 5500 sq ft floating hardwood. 410-277-0234.

After a long week at work it's time to hit the dance floor for some fun and relaxation. This is your chance to learn from two of the top teachers in the country. Dean & Dawn have spent over 20 years in the dance industry earning numerous awards for their teaching as well as dancing.
Regular format is as follows
7:00 pm - Doors Open
7:30 pm - Beginner lesson
8:00 pm - Intermediate lesson
8:30 - 12:00 pm Open dancing 
The cost is only $12 and this includes dance lessons, open dancing for practice and light refreshments and snacks. Students get in 1/2 price with id. .

From the WEST side of the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take Exit 17/Security Blvd. Go WEST on Security Blvd. At the first light, turn RIGHT onto Belmont Avenue. Go past Martins West. At the light, proceed straight onto Ambassador Drive. Turn LEFT at the Stop sign onto Lord Baltimore Drive and the Promenade is the first red building on the LEFT.

February 18, Saturday, Country Western Dancing at Essex VFW, 206 Riverside Road,  Essex, MD.

Country Pride dance. 7:30 to 11pm. Your DJ is Sandy Garrish.. $11 includes snacks, dancing, and lesson. No one under 14, 14-20 only with parent or guardian. Please call Kathie at 410 790-0149 to reserve tables. Smoke free dance. For more info, call Kathie at 410 790-0149.

Next dances on Mar 10 - Sandy, April 21 - Dottie, May 19 - Sandy, June 9 - Sandy, Sept 15 - Fred & Ro, Oct 20 - Sandy, Nov 17 - Dottie

From I-95 inside the Baltimore Beltway just NORTH of  the Ft. McHenry Tunnel: Take the EASTERN AVE exit #59 to Eastern Ave. traveling EAST (Eastern Ave. becomes Eastern Blvd. Turn LEFT onto Wiltshire Rd. Turn LEFT onto Riverside Rd. Turn LEFT onto Poplar Rd. The VFW is on the left.