Dancing Resources

Dance Lessons - Instructor: Michael Thomas (Cartersville, GA)

Dance Mission Statement: To inspire chemistry and creativity in couples dancing.
Free Dance Lessons & Examples at YouTube.com - email me if you know of a dance I do not have listed on this web page.
Group Dance Lessons with Michael Thomas - dance lessons with Michael Thomas in Cartersville, GA.
Dance Night with Michael Thomas - hire a dance instructor for the night at a dance club.
Join my Dance Email List - Cartersville Dance Email List

Dance Spots - Nationwide

www.D anceSpots.com - Locate dance spots and instructors nationwide. Specify the state, city and distance (miles) and you'll get a list.
www.dancestudiosusa.com - Nationwide dance search.
www.accessdance.com - Nationwide dance search.

Atlanta, GA Area - Misc Dance Info

eMail list for Dance in Atlanta, GA (and surrounding areas) - send an email to these addresses to be added.
- Variety of Dances
  - michael@michael-thomas.com - dance in Cartersville, GA. - www.michael-thomas.com
  - www.dancing4fun.com - join the email list.
    Sean Christopher - seanchristopher2007@yahoo.com - 770.855.4396
    swing, latin & ballroom dancing in Gwinnett & atlanta
  - www.atlantadanceweekly.com/subscribe.htm - Atlanta, GA (and other areas).
  - Dochaggerty@bellsouth.net - Atlanta, GA
  - mbc4@bellsouth.net - Atlanta, GA
  - Pat Korn - patkorn@mindspring.com - Hustle and others. (Hustle classes by 85 & 285 North ATL)
  - Singles Dance Atlanta - eMail list: DJ Jeff Crecelius djaize@aol.com - www.ChampagneEntertainmentAtl.com -
    www.singlesdancesatlanta.com - Dance Hotline: 678-317-0638
  - Atlanta Swing Dancers - atlantaswingdancers@gmail.com - West Coast Swing
  - Ellen Lewis - yankeeinsouth@gmail.com - yankeeinsouth@hotmail.com
    www.ellenalewis.com
  - AngelGA@aol.com - SACS Events - Singles and Couples Social Events
  - www.chattanoogadanceinc.org - Chattanooga, TN area. bethanycat@gmail.com - to be added to the list.
- Ballroom
  - www.dancecityballroom.com - Ballroom Dancing - join at web site (holds events at Take Hold Ballroom) - Lenn & Cindy Ambanta - info@dancecityballroom.com
  - Atlanta Ballroom Dance Club - Atlanta, GA - www.atlantaballroomdance.org - click "Join our List"
- Salsa
  - Jason Stein - jkstein@gmail.com
  - Jorge Morales - jmdance@jmorales.com , Jorge@DanceAtlanta.com - Academy Ballroom
  - info@salsaatl.com - www.salsaatl.com or www.salsaswim.com
  - Stephen Santilian - stephen.santilian@gmail.com - Academy Ballroom
  - www.takeholdballroom.com - cdominick@takeholdballroom.com
  - The Wire - theWire@academyballroomatl.com
  - Bachata Greg Entertainment - cook_gregory@yahoo.com
  - RickGreenfield99@aol.com - AtlantaSalsa@yahoogroups.com
  - iSalsa Pro - danelladutton@gmail.com
  - www.sheilassalsa.com - www.atlantasalsacongress.com
  - Jen Piceno - salsambo@hotmail.com
- Tango
  - Ilya - ilya@tangobohemia.com - http://tangobohemia.com
  - Clint - clint@tangoevolution.com
  - Rick and Lynda - rickandlynda@tangosalon.com -
Dance News
- The Nightly Planet - a news website that is dedicated to Dancing in Atlanta.
  - www.thenightlyplanet.us - Make sure you visit this site if you live in Atlanta !!!! (by Rocky Hanes)
    - Has a great calendar with many dance events around Atlanta.
    - Types calendars: Dance Events, Dance Lessons, Competitions & Showcases.
Dance Organizations & Groups
- Atlanta, GA - www.atlantadancesport.org - Atlanta Metro Dance Sport - promoting ballroom dance at all levels.
- www.atlantausadance.org - Ballroom dancing at various spots.
- www.kindredspiritsatl.org - Kindred Spirits (40 & older) - this is a Catholic group that periodically holds dances.
- www.atlantatango.com - Tango in Atlanta.
- www.atlantalinedance.com - Line Dance Group.
Dance Instructors
- Variety of Dances
  - Michael Thomas - michael@michael-thomas.com - Cartersville, GA - www.michael-thomas.com
  - Josh Jones - www.JoshDance.com - Atlanta Ballroom and Latin Dancing
  - Ellen Lewis - yankeeinsouth@gmail.com
  - Alan Annicella - aannice@yahoo.com
  - Pat Korn - patkorn@mindspring.com
  - Nettie Robertson - (770) 598-0520
- Argentine Tango
  - Ilya - www.TangoBohemia.com - 404-754-8272 - I like his style of teaching.
- Salsa
  - Josh Jones - www.JoshDance.com - Atlanta Salsa Dance Lessons
  - Jimmy Rumba - www.jimmyrumba.com

Atlanta, Ga Area - Dance Spots

Atlanta Swing Dancers Club (ASDC) - www.atlantaswingdancers.com - West Coast swing
- Meeting at: Club Nemoe (search this page for location information).
- twodancers@bellsouth.net - to get on the email list. (Rick Kopel)
- Sun 7:00 - 10:00pm - West Coast Swing (some ChaCha, NightClub, Hustle).
  $5.00 for Members, $8.00 for Non Members - except for special events which occur several times a year. Check the web site.
  Dance Lessons - 5-6 & 6-7pm - $10 each for Members & $15 for Non-Members.
  Membership - $45 first year, then $25 renewal if before the end of the year.
- Note: I've been a member for several years and try to dance here on Sundays.
Atlanta Ballroom Dance Centre (Sandy Springs) - Ballroom dancing
- Visit www.atlantadancecentre.com - dancing@atlantadancecenter.com
- Location: 6125 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, GA. 404-847-0821, 404-391-3229
  One mile north of I-285 on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, opposite the IHOP.
  Directions:
  On 285 take exit 25 (SANDY SPRINGS) (Note: East side of Hwy 400)
  Go North (Left if driving on 285E). Go 0.2 mi
  Turn Left onto Roswell RD NE / US-19 / GA-9. Go 0.7 mi
  End at 6125 Roswell Rd. (Opposite the IHOP).
- Fri - 8:00 Group Lesson, 8:30pm - Social Dance.
- Salsa Fiesta - 1st Saturday of every month.
- Argentine Tango Milonga - Oasis - 4th Sat of every month.
  Modern Argentine Tango Milonga (tango & swing) and a touch of Salsa, Cha Cha, Blues
  8-9pm Class - Beginner & Intermediate Tango
  9pm till - Dance.
  $10
Atlanta Dance (Marrietta) - www.atlantadance.com - Ballroom dancing
- Location: 2213 Roswell Rd, Marrietta GA 30062. 770-973-5191
  Directions to:
  I-75 to exit 265 (Hwy 120 loop / Marretta / Roswell). Go East on the loop for 1.4 mi.
  Turn Left on East 120. Go 0.8 mi. Turn left on Robinson Rd which will take you into the East Lake Shopping Center.
  Note:
  There is a Tower (for East Lake Appartments) with a clock in it that you can see from the road at Robinson Rd intersection.
  Marshalls is in the shopping center.
  Look for the studio "Atlanta Dance" in the strip mall.
- Monthly Calendar - print from the web site.
- Dance lessons most every night of the week.
  Two Step, Waltz, East Coast, West Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step, Foxtrot, Hustle, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa, Meringue
- Friday - $12 - Group Class 7:30-8:30, then dance till 11:00pm.
- Sat - look at the website to make sure!
  - Sat - 12-2pm - Workshop ~$20, 7:30-8:30 Group Class, 8:30-11:00 dance party ($12).
  - 1st Sat - Country and Western
  - 2nd Sat - USA Dance Party
  - 3rd Sat - Latin
  - 4th Sat - Like Fridays
- http://www.atlantausadance.org/ - Dances at Atlanta Dance one Sat a month. Has a great list of dance spots in Atlanta.
  http://www.atlantausabda.org
Academy Ballroom - Buckhead (at Miami Cir) (2 locactions) - www.academyballroomatl.com
- Location: 800 Miami Circle, Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 846-3201
- Directions: (see their web site)
  - From Northwest- 75S to 85N (exit 251). Go 1.7mi
    Exit at Buford Highway (exit 86) Go 0.8mi
    Right onto Piedmont RD NE Go 1.1 mi
    Right onto Miami Cir NE. Go 0.3mi
    Arrive at destination.
- Dance Events (always visit the web site to verify!!!)
  - Saturdays
    - 1st Saturday - Ballroom Dance - 8:30pm - 10:30pm - $10
    - 2nd & 4th Saturday - Salsa (hosted by Sheila) - 8:30pm - 1:30am - $10
    - 3rd Saturday - Tango Evolution Milonga - 8pm - 1am - $10
  - Fridays
    - 2nd Friday - Salsa (hosted by Jorge Morales - jorge@danceatlanta.com)
Academy Ballroom - Cumberland (2 locactions) - www.academyballroomcumberland.com
- Location: 2980 Cobb Parkway, Suite 104, Atlanta, Ga. 30339 770-272-1331
- Directions
  From Cartersville GA (exit 288)
  Take I-75S 29mi - 30 mins
  Take Exit 258 for Cumberland Blvd go 0.5 mi
  Turn right at Cumberland Blvd SE go 0.3 mi
  Turn right at Cobb Pkwy SE go 0.3mi
  Ballroom is on the Left in a strip mall across from Hooters, Buffalos & Longhorn.
- Verify these events at their web site.
  - Fridays
    - 1st Friday - Casino Salsa - 9pm to 1pm $10
  - Saturdays
    - 1st Sat of the Month ( 9pm to 3am ) - $10 (free 8:30 salsa class)
      Jason's Salsa Social ( www.jssalsasocial.com )
      Great night to Salsa dance!!! (Verify with the web site.)
    - 2nd Sat of the Month - "Swussle" by Nettie Robertson - WCS & Hustle
    - 3rd Saturday - Ballroom Dance - 8 - 10:30pm - $10
  - Sundays
Take Hold Ballroom and Latin Dance (in Buckhead) - www.takeholdballroom.com - 404.841.8001
- Location: 721 Miami Circle, Suite 103, Atlanta GA 30324 - 404-841-8001
  Directions: (see their web site)
  - From Northwest- 75S to 85N (exit 251). Go 1.7mi
    Exit at Buford Highway (exit 86) and get in far left lane.
    Left at first light onto Sidney Marcus Blvd.
    At sixth light go right onto Piedmont Ave.
    Make first right before overpass onto Miami Circle.
- Has a email list.
- Fridays - See web site.
- 3rd Saturday - Salsa Jam - by Jimmy Rumba
- 4th Sat - 8-9pm Class 9-11pm Dance by Dance City Ballroom - Ballroom dancing
Country & Western Social Club - at Mason Mill Recreation Center - instructor - Bill Robinson
- Mon nights - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Directions
  From I-85
  Clairmont exit and go toward Decatur until you cross North Druid Hills road.
  Turn left at the first traffic light (McConnell Dr)
  Turn right at the stop sign. 1/2 block on the left is the entrance to Mason Mill.
  Turn left into the parking lot and park at the top or follow it to the lower level.
  The CWSC dance class meets in the lower level.
Dance City, America (Kathryn Waldon's) - www.dancecityamerica.com
- 770-633-6398
  Glenwood Center
  111 North Glenwood Ave., Suite C
  Dalton, GA 30721
- Misc Info
  - Dance floor: 3600 sqft
Cowboys (Kennesaw, GA)- www.cowboysatlanta.com.
- Location: 1750 North Roberts Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144, Phone: 770-426-5006
- Directions:
  From Cartersville going 75S
  Exit 271 Chastain. Turn Right onto Chastain. go ~1.5mi
  Turn Left at light on S Main Street (Old 41 Hwy NW). go 0.8mi
  Cowboys is on the left near Hooters.
  Go
  From Atlanta going 75N ,
  Exit 269 Barrett Parkway (If on 75S turn right else 75N turn left)
  Go down to Cobb Parkway (Hwy 41), turn right
  Cowboys is approximately a mile on the right behind Hooters
- Open 7:00pm til (??? 2am) Thu - Sat (check website for Sun).
- Thu - 7:30 -8:30 line dance lessons.
- Sat - 7:30 - 8:30 couples dance lessons.
- Misc Info
  - Smoking allowed
Wild West Bar and Grill (Canton, GA) - www.wildwestbarandgrill.com - 770-345-9663
- Location: 350 Ronnell Road in Canton, Georgia.
- Directions to:
  From Cartersville: 23mi (est: 32 minutes)
  From I75N take exit 290 (Hwy 20)
  Go East (Turn RIGHT) onto GA-20 E. go 17.1 miles
  Choose one of 2 options:
  Option #1 (shortest, but option #2 is the one I've taken.)
  Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MARIETTA HWY (becomes CANTON HWY). go 5.5 miles
  Look for the Wild West sign on the right of the road.
  Turn RIGHT onto RONNELL RD. 0.1 miles
  Road will end at the Wild West Bar & Grill.
  Option #2 (the one I take)
  Turn SLight LEFT onto MARIETTA HWY go .2 mi
  Turn SLight RIGHT (following Hwy 20E) go ??? mi (short distance)
  Merge Right onto I75S. go ???mi
  Take Exit 11 ( Sixes Rd ).
  Turn Left (east) onto Sixes Rd. go ???mi
  Road ends at a QuickTrip & Cheveron.
  Turn Left (north) onto CANTON HWY (Old Hwy 5) go ~1mi
  Look for the Wild West sign on the left side of the road.
  Road will end at the Wild West Bar & Grill.
  From Atlanta:
  Take I-75 North to I-575 (Canton/Woodstock).
  Follow I-575 to Sixes Road, then exit and turn right (east).
  Road ends at a QuickTrip & Cheveron.
  Turn Left (north) onto CANTON HWY (Old Hwy 5) go ~1mi
  Look for the Wild West sign on the left side of the road.
  Road will end at the Wild West Bar & Grill.
- Misc Info
  - Looks like smoking is allowed after 9pm.
  - Age limit: 21+ after 9pm
  - 2,000 sq.ft. dance floor
  - Couples Dancing - I suggest that you bring a dance partner with you. I've been there several times and I didn't see many couples dancers.
Daza Dance Ballroom Academy - www.dazadanceatlanta.com - 678 910-9693
- Location: 3005 Old Alabama Road Suite 4000 Alpharetta, GA 30022
- Directions:
Diamond Dave's - www.diamond-daves.com - 770-499-7748
- Location: 2500 North Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30152
- Directions:
  From Atlanta, GA.
  Take 75 North to exit 273 Chastain RD.
  Turn Left (going West) onto Chastain RD.
  Chastain becomes MCCOLLUM PKWY then ends at Hwy 41. Turn right and go 0.3 mi
- I need to check this one out....
- Misc Info
  - 18 to party, 21 to drink
  - Restaurant & Bar
Club VIII Fifty (850) Restaurant
- Location:
  1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd - Suite 850
  Roswell, GA 30076
  8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  678-206-0850 - www.850atlanta.com
- Directions:
  Directions to 850
  From 400, East on Holcomb Bridge just past Old Alabama Rd at the next light on the left.
  Holcomb Bridge on the Right coming from Jimmy Carter Blvd at the light just before Old Alabama Rd.
Sponsored by Doc Hagerty - Variety of: Swing, Hustle, Country, Latin & Ballroom
www.atlanta.varietydancers.com - Dochaggerty@bellsouth.net
770-425-2520 Cell: 770-374-9292
- Mon & Wed - Nemoe's
Enigma Latin Club - www.enigmalatinclub.com - 770-615-3570
- Location: 585 Franklin Rd. SE (Ste 225), Marietta, GA 30067
- Directions:
  From Kennesaw GA:
  Going south on 75 take exit 263.
  Turn right (West) go 0.1mi
  At first light, turn left on Franklin Road. Club is on your left.
  From Atlanta GA:
  Going north on 75 take exit 263. Go left (West) 0.1mi. Turn left on Franklin Road. Club is on your left.
- Open 10pm til 3am
- Fri or Sat 10:00pm-3am - $10 - (Couples Dance - bring a dance partner.)
  Ladies - free on Fri and free on Sat if before 11pm.
  Concerts maybe held on Sat nights.
- Misc:
  2 Wood dance floors - 1 large & one small
The Place - www.theplacebarandgrill.com - 770-427-9060
- Location: 700 Sandy Plains Rd • Marietta, GA 30066
- Directions to Marietta Location
  
  From Cartersville, GA
  Take 75S to exit 267a
  You will loop around and go East. Go 1.0 mi
  Turn right on "Sandy Plains".
  Immediately, turn right into the first strip mall on the right.
- Fri & Sat 8:30pm - DJ w/dance music.
- Misc
  - Has a restaurant & bar (I like to eat here!)
  - Couples Dance - bring a dance partner.
  - Very small dance floor.
Praise Him With Dance - http://www.phwd.org - (770) 974-8653
- Location:
  Praise Him with Dance Studio
  3290 North Cobb Parkway (next to Lowes on Hwy41)
  Kennesaw, GA. 30144
  770-974-8653
  info@phwd.org
- Sat 7:30 dance lessons ( Ballroom/Latin/Swing ). ~$10
Three Bears Cafe - 678-290-0017 - www.threebearscafe.com (3 Bears)
- Location:
  105 N Park Sq NE
  Marietta, GA 30060
- Directions
  I-75 to Exit 267B (Smyrna/Marietta) (you will be going West)
  Go 2.56 mi (Note: At ~2mi you will cross over N Marrietta rd. Do not turn right to follow GA 5).
  Turn Left on N Park SQ NE. go 0.04 mi (Three Bears is located in the square).
  (FYI - to return to 75 you will need to take Cherokee back to the interstate because the other road is one way.)
- Tue - 7:00pm class, 8:30pm - 10:30pm social dance. (Instructor: Mike Chase)
  ~$10
American Legion-Alpharetta (Singles Dance Atlanta)
- Location:
  201 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30040 - (770) 475-9023
  Seating for 200+ (usually around 300 dancers)
  Non-Smoking
  2,800 sq ft dace floor - very large!
- Directions:
  - From I285 & GA400,
    Go north on GA400.
    Take exit 10 (Old Milton Parkway). TURN LEFT and go exactly 2.3 miles.
    Turn Right on Wills Rd (the American Legion baseball field is on the right). Go 0.1 mi.
    American Legion parking lot is on the left (on the side of the baseball field).
  - From Cartersville, GA
    Go East on Hwy 20 towards Canton.
    Continue on Hwy 20 to I575. At the I575 intersection follow the signs to Hwy140 (you never really get on I575).
    Turn Right onto Hwy140. Go around 10 to15mi looking for Rucker Rd (Eckerds will be on the left)
    Turn Left on Rucker Rd. Go 2.6 mi.
    Turn Left on Wills Rd (the American Legion baseball field is on the left). Go 0.1 mi.
    American Legion parking lot is on the left (on the side of the baseball field).
    (Note: Coming back home, in Canton on Hwy140 you will go South on I575 for about 1mi and then take Hwy 20W.)
- Fri Nights (8:00pm - 12:00PM) - www.SinglesDancesAtlanta.com - ~ 300 people attend so try to car pool if you can. The drinks at the bar are very reasonable too.
  - No Smoking !!!
  - Dress Code Warning: Read the dress code at the web site. You will not be allowed in with certain types of clothing (I know from experience).
    My summary of the Dress Code: Dressy Casual Attire
    No Jeans or Jeans Skirts of any color. NO Cargo Pants or Corduroys. NO Shorts.
    No hats or sneakers.
    Men: All shirts must have a collar. (Note: I would check before wearing a Polo shirt with collar!)
    Men: No Sweaters or Turtlenecks
St Joseph’s Presbyterian Church (Singles Dance Atlanta)
- Location: 1865 Highway 20 East, McDonough GA
- Directions:
- Possibly Sat Night - 8:00-12:00
- $10.00
Georgia Tech Dance Association (GTDA) - http://www.gtda.org (also http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/dance )
- Location: 350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313
  Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom located on the 3rd Floor of the Student Center complex
- Directions:
  From Kennesaw, GA
  Take I75 South.
  Take exit 249D toward Georgia Tech/US-78/US-278/N Ave 0.3 mi
  Merge onto Williams St NW 233 ft
  Turn right at North Ave NW 0.3 mi
  (Pass 1 light, the football stadium)
  Turn right at Cherry St NW 384 ft
  Turn left at Ferst Dr NW 0.2 mi
  (Note: The Student Center will be on the right hand side about 1/4 mile down. If you get to a light you have gone too far.)
- Parking: There is a parking lot adjacent to the building that you will need to take a ticket for, but will not have to pay anything as the cashier closes well before the dance ends.
- Dance music: Swing, Lindy, and on occasion Balboa
- See event calendar at web site.
  They aim for 1 dance per month on a Friday, but there is variations so see the web site.
- Misc:
  - Age limit: Dances are all-ages, smoke– and alcohol– free!
  - Dance floor: 5,000 sq. foot, hardwood-floor ballroom
  - Food/Drink: Cups are provided by the water-fountains and vending machines are located downstairs.
  - Times
    8-9:00pm - dance lesson
    9-12:00am - open dancing
  - To subscribe to their email go to the bottom of the web site to the section "Google Groups", enter your email address then click "Subscribe".
  - Admission: $5 Tech students and ASEDA members, $10 others.
  - They have mix of live bands & DJs
  - Google Dance Discussions - http://groups.google.com/group/gtda-announce
Dance 411 Studios - www.dance411studios.com - Salsa
- Location
  749 Moreland Avenue | Bldg C-201
  Atlanta, GA 30316
  (located in the Little Azio Plaza)
  Office: 404.622.4110
  info@dance411studios.com
- Directions: (see web site)
  Driving South on I-75 to I-20
  Merger onto I-20E via exit 247. Go 2.5mi
  Take the Moreland exit (first exit)(Moreland South).
  Continue straight and at the third light make a right.
  This street is called Ormewood Ave.
  Take the second entrance on your left and you will see the big Dance411 sign.
TLC's Divine Dance Ministry - www.divine-dance.net
Three Bears Cafe - www.threebearscafe.com -
- Location: 105 North Park Square in Marietta, 30060. 678-290-0017
- Dance Lessons (mbc4@bellsouth.net )
  - Tue - $8 - 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:15 intermediate lesson. Social dance follows.
    Instructor: Mike Chase
  - Fri - 8:30 till - No cover charge.
    DJ - "Connie" is DJ for KICKS radio and was a Fred Astaire dance instructor in Atlanta for a number of years. Latin, Hustle, Swing,Ballroom, and Country Western tunes.
Cross Creek Cafe - http://www.crosscreekcafe.com
- Location: (Vinings area - inside the perimeter)
  1221 Cross Creek Parkway
  Atlanta, GA 30327
  404-351-1550
- Directions: (free parking)
  Directions from 75 Northbound or Southbound:
  Exit Number 254, Moores Mill Road.
  Turn right (west) onto Moores Mill and go to the first traffic light at West Wesley Road.
  Turn left onto West Wesley.
  Take the next right, Bohler Road.
  Proceed on Bohler Road approximately 1/2 Mile to Cross Creek Parkway.
  Turn left and and then take the next left into the Cross Creek Café parking lot.
- First Friday of the month: Fri 9-12pm (Call first to verify) - ~$5.00
  Monthly Swing Social - WCS primarily and the other dances.
- Email list for this event: www.ellenalewis.com
  Ellen Lewis - available for private lessons. (404-579-6578)
  Captain of Swing Shift Atlanta
Modavi Restaurant & Bar - www.modavirestaurant.com
- Location
  Modavi Restaurant
  1625 Medlock Bridge Road
  Duluth, Georgia 30097
  Tel: (678) 473-7911
- Directions
  From I75N (by Kennesaw)
  Take I-75 S
  Take the I-285 E / GA-407 E via EXIT 259B toward GREENVILLE / AUGUSTA. go 11.4 miles
  Merge onto GA-141 N via EXIT 31B. go 13.3 miles
  End at Modavi
- Bring a Dance Partner.
  Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday nights 8:30PM till Close.
ST ANN'S Church - Marietta GA - 4509 Roswell Rd/Hwy 120, Marietta GA
- Check first - various dates (Ex: Sat 8:00-12:00)
  A Non-Smoking Event
  Dress Code: Check first. Maybe be Dressy (no Jean material, no cargo pants, no shorts, no snickers, no hats, men: Shirts with collors)
- Directions
  - From I-75 North (from Atlanta or I-285):
    Exit #263, the 120 Loop, Marietta, Roswell
    Bear right (east) toward Roswell
    At Powers Ferry Road, go straight through the light
    At Lower Roswell Road, go straight through the light
    After you go through this light, exit to the right, following the sign to Roswell, onto Highway 120 (Roswell Road)
    Go right at the end of the ramp toward Roswell (Highway 120 East)
    St. Ann's is about 6 miles from this point, on the left, at the intersection of Roswell Road and Bishop Lake Road
    Turn left onto Bishop Lake Road and then right into the church parking lot.
  - From I-75 South (from Chattanooga, TN)
    Exit #265, the 120 Loop, Marietta, Roswell
    Bear left at the end of the ramp toward Roswell bullet Go 1.4 miles and exit at Highway 120 exit
    Go left at the end of the ramp onto Highway 120 East toward Roswell.
    St. Ann's is about 6 miles from this point, on the left, at the intersection of Roswell Road and Bishop Lake Road
    Turn left onto Bishop Lake Road and then right into the church parking lot.
- Misc
  - 900 sqft maple wood floor.
Trilogy - www.trilogydining.net - 770-971-4770 - Dining & Entertainment - website has an event calendar.
Event Calendar: http://www.trilogydining.net/entertainment_calendar.php
- Location: 4930 Davidson Road, Marietta, GA 30068
- Directions:
  - From 75.
    Take EXIT 265 toward GA-120-LOOP / MARIETTA / ROSWELL.
    Go East (Left if on 75S or Right if on 75N)
    On N MARIETTA PKWY NE / GA-120 LOOP E. go 1.4 miles
    Take the GA-120 ramp toward ROSWELL / MARIETTA. go 0.2 miles
    Turn LEFT onto ROSWELL RD NE / GA-120. go 1.4 miles
    Turn RIGHT onto E PIEDMONT RD NE. go 0.1 miles
    Turn LEFT onto ROSWELL RD NE / GA-120 E. go 3.1 miles
    Turn RIGHT onto JOHNSON FERRY RD NE. go 1.6 miles
    Turn LEFT onto LOWER ROSWELL RD SE. go 0.1
    Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto DAVIDSON RD SE.
- Fri & Sat - They usually have a Band and then DJ music.
- Wed at 6:00pm - Swing Dancing with DJ Alan White - Lindy, Jitterbug, Rock-n-roll, East Coast, Balboa, West Coast, Neo-swing and Carolina Shag,in the Entertainment room.
Salsambo Dance Studio - www.salsambo.com
- Dance Studio
  - Location:
    1427 Mayson St NE
    Atlanta, GA 30324-3903
    404.541.9808
  - Dance floor: large!
- Dances: Latin - primarily Salsa. Also Argentine Tango.
- Dance Nights are held at: (see web site to verify info)
  - Salsa Night Party (at the Studio)
    (see web site - class & party)
  - Monday Night (selected ones) - Argentine Tango - 8:30 till
    - class and sometimes a Milonga (Tango Party)
  - Wed Nights - might be at the Tongue & Groove
  - Thursday Nights - $10 - 9pm Class & 10pm til Salsa Social.
  - Friday Nights -
    - Salsa - (dancing somewhere, see website)
    - Tango Milonga - see web site
  - Saturday Nights - (dancing somewhere, see website)
PasoFino Studios - www.pasofinopro.com - 770-518-7276
- Location: 8610 Roswell Rd Ste 910, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
- Directions:
  From the I75/I285 connection (Northeast Atlanta Area):
  Go East on I285E - go ~7mi
  Take exit 27 onto 400N towards Cumming - go 5.6mi
  GA400 Exit 6
  Left on Northridge. go 0.7mi
  Right on Roswell Rd. go 0.6mi
- Salsa Social - 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the Month. 8pm-12pm
  (Salsa/Mambo with some ChaCha, Merengue & Bachata)
  Free lesson @ 5pm, Free Parking.
- Every 4th Sat of Mon - 12pm - 4pm (Bachata Bootcamp)
Bistro - http://www.bistrooldetowne.com/map.html - 770-321-5442 (bar: 770-817-3000)
- Location: In Olde Towne shopping center on Johnson Ferry just north of Lower Roswell Rd.
  736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A-1, Marietta, GA, 30068
- (On Hold as of 07/01/07) Sunday - 4pm - Dance Lesson by Mike Chase. (Send email to AngelGA@aol.com to get on the email list).
- Some other nights on the weekend may have DJ, live band and dancing.
Club Nemoe's - www.nemoes.com - 770-263-7101
- See web site for events
- Location: 6025 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092
- Directions to Nemoe's
  From Kennesaw, GA:
  Take I75 South
  Take exit 259 for I-285 E toward Augusta/Greenville go 12mi
  Take exit 31B for GA-141 N/Peachtree Ind Blvd go 4mi
  Slight left at GA-141 N/Peachtree Pkwy NW
  (signs for Dahlonega/GA-141 N/GA-400/Cumming)
  go 1.2 mi (left at 3rd light onto Jay Bird Alley)
  Left onto Jay Bird Alley.
  Enter Nemoe's at Tomas sign - lots of parking in back.
- Thu Night - Swing Night ??? 8-12pm - $6
- Saturday Night (8-12pm) no cover charge - Shag Night (most swing music) - sponsor group: Shag Atlanta Dancing
- Sunday Night - ASDC (WCS dancing)
- Misc Info
  Free parking
  Smoking Allowed
  Restaurant/Club
  Nice Dance Floor.
Havana Nights salsa dance held at Salsa Havana - (new as of 3/08/08)
www.havananightsatl.com - info@havananightsatl.com - 404-246-4148
- Location:2020 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30318
  Cross Streets: In the corner of Howell Mill Rd and Collier Rd
  Salsa Havana - (404) 352-3101
- 2nd Saturday of every month
  8:30pm BEGINNER CLASS (sponsored by MamboMission)
  9:30PM PARTY - till (~4am)
  Free parking
  Dance Floor: wood floor. (2 rooms)
The Cave (Bar) - www.thecavetapasbar.com - 678-391-7011
- Location: 1619 Collins Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152 (close to Barrett Parkway & Old Hwy 41)
- Directions
  From I75 South:
  Take exit 269
  Turn right onto Barrett Pkwy NW go 4 mi
  Pass Hwy 41 (Cobb Pkwy).
  Pass Old Hwy 41 (has a light),
  Then turn right onto Collins directly after the Race Trac Gas Station
  Look on the left for the Beverage store. The Cave is to the right of this store.
- No dance floor. But if you bring a dance partner there is some small floor space by the stage where you might be able to dance.
Cocktail Cove Family Restaurant Dancing & Night Club
- Location: 5715 Holiday Rd., Buford GA 30518
  Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs just outside I-285. Hosted by Nettie Robertson social dancing begins at person.
- Teacher: Nettie Robertson
  Mon - 8:15 p.m. – 11 p.m. Cost is $5 per ($12 with class)
Wild Bills
- Wed - Ladies night
- Thu - College night (hip hop)
- Fri & Sat night - Regular night
Barnacles (Restaurant & Sports Bar) - www.barnacles.com - 770-424-3622
- Location: 2475 Chastain Meadows Parkway, N.W. Marietta, GA 30066
- Dance floor: Wood - 576 sqft (they move the tables)
- Fri & Sat - 10pm - til
The Ravinia Club
- Located: Two Ravinia Drive, Atlanta 30346
  (Near Perimeter Mall. Look for sign for the Ravinia Club at the first turn opportunity beyond the hotel. There are three office buildings and a parking lot on that street. The Ravinia Club is in building TWO. Classes on the second floor. Park in the parking lot for free in the evenings.)
- Thu - Hustle by Pat Korn - $10 each or both for $20
  Beginner class - 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM.
  Intermediate class - 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM.
  Practice till 8:45 PM.
Marrietta First United Methodist Church - www.mariettafumc.org - then click on "Spirit of Dance Registration"
- Wed Nights - has adult classes for single/couple on couples dances.
Northside Tavern - Live Blues in Atlanta GA
www.northsidetavern.com - (404) 874-8745
- Location:
  1058 Howell Mill Rd NW
  Atlanta, GA 30318
- Directions:
  From Kennesaw, GA:
  Take I-75S
  Take exit 252 - Howell Mill Rd.
  Go right on Howell Mill go 1.6mi
- Fri & Sat - 10pm - till $10
  Mon - Thu - 10pm free
  Sun - 9:30 pm free.
- www.myspace.com/zydefunk - ZydeFunk blends zydeco, Cajun, funk, blues and the music of New Orleans.
- Misc
  - Has dance floor (I've been told)
Garden Hills Community Center - Hot Jam - www.hotjamswings.com
- Location: 307 Pine Tree Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
- Directions:
  From Cartersville, GA at Exit 290
  Take I75S go 35.7 mi
  Take exit 254 for Moores Mill Rd go 0.3 mi
  Turn right at Moores Mill Rd NW go 0.3 mi
  Turn left at W Wesley Rd NW go 3.1 mi
  Turn left at Rumson Rd NE go 282 ft
  Turn right at Pine Tree Dr NE go 0.1 mi
- Monday Nights - Lindy Hop (also: ECS, Balboa, etc....)
  7:00 to 8:00 – Specialty Class ($3.00)
  8:00 to 8:30 – Free Beginner Lesson
  8:30 to 11:30 – Social Dancing
  $5.00 per person – General Admission ($4.00 – ASEDA Members & Students)
  Attire: Dress up! Shirts, Dresses, Collared Shirts, Slacks, Jackets
- Misc Info
  Free Parking
Daza Dance Ballroom Academy - www.dazadanceatlanta.com - 678-910-9693
- Location: 3005 Old Alabama Road, Suite 4000, Alpharetta, GA 30022
- Hosts: BHComedy@gmail.com - www.FirstDanceProductionsAtlanta.com
The Fitness Studio - MamboMission's Home
- Location: 1620 Lavista Rd Atl. GA 30329
Education Playstation - www.educationplaystation.com - 770-877-9105 - Adairsville, GA. - Owner/Director: Megan Mingone - educate@educationplaystation.com
- Classes only!
  Visit the web site and click on "Adult Classes", then look for Dance classes.
  Come as a couple. No rotating in the class.
  Register for a series of classes (7 to 16 weeks - 1 night per week - 2hr each).
- Location: 127 Summer Street, Adairsville, GA 30103
- Directions:
  From Cartersville (using Hwy 41)
  On Hwy 41 in Cartersville (by Felton & Hwy 41 - Hooters, Checkers, Ingles, Martins, BP/Amaco, Kangaroos, CaptainDs)
  Continue on US-41 N (JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE) for 15.1 miles
  When you pass the Ford Dealership be looking on the left for the next street.
  Turn LEFT onto SUMMER ST. go 0.1 mi
  (To Far indicator, you pass Dollar General)
  3rd Bld/House on the Right next to Kids Academy.
  From Cartersville (using I75)
  Continue on I75N to exit 306
  Turn left. go 1.1 mi
  Turn left on Hwy 41 - go 1mi. (Pass Dollar General & El Nopal)
  Turn right onto Summer St. go 0.1mi (3rd Bld/House on the Right)
  (To far indicator, you pass Ford Dealership)
  3rd Bld/House on the Right next to Kids Academy.
Lucky Shoals Park - ??? - I need to check this one out.
4651 Britt Road, Norcross, GA 30071
Ph: (770) 723-9516
Loca Luna - http://www.loca-luna.com/
550 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta, Ga
404.875.4494
Sanctuary - www.sanctuarynightclub.com - 404-262-1377
Closed 4/08 and re-opened several months later.
- Location: 3209 Paces Ferry Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305-5317
  Directions: (See the web site)
  From Kennesaw, GA going South bound on I75
  Take Exit 255 West Paces Ferry Road.
  Go Left (East) on West Paces Ferry Road towards Buckhead. Go 3.1 mi.
  Pass through stoplight for East Andrews Drive.
  Turn Left at next stoplight onto Paces Ferry Place.
  The driveway into Paces Ferry Center a couple of blocks down on your right.
- Friday - Salsa night.
  (9pm - Class (2 classes two choose from: beginner or intermediate), 10pm till - Social Dance)
  $10 - (includes the class and/or social dance).
  Age requirement: 21 and older.

Atlanta, Ga Area - Dance Spots I Need to Check Out

City of Kennesaw
Parks & Recreation Dept.
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-9714
Fax (678) 460-3373
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/index.asp?NID=25
- Lindy Hop - Wed nights.
- Email ??? - AtlSwing@yahoogroups.com - ksalcala@yahoo.com
Eclipse Di Luna - Tapas & Bar
764 Miami Circle
Atlanta, Ga
404-846-0449
Woltz Room at Agnes Scott College
- Location: 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
- Directions:
  - Option #1: From I-75 S (from google - I need to verify these directions)
    Take exit 248C to merge onto Freedom Pkwy NE/GA-10 E (stay on GA-10). go 0.8 mi
    Turn right at Blvd NE 0.5 mi
    Slight right at Blvd SE 0.1 mi
    Turn left at Decatur St SE 0.4 mi
    Continue on DeKalb Ave NE 3.0 mi
    Continue on W Howard Ave 0.6 mi
    Slight right at Adair St 272 ft
    Slight right at Atlanta Ave 72 ft
    Turn left at W College Ave 0.6 mi
    Park in the West Parking Deck on your right.
  - Option #2: From I-75 S (from an event flyer - I need to verify these directions)
    (I didn't like the neighbor hoods or traffic for this route!)
    Take exit #247 ( I-20 )
    Take exit #61A ( Maynard Terrace SE
    Left onto Maynard Terrace. go 0.3mi
    Turn right onto Memorial Drive (SR 154). go 2.4 mi
    Turn left onto Candler Rd SE (warning: read traffic signs for no left turns) go 1.7mi
    Turn left onto E. College Ave (US 278). go 0.2 mi
    Turn left onto N. McDonough St. go 0.1 mi
    Park in the West Parking Deck on your right.
American Legion Hall
- Location: 160 Legion Drive SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080
- Directions:
  - From I-75 S (coming from Kennesaw)
    Take exit 259 for I-285 E toward Tampa/Birmingham 0.6 mi
    Follow signs for US-41 N
    Get into the lane for Circle 75 Pkwy.
    Turn righte onto Cobb Pkwy SE/US-41 N. go 0.8 mi
    Turn left at Circle 75 Pkwy SE (first light) go 0.1 mi
    Continue on Spring Rd SE. go 2.5 mi
    Continue on Concord Rd SE. go 0.5 mi
    Turn left at Legion Dr SE
    Pass the baseball field and look on your right.
Knight of Columbus, Atlanta Hall
- Location: 2620 Buford Highway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30324
- Directions:
  - From I-75 S (coming from Kennesaw)
    Take exit 251 on the left to merge onto I-85 N toward Greenville 1.7 mi
    Take exit 86 to merge onto Buford Hwy/GA-13 N. go 2.3 mi
Several Dancer's Core
- Location: 133 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030
- Directions:
  - From I-75 S (coming from Kennesaw)
    Take exit 248C to merge onto Freedom Pkwy NE/GA-10 E (folow GA-10) go 2.3 mi
    Turn right at Ponce de Leon Ave NE. go 2.8 mi
    Slight right at W Ponce de Leon Ave. go 1.2 mi
    Turn right at E Ct Square. go 272 ft
    (Parking: Look for paid parking ~ $5. You don't want your car towed!)
    (The studio is by the Marta station where all the shops are. Look at the signs on the door for entry to the studio.)
    (The studio entrance is on the McDunough street side between Eddie's Attic and Matchpoint Reality. Walk down the private parking lot.)
Big Band "Atlanta-New York Connection"
Monthly dine & dance - last Tuesday of every month
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
North Lake Mall - Food garden
4800 Briarcliff Road - ATL
Phone (770) 938-3564
Graveyard Tavern - www.graveyardtavern.com - (404) 622-8686 - info@graveyardtavern.com
- Location: 1245 Glenwood Ave Se Atlanta, GA 30316-1964
- Directions:
  - From I-75 & I-285 (North Atlanta by Cumberland Mall)
    Continue South on I-75S
    Merge onto I-20 E / GA-402 E via EXIT 247. go 2.5 miles
    Take the MORELAND AVE / US-23 S exit- EXIT 60A. go 0.2 miles
    Turn RIGHT onto MORELAND AVE SE / US-23 / GA-42. go 0.3 miles
    Turn LEFT onto GLENWOOD AVE SE / GA-260. go 0.1 miles
- Events - Check the web site.
  - Wed has Blues & Jazz - blues dancing.
    8pm - Dance Lesson.
    9-12pm - $6
- Dance Floor - carefully preserved the original wood floors from the 1920s/1930s.
Atlanta Ballroom Dance Club - www.atlantaballroomdance.org
- Dance Lesson & Social on some Sat nights at Knights of Columbus. See web site for events.
- Dance email list: abdc@atlantaballroomdance.org
Cosmopolitan
http://www.cosmolava.com
Hairston’s – Stone Mountain
(couldn’t find a website)
Buckhead Ballroom - http://buckheadballroom.com - Private Event Facilities.
3717 Roswell Road ( one block north of intersection of Piedmont and Roswell Rd.)
404-231-4433
Mojito Restaurant and Dance (in the Wyndham Hotel) - 404-892-4440
- Location: 125 10th Street, Atlanta GA 30309
  Free Parking
- has a dance floor
- Wed Nights - Latin Music - Dance Lessons 8 & 9, 10pm Social dance
  Supported by: msheriff69@yahoo.com - www.salsaatl.com
- Thu Nights - Cuban band.
Taboo 2 Bistro & Bar
- Location: 6075 Roswell Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30328
- One mile north of I-285 on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs close to the IHOP.
  The club is north of Hammond drive within the Bank of America complex and walking distance from Atlanta ballroom.
  Directions:
  On 285 take exit 25 (SANDY SPRINGS) (Note: East side of Hwy 400)
  Go North (Left if driving on 285E). Go 0.2 mi
  Turn Left onto Roswell RD NE / US-19 / GA-9. Go 0.7 mi
  End at 6075 Roswell Road. (Within the Bank of America complex).
- Wed nights - 9pm Salsa lesson, then social dance.
  Get more info by calling Salsambo Productions 404/622-4503
Loca Luna
- Location: 836 Juniper St (Suite B) , Atlanta , 30308 , 404 875 4494
  (Downtown Atlanta)
Salsamor (Salsa party) - hosted by GTSC and Agnes Scott College (Evans Dining Hall)
www.atsalsa.org/party.html
Knights of Columbus - 1500 sq ft dance floor
- 2620 Buford highway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324
  www.citynightsdance.com
- Directions:
  (From North Atlanta at I75/I285 going I75 South bound.)
  Travel I-75S.
  Merge onto I-85 N / GA-403 N via EXIT 251 on the LEFT toward GREENVILLE. go 1.7 miles
  Merge onto GA-13 N / BUFORD HWY via EXIT 86. go 1.6 miles
  Stay STRAIGHT to go onto GA-13 N / BUFORD HWY NE. 0.6 miles
  End at Knights of Columbus:
  2620 Buford Hwy Ne, Atlanta, GA 30324, US
- Every Friday Night- City Nights Dance –8 PM - 12 Midnight - $10 Cover
  Hustle, Swing, Cha Cha & more DJ Alan White
Santo Domingo Restaurant
- Location: On the cortner of Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Britt Rd
Tongue and Groove - 404-261-2325
- Latin Elegance - every Wed from 9pm to 3am
  www.flamingoproductions.com
  www.tongueandgrooveonline.com
- Location: 3055 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta GA,
Dance City Ballroom (in Buckhead Atlanta, GA) - www.dancecityballroom.com -
Taverna Plaka
- 2196 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Atlanta, GA
- Salsa Sundays - 8pm - 12am - $7
  Maybe Fridays.
Latin Sol - Atlanta
Club Miami - 3011 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA
Club Nostalgia - email Pat Korn at patkorn@mindspring.com for more information.
- Pat teaching Hustle on Thursday’s at Club Nostalgia. 6PM for beginners and 7PM for intermediates, Each class is $5. Club Nostalgia now has a $10 cover charge.
Hustle, Etc (Woodstock, GA) - http://www.atlanta.hustledancers.com
Country and Western Social Club - http://www.cwsc.org/WSFF/home.asp?vCompID=49142
One Star Ranch - http://www.onestarranch.com - blues dancing.
- Fri & Sat Nights - Blues music
- Location #1
  Alpharetta Location
  (770) 475.6695
  732 North Main
  Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
- Location #2
  Buckhead Location
  (404) 233.7644
  25 Irby Avenue NW
  Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Encore - http://www.atlencore.com - 678-584-1800
- Location:
  3473 Old Norcross Road, Duluth, GA 30096
- Direction:
  GA. We are approximately 6 miles North of Spaghetti Junction off I-85.
  Take I-85 North to Pleasant Hill Road (Exit 104).
  Turn left and go approximately 1 mile until you reach Old Norcross Road.
  Atlanta Toyota will be on the left corner.
  Turn right onto Old Norcross Road and travel 3/10 of a mile.
  Encore is located on your left in McDaniel Square.
- Restaurant & 3 levels of Dance floors.
- Wed - SALSA/LATIN NIGHT
  Thu - COMEDY
  Fri - OLD SCHOOL - 8pm til
  Sat - R&B/HIP HOP
  Sun - LIVE JAZZ
Tango Space - www.atlantayoga.com & www.tango-rio.com
404-273-4388 - atlantayoga@gmail.com
- 2nd & 4th Weds
- Location: Atlanta Yoga, 660B 9th St, Atlanta, GA 30318 (by Georgia Tech)
Atlanta Peach (I need to research this one)
- Location: 3365 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA
Blues Party by Invitation only - Beer and Blues in the Backyard - 901-283-6779
Mike (the girl) and Clint's place (Private Home)
84 RockyFord Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 US
(Note: I think they are trying to build a blues dancing group.)

Atlanta, Ga Area - Call First Dance Spots

Michaele's School of Dance in Kennesaw
- Location:
  Michaele's School of Dance
  Cool Move DanceSport Location
  2765 S. Main Street
  Kennesaw, GA 30144
  770-425-8200
- Directions:
  From 75
  Take exit #273/WADE GREEN ROAD
  Go West (Turn Left if traveling I-75 North bound) toward KENNESAW 2.5 mi
  (note: WADE GREEN RD NW becomes CHEROKEE ST NW)
  (note: You will turn left right after the railroad tracks.)
  Turn on Left on S MAIN ST NW - go 0.2 mi
  Look for "Cool Move DanceSport" on the right side of the road across from "Citgo".
- (ON HOLD as of 6/5/07)
Cotton's - www.cottns.com - Has a restaurant and dance floor when they move the tables.
- Location:
  Cottons
  4381 Senator Russell Ave
  Acworth, GA
  678-574-6300
  Directions: From 75 N. - Take exit 277 (Acworth), take left at light. Follow Cowan Rd. till it dead ends to Main St. in Acworth, take a right. Go to Lacy Drugs (light), take a left, then take immediate right onto Senator Russell Ave.
  Cotton's is on the left before the City Hall.
- Bring a dance partner. Check web site for events or call.

Atlanta, Ga Area - Dance Floors where events can be held

Double Tree Hotel
- Location:
  1075 Holcomb Bridge Road
  Roswell, Georgia, United States, 30076
  1-770-992-9600
- Directions:
  From 285 & 400 intersection.
  Go North on 400. go 8.2 mi
  Exit 7B (West - Holcomb Bridge Rd). go 0.2mi
  Turn Left on Dowgwood Rd by Krystals Resturant
  Go up the hill to the Hotel which is on your left.
- Organizations which hold dances here:
  Singles Mingle.

Atlanta, Ga Area - Clubs that are now closed

(CLOSED as of 04/08) All Nations Cuisine & Bistro - Closed 04/08
- Location:
  3352 Chamblee Tucker RD
  Atlanta, Georgia 30341
  (Near "The Velvet Room", "Big Lots" and "McDonalds")
- Thurs nights - Salsa - Dance lesson $10 (8:30-9:30), Free Party (9:30 till)
  http://www.atlsalsacity.com
  Supported by: www.salsaATL.com
(CLOSED as of 04/01/08)
(CLOSED as of 10/24/07) - La Rumba Restaurant/Night Club on Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs
- www.larumbadisco.com (aka http://larumba1.com )
- Location: 6317 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
  Directions: from North Atlanta on 285E
  Take the ROSWELL RD / US-19 S exit- EXIT 25- toward SANDY SPRINGS. Go 0.2 mi
  Turn LEFT onto ROSWELL RD NE / US-19 / GA-9. Continue to follow ROSWELL RD NE / GA-9. Go 1.0 mi
- Dance Floors: 2 Dance floors: ~1,000sq ft and ~500sq ft
(Closed as of 06/07) Allegro - www.ATLstylesalsa.com
- ALLEGRO DANCE STUDIO - large dance floor
  6300 Jimmy Carter Blvd
  Norcross, GA 30071
  Salsa I 8pm
  Salsa II 9pm
  $10 to dance
  $15 for class and party
  FREE PARKING
- 2nd & 4th Sundays 8-12pm - classes by Danella Dutton and Stephen Santilian
( CLOSED as of Jan 1, 2007 ) La Brasa Grille - www.labrasagrille.com
- La Brasa Grille, Mansell Oaks Shopping Center, 900 Mansell Road, Suite 1, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-998-4900
  Directions from 75 & Chastain:
  On 75 take exit 271 (Chastain) and go East. Go 5.4 mi.
  (Note: In 1.7mi turns into New Chastain. In 1.3 mi turns into Blackwell. In 2.4 miles it dead ends at Shallowford).
  Turn Right onto Shallowford. Go 1.7 mi
  Turn Left onto Sandy Plains RD NE (before O'Charlies). Go 3.1 mi
  Turn Right onto Woodstock (GA-92). Go 5.0 mi
  (Note: Turns into Crossville Rd.)
  Turn Left onto Mansell Rd. Go 0.7 mi.
  (Note: Cross over Alpharetta Hwy, then take fisrt left into the shopping center with Longhorn Resturaunt).
  End at La Brasa Grille
( CLOSED as of Jan 1, 2007 ) 57th Fighter Group
- Location: 3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta GA - 30341 - Phone (770) 457-7227. This is a very nice restaurant with a nice small dance floor.
  Directions:
  On 285E cross Hwy400 and take exit 29 (ASHFORD-DUNWOODY)
  Go south (Right if driving on 285E) to go on ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD NE. Go 1.9 mi
  Stay STRAIGHT to go onto JOHNSON FERRY RD NE. Go 0.7 mi
  Turn LEFT onto PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD / GA-141. Go 0.2 mi
  Turn RIGHT onto CLAIRMONT RD NE / GA-155. Go 1 mi. The Club/Restaurant sign is on the left. Club can't be seen from the road.
- Thu - Hustle - 6:30-7:30 & 7:30-8:30 Class, 8:30 Social Dance (Class $10, Dance $6, or $15 for Both) Instructor - Pat Korn - patkorn@mindspring.com
- Sun - Big Band (~20 piece brass band) 7 - 10:00pm.
( CLOSED as of Jan 1, 2007 ) The Saloon - www.thesaloonatlanta.com
- Location: 8610 Roswell Road, Suite 430, Atlanta, GA 30350. 770-992-6266
  Directions: (285/400 intersection)
  From 285 take 400 North to Northridge Rd (exit 6)
  Follow the loop and turn right on Northridge Rd,
  then turn right onto Roswell Rd at the light.
  Pass Hightower Trail and look for The Saloon in a shopping center on the left.
  Directions: (from Kenessaw)
  Take 75 South to exit 265 (Marietta/120 Loop). Turn Left (East). go 1.4 mi
  Take the GA-120/Roswell/Marietta ramp. Go 9mi
  Turn Right onto GA-9 (S Atlanta ST). Go 2.2 mi.
  On the Right you'll see the sign by the road for "The Saloon" in a strip mall.
- Mon - Fri 11am - 2am, Sat 6pm - 2am. Music every night.

Atlanta, GA - misc dance styles

Contra Dancing

http://www.contradance.org - Chattahoochee Country Dancers - Contra Dancing in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga Area - Salsa (web sites)

Web Sites
- www.isalsapro.com -
- www.salsaatl.com
- www.salsambo.com
- www.ATLstylesalsa.com
- www.jimmyrumba.com - Jimmy Rumba's web site.
- http://jssalsasocial.com - Jason and Jorge
- www.TrainWithTheMasters.com
Salsa Dance Spots
- Sanctuary (see info above on this page)
Salsa Nights:
- Wed:
  - Tongue & Groove (Buckhead)
- Thu:
  - Marriott at the Perimeter - 10pm - 1am ~$7
- Friday:
  - GT salsa club is having a party at ASC,
  - Havana Nights (Buckhead)
  - Sanctuary (Buckhead)
- Saturday:
  - The Salsa SWIM
  - Havana Nights
- Sunday
  - Paso Fino
  - Taverna Plaka
  - Allegro - Salsa Social
Salsa Nights I need to organize and research:
Tuesday
Apres Diem (2nd Tuesday)
931 Monroe Dr NE # C103,
Atlanta, GA
www.salsatlanta.com

Wedsnesday
Tongue and Groove (every Wednesday)
3055 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA
tongueandgrooveonline.com

Thursday
The Mariott (every Thursday)
246 Perimeter Cnt Parkway NE
Atlanta, Georgia
www.salsambo.com

Friday
Sanctuary (every Friday)
3209 Paces Ferry Place
Atlanta, GA 30305
www.sanctuarynightclub.com

Saturday
J's Salsa Social (1st Saturday)
749 Moreland Ave Se
Altanta, GA

Piel Canela Social (2nd and last Saturday)
Academy Ballroom
800 Miami Circle Suite 140
Atlanta, GA
www.pielcaneladancers.com

Sunday
(2nd and 4th Sunday)
Touch Presents
Joey's Latin Grill
933 Peachtree Rd Atlanta, GA
www.touchpresents.com

Dancers Web Sites

www.ellenalewis.com
Ellen A. Lewis - yankeeinsouth@hotmail.com
Captain of Swing Shift Atlanta

Dance Events (Atlanta & other states)

Dance Events: Swing (WCS, Shag), Country, Hustle

Atlanta, GA - Peach State Country Western Dance Festival - Swing & Country Western - usually in March or April.
www.peachstatedance.com - Bill Robinson - billrobinson@peachstatedance.com - 404-325-0098 or Cell 678-640-4633
- Dates:
  March 19-22, 2009 - next event.
  (Thu night 19th - kickoff dance $8, 7th-Fri 10am - 9th-Sun 4pm ) - (19th Annual Event)
- Registration Form: - (usually ready in Jan)
  $55 before 2/26/08, $70 after.
  (Also, you should purchase a 10 class pass for $40)
  Registration Options:
  Mail reg form.
- Location: (2009 same location)
  Crowne Plaza Hotel - Atlanta Ravinia (Perimeter Ctr)
  ATLANTA-RAVINIA(PERIMETER CTR)
  4355 ASHFORD DUNWOODY
  ATLANTA, GA 30346 UNITED STATES
  (770) 395-7700
  $95 per Night.
- Directions:
  From Kennesaw, GA
  Go South on 75.
  Take exit 259 to merge onto I-285 E toward Augusta/Greenville go 8.4 mi
  Take exit 29 for Ashford-Dunwoody Rd
  Turn left at Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE go 0.3 mi
  Hotel is on your Right.
  (Note: Make sure you park in the parking garage - free parking. Do not park on the street!)
- Other Info:
  I normally purchase a 3video pack for $75 (Swing & Non-Swing Workshops, Sat Show)
  3 Dance floors - Main Room (Variety, Competition, Showcases), Swing, LineDance
  Over 1,000 dancers usually attend.
  4 Dance lessons running simultaneously during the day - plenty to choose from.
Pigeon Forge, TN - Smoky Mountain Boogie - Swing & Shag - usually in March.
www.smokymountainshaggers.com - email: smokymtnboogie@comcast.net
Organizer: Tom Marsh - tommarsh@msn.com
- Dates:
  March 20 -22, 2008 ( 20th Thu Night kickoff dance @7pm, 21th Fri 10am - 22th Sat night, check out Sun morning ) - 10th Annual
- Registration Form: - ready at the web site (checked 1/11/08).
  $55 before 1/31/08, $65 after. (Only 500 tickets sold.)
- Location:
  Music Road Convention Center in Pigeon Forge Tennessee.
  Hotel: www.MusicRoadHospitality.com 800-429-7700. 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, US
  (Ask for Smoky Mountain Boogie rate: $89-109 per night) - $89 Reg, $109 - Fireplace & Jacuzzi
  Directions from Atlanta GA:
  I75 into Tennesee.
  Take I-40 E toward KNOXVILLE (go 22.5 mi)
  Take the TN-66 exit- EXIT 407- toward GATLINBURG / SEVIERVILLE / PIGEON FORGE. (go 0.2mi)
  Turn RIGHT onto WINFIELD DUNN PKWY / TN-66 S. (go 8.4 miles )
  WINFIELD DUNN PKWY / TN-66 S becomes FORKS OF THE RIVER PKWY / US-441 / TN-71 / CHAPMAN HWY SE. (go 0.6 mi)
  Turn RIGHT onto PARKWAY / US-441 S / TN-71 S / CHAPMAN HWY SE. (go 3.3 mi)
  Turn RIGHT onto HENDERSON CHAPEL RD. (go 0.1 mi)
- Other Info:
  BYOB event - you can bring your own beverages (including alcohol) into the dance room.
  3200 sq ft wooden floor.
  About 50% Shaggers & 50% WCS dancers. Plenty dancers for both types of dancing.
Atlanta, GA - US Grand Nationals - Swing & Shag - usually in May.
www.usagrandnationals.com
- Registration Form:
  Weekend Pass - $95 (through May ??) (Workshops are $10 each!!!)
  Registration Options:
  * Order Tickets! 843.249.1301
  * There is also an online option
  (Not sure if this is valid anymore: Phone: 1-770-953-4500, (Reservations: 888-236-2427) )
- Dates:
  May 22 - 26, 2008 (22 Thu - night dance, 25 Sun night dance, 26 Mon check out)
- Location:
  Renaissance Waverly Hotel
  2450 Galleria Parkway
  Atlanta, Georgia 30339
  $89 Night
- Other Info:
  Over 1,500 Dancers
  6,000 sqft of Dance Floor (2 Dance floors - Main & Swing)
  9 Divisions / 13 Workshops ($10 each)
  Thursday Earlybird Party
  Lots of competition and workshops are an additional $10 each.
Atlanta, GA - Atlanta All Star Swing Fling - Swing - usually in July and advertized in April.
www.atlantaswingfling.com - Bill Robinson's Atlanta All Star Swing Fling. (3 -day dance weekend in Atlanta)
Note: Web site may be down until several weeks after the Peach State event.
Bill Robinson - billrobinson@peachstatedance.com - 404-325-0098
- Dates:
  June 27-29, 2008 (Fri - Sun)
- Registration Form:
  Weekend Pass - $90.00 (All Workshops and both night's dances) Early Bird Price: $80.00
  Saturday Pass - $60.00 (All Saturday Workshops & Saturday night dance) Early Bird Price: $55.00
  Friday Night Dance - $10.00
  Saturday Night Dance - $15.00
- Location:
  Atlanta Holiday Inn Select
  ATLANTA- PERIMETER/DUNWOODY
  4386 CHAMBLEE-DUNWOODY RD.
  ATLANTA, GA 30341 UNITED STATES
  Hotel Front Desk: 1-770-457-6363
  Room Rate Only $83 (if before 6/19/08)
  Hotel reservations, phone:
  (770) 457-6363
  ask for Atlanta All-Star Swing Fling rate!
- Other Info:
  For information contact Bill Robinson @ 404 325 0098 or 678 640 4633
  For registration forms contact Debbie Robinson @ 404 314 4051
  1 Dance floor.
Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Swing Classic - Swing - usually in Oct
www.atlantaswingclassic.com - Hosted by ASDC (see club above).
(Old: www.atlantaswingdancers.com/atlanta_swing_classic.htm )
- Dates:
  Oct 9 Th - 12 Su, 2008
- Registration Form:
  Full weekend (Thu Night through Sat Night) - $60 til Sept 1,2008 then $70
  Just Thu Night - $10
  Just Fri (day & night) - $35 (includes midnight breakfast)
  Just Fri (day & night) - $35 (includes midnight breakfast)
- Location:
  - Location:
    Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel (Dunwoody section of Atlanta)- 770.395.3900 - $92 plus tax - Atlanta Swing Classic rate.
    7 Concourse Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 (by the Perimeter Mall)
    (1 to 4 persons per room)
- Other Info:
  - 500 Tickets
  - 3,000sq floor in a 9,000 sqft room.
  - Three nights/afternoons of dancing (28 hours of open dancing)
    8 workshops with fantastic instructors
    2 midnight breakfasts (Fri & Sat)
    Several demonstration dances each evening
Nashville, TN - Music City Dance - (Swing/Hustle) - WCWDC event - usually in Aug (Labor Day Weekend)
www.musiccitydance.com
- 8/28 - 8/31, 2008
Nashville, TN - Music City Bop Club's (SUMMER BOOGIE BLAST 2008) - West Coast, Bop, Shag, and East Coast
http://www.musiccitybopclub.com -
http://www.musiccitybopclub.com/BoogieBlast.htm
- Notes:
  Get your ticket months in advance because it sells out quick.
  500 people max
- Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, 2008
  At the Maxwell House Hotel, Nashville TN.
Orlando, FL - Orange Blossom Dance Festival - WCWDC & WSDC Event.
www.orangeblossomdance.com
- June 13-15, 2008
- Full Pass (all events & workshops) - $115 before April 1
- Location: Orlando Airport Marriott - 407-851-9000 - $105 per night.
- Sunday Night Excursion to Pleasure Island.
Miami, FL - The International Hustle & Salsa Competition, May 1-4, in Miami with lots of Hustle, Salsa and Swing.
http://www.hustleandsalsa.com
Houston, TX - Texas Classic - (Swing, Hustle, Salsa) usually in May
www.thetexasclassic.com
- May 16-18, 2008
Mobile, AL - Southern National Dance Competition - UCWDC Event - usually in Oct
bobmonstre@aol.com 850-224-4894
- Oct 17-19, 2008
Fountain Hills, AZ - Arizona Dance Classic - (usually in Aug)
Kevin Johnson - 480-789-5300, Resv 800-333-3333
- 8/2-5, 2008
Indianapolis, IN - Brickyard Boogie (West Coast Swing Social Dance Weekend) - Usually held in June
- June 12 -14, 2008
- $49 (early rate)
- Limited to 500 dancers
- www.brickyardboogie.com - Michael Lamb - 317-432-8380 (Event Director)
- Ramada Inn ($79 rate).
Indianapolis, IN - Circle City Classic - (Country, Swing, Line, Ballroom) - WCWDC Event - usually in May/June
www.circlecitydance.com
- May 30 - June 1, 2008
Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Country Classic - WCWDC Event - usually in
http://www.coloradocountryclassic.net - 719-310-3501
- June 26 - 29, 2008
St Louis, MO - Rollin on the River (Swing Dancing)
- Aug 28 - Sept 1, 2008 (Labor Day Weekend)
- $55 until 8/1, then $65.
- Age limit: Must be 21+ yrs.
- Location:
  Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet - 800-822-3535
  St Louis, MO
- Thu 7-12am Dance
  Fri - 10am - 1pm Workshops, 1-4 Dance, 4-5 Lesson, 7pm - 1am Dance
  Sat (Same as Fri)
  Sun (Same as Sat with a Free Dinner)
  Mon - leave.
Twinsburge, OH - C.A.S.H. Bash (Swing & Hustle) - http://www.cashdanceclub.org/AboutUs/news.html - usually in November.
- November 26-28, 2008
Los Angeles, CA - LAPD Classic - (Swing & Country) - usually in April
www.lapdclassic.com
- April 11-13, 2008
Windsor Locks, CT - Swingin' Into Spring - usually in May
http://www.sis.djkenm.com - official site (also: www.djkenm.com )
- May 2-4, 2008
Fresno, CA - Fresno Dance Classic - (Country & Swing) - usually in May
www.fresnodance.com
- May 22-26, 2008
Milwaukee, WI - Swing Dance America - (Swing) - usually in April
www.swingdanceamerica.com - 847-382-0285
- April 24-27, 2008
Orlando, FL - www.floorplayswing.com/ - New Years Dance weekend (Dec 29 - Jan 1)
Tampa Bay, FL - Tampa Bay Classic Swing Dance - www.tampabayclassic.com - (usually in Nov)
Competition Event.
- Nov 13 - 16, 2008
www.americanbopassociation.com - American BOP association.
Myrtle Beach, SC - SOS - www.shagdance.com
New York, NY - The Big Apple Country Dance Festival - http://bigapplecountrydance.com (usually in July)
- July 10, thru 13, 2008
- Location:
  Renaissance® Newark Airport Hotel
  1000 Spring Street
  Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 USA
  Phone: 1-908-436-4600
Birmingham, AL - Christmas in Dixie Dance - www.christmasindixie.com - hosted by Rex & Rachel Jones - 404-391-3229
- Dec 5 - 7, 2008

Dance Events: Lindy Hop

Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Lindy Exchange (ATLX) - Lindy Hop
www.ATLX.org
- Hosted by: Atlanta Swing Era Dance Association (ASEDA)
- April 11 - April 13, 2008
Ashville, NC - Lindy Forum - (usually in June) - www.lindyforum.com
- June 21 - 22, 2008
Asheville, NC - Sugar Foot Stomp - (usually in July the 4th) - www.sugarftstomp.com
- July 4 - 6, 2008
- Old Fashion Fast Dances - Collegiate Shag, Black-Bottom, Charleston, Bal-trot, Peabody
Beverly, Massachusetts - Beantown Lindy Hop Camp - (usually in June) - www.beantowncamp.com
- June 26 - July 3, 2008
Elkins, WV - Swing Week at Augusta - http://www.augustaheritage.com/lindyhop - (usually in July)
Sponsored by Davis & Elkins College and Augusta Heritage Center
- July 13 - 18, 2008
Charleston, SC - Chex 2 - www.charlestonlindyexchange.com - (usually in May)
- May 15 - 18, 2008.
Atlanta, GA - Down South Camp Meeting - http://www.downsouthcamp.com - (usually in Feb)
- Feb 15 - 18, 2008 - $139

Dance Events: Blues Dancing

Atlanta, GA - Enter The Blues - (usually in January) - www.entertheblues.com
- Feb 13 - 15, 2009
Atlanta, GA - ATLX 5 - www.atlz.org - usually in April
Apr 11-13, 2008
Knowxville, TN - Buenosaries Blues
- Blues & Argentine Tango
- For details see: Dance Events: Argentine Tango
Memphis, TN - Bluesalicious - www.bluesalicious.com - (usually in Feb)
Feb 29 - Mar 2, 2008
Virginia Beach, VA - Dirt Cheap Blues Workshop - (usually in March)
Mar 8-9, 2008
Virginia Beach, VA - Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange - (usually in Sept)
Sept 14-16, 200?
Dallas, TX - Blues Boot Camp (usually in Sept)
Sep 25-28, 2008
Blues Groups
- Asheville, NC - http://www.jazzartonline.com/ - Michael Gamble & Jaya Dori

Dance Events: Argentine Tango

Atlanta, GA - Spring Tango Festival (Argentine) - http://www.atlantatangofestival.com - usually in April
- April 3 - 6, 2008
- Location (Venue):
  Holiday Inn Select (in downtown Decatur)
  in downtown Decatur
  130 Clairemont Ave. Decatur, GA 30030
  404-371-0204
- Directions
  From I75 South Exit 288 (In Cartersville, GA)
  On I75S go 39.7mi
  Take exit 248C to merge onto Freedom Pkwy NE/GA-10 E toward Carter Center 2.3 mi
  Turn right at Ponce de Leon Ave NE 2.8 mi
  Slight right at W Ponce de Leon Ave 1.1 mi
  Turn left at Clairemont Ave 131 ft
- Notes:
  If arriving at the ATL Airport.
  Subway connection from the airport
  No need for a car
  Only 6 miles to downtown Atlanta
  Surrounded by local restaurants and shops
Atlanta, GA - Tango Argentino at The Gym of Buckhead
in the Fountain Oaks Shopping Center
www.gymofbuckhead.net - shelleydances@gmail.com
- April 19-22, 2008
- Location:
  The Gym of Buckhead, 4920 Rosewell RD, Atlanta, GA 30342
  404-256-4653
- Directions:
  From Kennesaw, GA
  Take I-75S
  Exit 259 to I285E (Augusta/Greenville) go 4.6mi
  Exit 25 to US-19 S Roswell Rd towards Sand Springs
  Keep right at fork to Bukhead go 1.6mi.
Knoxville, TN - Buenosaries Blues - www.buenosairesblues.com
865-385-5174 - Dan Parshall - jdknight21 (a] tntech [d) edu (convert to @ and dot etc...)
Hosts: Dan Parshall, Mike (the girl) Legett, and Jason Knight
Dan Parshall - shorty.george.productions@gmail.com
- June 6-8, 2008 (registration usually starts in April 15)
  Cost:
  4/15 - 4/20 - $55
  until 5/23 - $80
  until 6/5 - $90
  $120
- Register online & Pay by PayPal
- Dances: Argentine Tango & Blues
- Location:
  Flynn Dance Center
  828 Tulip Ave
  Knoxville, TN 37921
- Directions: (to Event)
  From Cartersville, GA (172mi - 3hrs)
  Take I75 North. go 166mi
  Continue on I-40 E (signs for I-40 E/Knoxville) 2.1 mi
  Take exit 387 for TN-62 toward Western Ave/17th St 0.4 mi
  Merge onto Dale Ave 0.4 mi
  Slight right at Blackstock Ave NW 0.1 mi
  Turn left at Heins St NW 0.1 mi
  Turn left at Tulip Ave NW 10 ft
- Hotels & Housing:
  Holiday Inn (on I-40, 5.0 miles west of Flynn Dance Center)
  1315 Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN
  (865) 584-3911 -
  $119 plus tax (no special rate)
Miami Beach - Tango Fantasy Festival - www.tangofantasy.com - usually in May (Memorial Day Weekend)
by USTC (US Tango Congress)
- May 22 - 27, 2008
- $500 / $575 (late)
  4 Days of classes included. (16 1.5hr classes)
- Location:
  Deauville Beach Resort - $125 per night special rate.
  800-327-6656
Ashville, NC - Regional Tango Weekend - www.tangogypsies.com - usually in May
by Karen Jaffe
- May 2-4,2008
- Location: Odyssey Community School, 90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801
- Full pass - $95 ($120 late)
Chicago, IL - Chicago Mini Tango Festival - www.chicagotangofestival.com - usually in April
- April 18-20, 2008
Minnesota - Minnesota Heartland Tango Festival - www.heartlandtango.com - usually in May
- May 9-11, 2008
- Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel on Nicollet Mall
Seattle, WA - Seattle Tangomagic - www.seattletangomagic.com - usually in July
- July 24 - 28, 2008 - 5 days
- 30 Classes, 8 Milongas, 12 instructors.
Montreal Canada - Neo Tango Festival - www.neotangofestivalmontreal.com - usually in May
- May 15-18, 2008 - 3 days, 4 nights
- Full 3day Pass - $210/$240
- Modern Tango (includes Alternative & Traditional Tango)
Buenos Aires - 'Encuentro' of Tango Milonguero - www.milongueandoenba.com - usually in Feb.
514-272-3402
- Feb 11 - 18, 2009
- Limited to 120 dancers
Boston, Ma - Boston Tango Celebration - www.bostontangofestival.com - (usually in June)
- June 18-22, 2008
Tango Groups
- Knoxville, TN - www.knoxtango.org

Dance Events - Salsa

The International Hustle & Salsa (see the Swing section for info)
Atlanta, GA - Flava Invasion - held in Atlanta - http://www.flavainvasion3.com (also www.flavainvasion.net, www.flavainvasion.org )
- Usually held in Feb.
- Feb 22 - 24, 2008
- Full pass $185, Full VIP pass $215
Miami, FL - Miami Salsa Congress (on the Miami Beach)
www.miamisalsacongress.com - 866-69-Salsa
- July 30th - August 3rd (Wed-Sun)
- Location: The Fontainebleau Miami Beach
- Platinum Package - $680
  Includes:
  Congress Welcome Bag
  3 night hotel stay at Fountainbleau
  All Night Parties Wed-Sun
  All Shows with VIP Seating
  All Concerts
  All Dance Workshops
  All General Dancing
  All Competitions
  All Pool Parties
- VIP Pass $225 (Fri-Sun)

Dance Events - Line Dance Only

Gatlinburg, TN - TNT Line Dance Workshop - (Line Dance)
800-887-2323 - mbailey571@yahoo.com
- April 25 - 26, 2008

Find a Dance Partner

www.dancepartner.com - I'm a gold member. Free membership, silver & gold available.

Dance Competition Organizations

UCWDC ( United Country Western Dance Council ) - www.ucwdc.org
Peach State (Atlanta, GA)

Pros - Dance Teachers

NTA (National Teachers Association) - www.ntadance.com
Swing & Country - Pros & Instructors
- Robert & Nicola Royston - 866-318-0675
  http://www.robertroyston.com/ - - roystonswing@yahoo.com - West Coast (and other dances)
  www.lovendancing.com - Movie (in the making) about WCS.
  info@lovendancing.com
- Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake - http://www.kylesarah.com/
- Ronnie DeBenedetta & Brandy Tobias
- Markus Smith & Deonna Ball - Washington, DC
- Phil Dorroll - Dance Instructor - (also provides dance floors for conferences)
- Kim Bass - 404-966-9075
- Skippy Blair
  - www.SkippyBlair.blogspot.com - blog.
- Gloria Casey - www.netjim.com/gloriakc - gloriacasey@hotmail.com - 310-318-9755 - Redondo Beach, CA
  DVDs $24, 4 for $75
Keith Gussoni (Hustle) - New Orleans area. www.hustleneworleans.com Ramiro Gonzales & Slyvia Sykes
Salsa - Pros & Instructors
- Francisco and Stacey Martinez - www.thedancefamily.com
  - Location:
    The Dance Family Studio
    25 N. Allen (at Colorado)
    Pasadena, CA 91106
    24 Hour Info Line (626) 568-3764
    (800) 363-0306
- Jesus Ortiz & Alison Hurwitz - Alison is simply amazing!!!
  www.secondglancedance.com - Alison's web site.
- Joby Brava, Los Angeles, CA
- Rene Gueits, Miami, FL
- Nelson Flores, Bronx, NY
- Francisco & Stacey Martinez, Pasadena, CA
- Salomon & Sandra Riviera, Orange County, CA
- Juan Gil, San Francisco, CA
- Alison Hurwitz, San Francisco, CA
Argentine Tango - Pros & Instructors
- Brigitta Winkler
- Barbara Durr
- Fabian Salas & Carolina del Rivero
- Fernanda Gui & Guillermo Merlo
- Facundo Posadas & Kely Posadas
- Guillermina Quiroga & Claudio Villagra
- Hsueh-tze Lee
- Ilene Marder (Woodstock, NY)
- Los Latigos Santiaguenos
- Marika Landry
- Osvaldo Zotto & Lorena Ermocida
- Pedro Rusconi "Tete" & Silvia Cereani
- Poncho and Nely (Buenos Aires)
- Robin Thomas
- Robert Hauk (Portland)
- Ramu Pyreddy
- Ramji (Ann Arbor)
- Robert Hauk
- Shorey Myers
- Silvia Grynt & Guillermo Salvat
- Silvina Valz and Oliver Kolker (Buenos Aires/New York)
- Tomás Howlin
Blues Dancing - Pros & Instructors
- David Madison
- Haley Smith
- Mike Legett (girl)
- Joshua Boroff
- Devona Cartier
- Don West
- Tina Davis
Dancing With The Stars - Pros
- Cheryl Burke - www.strictlycheryl.com - 2 Time Dancing with the Stars Champion
- I need to research these:
  Derek Hough
  Alex Mazo - Season One Champion of Dancing with the Stars
  Maksim Chmerkovskiy
  Kym Johnson - Australian 10 Dance Champion
  Jonathan Roberts
  Anna Trebunskaya - US National Rising Star Champion 2004
  Julianne Hough - Current Dancing with the Stars Champion
  Edyta Sliwinska - International Grand Ball Champion 2001
  Karina Smirnoff - 5 Time US Latin Champion
  Tony Dovolani
  Mark Ballas Jr

Teach Dance

http://www.teachballroomdancing.com

Dance Cruises

DanceFun - www.dancefun.com - Dance Cruises, Tours, and Travel for Swing, Salsa, Country, and Ballroom Dancing!
866-DANCEFUN (866-326-2338) or 405-282-8989 - John Riddle runs Dance Fun.
(Note: I've taken a cruise with this group and had the time of my life!!!)

2009 West Coast Swing Cruise (I'll be on this cruise!!!)
- Dates: April 19 - 26, 2009
  Carnival Cruise Line (Ship: Legend)
  Carnival's Cruise Details (& shore excursions) - details from Carnival.
  $699.00* Inside Cabin - per person + Port fees (~$250)
- Departure Port: Tampa, FL
- To ports: Western Carribean
  Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
  Cozumel, Mx
  Belize
  Isla Roatan, Honduras
  (2 Sea Days)
- Dance Instructors:
  Ronnie DeBenedetta & Brandi Tobias
  Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
  Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
  Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox
  Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz

2009 Salsa Cruise - (see also: www.dancefun.com/salsa ) - (I'll be on this cruise!!!)

Dates: Jan 25 to Feb 1, 2009 - (7 Days & Nights)
Carnival Cruise Line (Ship: Pride)
Carnival's Cruise Details (& shore excursions) - details from Carnival.
Departure Port: Long Beach, CA
To ports: Mexican Riviera
Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mazatlan, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA
Double Occupancy $ 799.00* per person 1st and 2nd in cabin. (Includes port of call taxes, Salsa Events, meals & ship events)
Add: $100.58 Government Taxes and Fuel Surcharge
Add: $70 Tip
Add: $75 Trip insurance.
Add: Airport Transfers (~$100) or pre-Cruise Package (~$300) which usually includes the transfers.
Add Optional: $200-500 Shore excursions.
Add Optional: bar tabs, pictures
Add Optional: $40 can beverages pass. Milk, juices, water, coffee is free.
Add Optional: Spending money at the ports.

To: Mexican Riviera - Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas

7 Day Mexican Riviera Itinerary
DAY	PORT	ARRIVE	DEPART
Sun - Jan25	Los Angeles		*4:00 pm*
Mon - Jan 26	"Fun Day at Sea"
Tues - Jan 27	"Fun Day at Sea"
Wed - Jan 28	Puerto Vallarta	*8:00 am*	*10:00 pm*
Thurs - Jan 29	Mazatlan	*9:00 am*	*6:00 pm*
Fri - Jan 30	Cabo San Lucas	*7:00 am*	*4:00 pm*
Sat - Jan 31	"Fun Day at Sea"
Sun - Feb 1	Los Angeles	*9:00 am*

Instructors:
Salomon & Sandra Rivera (Orange County, CA)
Rene Guiets (Miami, FL)
Juan Gil (San Francisco, CA)
Alison Hurwitz (San Francisco, CA)
Music: Orchestra de Chino Espinoza

2008 Salsa Cruise (Amante) - (see also: www.salsacruisecrazy.com)
- Dates: 2/9 Sat (4:00pm leave port) - 2/16/08 Sat (8:00am arrive back at port)
  Carnival Cruise Line (Ship: Triumph) - 7 Days & Nights to the Caribbean (depart from Miami)
  Depart: Sat 2/9 at 4:00pm
  Return: Sat 2/16 at 8:00am
- 866-326-2338 - $649 per person + taxes (double occupancy)
- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
  St Thomas, Virgin Islands
  San Juan, Puerto Rico
  Grand Turk
- Dance Instructors:
  Joby Brava, Los Angeles, CA
  Rene Gueits, Miami, FL
  Nelson Flores, Bronx, NY
  Francisco & Stacey Martinez, Pasadena, CA
  Salomon & Sandra Riviera, Orange County, CA
  Juan Gil, San Francisco, CA
  Alison Hurwitz, San Francisco, CA
Swing & Lindy
January 4 - 11, 2009
Caribbean Cruse to Ports: Montego Bay, Jamacia, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mx

www.hustlecruise.com - on the Magica by Costa Cruise. Hustle, Swing and Salsa at Sea.
- 3/18/07 Sun - 3/25/07 Sun - Eastern CARIBBEAN CRUISE
  - Booking Agent: Norm Gewirtz with Sunburst Travel @ 954-431-7771
    - Roommate options available.
    - SUNBURST TRAVEL CRUISES AND TOURS
      954 431 7771 - www.cruisekontrol.com
  - DANCE PROGRAM QUESTIONS CALL: Drew Axelrod @ 754-246-2874.
    HustleCruise@hotmail.com
  - The "full dance extras package" - $60
  - Shoreline Trips: www.ShoreTrips.com
www.thebeachmusiccruise.com - shag cruise.
Cruisin' Kickers
- Naomi Milano Fantasia Travel - 770-985-1322 - nmilano@fantasiatravelline.com
- Nov 2 - 9, 2008 - Eastern Caribbean (3ports: San Juan, Puerto Rico; St Thomas; Phillipsburge, St Maartin)
  Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean - "Freedom of the Seas"
'Dance Friends Cruise'
- Sheri Cohen with Abracadabra! Cruises at 678-460-2442 or 800-474-5678 x 136
Just Cruisin' Inc. - http://justcruisin.vacationport.net/ - 800-727-9577
- January 25 ~ February 01, 2009
- AMERICAN BOP ASSOCIATION
  EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE
- Princess Cruises ~ Crown Princess
  Sailing from Sunny Ft. Lauderdale to
- Ports: St. Maartin, St. Thomas, Grand Turk & Princess Cays

Dancing Videos

Dance Clothing & Shoes

Dance Shoes - (Think about $10 for shipping.)
- www.newyorkdancestore.com - New York Dance Store - 1-800-398-9562 - very reasonable prices and quick shipping. Click the tab "Product Finder" then click "Ballroom Shoes" on the left. You can also call. (Dance Sneakers is another option!).
- www.showtimedanceshoes.com - Duluth, GA - 800-433-5541, 678-812-3000
  info@showtimedanceshoes.com
  - Location (Showroom): 9-5pm Mon-Fri
    Showtime Dance Shoes
    Peachtree Lake Business Center
    4458 Peachtree Lakes Drive; Suite B
    Duluth, GA 30096
  - Directions:
    From the I-85N/I-285 interchange (on the northeast side of town) take I-285 west. Take the first exit (31B) and get on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard /GA 141 north. Follow Peachtree Industrial Boulevard north for just over 7 miles. Be sure to stay to the right when 141 splits away from Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Turn left onto South Berkley Lake Road (at the intersection there is a traffic light, an Ironstone bank, and a SunTrust bank). Take the first right into the Peachtree Lake Business Center. Showtime is the last building on the left.
- www.danceshoesofatlanta.com - Atlanta GA (Marrietta area) - 770-428-9439
- www.toe2toe.com - 877-348-4362 - toetotoe1@comcast.net
- www.fh-dance.com - I have a friend who orders from here - Order contact: Roney - roneylee_2005@163.com .
  - Great prices
  - Shipping: About $10 for the first pair and $5 for every other after that
  - 1 Month to get shoes
- www.balloshoe.com - dance shoes.
Dance Clothes
- Asburn, VA - Studio Designs - www.studio-s-designs.com
- www.elledancestudio.com
- http://stephenmarino.com/DBL/DesignsByLyn.swf - Ballroom Competition clothing.
- Atlanta, GA - www.dazzljewelry.com - Marc Abrams - me@marcabrams.com - 770-410-4066
- Phoenix, AZ - www.randalldesigns.net - 602-279-1210- Dance clothes
- Tangoleva - www.tangoleva.com - 877-928-2646
- Misc Dance Clothes: Tux, Ballet, etc...
  - www.capezio.com - I haven't used this site, but looks like it points to Dance websites from everywhere about just any type of dance item.
  - Dance Fashions
    2 stores in Altanta:
    6142 Roswell Rd NE (404) 256-9739
    10400 Alpharetta St (770) 998-0002
  - Savvi Formalwear
    404-699-4600 x1 -
    Warehouse Location - (Tuxedo Clearance Sales)
    Mon - Fri (10am - 5pm) - free parking
    140 James Aldredge Blvd SW (Fulton Industrial Area)
    Atlanta GA 30336

Dance Floor Rentals

http://www.atlantadancefloorrental.com/ - rent or purchase dance floors.

Restaurants with Music

Old Mill Restaurant - www.acwortholdmill.com - 678-388-1630 - in historic downtown Acworth, GA.
- Location: 4271 Southside Drive, Acworth, GA
- Directions:
  From I-285 / I-75, go North on I-75 to exit 278 (~20 minutes)
  Go left 0.5 mi to Lake Acworth Drive. Go straight through the intersection and follow Cherokee Street. Go 0.5mi
  Go left on Southside drive.
  Arrive at The Old Mill
- Has a piano bar.

Bands

www.atlantajazzparty.com - big jazz weekend event with players from around the US.

Concerts Locations (Atlanta Area)

Rialto Center for the Performing Arts at Georgia State University
- www.rialtocenter.org
- Box Office at 404-413-9849
- Location: 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta GA at the corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets
  (near Olympic Park)
  Directions from the North:
  Take 75/85 South to the Courtland Street exit (Exit 249A), and follow to Auburn Avenue. Turn right onto Auburn Avenue (Luckie Street). Go to the fourth light, which is Forsyth Street. The Rialto is on your left.
- Parking: (opens 2 hrs before event and closes 1 hr after the event)
  Equitable parking deck on the corner of Williams and Fairlie streets. (free if you have "Rialto Series" on your ticket)
  Equitable Building 24-Hour Security at 404-521-6590
  The official parking deck of the Rialto is the Equitable Parking Deck, located one block past the theatre, on Fairlie. Go past the Rialto on Luckie St (Auburn Ave), then take an immediate right as soon as you pass the Quality Hotel (onto Fairlie). Follow the signs that say "Official Rialto Parking" and turn right into the Equitable Parking Deck. (The deck is not clearly marked as Equitable, so look for the "Official Rialto Parking" signs and flags).
  To access the Rialto after parking in the deck, take the elevator to the 3rd floor to exit onto Forsyth Street. Press the green button to the left of the double glass doors to release the locking mechanism and exit onto Forsyth Street. The Rialto will be on your right.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
- Location: 980 Briarcliff Road, N.E.
  Atlanta, Georgia 30306
  (404) 872-5338

Argentine Tango

Atlanta GA
- 4th Sat of every month. (Tango & Swing)
  Argentine Tango Milonga - Oasis
  Location: Atlanta Ballroom Dance Center
  Modern Argentine Tango Milonga (tango & swing) and a touch of Salsa, Cha Cha, Blues
  8-9pm Class - Beginner & Intermediate Tango
  9pm till - Dance.
- http://www.tangosalon.com - Rick and Lynda Wilson
  - The have beginners class (Argentine Tango Immersion ) class & Tango Socials.
  - Location: Atlanta Ballroom Dance Centre
  - Mondays
    8-9pm Class - Beginner
    9-10pm Class - Intermediate
    10-11pm - Guided Practice.
- Tango in Atlanta
  - Open (Salon) style:
    Monday - http://www.tangosalon.com
    Tuesday - http://www.tango-rio.com/classes.html
    Thursday - http://www.tangoevolution.com/main.cfm?id=2484
  - Close Embrace Style:
    Tuesday - http://www.buenosairestangoacademy.com/main.cfm?id=2554
    Wednesday - http://www.atlantatango.com/classes.html
- http://www.tangoevolution.com - Tango Evolution.
  - http://www.tangoevolution.com/main.cfm?id=2611 - Thu at Academy Ballroom in Buckhead (Miami Cir).
    8-9 - Basic, 9-10 Intermediate, 10-10:50 - Guided Practica.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tango_GA/ - join the Yahoo Tango in Atlanta group.
- http://www.atlantatango.com/classes.html
- http://tangobohemia.com/
- http://atlantatangofestival.com/index.html
- http://www.tango-rio.com/classes.html - 404-524-9899
- http://www.tangoevolution.com/main.cfm?id=1
- http://www.buenosairestangoacademy.com/main.cfm?id=1
- http://www.tangosalon.com/
- http://www.tangobohemia.com/video.htm - Gavito
Tango Shows
- Tango Fire (Performance) - www.Tango-Fire.com

Blues Dancing

Blues Music in Atlanta Area (for location information search the above info)
- One Star Ranch
http://www.entertheblues.com - reentertheblues@gmail.com
You Tube

Lindy Hop

www.aseda.org - Atlanta Swing Era Dancing Association
- Quote from web site: "The purpose of the Atlanta Swing Era Dance Association (ASEDA) is simple … to be the resource for swing dancing in the Atlanta region. ... We organize several dances each month featuring the best swing DJ's around playing the swinginest tunes from the 1920's, 30's, and 40's as well as plenty of swinging modern music thrown in just to keep us on our toes. We also strive to provide members the experience of dancing to live music and book live bands for our dances about once per quarter."
www.downsouthswing.com - Decatur, GA
www.hotjamswings.com - Buckhead area in Atlanta GA
- Mon nights
City of Kennesaw
- http://activenet5.active.com/kennesaw/servlet/registrationmain.sdi - click on "Activities" then search for "Lindy".
- City of Kennesaw
  Parks & Recreation Dept.
  2753 Watts Drive
  Kennesaw, GA 30144
  (770) 422-9714
  Fax (678) 460-3373
  http://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/index.asp?NID=25

Swango Notes - WCS + Tango

www.swangoseattle.com

Swamba Notes - WCS + Samba

www.swingdancefusion.com

Zydeco Dancing

www.aczadance.org - Atlanta, GA
www.acmedance.org - Birmingham, AL
www.cajunconnection.org - Tampa Bay - St Petersburg, FL