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Dancing Resources

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

bullet Dance Mission Statement: To inspire chemistry and creativity in couples dancing.
bulletDance Lessons with Michael Thomas - dance lessons with Michael Thomas in Cartersville, GA.
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bulletDescription of Different Dances and Examples at YouTube.com - email me if you know of a dance I do not have listed on this web page.

Dance Spots - Nationwide

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

Atlanta, GA Area - Misc Dance Info

bulleteMail list for Dance in Atlanta, GA (and surrounding areas) - send an email to these addresses to be added.
bulletVariety of Dances
bulletmichael@michael-thomas.com - dance in Cartersville, GA. - www.michael-thomas.com
bulletwww.atlantadanceweekly.com/subscribe.htm - Atlanta, GA (and other areas).
bulletDochaggerty@bellsouth.net - Atlanta, GA
bulletmbc4@bellsouth.net - Atlanta, GA
bulletPat Korn - patkorn@mindspring.com - Hustle and others. (Hustle classes by 85 & 285 North ATL)
bulletSingles Dance Atlanta - eMail list: DJ Jeff Crecelius djaize@aol.com -  www.ChampagneEntertainmentAtl.com
www.singlesdancesatlanta.com - Dance Hotline: 678-317-0638
bulletAtlanta Swing Dancers - atlantaswingdancers@gmail.com - West Coast Swing
bulletEllen Lewis - yankeeinsouth@gmail.com - yankeeinsouth@hotmail.com
www.ellenalewis.com
bullet AngelGA@aol.com - SACS Events - Singles and Couples Social Events
bullet www.chattanoogadanceinc.org - Chattanooga, TN area. bethanycat@gmail.com - to be added to the list.
bulletBallroom
bulletwww.dancecityballroom.com  - Ballroom Dancing - join at web site (holds events at Take Hold Ballroom) - Lenn & Cindy Ambanta - info@dancecityballroom.com
bulletAtlanta Ballroom Dance Club - Atlanta, GA - www.atlantaballroomdance.org - click "Join our List"
bulletSalsa
bulletJason Stein - jkstein@gmail.com
bulletJorge Morales - jmdance@jmorales.com , Jorge@DanceAtlanta.com - Academy Ballroom
bulletinfo@salsaatl.com - www.salsaatl.com or www.salsaswim.com
bulletStephen Santilian - stephen.santilian@gmail.com - Academy Ballroom
bullet www.takeholdballroom.com  - cdominick@takeholdballroom.com
bulletThe Wire - theWire@academyballroomatl.com
bulletBachata Greg Entertainment - cook_gregory@yahoo.com
bullet RickGreenfield99@aol.com  - AtlantaSalsa@yahoogroups.com 
bulletiSalsa Pro - danelladutton@gmail.com
bullet www.sheilassalsa.com  - www.atlantasalsacongress.com  
bulletJen Piceno - salsambo@hotmail.com
bulletTango
bulletIlya - ilya@tangobohemia.com  - http://tangobohemia.com
bulletClint - clint@tangoevolution.com
bulletRick and Lynda - rickandlynda@tangosalon.com -
bulletDance News
bulletThe Nightly Planet - a news website that is dedicated to Dancing in Atlanta.
bulletwww.thenightlyplanet.us - Make sure you visit this site if you live in Atlanta !!!! (by Rocky Hanes)
bulletHas a great calendar with many dance events around Atlanta.
bulletTypes calendars:  Dance Events, Dance Lessons, Competitions & Showcases.
bulletDance Organizations & Groups
bulletAtlanta, GA - www.atlantadancesport.org  - Atlanta Metro Dance Sport - promoting ballroom dance at all levels.
bulletwww.atlantausadance.org - Ballroom dancing at various spots.
bullet www.kindredspiritsatl.org - Kindred Spirits (40 & older) - this is a Catholic group that periodically holds dances.
bulletwww.atlantatango.com - Tango in Atlanta.
bulletDance Instructors
bulletVariety of Dances
bulletMichael Thomas - michael@michael-thomas.com - Cartersville, GA - www.michael-thomas.com
bulletEllen Lewis - yankeeinsouth@gmail.com
bulletAlan Annicella - aannice@yahoo.com
bulletPat Korn - patkorn@mindspring.com 
bulletNettie Robertson - (770) 598-0520
bulletArgentine Tango
bulletIlya - www.TangoBohemia.com - 404-754-8272 - I like his style of teaching.
bulletSalsa
bulletJimmy Rumba - www.jimmyrumba.com

Atlanta, Ga Area - Dance Spots

bulletAtlanta Swing Dancers Club (ASDC) - www.atlantaswingdancers.com - West Coast swing
bulletMeeting at: Club Nemoe (search this page for location information).
bullettwodancers@bellsouth.net - to get on the email list. (Rick Kopel)
bulletSun 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.
bulletNote: I've been a member for several years and try to dance here on Sundays.
bulletAtlanta Ballroom Dance Centre (Sandy Springs) - Ballroom dancing
bulletVisit www.atlantadancecentre.com - dancing@atlantadancecenter.com
bulletLocation: 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).
bulletFri - 8:00 Group Lesson, 8:30pm - Social Dance.
bulletSalsa Fiesta - 1st Saturday of every month.
bulletArgentine 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
bulletAtlanta Dance (Marrietta) - www.atlantadance.com - Ballroom dancing
bulletLocation: 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.
bulletMonthly Calendar - print from the web site.
bulletDance 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
bulletFriday - $12 - Group Class 7:30-8:30, then dance till 11:00pm.
bulletSat - look at the website to make sure!
bulletSat - 12-2pm - Workshop ~$20, 7:30-8:30 Group Class, 8:30-11:00 dance party ($12).
bullet1st Sat - Country and Western
bullet2nd Sat - USA Dance Party
bullet3rd Sat - Latin
bullet4th Sat - Like Fridays
bullet 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
bulletAcademy Ballroom - Buckhead (at Miami Cir)  (2 locactions) - www.academyballroomatl.com
bulletLocation: 800 Miami Circle,  Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30324  (404) 846-3201
bulletDirections: (see their web site)
bulletFrom 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.
bulletDance Events (always visit the web site to verify!!!)
bulletSaturdays
bullet1st Saturday - Ballroom Dance - 8:30pm - 10:30pm - $10
bullet2nd & 4th Saturday - Salsa (hosted by Sheila) - 8:30pm - 1:30am - $10
bullet3rd Saturday - Tango Evolution Milonga - 8pm - 1am - $10
bulletFridays
bullet2nd Friday - Salsa (hosted by Jorge Morales - jorge@danceatlanta.com)
bulletAcademy Ballroom - Cumberland (2 locactions) - www.academyballroomcumberland.com
bulletLocation: 2980 Cobb Parkway, Suite 104, Atlanta, Ga. 30339 770-272-1331
bulletDirections
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.
bulletVerify these events at their web site.
bulletFridays
bullet1st Friday - Casino Salsa - 9pm to 1pm $10
bulletSaturdays
bullet1st 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.)
bullet3rd Saturday - Ballroom Dance - 8 - 10:30pm - $10
bulletTake Hold Ballroom and Latin Dance (in Buckhead) - www.takeholdballroom.com - 404.841.8001
bulletLocation: 721 Miami Circle, Suite 103, Atlanta GA 30324 - 404-841-8001
Directions: (see their web site)
bulletFrom 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.
bulletHas a email list.
bulletFridays 8-11pm - Variety Dance by Doc Hagerty- plenty of WCS music.
bullet3rd Saturday - Salsa Jam - by Jimmy Rumba
bullet4th Sat - 8-9pm Class 9-11pm Dance by Dance City Ballroom - Ballroom dancing
bulletAtlanta Intl Dance Club - www.danceatl.com - ( 2000 sq ft of dance area - in a suite of a business strip) - owner Sherman Murdock
bullet Location: 3600 Dekalb Tech Pkwy, Atl, GA 30340, 678-267-3396
Directions:  (from 285/85 - North Atlanta)
Go South on on 85.  Take the first exit ( exit 94 )  (CHAMBLEE-TUCKER). At the end of the ramp turn Right.
Turn Right on the street before the "Q-Trip" (DEKALB TECHNOLOGY PKWY)
Go 1 block, stay to the right to the stop sign. On the service road take the first entrance on your left.
Park up the hill (slightly to the left). Your are there. Look for the sign on a suite door.
Directions (different wording)
The location is the Dance ATL studio (aka Atlanta International Dance Club or Sherman's studio) at 3600 Dekalb Technology Parkway, Suite 105, Atlanta 30340. It is South of Spaghetti Junction on I-85, 1 mile and exit at the first exit, Chamblee Tucker Road. Turn right and turn right again at the QT (QuikTrip) gas station. That street is Dekalb Technology Parkway. Go to the Stop Sign and continue straight. Dance Atl is in the first set of buildings on the left. Northgate Office Park building 3600. Turn in the driveway, go left up the hill and there you are.
bulletSalsa - every 2nd and 4th Sundays - by SalsaATL.com. 
bulletwww.danelladutton.com - DANELLA S. DUTTON - Professional Ballroom, Latin and Salsa Instructor
danelladutton@gmail.com - (770) 401-1940
bulletwww.santilian.com - Stephen Santilian    
bulletHustle - Every Thursday - instructor is Pat Korn - patkorn@mindspring.com.
bullet7:00pm - Beginner Hustle - $10
bullet8:00pm - Int/Adv Hustle - $10
bullet9:00pm - Social Dance (Hustle, WCS, Cha-Cha, etc...) - $5
bulletSwing Night - Friday
bullet8:00 - Lesson, 9:00pm Social Dance - $10 Lesson & Party, $7 Party only.
bulletCountry & Western Social Club - at Mason Mill Recreation Center - instructor - Bill Robinson
bulletMon nights - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
bulletDirections
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.
bullet Dance City, America (Kathryn Waldon's) - www.dancecityamerica.com
bullet770-633-6398
Glenwood Center
111 North Glenwood Ave., Suite C
Dalton, GA 30721
bulletMisc Info
bulletDance floor: 3600 sqft
bulletCowboys (Kennesaw, GA)- www.cowboysatlanta.com.
bullet1750 North Roberts Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144, Phone: 770-426-5006
Directions to:
From 75, exit 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
bulletThu - 7:30 -8:30 line dance lessons.
bulletSat - 7:30 - 8:30 couples dance lessons.
bulletMisc Info
bulletSmoking allowed
bulletWild West Bar and Grill (Canton, GA) - www.wildwestbarandgrill.com - 770-345-9663
bulletLocation: 350 Ronnell Road in Canton, Georgia.
bulletDirections 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.
bulletMisc Info
bulletLooks like smoking is allowed after 9pm.
bulletAge limit: 21+ after 9pm
bullet2,000 sq.ft. dance floor
bulletCouples 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.
bulletDaza Dance Ballroom Academy - www.dazadanceatlanta.com  -  678 910-9693
bulletLocation: 3005 Old Alabama Road Suite 4000 Alpharetta, GA 30022
bulletDirections:
bulletClub VIII Fifty (850) Restaurant
bulletLocation:
1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd - Suite 850
Roswell, GA 30076
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
678-206-0850 - www.850atlanta.com
bulletDirections:
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.
 
bulletSponsored by Doc Hagerty - Variety of: Swing, Hustle, Country, Latin & Ballroom
www.atlanta.varietydancers.com - Dochaggerty@bellsouth.net
770-425-2520 Cell: 770-374-9292
bulletMon & Wednesday Variety Dance Night - West Coast Swing, etc.
Club VIII Fifty (850) Restaurant (search this doc for location info)
Free Lesson at 8 PM
$5 Cover Charge
bulletFridays 8-11pm - Take Hold Ballroom - Variety Dance - plenty of WCS music.
bulletEnigma Latin Club - www.enigmalatinclub.com - 770-615-3570
bulletLocation: 585 Franklin Rd. SE (Ste 225), Marietta, GA 30067
bulletDirections:
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.
bulletFri or Sat 10:00pm-3am - $10 - (Couples Dance - bring a dance partner.)
bulletMisc:
2 Wood dance floors - 1 large & one small
bulletThe Place - Has a restaurant, bar, and small dance floor
bulletLocation:
Take exit 267a on 75N.  Turn right for around 1 mi.  Turn right on "Sandy Plains".  The first strip mall on the right.
bulletCouples Dance - bring a dance partner.
bulletSmall dance floor.
bulletFri 8:30pm - DJ w/dance music.
bulletPraise Him With Dance - http://www.phwd.org - (770) 974-8653
bulletLocation:
Praise Him with Dance Studio
3290 North Cobb Parkway (next to Lowes on Hwy41)
Kennesaw, GA. 30144
770-974-8653
info@phwd.org
bulletSat 7:30 dance lessons ( Ballroom/Latin/Swing ). ~$10
bulletThree Bears Cafe - 678-290-0017 - www.threebearscafe.com (3 Bears)
bulletLocation:
105 N Park Sq NE
Marietta, GA 30060
bulletDirections
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.)
bulletTue - 7:00pm class, 8:30pm - 10:30pm social dance. (Instructor: Mike Chase)
~$10
bulletAmerican Legion-Alpharetta (Singles Dances Atlanta)
bulletLocation:
201 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004 - (770) 475-9023
Seating for 200+ (usually around 300 dancers)
Non-Smoking
2,800 sq ft dace floor - very large!
bulletDirections:
bulletFrom 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).
bulletFrom 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.)
bulletFri 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.
bulletNo Smoking !!!
bulletDress 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
bulletGeorgia Tech Dance Association (GTDA) - http://www.gtda.org  (also http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/dance )
bulletLocation:  350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313
Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom located on the 3rd Floor of the Student Center complex
bulletDirections:
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.)
bulletParking: 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.
bulletDance music: Swing, Lindy, and on occasion Balboa
bulletSee event calendar at web site. 
They aim for 1 dance per month on a Friday, but there is variations so see the web site.
bulletMisc:
bulletAge limit: Dances are all-ages, smoke– and alcohol– free!
bulletDance floor: 5,000 sq. foot, hardwood-floor ballroom
bulletFood/Drink: Cups are provided by the water-fountains and vending machines are located downstairs.
bulletTimes
8-9:00pm - dance lesson
9-12:00am - open dancing
bulletTo subscribe to their email go to the bottom of the web site to the section "Google Groups", enter your email address then click "Subscribe".
bulletAdmission: $5 Tech students and ASEDA members, $10 others.
bulletThey have mix of live bands & DJs
bulletGoogle Dance Discussions - http://groups.google.com/group/gtda-announce
bulletDance 411 Studios - www.dance411studios.com - Salsa
bulletLocation
749 Moreland Avenue | Bldg C-201
Atlanta, GA 30316
(located in the Little Azio Plaza)
Office: 404.622.4110
info@dance411studios.com
bulletDirections: (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.
bulletTLC's Divine Dance Ministry - www.divine-dance.net
bulletThree Bears Cafe - www.threebearscafe.com  -
bulletLocation: 105 North Park Square in Marietta, 30060. 678-290-0017
bulletDance Lessons (mbc4@bellsouth.net )
bulletTue - $8 - 7:30 beginner lesson, 8:15 intermediate lesson. Social dance follows.
Instructor: Mike Chase
bulletFri - 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.
bulletCross Creek Cafe - http://www.crosscreekcafe.com
bulletLocation: (Vinings area - inside the perimeter)
1221 Cross Creek Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
404-351-1550
bulletDirections:  (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.
bulletFirst Friday of the month: Fri 9-12pm (Call first to verify) - ~$5.00
Monthly Swing Social - WCS primarily and the other dances.
bulletEmail list for this event: www.ellenalewis.com
Ellen Lewis - available for private lessons. (404-579-6578)
Captain of Swing Shift Atlanta
bulletModavi Restaurant & Bar - www.modavirestaurant.com
bulletLocation
Modavi Restaurant
1625 Medlock Bridge Road
Duluth, Georgia 30097
Tel: (678) 473-7911
bulletDirections
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
bulletBring a Dance Partner.
Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday nights 8:30PM till Close.
bulletST ANN'S Church - Marietta GA - 4509 Roswell Rd/Hwy 120, Marietta GA
bulletCheck 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)
bulletDirections
bulletFrom 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.
bulletFrom 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.
bulletTrilogy - http://trilogydining.net - 770-971-4770 - Dining & Entertainment - website has an event calendar.
bulletLocation: 4930 Davidson Road, Marietta, GA 30068
bulletDirections:
bulletFrom 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.
bulletThu - mix of bands (5-7 happy hour, 7:30 - till - DJ & Bands.)
bulletFri & Sat - DJs & a Band
bulletSalsambo Dance Studio - www.salsambo.com
bulletDance Studio
bulletLocation:
1427 Mayson St NE
Atlanta, GA 30324-3903
404.541.9808
bulletDance floor:  large!
bulletDances:  Latin - primarily Salsa. Also Argentine Tango.
bulletDance Nights are held at: (see web site to verify info)
bulletSalsa Night Party (at the Studio)
(see web site - class & party)
bulletMonday Night (selected ones) - Argentine Tango - 8:30 till
bulletclass and sometimes a Milonga (Tango Party)
bulletWed Nights - might be at the Tongue & Groove
bulletThursday Nights - $10 - 9pm Class & 10pm til Salsa Social.
bulletFriday Nights -
bulletSalsa - (dancing somewhere, see website)
bulletTango Milonga - see web site
bulletSaturday Nights - (dancing somewhere, see website)
bulletPasoFino Studios - www.pasofinopro.com - 770-518-7276
bulletLocation: 8610 Roswell Rd Ste 910, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
bulletDirections:
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
bulletSalsa Social - 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the Month. 8pm-12pm
(Salsa/Mambo with some ChaCha, Merengue & Bachata)
Free lesson @ 5pm, Free Parking.
bulletEvery 4th Sat of Mon - 12pm - 4pm (Bachata Bootcamp)
bulletBistro - http://www.bistrooldetowne.com/map.html - 770-321-5442 (bar: 770-817-3000)
bulletLocation: In Olde Towne shopping center on Johnson Ferry just north of Lower Roswell Rd.
736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A-1, Marietta, GA, 30068
bullet(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).
bulletSome other nights on the weekend may have DJ, live band and dancing.
bulletClub Nemoe's - www.nemoes.com - 770-263-7101
bulletSee web site for events
bulletLocation: 6025 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092
bulletDirections 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.
bulletThu Night - Swing Night ??? 8-12pm - $6
bulletSaturday Night - Shag Night (most swing music) - sponsor group: Shag Atlanta Dancing
bulletSunday Night - ASDC (WCS dancing)
bulletMisc Info
Free parking
Smoking Allowed
Restaurant/Club
Nice Dance Floor.
bulletHavana Nights salsa dance held at Salsa Havana - (new as of 3/08/08)
www.havananightsatl.com - info@havananightsatl.com - 404-246-4148
bullet2nd Saturday of every month
8:30pm BEGINNER CLASS
9:30PM PARTY - till (~4am)
Free parking
Dance Floor: wood floor. (2 rooms)
bulletSalsa Havana - (404) 352-3101
2020 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30318
Cross Streets: In the corner of Howell Mill Rd and Collier Rd
bulletEducation Playstation - www.educationplaystation.com - 770-877-9105 - Adairsville, GA. - Owner/Director: Megan Mingone - educate@educationplaystation.com
bulletClasses 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).
bulletLocation: 127 Summer Street, Adairsville, GA 30103
bulletDirections:
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.
bulletThe Cave (Bar) - www.thecavetapasbar.com - 678-391-7011
bulletLocation: 1619 Collins Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152 (close to Barrett Parkway & Old Hwy 41)
bulletDirections
From I75 South:
Take