Our social dances provide a relaxed, welcoming environment to socialize and dance to recorded music presenting a wide variety of styles, including waltz, foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz, quickstep, rumba, cha cha, east coast swing, west coast swing, hustle, salsa, samba, and bolero.
- Dancers of all levels are welcome!
- No experience required!
- No partner required!
Dances at Old Brick typically include a one-hour beginner lesson 7:30 – 8:30 pm, followed by social dancing 8:30 – 10:30 pm.
• Admission: USA Dance members $8, Students $6 (including college/university), All others $12
Dances at Ely American Legion include social dancing only. No lesson.
• Admission: $7
• Dances at Old Brick are typically on the first Friday of the month. (See exception below.)
• Dances at Ely American Legion are typically on the third Sunday of the month. (See exception below.)
| Venue | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Brick | Friday, December 6, 2024 Annual Meeting 7:30 – 8:00 pm (Please attend and share your ideas to grow the chapter.) Holiday Dance 8:00 – 10:00pm (no lesson) | 7:30 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| >>>>> 2025 Dances <<<<< | |||
| Old Brick | Friday, January 3, 2025 Lesson: Foxtrot with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom) | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, February 7, 2025 Lesson: Salsa with Cathy Morrison | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, March 7, 2025 Lesson: Cha-cha with Andrew Batt | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, April 4, 2025 Lesson: TBD | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, May 2, 2025 Lesson: TBD | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, June 6, 2025 Lesson: TBD | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | July Dance To Be Announced | ||
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, August 1, 2025 Lesson: TBD | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, September 5, 2025 Lesson: TBD | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, October 3, 2025 Lesson: TBD | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, November 7, 2025 Lesson: TBD | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, December 5, 2025 Annual Meeting 7:30 – 8:00 pm (Please attend and share your ideas to grow the chapter.) Holiday Dance 8:00 – 10:00pm (no lesson) | 7:30 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | No Ely dance in December |
Venue Maps
Old Brick
26 E Market St
Iowa City, IA
Ely American Legion (American Legion St. Quentin Post 555)
1545 Main St
Ely, IA
260 33rd Ave SW
(Ballroom of Eastern Iowa location, former Cannon Studios location)
Cedar Rapids, IA