***** PLEASE NOTE ***** Beginning with our January 3rd, 2025 dance at Old Brick, we are changing the start time to 7:00 pm. Our monthly dances at Old Brick will begin with a lesson 7:00 to 8:00 pm, followed by social dancing from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. |
In collaboration with Hawkeye Ballroom, we are running a promotion for U of I students for the 2025 spring semester (Feb – May). University of Iowa students will be admitted for FREE to our Old Brick dances upon presenting their university ID card. Thanks to Hawkeye Ballroom for your support! |
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 7:00 – 8:00 pm, followed by social dancing 8:00 – 10:00 pm.
• Admission: USA Dance members $8, Students $6 (including college/university), All others $12
(Special promotion for Feb – May 2025: U of I students admitted for FREE upon presenting their University ID card)
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, January 3, 2025 Lesson: Foxtrot with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom) | 7:00 – 10:00 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: Samba with Cathy Morrison | 7:00 – 10:00 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 | 7:00 – 10:00 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: Tango with Christina Coveyou | 7:00 – 10:00 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: Bolero with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom) | 7:00 – 10:00 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: Waltz with Doug & Jill Beardsley | 7:00 – 10:00 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) |
| Ely American Legion ***** NOTE: location change for Friday dance July only ***** | Friday, July 11, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| 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 | 7:00 – 10:00 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 | 7:00 – 10:00 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 | 7:00 – 10:00 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 | 7:00 – 10:00 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