***** 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.

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!
Social dance at Old Brick
Social dance at Old Brick

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

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.)

VenueDateTimeLocation
Old BrickFriday, 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 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American Legion*** CANCELED due to weather ***
Sunday, December 15, 2024
3:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
>>>>>     2025 Dances     <<<<<
Old BrickFriday, January 3, 2025
Lesson: Foxtrot with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom)
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, January 19, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, February 7, 2025
Lesson: Salsa with Cathy Morrison
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, February 16, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, March 7, 2025
Lesson: Cha-cha with Andrew Batt
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, March 16, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, April 4, 2025
Lesson: TBD
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, April 27, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, May 2, 2025
Lesson: TBD
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, May 18, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, June 6, 2025
Lesson: TBD
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, June 22, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Ely American Legion

***** NOTE: location change for Friday dance July only *****
Friday, July 11, 20257:00 – 10:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, July 20, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, August 1, 2025
Lesson: TBD
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, August 17, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, September 5, 2025
Lesson: TBD
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, September 21, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, October 3, 2025
Lesson: TBD
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, October 19, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, November 7, 2025
Lesson: TBD
7:00 – 10:00 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionSunday, November 16, 20253:00 – 5:00 pm1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map)
Old BrickFriday, 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 pm26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Ely American LegionNo Ely dance in December

Venue Maps

Old Brick
26 E Market St
Iowa City, IA

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Ely American Legion (American Legion St. Quentin Post 555)
1545 Main St
Ely, IA

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260 33rd Ave SW
(Ballroom of Eastern Iowa location, former Cannon Studios location)
Cedar Rapids, IA

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