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!
| DISCLAIMER: Dance is a physical activity that may include close physical contact with other participants. Like many such physical activities, dance carries some degree of risk. USA Dance cannot be held liable for injuries or illnesses sustained by persons attending the event or for any loss, damage or theft of articles from event facilities during the event. We ask that you sign in at the entrance to the dance. Signing gives us accurate information for required music licensing reports and also indicates you may be photographed or videoed for promotional use. |
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 (pay at the door)
– USA Dance members: $8
– Students: $6 (including college/university)
– All others: $12
• Cash preferred
Dances at Ely American Legion include social dancing only. No lesson.
• Admission: $7 (pay at the door)
• Cash preferred
• 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 2, 2026 Lesson: Samba with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom) | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, February 6, 2026 Lesson: Foxtrot with Anita Douglas | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, March 6, 2026 Lesson: Waltz with Doug & Jill Beardsley | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | *** Cancelled due to weather *** | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, April 3, 2026 Lesson: Lindy with Tonia Walters | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, May 1, 2026 Lesson: West Coast Swing with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom) | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, June 12, 2026 Lesson: East Coast Swing with Tonia Walters *** NOTE: rescheduled to 2nd Friday due to schedule conflict at Old Brick *** | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, June 28, 2026 *** NOTE: rescheduled due to schedule conflict at Ely American Legion *** | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, July 3, 2026 Lesson: Tango with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom) | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, August 7, 2026 Lesson: Cha-cha with Anita Douglas | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, September 4, 2026 Lesson: Nightclub Two-Step with Doug & Jill Beardsley | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, October 9, 2026 Lesson: Bolero with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom) *** NOTE: rescheduled to 2nd Friday due to schedule conflict at Old Brick *** | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, November 6, 2026 Lesson: Rumba with Christina Coveyou | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
| Old Brick | Friday, December 4, 2026 Annual Meeting 7:00 – 8:00 pm (Please attend and share your ideas to grow the chapter.) Holiday Dance 8:00 – 10:00pm (no lesson) | 7:00 – 10:00 pm | 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA (map) |
| Ely American Legion | Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | 1545 Main St, Ely, IA (map) |
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