Open
Dances Around Town
(meaning open to the general public)
Note: this information is provded courtesy of Carl
Melin.
To receive
this information directly, send your request to
carl.melin2@gmail.com
May dances and dance lessons
Regular events
Every
Monday, Night Club 2 Step Lessons at 7 and 8 pm Dance from 9-10 with
Marta Elder at Walters Dance Center! - $10.00
Every
Monday at Viva Dance Academy. Beginning Latin group class Monday and
Wednesday at 7:00 by Gil Maldonado. $10 per class or $56 /month for
all group classes. Go. to kcsalsa.com
for details. Location is 6300 W. 51st,
approx I-35 and Lamar. (currently the sign on the building say Shogun
Martial Arts). http://www.vivadanceacademy.com/or
http://kcsalsa.com/
Every
Tuesday Abel Ramirez Big Band plays at Finnigan’s Hall(The Old Gold
Buffet) 503 East 18th
Ave., North Kansas City - Buffet and Bar open at 6:30, Band plays
from 7:30 to 9:30
Every
Tuesday there is Argentine Tango at the Marquee Lounge with a Lesson
at 7:00 and Dancing at 8:00pm
Every
Tuesday – Beginning (at 6:30) Intermediate (at 7:10) and Advanced
(at 8:10) West Coast Classes at Walter’s Dance Center w/ Mark
Harris then Dance from 9-11pm $10.00/person
Every
Wednesday at Amore Dance (11800 Quivera, Overland Park KS,
913-338-0888) starting at 7:30 is a west coast swing class with Kris
Swearingen. The lessons are designed as a 4 part series. The first
lessons works on basic foundations of west coast swing and some basic
moves and each week builds off the previous week. After the month has
cycled through the lessons start over but attendees are still
encouraged to attend so to practice and review along with work on
concepts they weren't able to work on before. The lessons are $40 for
the whole month or $12 individually. https://www.amoredance-shape.net/GuestInfo.aspx
Every
Wednesday, DJ Michael Day is playing at Paddy O’Shays from 6:30 to
10:30
Every
Wednesday, Lonnie McFadden plays at the West Chase Grille-6-9pm
Every
Wednesday, Viva Dance Academy. Beginning Latin group class Monday and
Wednesday at 7:00 by Gil Maldonado. $10 per class, or $56 /month for
all group classes. Go. to kcsalsa.com
for details. Location is 6300 W. 51st,
approx.. I-35 and Lamar. (currently the sign on the building say
Shogun Martial Arts). http://www.vivadanceacademy.com/or
http://kcsalsa.com/
Every
Wednesday there is Salsa at the Retro Lounge just South of the
Power and light District - 8-1:30am $5.00
Every
Wednesday International Foxtrot Class with Michael Schultz at Walters
Dance Center - Class at 7pm Dance 8-9:30pm - $10.00/person
NOTE:
This class is not recommended for Beginners!!
Every
Thursday Afternoon, Seniors and Friends Dance at Camelot Ballroom
1:30 to 3:30pm
Every
Thursday, Beginning Country (at 7pm) and Int/Adv 2 Step (at 8pm) with
Marta Elder at Walters Dance Center 9-10 pm Dance $10.00/person
Every
Thursday DJ Julian is playing at Paddy O’Shays – 7pm to Midnight
Every
Thursday, Lonnie McFadden plays at the Oak Room of the
Intercontinental Hotel, 401 Ward Parkway, on the Plaza 8 -11pm
Every
Thursday, The Dixie Cadillac’s play at RG's Lounge 7:00pm to
10:00pm, 9100 E. 35th St (off 40 Hiway) Independence, MO
816-358-5777
Every
Thursday at Danny's Big Easy, 18th & Vine, Milledge Gilbert is
playing West Coast Music.
Every
Thursday at the Marquee Lounge there are West Coast lessons and DJ
Dance with Kyle Patel at 8:30
Every
Thursday, the Grand Marquis play at Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen at 39th
and State Line at 7:00pm
Every
Thursday, there is Salsa at the RETRO Nightclub, 1418 Main, KC, MO.
Every
Friday, (Except April 20) Lonnie McFadden plays at the Phoenix Club
4:30-8:30
Every
Friday, there is Salsa at the Marquee Lounge in the AMC Mainstreet
Theater Bldg. from 9:00pm
Every
other Friday, West Coast Swing Fridays with Andi and Albert at
Vineyard Events (2104 NE Rice Rd, Lees Summit, MO): Join us
every other Friday for two great west coast lessons: 7:00 PM
Beginner group class; 8:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced group class. Then
stay for the party and practice your moves from 9:00-11:30PM.
$5 for one class; $8 for both classes - CASH ONLY. Check out
the website: heberaa.com.
It has more details, directions, contact info, as well as a place to
register. Feel free to contact us with any questions and/or feedback.
Also, if you are interested in private lessons (couple or single),
email or message me: astrutz11@gmail.com.
Every
Friday, there is a Members & Guests Party at TC Dance Club, 9050
Metcalf, O.P., KS at 8:45
Every
Friday,
Tango Group
Classes! At Ballroom Unlimited, 6101 Martway, Mission KS: 7pm
is Beginner West Coast, 8pm
is Intermediate West Coast Swing, 9pm
is the Open Dance, Everyone is welcome!!
Every
Friday Public Dance Lessons at Camelot Ballroom at 7pm, followed by
Dance Party 8pm to 10:30pm
Every
Saturday, Waltz Class at 7pm with Mark Harris at the Walters Dance
Center followed by Ballroom Dance 8-11pm $10.00 /person
Almost
every Saturday, classes at Ballroom Unlimited, 6101 Martway, Mission
KS
Saturday
group classes will run for 3 weeks;
Saturday
Classes resume on the 7th, 14th and 21st with;
11-
East Coast Swing. 12-
Waltz. 1pm-
Rumba
Every
Saturday, Lonnie McFadden is playing at
the Plaza III Steakhouse on the Plaza, 7-11pm
Every
Sunday, Tea Dance at Camelot Ballroom - 2pm to
4pm
Every
Sunday, Lonnie McFadden is playing at Sullivan's Steakhouse, 4501 w
119th. St. Leawood, KS
May events
Wednesday May 9 -
Special Salsa Event at Madrigal(1627 Oak, KC MO) 2 intensive
lessons prior to the party, 7pm to 8pm for improvers, 8:30 to 9:30 for
intermediate/advanced students. The Salsa Party will start after the
lessons at 9:30. Event sponsored by Victor Mabu
Friday May 11 –
Anna Lee and the Lucky So and So's and the Grand Marquis are playing
"Light up the Lawn" at the Jo Co Community College, Front lawn of the
Nerman Museum at 8:00pm
Dave Stephens is playing a benefit for Marlie Lee at the ELMS Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs 8pm to 12 midnite
The Millage Gilbert Band is playing at Walter’s Dance Center -WCS Class at 7, Band from 8 to 11pm - $10.00
Midnight Blue Orchestra is playing at the Turner German American Club,
516 Bong Ave. Belton, MO (on the old Richards/Gebauer Air Base) $5.00
Cover, $5.00 for food, Cash bar - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Saucy Jack is playing at the Argosy Casino on the Casino Bar Stage, 9pm to 1am
Loose Change is playing at RG’s
Funk Syndicate is playing at the Lone Wolf Lounge, Isle of Capri 9pm to 1:00am
9th Street Incline Band is playing at the Ameristar Casino, Depot #9 Stage
The 51% Blues Band is playing at Paddy O’Shays - 9pm to 1:00am The Breeze are playing at the Flamingo Lounge
Doghouse Daddies are playing at Quasimodo (formerly the Buzzz), 12056 W. 135th St. O.P. KS 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Saturday May 12 –
51 % Blues Band is playing at Babeeboys Rest and Lounge, 13824 So. US Hiway 71, Grandview MO Time TBA
Dave Stephen's Annual Mustachio Bashio are playing at the Marquee Lounge – Swing lesson at 8:30pm Band at 9:00pm
New!!!! Jazz at the Finnigan's Hall (the old Gold Buffet) Paul Smith,
Bob Bowman, Tim Cambron, & Kathleen Holeman playing at 7:00pm $5.00
Cover Come early for Happy Hour 5-6:30, Dinner 6:00pm to 7:30 pm at
modest prices!
Hangar Hop at the CAF Hangar, New Century Airport with the Benders 7pm
to 10:00pm - $20 Call 913-907-7902 for tables of 8 - $160 And bring
your own Refreshments
Saucy Jack is playing at the Argosy Casino on the Casino Bar Stage, 9pm to 1am
BluesBerry Jam Band is playing at Paddy O’Shays 8pm to 12pm
The Dixie Cadillacs are playing at the American Legion Post 370 on 75th
St. West of Metcalf for their Spring Fling Party 8pm to 12 Midnite
Every 2nd Saturday, Truman Memorial Building Dance (Independence MO)
hosted by DJ Madelyn, 416 Maple Street, Independence MO (corner of
Truman Rd and Pleasant St). Dance is from 7 to 10pm and is $7.50 per
person. Refreshments are provided. Dance is on the 2nd
floor. Excellent gym-sized dance floor. Business casual to dressy. A
really good time for a little cost. For more information please call
816-805-0182
Switch is playing at the Lone Wolf Lounge, Isle of Capri
The Reddymen are playing at the American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. 40 Highway, Independence, MO 8:00pm to 11:30pm
LOOSE CHANGE Band is playing at RG’s
9TH STREET INCLINE BAND is playing at the Ameristar Casino, Depot #9 Stage
ON THE FLY is playing at the Flamingo Lounge 9pm Sunday May 13th –
Sunday, May 13th
Midwest Singles are at Abdallah Shrine Temple Band is Legacy - $10.00 7-10:30
Ballroom Fever with Mario Orelus - Ballroom Fever IS BACK, MARIO is
back too! At the Refuge (11336 West 135th, Overland Park KS) on Sundays
from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. We are going to play the best songs for you and
your friends for a fun evening. ADM: $10. For more info please contact
Mario at 913.481.1721 or email us at gottadancekc@yahoo.com
Amoré Dance News! Sunday night social 4:00-8:00PM Ballroom, Latin,
Salsa, Swing, Hip Hop. Come practice what you and your
partner/class-mates have worked on in class or just dance for fun!
$5.00.
Open Jam at Paddy O’Shays hosted by Old No. 5 - 7pm to ???
Monday May 14th -
The Kicks Band is playing a Benefit for March of Dimes at Buck's
Restaurant and Sports Bar, 5708 N. Oak Trfwy, Kansas City, MO from 7:30
to 9pm - No Cover - "Bucks Dance for Babies"- Silent Auction, Raffles,
50 cent Tacos & a massive dance floor!
Tuesday May 15- Miss Major and her Minor Mood Swings are playing the matinee
performance at the RecordBar. - No Cover - 7:00pm to 9pm
Friday May 18–
The Shriner Big Band is playing at the Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100
Ararat Dr., KC, MO on the 2nd Floor from 7-9pm $4.00 Cash Bar Call
Becky Jewell at 816-737-2984
Marta's Country Dance is at Walters Dance Center from 8pm to 11pm $8.00
New!!!! Jazz at the Finnigan's Hall (the old Gold Buffet) Everette
Devan Group playing at 7:00pm -$5.00 Cover. Come early for Happy Hour
5-6:30, Dinner 6:00pm to 7:30 pm at modest prices!
Neon Blue is playing at the Lone Wolf Lounge, Isle Of Capri
KC Prime is playing at the ARGOSY CASINO, on the Casino Bar Stage from 9pm to 1am
The Dave Hays Band is playing at Paddy O’Shays 9pm to 1am
The Kim Osbourne Band is playing at the Ameristar Casino on Casino Cabaret Stage
Hari Balzak is at RG’s
Loose Change is playing at the Flamingo Lounge
Saturday May 19–
The 51% Blues Band is playing at the Turkey Creek Festival in Antioch Park, 2pm to 4pm
Lonesome hank and the Heartaches are playing at the Marquee Lounge – Swing Lesson at 8, Band at 9
The Dog House Daddies are playing at Freddie T's in Olathe, 9pm to 1am
New!!!! Jazz at the Finnigan's Hall (the old Gold Buffet) Joe
Cartwright Group playing at 7:00pm $5.00 Cover Come early for Happy
Hour 5-6:30, Dinner 6:00pm to 7:30 pm at modest prices!
Swing and Ballroom Dance Hosted by The Clay Platte Dance Group has the
KC Jazz with Will Adams, 7-9:30, $6 per person Held at the North Cross
Church 1321 Northeast Vivion Rd. (by Gold's Gym on VivianRd) Kansas
City, MO For more info call Diane at (816) 453-5868 or
Willie at (816) 452-5782
Platinum Express is playing at Paddy O’Shays -8pm to 12:00am
The band Sweetwater is playing at the American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. 40 Highway, Independence, MO 8:00pm to 11:30pm
Loose Change is playing at Tanner's Bar and Grill2701 Running Horse Rd. Platte City, MO 816-858-7444
The Supermatics are playing at the Lone Wolf Lounge, Isle of Capri Casino
KC Prime is playing at the ARGOSY CASINO, on the Casino Bar Stage from 9pm to 1am
The Kim Osbourne Band is playing at the Ameristar Casino on the Casino Cabaret Stage
Hari Balzak is at RG’s
Teacherz Pet is playing at the Flamingo Lounge
Sunday May 20 –
Walters Spring Fling has been postponed!!
The Dixie Cadillacs are playing at Midwest Singles at the Abdallah Shrine Temple 7:00pm to 10:30pm - $10.00
Ballroom Fever with Mario Orelus - Ballroom Fever IS BACK, MARIO is
back too! At the Refuge (11336 West 135th, Overland Park KS) onSundays
from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. We are going to play the best songs foryou and
your friends for a fun evening. ADM: $10. For more info
please contact Mario at 913.481.1721 or email us at gottadancekc@yahoo.com.
Amoré Dance News! Sunday night social 4:00-8:30PM Ballroom, Latin,
Salsa, Swing, Hip Hop. Come practice what you and your
partner/class-mates have worked on in class or just dance for fun!
$5.00. Amoré Dance is also KC's premiere instructional dance studio.
With classes ranging from Ballroom to Hip-Hop to Belly Dance and from
Salsa to Swing, you'll be having a ball in no time!
Open Jam at Paddy O’Shays hosted by Old #5 - 7pm to ???
Monday May 21 -
The Kicks Band is playing at Johnny Cascone's Restaurant, 6863
W. 91st, O.P.KS - 7:30 to 9pm - 913-381-6837 will reserve you a table
Friday May 25 –
The 51% Blues Band is playing at Freddie T's in Olathe 9pm to 1am A-Z Band is playing at RG’s
Blues Trip is playing at Paddy O’Shays 9pm to 1am
The Supermatics are playing at the Ameristar Casino, Depot #9 Stage
Saucy Jack are playing at the Lone Wolf Lounge, Isle of Capri
Funk Syndicate is playing at the ARGOSY CASINO, on the Casino Bar Stage from 9pm to 1am
Reckless Abandon is playing at the Flamingo Lounge
Loose change is playing at Marcy's Lounge, 2631 NE Vivian Rd., Kansas City, MO 816-452-9732
Saturday May 26 –
51% Blues Band is playing at KC Blues and Jazz Jukehouse,18th and
Highland 6pm to 10:00pm Note the time change!!!
The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra is playing at Jo Co Community College.
Reception in Carlsen Center Lobby 5:30-7:00 w/ Assorted Small Desserts
- Performance at 7:00pm in Yardley Hall - No Cost
Loose change is playing at Marcy's Lounge, 2631 NE Vivian Rd., Kansas City, MO 816-452-9732
The Dan Doran Band is playing at the Marquee Lounge, – Swing Lesson at 8, Band at 9:00pm
New!!!! Jazz at the Finnigan's Hall (the old Gold Buffet) Dinner Show
with the McFadden Brothers playing at 7:00pm -$5.00 Cover. Come early
for Happy Hour 5-6:30, Dinner 6:00pm to 7:30 pm at modest prices!
A- Z Band is playing at RG’s
Dixie Cadillacs are playing at the Camelot Ballroom Dance 8pm to 11pm
The Reddymen are playing at the American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. 40 Highway, Independence, MO 8:00pm to 11:30pm
The Platinum Express is playing at the Lone Wolf Lounge, Isle of Capri
Funk Syndicate is playing at the ARGOSY CASINO , on the Casino Bar Stage from 9pm to 1am
Earnest James Zydeco is playing at Paddy O’Shays – 8pm to 1am
The Supermatics are playing at the Ameristar Casino, Depot #9 Stage
Vantage Point is playing at the Flamingo Lounge
Sunday May 27 –
Memorial Weekend, Sunday Night Singles Dance at the Camelot Ballroom with DJ Zepster, 8-11pm. Dress to Impress $10.00 admission
No Dance at the Abdallah Shrine Temple. It is Memorial Day Weekend!!
Ballroom Fever with Mario Orelus - Ballroom Fever IS BACK, MARIO is
back too! At the Refuge (11336 West 135th, Overland Park KS) on Sundays
from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. We are going to play the best songs for you and
your friends for a fun evening. ADM: $10. For more info
please contact Mario at 913.481.1721 or email us atgottadancekc@yahoo.com.
Amoré Dance News! Sunday night social 4:00-8:30PM Ballroom, Latin,
Salsa, Swing, Hip Hop. Come practice what you and your
partner/class-mates have worked on in class or just dance for fun! $5.00
Open Jam at Paddy O’Shays hosted by Old No. 5 – 7pm to ???
Coming Events!!!
June 2
Issues is playing at Paddy O'Shays The Grand Marquis are playing at the Marquee Lounge – Swing Lesson at 8, Band at 9
June 12
Miss Major and her Minor Mood Swings are playing the Matinee Performance at the RecordBar - No Cover - 7pm to 9pm
June 30 (New Date)
The CAF Hangar Dance at the New Century Airport, featuring the
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra - $25.00 per person Call 913-907-7902