Open Dances Around Town
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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