Life may not be the party we'd hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance ....... Author Unknown
May 17- Thursday
15th Street Dance Every Thursday night. Music by Jack Gamble's Midnight special Band. Casual attire. Bring snacks if you desire. Line dance lesson.
Place: United Mine Workers Union Hall Building, 2501 15th Street Road, Hueytown 35023
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $5
For more info call 205-428-6502.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 17 - Thursday
Trussville Senior Center Ballroom dance. Every Thursday except 2nd. CD or band. Dressy casual.
Place: Trussville Senior Center, 504 Cherokee Drive, Trussville 35173
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Admission: $??
For more info call Jean Garris 205-853-4536.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 17 - Thursday
Huntsville Thursday Night West Coast Swing Dance & Lessons Every Thursday. WCS lesson 6:30 - 7:30 pm with instructor Rex Sturdy.
Place: Hog Wild Saloon, 2322 Memorial Pkwy sw, Huntsville
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Admission: $Free
For more info 256-698-4699.
May 18 - Friday
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Dance Normally third Friday of the month. CD Music & live entertainment. Casual attire. Light refreshments. Large dance floor.
Place: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 980 Huffman Road, Birmingham Al 35215
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Admission: $5 Dance/$8 Dinner & Dance
For more info call Marty 205-335-5871 or Kathy 205-335-8871 or email kbrill@bham.rr.com.
May 18 - Friday
Next Level Classic Dancing Normally third Friday of the month. CD Music. Casual attire. Light refreshments. BYOB.
Place: Next Level Dance, 4627 Avenue V, Five Points West, Birmingham
Time: 8:00 - 1:00 am
Admission: $5
For more info email nextlevelcd@aol.com or see Next Level Classic Dancing on Facebook.
May 18 - Friday
BPM Events Dance Party Every third Friday. Music by DJ's. Mixture of music to include swing (west and east coast), two step, waltz, chacha, polka, and more. Casual attire. Light snacks and soft drinks provided. No alcohol or smoking. Leather soled shoes preferred. Lesson 7:30 - 8:00 pm.
Place: Bailey Dance Studio, 1853 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 103, Hoover 35225
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Admission: $6 Per Person/$5 Students
For more info call 205-601-6220 or 205-965-7636 or email info@BPMeventsDJ.com.
May 18 - Friday
Pelham Senior Center Dance Third Friday of each month. Bands or DJ. Snacks are provided. Dressy casual.
Place: Pelham Senior Center, Take I-65 South to Exit 242, turn left on Hwy 52 (Tank Farm Exit). At 3rd traffic light turn left. Turn into second driveway on right.
Time: 6:00 Line Dancing w/Wanda Fulton
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM Ballroom/Social Dance
Admission: $4 person
Directions: Take I-65S to Exit 242, left on Hwy 52 (at Tank Farm). Go to 3rd traffic light and turn left. 2nd driveway on right. For info call 205-620-6064 or 205-620-3180.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 18 - Friday
301 Club Montgomery Dance CD music. Lesson at 6:30 pm. Great mix of music.
Place: New Church, 301 Dexter, Montgomery (in basement)
Time: 6:30 - 10:30 pm
Admission: $7
For more info email KEStorodo@aol.com or chambersrgbk@yahoo.com.
Info Courtesy JBY Newsletter
May 18 - Friday
Gee's Place Dance Dance each Friday of the month. DJ Music. Non smoking, 1000 square foot dance floor. Casual attire. Line Dance Lesson 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Place: Gee's Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville
Time: 7:30 pm -
Admission: $6 per person
For more info email geesplacetodance@hiwaay.net or call 256-682-7886, Facebook - Gee's Place Huntsville, Alabama or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gees-Place/191891590861704, web site www.geesplacetodance.com.
May 19 - Saturday
The Archers Band at the VFW Every Saturday night the band plays a great variety of dance music. Casual attire. Good drink prices at the bar. Great wooden dance floor. No smoking building.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 8:00 - 12:00 am
Admission: $7
For more info email janshackelford@charter.net or visit www.thearchers.net.
May 19 - Saturday
Camp Branch - Saginaw Civic Center Music by Last Chance Band who plays a mix of Country-Western, Swing and Ballroom Dance. Concession stand. Casual attire. Good wooden dance floor.
Place: Camp Branch- Saginaw Community Center, 65 Highway 26, Saginaw
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $5
For more info call Dot Crim 205-901-2945
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 19 - Saturday
Country-Western Swing Dance Hosted by Chris and Emily Bailey. Lesson at 7:30 pm. Every third Saturday. Mixture of CD music to include West and East Coast Swing, Two Step, Waltz, Polka, Line Dances and more. Country or casual attire. No alcohol or smoking. Light snacks and water provided.
Place: Bailey Dance Studio, 1853 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 103, Hoover 35225
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Admission: $5
For more info call (205) 281-8523 or email Chris@BaileyDance.com.
May 19 - Saturday
Northeast Alabama Ballroom Dance Society Third Saturday of the month. Music by band. Dressy casual attire. Snacks.
Place: Rainbow City Community Center
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Admission: $
For more info call 256-543-7804 or 256-840-9363
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 21 - Monday
Vestavia Wald Park Lodge Ballroom Dance Each Monday, band, dressy casual. Snacks.
Place: Vestavia Wald Park Lodge
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: $5
For more info call 942-3238 or 956-6946 or 822-5909.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 21 - Monday
American Legion Ballroom Social Dance Every Monday - Ken Shackleford's Primetime Band. Casual, 125 to 200 people.
Place: American Legion, I-59 to Oneonta/Ashville Exit 166, toward Oneonta a short distance. Turn north on Hwy 11, about 1 mile on right.
Time: 7:00 - 10:00
For more information call 205-594-5652.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 22 - Tuesday
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham Casual attire. DJ music. No smoking. Great dance floor.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $5 Guests
For more info visit www.beachshaggers.com or call 256-547-1161.
May 22 - Tuesday
The Dance Club, Huntsville Ballroom Dance each Tuesday. Dressy casual.
Place: Aldersgate on the Parkway, 11319 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville (just about one half block north of the intersection of Mountain Gap Rd. and the Parkway, on the east side).
Time: 7:30 - 10:15 pm
Admission: $5 CD/$10 Band
For more info call Frank Tatom 256-880-7636 dancehsv@mindspring.com http://DanceHSV.Home.mindspring.com
May 23 - Wednesday
Magic City Boppers Dance each Wednesday except week of Friday night dance which is usually 3rd Friday. Music by DJ. Casual attire.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $Free
For more info visit www.magiccityboppers.com or call 205-854-0123.
May 24 - Thursday
15th Street Dance Every Thursday night. Music by Jack Gamble's Midnight special Band. Casual attire. Bring snacks if you desire. Line dance lesson.
Place: United Mine Workers Union Hall Building, 2501 15th Street Road, Hueytown 35023
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $5
For more info call 205-428-6502.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 24 - Thursday
Huntsville Thursday Night West Coast Swing Dance & Lessons Every Thursday. WCS lesson 6:30 - 7:30 pm with instructor Rex Sturdy.
Place: Hog Wild Saloon, 2322 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Admission: $Free
For more info 256-698-4699.
May 24 - Thursday
Trussville Senior Center Ballroom dance. Every Thursday except 2nd. CD or band. Dressy casual.
Place: Trussville Senior Center, 504 Cherokee Drive, Trussville 35173
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Admission: $??
For more info call Jean Garris 205-853-4536.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
May 25 - Friday
Birmingham Swing Dancers Monthly Dance 4th Friday of every month. Music by the Rudy Mockabee Band. Casual attire. No smoking. Great wooden dance floor. Reasonably priced cash bar. Light snacks provided not to include beverages, no outside beverages allowed.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Admission: $11 Members/$13 NonMembers/$5 Students
For more info call 205-903-0278.
May 25 - Friday
Gee's Place Dance Dance each Friday of the month. DJ music. Non smoking, 1000 square foot dance floor. Casual attire. Line Dance Lesson 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Place: Gee's Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville
Time: 7:30 pm -
Admission: $6 per person
For more info email geesplacetodance@hiwaay.net or call 256-682-7886, Facebook - Gee's Place Huntsville, Alabama or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gees-Place/191891590861704, web site www.geesplacetodance.com.
May 27 - Sunday
BBDA Ballroom Dance Dance the 4th Sunday of every month. Hosted by BBDA. Music by DJ Fred Gipson. Dressy casual attire. Lesson and exhibitions.
Place: Bailey Dance Studio, 1853 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 103, Hoover 35225
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Admission: $7 Members/$10 Guests/$5 Students
For more info contact Madrene Roberts 205-252-7297 or email dmyroberts@yahoo.com or visit www.renez.com/birminghamballroom.htm.
May 27 - Sunday
Birmingham FOOTMAD (Friends of Old Time Music And Dance) Contra Dance Some 4th Sundays. Dance and lessons. Old time string bands. Casual attire.
Place: YWCA, 2nd floor gym, 309 North 23rd Street Birmingham 35203
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Admission: $6 members/students. $8 guests. $3 ages 3-15.
For more info call 322-9922 or Joyce Cauthen 822-0505 email joycecauthen@bellsouth.net or visit www.bamalong.com.
Info courtesy JBY Newsletter
May 28 - Monday
Vestavia Wald Park Lodge Ballroom Dance Each Monday, band, dressy casual. Snacks provided.
Place: Vestavia Wald Park Lodge
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Admission: $5
For more info call 942-3238 or 956-6946
May 28 - Monday
American Legion Ballroom Social Dance Every Monday - Ken Shackleford's Primetime Band. Casual, 125 to 200 people.
Place: American Legion, I-59 to Oneonta/Ashville Exit 166, toward Oneonta a short distance. Turn north on Hwy 11, about 1 mile on right.
Time: 7:00 - 10:00
For more information call 205-594-5652.
May 29 - Tuesday
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham Casual attire. DJ music. No smoking. Great dance floor.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $5 Guests
For more info visit www.beachshaggers.com or email dobbs42@bellsouth.net or call 256-547-1161.
May 29 - Tuesday
The Dance Club, Huntsville Ballroom Dance each Tuesday. Dressy casual.
Place: Aldersgate on the Parkway, 11319 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville (just about one half block north of the intersection of Mountain Gap Rd. and the Parkway, on the east side).
Time: 7:30 - 10:15 pm
Admission: $5 CD/$10 Band
For more info call Frank Tatom 256-880-7636 dancehsv@mindspring.com http://DanceHSV.Home.mindspring.com
May 30 - Wednesday
Magic City Boppers Dance each Wednesday except week of Friday night dance which is usually 3rd Friday. Music by DJ. Casual attire.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $Free
For more info visit www.magiccityboppers.com or call 205-854-0123.
June 1 - Friday
Evening Dance at Vestavia Wald Lodge First Fridays. Music by Ray Newman Band. Light snacks. Dressy casual attire.
Place: Vestavia Walk Lodge
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $?
For more info contact Zella Listerman 205-822-5909 or 205-956-6946 or 205-942-3238.
Info Courtesy JBY Newsletter
June 1 - Friday
Priceville Palace Dance First Fridays. Music by The Sophisticated Swingers Band. Light snacks. Casual attire.
Place: Priceville Palace, 716 NE Thompson Road, Priceville Al 35603
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $8 per person/$15 per couple
For more info contact Hollis and Selma Grantland, Owners 256 353-4362 or 256 350-1666.
June 1 - Friday
Jasper Ballroom & Swing Dance Hosted by Jasper Senior Activity Center. Music by Tradewinds Band. Dressy casual. Please bring finger foods or snacks.
Place: Jasper Memorial Park Natatorium, 610 10th Avenue, Jasper Al 35501
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $10
For more info call 205-221-8513.
Info Courtesy JBY Newsletter
June 2 - Saturday
Priceville Palace Dance First and third Saturday of the month. Music by Glenn Wood and Crosscut Country Band who plays all kinds of music for all kinds of dances. Please bring a finger food to share. Casual attire. Class at 6:00 - 7:00 pm before band starts.
Place: Priceville Palace, 716 NE Thompson Road, Priceville Al 35603
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $5
For more info contact Hollis and Selma Grantland, Owners 256 353-4362 or 256 350-1666.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
June 2 - Saturday
Ballroom Club, Montgomery First Saturday of each month. Band four times a year. Coat & tie.
Place: The New Church, 301 Dexter, Montgomery
Admission: $20 for guests
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 PM
For more info visit www.renez.com/theballroomclub, Dancing@renez.com, www.renez.com, or call John Leofsky 334-354-0569 or Rene Zgraggen 334-263-5566.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
June 2 - Saturday
Oldies and Country Dance - Odenville First Saturday of the month. Music by the The Traylors Band. No alcohol or smoking. 80 - 120 dancers. No alcohol or smoking. Low cost snacks & cold drinks available. Casual attire.
Place: Odenville Middle School Purser-Ray Hall.
Admission: $Free
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
For more info email Delores Traylor at 205-629-6815 or email L59@windstream.net.
Directions: Exit 144B off I-20 to Hwy 411/Odenville/Moody Parkway. 11 miles, turn right at Exxon onto Alabama Street. .3 miles to hall on right. Or Springville/Odenville Exit 154 off I-59 North and turn right onto Hwy 174. 6 miles to deadend. Right on Hwy 411. Turn left onto Alabama Street at Exxon.
For info visit www.bandmix.com/odenville-country-dance.
Info courtesy of JBY Newsletter
June 8 - Friday
First Birmingham Cajun-Zydeco Association (BCZA) Dance Music by Jambalaya Cajun Band. BYOB, coolers allowed. Casual attire.
Place: Concordia Club, 3400 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Admission: $
For more info email bhamzydeco@gmail.com or find BCZA on Facebook.
June 8 - Friday
Come Hangout With Larry & The Loafers Dance each 2nd Friday of the month for eight months. Music by Larry and The Loafers who will play a great mix of 50s & 60s Rock and Roll. Casual attire. Large smooth hardwood dance floor. Food available for purchase and reasonable cash bar. Non smoking venue.
Place: The Cedars Club, 301 Greensprings Avenue South, Birmingham Al 35205
Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm/Dance 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Admission: $10 (Advance tickets can be purchased at www.larryandtheloafers.eventbrite.com)
For more info call 205-261-8397 or visit www.larryandtheloafers.com.
June 9 - Saturday
Contra Dance - Friends of Old-Time Music & Dance Second Saturday of each month. Dances begin with warm-ups & teaching at 7:30, music starts at 8 PM. Casual attire.
Place: YWCA, Corner of 23rd Street & 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 7:30 Lesson 8:00 Dance
Admission: $8 General Admission $6 Members $3 Children 3-15
For more info call 205-822-0505 or visit www.contradancers.org or email joycecauthen@bellsouth.net or visit www.bamalong.com.
June 9 - Saturday
Southern Two-Steppers Dance Second Saturday of each month. CD music. Casual attire. These are fun friendly dances with some very good dancers and always some beginners. Many men and women attend without partners. You will know many there, who also attend ballroom, swing and Kelly Ingram VFW Saturday night dances.
Place: American Legion, 8299 Railroad Aveue, Leeds Al 35094
Time: 7:00 pm
Admission: $Free
For more info call Edna DeGeoge 205-640-8010. Directions: Take Exit 140 on I-20 on to Hwy 78. Go to 9th Street and turn left and go 1/2 block.
June 14 - Thursday
JBY Ballroom Dance Dances held second Thursday of every month. Music provided by the George Winter, Classics or Tradewinds Band. High end snacks provided. Reasonably priced cash bar. Great wooden dance floor. No smoking building. No outside drinks allowed.
Dress Code: Dressy casual for March thru October and January, November (Black & White Ball), December and February dances are coat and tie, tux and long dresses invited. 35% wear tux and long dresses.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $8 Members/$10 Guests/$8 for new members who join at the dance
For more info call Murray Echols, 591-2421 or email hmechols@earthlink.net
June 15 - Friday
Magic City Boppers Monthly Dance - Patriotic Party Normally third Friday of the month. CD Music. Casual attire. Large wooden dance floor. Reasonably priced cash bar.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham, Al
Time: 7:00 pm
Admission: $Free Members/$5 NonMembers
For more info visit www.magiccityboppers.com.
June 23 - Saturday
Beach Shaggers Umpteenth Annual DJ Showdown Catered BBQ lunch, desserts from club members. Free Beer while it lasts. No BYOB. Casual attire. DJ music. No smoking. Great dance floor.
Place: Kelly Ingram VFW Post 668, 1801 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Admission: $10 Members/$15 NonMembers
For more info visit www.beachshaggers.com or call Sally Harper 205-879-1531 or email johnsally@charter.net.
June 29 - Friday
2012 Fifth Friday Dance Series 2nd Dance Music by Ain't Misbehavin', a 17-piece big band who will play swing, latin, waltzes, standards and oldies -- even a line dance or two! Complimentary soft drinks and light snacks. Cash bar.
Place: Gabrella Manor, 8912 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $10
For more info visit http://www.aintmisbehavindanceband.com. Parking: do not turn into the driveway in front of the house. Take the road/alley up to the left of the house to private parking in the rear.
June 29 - Friday
Dance to Celebrate America Co-Sponsored by Tradewinds Band and the Viking chapter of the Birmingham Fraternal Council. Music by Lady & The Tramps, Birmingham's newest and most versatile entertainment group. Familiar, and no-so-familiar, faces combine to create an incredible sound sure to please. Red, white & blue dressy casual attire.
Place: Concordia Club, 3400 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 pm (Advance tickets on sale now from any Viking Member)
Admission: $15 per person/$25 per couple
For more info call 205-616-0362 or 205-807-4766 or email chicksinger.carol@gmail.com.