About us
Welcome! to the Palo Alto & Bay Area Ballroom Dancing Meetup Group.
Our Meetup Group is for everyone- singles or couples & who want to try ballroom dancing with like-minded individuals without stress.
If you have never or little experience in ballroom dancing, this is the right place for you to step up for your first dance. Make new friends, socialize, take lessons and dance every Saturday night away, whether you have 2 left feet or are a dance champ !
We are building a community of everyday people looking to dance (no flashy moves required!) With us you can learn any of the dances you are interested in – Cha-Cha –Waltz- Tango-Swing-Salsa-Rumba-Hustle-Sumba-Foxtrot and more.
Come out to dance, laugh and mingle with a great group. You will also get Sneaks, non-alcohol beverages to quench your thirst and keep you cool.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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SWING MEETS HUSTLE NIGHT
Dance Boulevard, 1824 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA, US## SWING MEETS HUSTLE NIGHT
Join Richard Kear for a “Bridge the Gap” Intermediate WCS. This class is not beginner but it helps dancers bridge the gap to a better intermediate experience.
8:30-9:30 pm Intermediate WCS with Richard Kear $16
9:30 pm – to Late. Swing meet Hustle Cali Mix dance party $10Join Stephen Ward and Deborah for some outstanding patterns and technique in this fun dance.
7:30-8:30 pm Beginner Hustle Lesson $16
8:30-9:30 pm Intermediate Hustle $16
9:30 pm – to Late.Swing meet Hustle Cali Mix dance party $10
Class is progressive- once you pay then you can stay at no extra charge if you are skilled.Join the Party.
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Friday Night Waltz - The Odd Ball -april fools day with Richard Powers
friday night waltz, 625 hamilton, palo alto, CA, US04.03.2026 Richard Powers Odd Ball Night
On April Fool's Week, a marvelous evening of Oddities and CuriositiesThe Friday Night Waltz Odd Ball evolved from the April Fool's Silly Music Night from decades ago, so tonight's music will all be whimsically odd fun.
Richard Powers teaches classes with Tracey, from 7:15 to 9 pm. Richard is our dance music DJ from 9pm to midnight.
7:15pm - Electroswing Humppa. This is a fast, jazzy couple dance that is big in Finland. It shifts between a running one-step, two-step, samba, and a touch of tango, but it's super easy. It's a blast, and very useful in your future dancing.
8:10pm - Zwiefachers! Yes! This was Tracey's top choice for Odd Ball dances. Trust her. You'll see why! Zweifacher marathons go on for hours, but we can do a dozen Zweifachers in this class. There will also be a Zweifacher or two at tonight's dance party,.
These are ALL-LEVELS CLASSES, no previous experience required.
9:00 pm - The Odd Ball. Richard is our dance music DJ, and will feature some of his favorite odd, fun and funny dance music for waltz, swing, tango, cross-step waltz, bachata, West Coast Swing, cha cha, BNP, salsa, Tokyo Polka, Lindy, NC2S, Romany Polka, hustle, and more!
For those who don't know about Richard Powers, he is one of the world's foremost experts in social dance. He has taught dance in Paris, London, Rome, Venice, Prague, Vienna, Verona, Geneva, Seville, St. Petersburg, Moscow and Tokyo, including 34 workshops in France (teaching in French) and 28 in Japan (teaching in Japanese). Richard is currently the full-time social dance instructor at Stanford University.
This Friday, April 3rd
Doors open at 6:45.
Class starts at 7:15. Please arrive 15 minutes early to avoid the rush.
$15 general. $10 for students with ID.
Cash, Check, Credit Card, Apple Pay. We do not accept Venmo. Tickets at the door.
No partner necessary. We rotate rapidly in class.
All Ages. Casual comfortable attire.
Masks are optional. Free Masks. Free bottles of water.
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First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA, upstairs Fellowship Hall.
Parking in rear parking lot. Many on-street parking spaces available.
Large Webster/Cowper parking garage one block away.
http://www.fridaynightwaltz.com***
# 04.10.2026 Tango night with Karn. Jerry is our Dj!
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7:00 Doors open
7:15 Classes start - Please arrive 15 minutes early to avoid the rush.
8:00 Intermediate class
9:00 DJ dance music
11:45 Doors close$15 general. $10 for students with ID.
Cash, Check, Credit Card, Apple Pay. We do not accept Venmo. Tickets at the door.
No partner necessary. We rotate rapidly in class.
All Ages. Casual comfortable attire.
Masks are optional.
Free Masks. Free bottles of water.First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. at Byron, Upstairs Fellowship hall.
Parking in rear parking lot. Many on street parking spaces available.
Very large parking structure one block away. Webster/Cowper garage.1 attendee
Ballroom Class & Dance Party + Karaoke w Andy & Virginia Friday 8pm
Starlite Ballroom, 5178 Moorpark Ave #60, San Jose, CA, USThis event is hosted by Andy and Virginia.
Join Andy and Virginia for a fun Friday night.8:00 pm Ballroom Class
9:00 - 11:00 pm Dance Party
11:00 pm - 12:30 am Karaoke & Dance$12 Lesson & Party
$12 Party OnlyPlease follow the link for more information
https://www.thestarliteballroom.com/calendar
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SATURDAY NIGHT BALLROOM DANCE
Dance Boulevard, 1824 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA, USHosted by Denny Ko & Mei
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY with Denny Ko & Mei
7:30 pm Intermediate Class
8:30 pm Ballroom Dance Party
$12 Class & Party
(Cool Cards & Members accepted)Sunday Ballroom Dance
Hosted by Denny Ko & Mei
7 pm Group Lesson
8- 11 pm Dance Party
$12 Class/Party### SATURDAY NIGHT BALLROOM DANCE Direct Link
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