What we’re about
What is our main purpose?
To provide dancers like us a fun place to meet, play, learn, and dance. Meet with people across NJ, NY, PA, and beyond for every kind of dancing - Swing, Ballroom, Tango, Latin. Unlike other dance meetups, our meetup leaders are just volunteers who dance for the pleasure of it!
Who should join us?
Dancers & aspiring dancers (Singles or Couples) who are interested in social dancing as a hobby. Beginners who are looking for avenues to learn and practice social dancing.
What are typical meetups like?
Take a dance lesson and then dance as little or as much as you please at the dance party.
Why should you join us?
To make new friends.
To engage in a fun hobby.
To learn a new dance.
To find a new dance partner.
To find a new party spot with old or new friends.
To exalt in and have fun dancing!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dancing on the Fifth: Night Club 2-Step Lesson by EJSuzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Dancing on the Fifth is back!!
Lesson: Night Club 2-Step (beginner/intermediate) 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Instructor: EJ
Social Dance: 8:00 – 11:00 PMDuring months that have a fifth Saturday, come join us for Dancing on the Fifth. For this month, dance the night away with our talented instructor, EJ teaching a fabulous lesson in Night Club 2-Step.
After the lesson, the DJ will play a great playlist of all your favorite swingin' dances including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Rumba, Night Club 2-Step, Country 2-Step, ChaCha, Bachata, Salsa and many more! So, you will be in store for another night of exciting dance!
No partner needed. Friendly atmosphere. And a great dance floor with high ceilings and upgraded ventilation with high efficiency filters. You will find plenty of parking in the lot next to the Suzanne Paterson Center, the Morven Mansion parking area, the Theological Seminary parking lot, adjacent and nearby streets, and other parking areas around Princeton in walking distance to the dance.
Cost: $15 per adult / $10 per student (full time students only; must present ID)
Online Payment:
https://buy.stripe.com/4gw3es0zvepEg12cNc***Dancers are encouraged to bring their own bottles of water and bottled water will be available. Light refreshments and snacks served. Free parking. No partner needed. Dress comfortably or dress to impress!***
If you have any issues with parking, this map should help.
https://princetonnj.gov/.../726/Downtown-Parking-Map-PDF***
Are you interested in volunteering at this event?
Volunteer for 45 minutes and get in for free, take the lesson for free, and party for free. To sign up, contact us at the email below:
volunteerscjds@gmail.com
- Salsa Sensation with Mike Andino and DJ Carlos HendricksSuzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Join us on Saturday, September 6th, in Princeton at 7pm for another evening of fun and dancing!!
The dance will be from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm and comes with 90 minute lessons from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm by Mike Andino out of Estilo Studio in Philadelphia.
7:00pm-7:45pm-Beginner/Inter Salsa, Bachata, or Cha Cha
7:45pm-8:30pm-Beginner/Inter Salsa, Bachata, or Cha ChaSocial dancing: 8:30pm-11pm
Music supplied by one of the best DJs in the area, DJ Carlos Hendricks. He will play your favorite Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha songs with a Rumba or two sprinkled in the mix.
$15 cover/$10 for students with ID
Pay Online:
https://buy.stripe.com/7sI02gcidchw168bIQThe all Latin music is supplied by master DJ, Carlos Hendricks.
No partner or experience necessary. There will be plenty of people to dance with. Singles, couples-All are welcome!!Location: Susanne Patterson Center located at 45 Stockton Street/1 Monument Drive (for GPS) in Princeton, NJ 08540.
If you are having issues finding parking at Suzanne Patterson, this map should help:
*Princeton Parking Map_02-13-24 (princetonnj.gov)
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Are you interested in volunteering at this event?
Volunteer for 45 minutes and get in for free, take the lesson for free, and party for free.
To sign up, contact us at the email below:
volunteerscjds@gmail.com
Your feet will thank you after a night of dancing on its spacious wood floor!
