This site is for dancers: we list Bay Area Social Ballroom dancing events in 2025, Links to Ballrooms throughout the Bay Area, Salsa and Bachata events, clubs,. Local bands, Gigs, DJ's, club dancing, list of bands for hire, view social events. Over 80 Bay Area bands are playing this week: all types of Live music, Ballroom, Regga, Country, Rock, Popular, Top 10, Disco, Big Band etc.. Book some of the best dance instructors, group lessons with social parties afterwards to practice , learn to dance. Having an event? locate DJ's or Book a band for your party
Social Ballroom Dancing East Bay Area California Including: 2 Step,
Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Merengue, Viennese Waltz, American Tango, Bolero, East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing
Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Merengue, Viennese Waltz, American Tango, Bolero, East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing
Bay area social dancing events, Find your favorite band, All types of music, Ballroom, Regga, Blue grass Country, Rock, Popular, Top 10, Disco, Big Band and more , Gigs and Live music, contact some of the best dance instructors, book dance teachers, learn to dance, Sponsor an event locate DJ's, List of Ballrooms throughout the Bay Area, Salsa clubs, Latin bands and events.
Bay area social dancing events, Find your favorite band, All types of music, Ballroom, Regga, Blue grass Country, Rock, Popular, Top 10, Disco, Big Band and more , Gigs and Live music, contact some of the best dance instructors, book dance teachers, learn to dance, Sponsor an event locate DJ's, List of Ballrooms throughout the Bay Area, Salsa clubs, Latin bands and events.
Latin Music Events Including:
Musica Tropical, Cumbia, Merengue, Chacha, Salsa, Ballads, Rancheras, Bachata, Rumba
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Scott has attended many of the events listed under Social Dancing. Some events not well attended have benefits of more space, opportunities to dance with dance host more opportunities to be asked to dance especially if leaders or followers are not equal in number.
Other well attended dances often have many exchanging potential partners or many dedicated couples who do not exchange. Often it is a mix of both.
Other well attended dances often have many exchanging potential partners or many dedicated couples who do not exchange. Often it is a mix of both.
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Bay Area where to dance today Live Music , Social Ballroom dancing, Salsa and Bachata
This site is host to music events and social ballroom or Latin events where social dancing is for more than one hour. I have tried to separate Latin ( Salsa and Bachata) events from Ballroom which often includes Latin so the size of that page smaller. 80% or more of what is listed here is free or under $25.00 If you want dance lessons visit the individual ballroom studios, web site links are on the social dancing page or check the teacher page for available instructors. Hip Hop, Argentine Tango, and large concert events are not represented on this site. If you join the mailing list or visit the News Letter page you will get monthly updates on event not listed here such as an event that are only one time and does not reoccur weekly or monthly and new events cancelations and corrections of existing dances.
I have found that: Dinner dancing events tend to cost more.
Thursday Buri Buri in So San Francisco plays the most Meringue and Samba's
The Big Band in Millbrae has mostly fox trots and swing dancing
Blue Pheasant in Cupertino is most attended disco event on Friday and Saturday.
Live bands that tend to play at Moose and Elks lodges entertain the older dancers.
Senior centers also events also serve the older dancers.
Lindy hop events tent to be younger crowds
Vietnam dances play more Pasodoble than other places.
Interest in Salsa and Bachata events are increasing faster that Ballroom events.
Latin events are not often held at community centers, senior centers, Moose Lodges or Elks lodges.
Higher level dancing skills are typically at Ballrooms, multi day Festivals and Showcase events.
Alcohol drinking by dancers is not the primary reason they go.
Many dancers strive to be the best, working on style form and technique.
Many dancers love to come for the social aspects
Many come for the exercise ( why not enjoy physical activities).
Studies have found social dancing improves one's ability to retain brain health.
The Big Band in Millbrae has mostly fox trots and swing dancing
Blue Pheasant in Cupertino is most attended disco event on Friday and Saturday.
Live bands that tend to play at Moose and Elks lodges entertain the older dancers.
Senior centers also events also serve the older dancers.
Lindy hop events tent to be younger crowds
Vietnam dances play more Pasodoble than other places.
Interest in Salsa and Bachata events are increasing faster that Ballroom events.
Latin events are not often held at community centers, senior centers, Moose Lodges or Elks lodges.
Higher level dancing skills are typically at Ballrooms, multi day Festivals and Showcase events.
Alcohol drinking by dancers is not the primary reason they go.
Many dancers strive to be the best, working on style form and technique.
Many dancers love to come for the social aspects
Many come for the exercise ( why not enjoy physical activities).
Studies have found social dancing improves one's ability to retain brain health.
A draw back of reaching the top of your field is the limited number of other dancer that are at similar level.
A paid dancer to entertain an individual is often referred to a as a taxi driver.
Dance instructors often are paid to accompany dancers to social events so be aware that these are not free to dance with you unless you schedule with them.
Where your jacket or using your phone tells dancers choose another person to dance with.
A paid dancer to entertain an individual is often referred to a as a taxi driver.
Dance instructors often are paid to accompany dancers to social events so be aware that these are not free to dance with you unless you schedule with them.
Where your jacket or using your phone tells dancers choose another person to dance with.
On the serious side dance competition is where the top dancers of the day gather to show their talent. It is really structured and well organized. Area of competition 8 categories of traditional Ballroom Dance genre.
1. International Standard consists of Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep
2. International Latin consists of Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive
3. American Smooth consists of Walts, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz
4. American Rhythm consists of Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
5. Argentine Tango Salon consists of Tango, Vals, Milonga
6. Argentine Tango Free Style consists of Tango, Vals, Milonga
7. Caribbean mix Cuban Style consists of Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Salsa
8. Caribbean mix Line Style consists of Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Salsa
The entire competition is strictly structured with clear definitions for all officials competitors and terminology like: what is a Mixed Amateur competition? it is competitor/teacher partnering an other. The role of Adjudicators, Scrutineers, MC's, Music Directors, Registrars, Competition Organizers all defined and acceptable standards established and clear definitions of who is a Certified Dance Teacher, definition of a couple and much more. You compete against other in the same category you are in and age group. The are groups are "A" - ages 16-50, "B" - ages 51-70 "C" - ages 71 + and earn points as in other professional sports.
Scott Harrison Site sponsor and webmaster does have a day job. Scott has been a Realtor for the past 30+ years servicing Bay Area Buyers and Sellers , Landlords etc. phone 510-388-4536
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To learn more visit the
Sellers web site
Buyers web site and Local Community info pages
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