Dancing in the Plaza

Aug 7
Salsa and Bachata are two of the most popular Latin dances done in Pittsburgh's nightclubs. Salsa has origins in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Africa (among other countries). Bachata hails from the Domincan Republic. One mini-lesson will be taught at the beginning of the evening. Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha music will be played.

Aug 14
Live music by Pardon My French. Balfolk is based on French and other Western European traditions. This contemporary dance style incorporates many different types of dance from partner, to sets, to chain dances. We will teach all of the dances throughout the evening. No partner or experience needed!

Aug 21
No Partner? No Experience? No Money? No Problem! Swing dancing is all about meeting people and having a great time. There's no pressure, and even if you've never danced in your life, we'll be happy to help you get started! We'll start with a brief introductory lesson and then have an open dance to one of our Tartan Swing DJ's.

Aug 28
Join us for an evening of line dancing with Roland Ford!

Sept 4
English Country dance are traditional dances from England that are now being danced throughout the world. Most of the dances are set dances and will be taught throughout the evening.

Sept 11
You may not have heard of blues dancing, but I know you've heard of blues music! Come out and enjoy a beginner lesson on blues traditions that date back to the 1920's and then enjoy an open dance floor. We social dance, aka we all dance with one another, so no partner is necessary!

Sept 18
We are a community of dancers dedicated to spreading our enjoyment of West Coast Swing with others in the greater Pittsburgh area. West Coast Swing is a elegant and contemporary partner dance that draws from many other dance styles, giving it the versatility to be used almost anywhere people are dancing or music is playing. We will start with a beginner lesson before moving into social dancing.

Salsa and Bachata are two of the most popular Latin dances done in Pittsburgh's nightclubs. Salsa has origins in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Africa (among other countries)

Bachata hails from the Domincan Republic. One mini-lesson will be taught at the beginning of the evening. Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha music will be played.

September 25
Argentine Tango