Knoxville Social Dance Calendar 2/23-3/1
- Jillian Taylor
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
Springtime is coming and maaaan we can feel it trying to break through the cold! This light dusting of snow stands no chance against a city wishing for it to pass, and make room for the joy of springtime. In the meantime- here's a collection of warm places where you can find movement, conversation, and adventure this week in Knoxville, Tennessee.
A note about Knox Moves: this calendar is first and foremost for social dance communities. Think salsa, swing, two step, etc. But it is also meant to bring ADVENTURE into your life. So, we will also include a smattering of studio classes, dance parties, and dance performances. All in the mission of helping Knoxvillians experience the passion and emotion that comes with dance <3 Send us recommendations any time!
Monday 2/23
4:30PM - KPOP Classes
By Knox KPop @ Karns Community Club Youth Center, $10, family-friendly
Kids lesson at 4:30pm, teens at 5:30pm, adults at 6:30pm
Outfit themes suggested
Event details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8mdTeDvI-/?img_index=1
7PM - Contra Dance
By Knoxville Contra Dance @ Laurel Theatre, $10, family-friendly
Begins with a 30-minute beginner lesson
With the Spring Lizards band, with caller Harrison Keely
Featuring live music
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knoxcontra
7PM - Adult Rhythm Tap Dance
By Marble City Ballroom @ Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, $15
Tap shoes not required
Event details: https://www.instagram.com/marblecityballroom/
9PM - Burlesque and Cabaret
By Social Dance Knoxville @ Champion Ballroom, $50
Reach out before attending—this is a progressive course that started on Feb 2nd. It is still drop-in friendly.
Event details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUPxc5tjQjH/
Tuesday 2/24
7PM - Rueda de Casino (Cuban Salsa)
At Ebony & Ivory, $FREE, family friendly
Two classes
7PM - Scottish Country Dancing
By East TN Scottish Country Dancers @ Christ Community Church, $FREE, family friendly
More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BBq4HAsrB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
7:15PM - Salsa On2 (New York style) Master Class
By Salsa Knox @ Family Pilot YMCA, $15
More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CV4PqJ3wu/
7:30PM - Country Swing Technique Class
By Knox Country Swing @ Timeless Ballroom, $15, family friendly
Class from 7:30-9pm with social dancing afterward
Event details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIiCiiHsF0Y/
Wednesday 2/25
6:30PM - West Coast Class and Social
By Knoxville Westies @ Timeless Ballroom, $15 per class, $10 social only, family friendly
Two classes followed by a social
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUTLrwMkSD0/
7:30PM - Swing Class and Social
By Knoxville Swing Dance Association @ Laurel Theater, $5, family friendly
Beginner classes followed by a 2-hour social
More info: https://www.instagram.com/knoxswingdance/
7PM - Midweek Ecstatic Dance Wave
By Knoxville Movement Collective @ Inner Perfect, $10+, family friendly
Drug-, alcohol-, smoke-, and conversation-free
9PM - Silent Disco on the Rooftop
@ Bernadette’s, $5
They serve food… including $5 rainbow fries??!
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRzj3Y-kQ4s/?igsh=MXhrMXB0NnN6cWoyNA==
Thursday 2/26
7PM - Modern Style Bachata Class and Social
By Bailemos Bachata @ Square Dance Center, $10 per class, family friendly
Two lessons followed by a 1 hr social
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTImqQeFmii/?img_index=1
7PM - Two Stepping and Live Music w/ Sweet Megg
By Honky Tonk Thursday @ Barley’s, $5 suggested, family friendly
Beginner two step lessons before the show and during set breaks
Event details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMOD30gOWN3/
7PM - Square Dance w/ music and caller
By Jubilee Communitee Arts @ Laurel Theater, $10, family friendly
More info: https://www.facebook.com/LaurelTheater/
7:30PM - International Folk Dancing
By East TN International Folk Dancers @ First United Methodist Church (Johnson City), $FREE, family friendly
Check their Facebook page before attending
More information: https://www.facebook.com/easttninternationalfolkdancers
Friday 2/27
7PM - Ballroom Social
By Marble City Ballroom @ Champion Ballroom, $15
More info: https://www.instagram.com/marblecityballroom/?hl=en
8PM - Ravin w/ Alex Falk, SlowDrip, DZee, and more
By Party w/ DJs @ Sassy Anne’s
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUV_TP3kcBw/
9PM - Denim and Diamonds Pre-Party
By Misschif Events @ Cotton-Eye Joe, $15
All-weekend country dance festival and competition
9PM - Salsa Party
By Salsa Knox @ Marble City Pub, $10
Beginner lessons followed by a DJ party
More info: https://www.facebook.com/Salsa.Knoxville
9PM - Belly Dance Performance
Heather @ Mirage, $FREE
This is not a belly dancing class or dance party, this is a performance.
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8zAH3D5F9/
9PM - Ladies Night Dance Party
DJ Tapi @ Bernadette’s, $10
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSarNlDktcb/?igsh=YjRqejZnNjBxajFh
9:30PM - Nightclubbin w/ Dj iRell
@ Lunaverse, $10
Top 40s dance party
More info: https://www.instagram.com/lunaverse_knoxville/?hl=en
Saturday 2/28
9AM - Spark: A Morning of Play, Connection, and Joy
Intuitive by Nature, DJ Abrakapokus and more @ Sassy Anne’s, $30
Yoga, guided meditation, and costume DJ dance party
More info: https://www.intuitivebynature.com/spark
10AM - Adult Circus Camp
By Dragonfly Circus Arts @ Dragonfly, $35+
Handstands, partner handstands, lyra, stiltwalking, vertical dance, etc.
Most classes are beginner friendly
More info: https://www.facebook.com/dfaas11
11AM - Denim and Diamonds, Country Dance Workshops and Competition
By Misschif Events @ Cotton-Eye Joe, $15
All-weekend country dance festival and competition
12PM - Two Step Class
By Cowtown Studios @ Champion Ballroom, $10, family friendly
More info: https://www.instagram.com/cowtownstudios/
5PM - Soulful House & R&B Party
DJ BigKev and Chris Marc @ Ebony and Ivory Brewing, $FREE, family friendly
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1220489813554376/
7PM - West Coast Social
By Knoxville Westies @ Timeless Ballroom, $15, family friendly
Beginner class available from 7-7:30
More info: https://www.facebook.com/KnoxvilleWesties
9PM - Salsa Party
By Salsa Knoxville @ Champion Ballroom, $10
Beginner lesson followed by salsa party
More info: https://www.facebook.com/Salsa.Knoxville
9PM - Latin Party w/ Music and Huapango Dance
Huapango en Botas @ Knox Coliseo, $20
Live show with no dance lesson
More info: https://www.instagram.com/theknoxcoliseo/
9PM - Techno/Jungle Rave
GrayJ, Mugen, and more @ Sassy Anne’s, $20
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU07KSykVal/
9:30PM - Warehouse Rave
Andrew Fetch, DJ BA, and JMO @ Printshop Beer Co, $20
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU68Vs7DRua/
10PM - Nightclubbin with DJ Anders Tapia
DJ Andres Tapia @ Lunaverse, $10 cover
Live DJ show with no dance lesson
More info: https://www.facebook.com/lunaverseknox
Sunday 3/1
10AM - Denim and Diamonds, Country Dance Workshops and Competition
By Misschif Events @ Cotton-Eye Joe, $15
All-weekend country dance festival and competition
12PM - Bachata Brunch
By Bailemos Bachata @ Laurel Theater, $10, BYOB
Beginner lesson followed by dance social
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1008838935640226&set=pb.100095423857028.-2207520000
11:30AM - Ballet, Improv, Modern
By Circle Modern @ Circle Modern Studio, $15
Four open-level classes spread out across the morning
More info: https://www.facebook.com/CircleModernDance
7PM - English Dance w/ Music and Caller
By Knoxville English Dance @ Laurel Theater, $FREE, family friendly
The band is Shapeshifter and the caller is Timothy Klein
7:30PM - Line Dance Lessons
At the Cotton Eye Joe, $10+ cover



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