Knoxville Social Dance Calendar 2/23-3/1

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

• More info: https://ebonyivorybrewing.com/-events?source=pop_up&spot_id=223971&destination=events&promotion=custom_promotion

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

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1455978969465724

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

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/misschifevents/?hl=en

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

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/misschifevents/?hl=en

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

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/misschifevents/?hl=en

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

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2288397611440167

7:30PM - Line Dance Lessons

• At the Cotton Eye Joe, $10+ cover

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUybAeVlDgD/?hl=en