Knoxville Social Dance Calendar 3/23-3/29

We’re back, baby! Here’s your Knoxville dance calendar for this week, March 23 through 29th. Everything on here is both beginner and drop-in-friendly! Each group is its own community, ready to take in new folks 🤍

Of note, this Friday-Sun is Knoxville’s biggest weekend for vintage music and dancing, @hardknoxlindyrox! You can take classes à la carte or just pay to attend the late-night social dances. Plus lots of comps to watch 👀

We’ve also added a few more studio dance class options; they’re all still beginner-friendly.

Monday, 3/23

6:15PM - Adult Jazz Class

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10

• More info: http://thefolliesgirls.com/

7PM - Contra Dance

• By Knoxville Contra Dance @ Laurel Theatre, $10, family-friendly

• Begins with a 30-minute beginner lesson

• Featuring live music with Luv Muffins, and live caller Donna Calhoun

• More info: 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

• More info: 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

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVdWlBwAF1m/

  
  

Tuesday, 3/24

6:45PM - Two Step Tuesday Class

• By PJ Turner and Gabriel Akers @ Timeless Ballroom, $15, family friendly

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/backwards_hat_dancer/

7PM - Ballroom Class

• By Champion Ballroom @ their studio, $???, family friendly

• Beginner class at 7p, intermediate at 8p

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionBallroomCenterOfKnoxville

7PM - Hip Hop Choreo Class

• By Knox Community Street Dance @ Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, $15

• 1-hour class focused on bounce and groove movements

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/knoxcommunitystreetdance/

7PM - Cha Cha Class

• By Social Dance Knoxville @ Champion Ballroom, $10 for beginner, $15 for intermediate, family-friendly

• Beginner class at 7pm, intermediate at 8pm

• Event details: https://www.instagram.com/emily.s.estes/

7:30PM - Country Swing Technique Class

• By Knox Country Swing @ Timeless Ballroom, $15, family friendly

• Class from 7:30-8:30pm with social dancing afterward

• Event details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIiCiiHsF0Y/

  
  

Wednesday, 3/25

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/knoxville.westies/

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/

  
  

Thursday, 3/26

6:15PM - Inner Goddess Heels Class

• By The Follies Girls @ The Follies Girls Studio, $10

• Heels are optional!

• More info: https://www.thefolliesgirls.org

6:45PM+- Ballroom and Bachata Classes

• By Heather Johnson and Gaberial Akers @ Timeless Ballroom, $15+, family-friendly

• Beginner ballroom at 6:45pm, advanced ballroom at 7:30pm, and sensual/urban bachata at 8:15pm

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/timelessballroom

7PM - Sensual 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/ Russell Walker

• By Honky Tonk Thursday @ Fly By Night, $5 suggested, family friendly

• Beginner two step lessons before the show and during set breaks

• Event details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMOD30gOWN3

  
  

Friday, 3/27

6:15PM - Adult Jazz Class

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10

• More info: http://thefolliesgirls.com/

7PM - Ballroom Social

• By Champion Ballroom @ Champion Ballroom, $15

• Beginner class at 7pm, social dance party at 8pm

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionBallroomCenterOfKnoxville

7:15PM - Flirting with Burlesque Class

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10

• More info: http://thefolliesgirls.com/

!!! 8PM-3AM - Hard Knox Lindy Rox Swing Festival

• By Hard Knox Lindy Rox @ Flynn Dance Center, $30+, family friendly

• This is 3-day festival for vintage jazz dancing and music featuring workshops, social dances, and competitions

• More info: https://hardknoxlindyrox.com/

8PM - ‘Tiny Nose Weekender’ Dance Party

• Channel865 Ft. Jonatham Thomas & Cheers @ Mirage, $FREE

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVevA35CYJ-/?igsh=cGM0Z2Yxdnc5YzI1

9PM - World Fears Rave

• Ft. Alex Falk, DJ Overland, Tonal THeory, DJ BA, DJ Minitiger, Rutam, and FreQ-K @ Sassy Anne’s, $20, BYOB

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVjl2JqD7cL/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&img_index=1

9PM - Salsa Party

• By Salsa Knox @ Marble City Pub, $10

• Beginner bachata lesson at 9p, beginner salsa at 9:30p, then a DJ party until 1am

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/Salsa.Knoxville

  
  

Saturday 3/28

!!! 10AM-3AM - Hard Knox Lindy Rox Swing Festival

• By Hard Knox Lindy Rox @ Flynn Dance Center & Laurel Theatre, $15+, family friendly

• This is 3-day festival for vintage jazz dancing and music featuring workshops, social dances, and competitions

• More info: https://hardknoxlindyrox.com/

11AM - Adult Jazz Dance Workshop

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10

• More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-jazz-dance-workshop-for-every-body-registration-1981955764043?aff=erelexpmlt

11:30AM - Ballroom Technique and Styling Class

• By Waylon Jones @ Timeless Ballroom, $15, family-friendly

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/waylonjonesdance

12PM - Country Waltz Class

• By Cowtown Studios @ Champion Ballroom, $10, family friendly

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/cowtownstudios/

4PM - Spring Equinox Longdance

• East TN Sacred Circle Dance @ West Knoxville Friends Meeting House, $5 suggested, family friendly

• Traditional Circle Dances from Greece, the Balkans, and Armenia

• Beginner and drop-in friendly

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/spring-equinox-longdance-in-knoxville/966939085999852/

7PM - Ecstatic Dance

• Charity Ann @ Renegade Yoga, $10+, family friendly

• The dances are drug-free, alcohol-free, smoke-free and conversation-free.

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1304525558259468/

7PM - Tango House Milonga

• With Knoxville Tango @ RSVP for address, $FREE, family friendly

• Must RSVP to attend, but it is beginner friendly!

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVcsQXWgEhd/?igsh=dnplMGQ4aXMyMWMy

7PM - West Coast Dance Social

• By Knoxville Westies @ Timeless Ballroom, $15, BYOB

• Beginner class 7-7:30p followed by social dancing

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYhxq8DiXm/

8PM - ‘Tiny Nose Weekender’ Dance Party

• Channel865 Ft. JMO & Fiction @ Mirage, $FREE

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVevA35CYJ-/?igsh=cGM0Z2Yxdnc5YzI1

9PM - Salsa Party

• By Salsa Knoxville @ Champion Ballroom, $10

• Beginner bachata lesson at 9p, beginner salsa at 9:30p, then a DJ party until 1am

• BYOB

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/Salsa.Knoxville

9PM - Line Dancing After Dark Glow Party

• By Line Dancing After Dark @ Marble City Pub

• Wear glowing outfits!

• Line dancing specializing in hip hop

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/line-dancing-after-dark-marble/1431026001748140/

9PM - Huapango Party

• By Knox Coliseo ft. Kon Zentido De Afid Ferrer @ Knoxville Coliseum (4298 N Broadway), $30 before 10PM

• Plus a huapango competition with prizes for the winners

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/theknoxcoliseo/

9PM - World Fears Rave

• Ft. Alex Falk, DJ Overland, Tonal THeory, DJ BA, DJ Minitiger, Rutam, and FreQ-K @ Sassy Anne’s, $20, BYOB

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVjl2JqD7cL/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&img_index=1

Sunday 3/29

!!! 11AM-7PM - Hard Knox Lindy Rox Swing Festival

• By Hard Knox Lindy Rox @ Flynn Dance Center, $15+, family friendly

• This is 3-day festival for vintage jazz dancing and music featuring workshops, social dances, and competitions

• More info: https://hardknoxlindyrox.com/

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

6PM - Pop-Up Dance Workshop

• By The Follies Girls @ The Tapestry at Barrellhouse by Gypsy Circus, $??

• Tap dance class at 6p, sexy/sassy/classy dance class at 7p

• More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-jazz-dance-workshop-for-every-body-registration-1981955764043?aff=erelexpmlt

6:45PM - Ladies Ballroom Styling Class

• By Champion Ballroom @ their studio, $???

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionBallroomCenterOfKnoxville/

7PM - English Dance w/ Music and Caller

• By Knoxville English Dance @ Laurel Theater, $FREE, family friendly

• Check FB before going to make sure it’s still happening

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

7PM - Sunday Get-Down

• By Knoxville Get Down @ Maple Hall, $5

• Also the official aftter-party of Hard Knox Lindy Rox

• More info: https://www.facebook.com/knoxvillegetdown