Knoxville Social Dance Calendar 4/20-4/26

Here’s your look ahead at all the ways to dance in Knoxville, TN this week, April 20-26th! Pay special attention to Saturday, we have a wonderfully diverse range of events happening that day. Have a great week of dancing!

Monday, 4/20

6:30PM - Adult Jazz Dance

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

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10

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

7PM - Contra Dance

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

• Begins with a 30-minute beginner lesson

• Featuring live music with Mumbillies

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

7:30PM - Adult Rhythm Tap Dance

• By Marble City Ballroom @ BAPA, $15

Tuesday, 4/21

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 - Hip Hop Class + Open Session

• By Knox Community Street Dance w/ Maddei @ Broadway Center for Performing Arts, $15

• 1-hour class followed by a 1-hour open session

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

7:30PM - Salsa On2 Class

• By Laura & Luis @ Broadway Academy for Performing Arts, $10

• Limited 3-week series!

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW6z6ouGvfz/?igsh=cWxkMjBzdnl4ajFl

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, 4/22

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, 4/23

6:30PM - Inner Goddess Class

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10

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

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 - Traditional 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/bailemosbachataknoxville/

7PM - Two Stepping with Chasen Wayne & Tennessee Stifflegs

• 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/

9PM - Brazilian Vinyl Listening (and dancing?!)

• By Captain Ed & Johnathan Thomas @ Fly by Night, $5

• This is a listening party with no formal dance class- but would be perfect for some samba!

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

Friday, 4/24

6:30PM - ‘Flirting with Burlesque’ Class

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10

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

7PM - Ballroom Social

• By Chamption Ballroom @ their studio, $15

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

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

7:30PM - ‘Lost in the Breeze’ Show

• By The Commune ft. 5 artists

• Flow toys available for dancing!

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

9PM - AfroFusion party

• By Knox Afro ft. DJ Femi, DJ Drewkii & DJ Y$N @ Fly by Night, $15 advance

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/afro.knox/

9PM - Barley’s Prom ft. Teen Spirit

• @ Barley’s Taproom, $10

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

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 4/25

10AM - Adult Jazz Dance

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10 per

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

11AM - Burlesque Bootcamp (1 of 9 classes)

• By The Follies Girls @ their studio, $10 per

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

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 Dance Class

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

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

4PM - Dogwood Dreams Longdance

• By East TN Sacred Circle Dance @ Diane and Kevin's Dance Garden at 9708 Cortez Drive & online, $5 suggested

• All dances will be taught, no experience necessary

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

5PM - EDM Cat Party

• @ Scruffy’s Cafe, $20, family-friendly

• Dancing will be light, so as not to scare the kitties

• Lots of fun stuff… UV paint, bracelet making, free drinks, tooth gems, flash tattoos, and more

• More info: https://www.scruffyscafeknox.com/book-online

7PM - Knox Westies Social

• By Knoxville Westies @ Timeless Ballroom, $15

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

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/knoxville.westies/

8PM - Appalachian Psych Folks w/ Two Stepping

• By Sparrow Smith & The Resonant Rogues @ Laurel Theatre, $15

• Free basic two stepping lesson!

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

8PM - ‘The Deep End’ Rave

• By Channel865 ft. Jenny G, Tina G, & JMO @ Mirage, $FREE

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/channel865_/

9PM - Latin Party

• @ Knox Coliseo, $TBA

• Huapango dancing, band TBA

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

9PM - Salsa Party

• By Salsa Knoxville @ Main Event, $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

9PM - ‘Disco Planet’ Party

• Ft. Pen Pals & Nolia @ Fly by Night, $10

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

  
  

Sunday 4/26

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

12PM - Bachata Brunch

• By Bailemos Bachata @ Laurel Theatre, $10, BYOB

• Beginner salsa and bachata lesson at noon followed by social dancing

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

2PM - ‘Rest as Ritual’ Somatic Movement & Soundscape

• The Culture Lounge ft. Aliya & DJ Soularia @ Glowing Body Yoga, $80+

• More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXT9xgmjmV5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

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