Rusty Bucket
18 upcoming events
Next: Thu May 28 — Rusty Bucket Blues Jam
35 venues · metro Denver
Places where Denver dances.
Halls, bars, studios and church basements that put their floors to work.
Denver Turnverein
17 upcoming events
Next: Tue May 26 — Ballroom at Denver Turnverein
Avalon
The Boulder Dance organization offers a variety of dance events scheduled at the Avalon venues in Boulder, Colorado. Upcoming special events include: 1. **OneBody Dance Journey** on May 27, 2026, from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ($10 - $25). It focuses on personal journeys and community connection through dance. 2. **Wednesday Waltz Etcetera** on May 27, 2026 (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) welcomes all levels for couple dancing ($10). 3. **Rueda at Boulder Salsa Social** on May 28, 2026, offers lessons for varied skill levels in salsa ($12 - $15). 4. **Salsa and Bachata Lessons and Social** on May 28, 2026, (7:30 PM - 11:00 PM) for beginners to advanced dancers ($8 - $15). 5. **Multi-level classes and social dances are available** every Thursday night and special folk dance classes offered for free on Fridays. Various lessons and social dancing events continue throughout the month and beyond. Free parking and EV charging are provided.
15 upcoming events
Next: Thu May 28 — Waltz Etc
The Stampede
14 upcoming events
Next: Tue May 26 — New West Coast Swing/Modern Swing Night
Turnverein
12 upcoming events
Next: Fri May 29 — Country Dancing at Turnverein
Stillery
8 upcoming events
Next: Sat May 30 — Hillbilly Demons at Stillery
11th Avenue Hostel Denver
1112 N Broadway, Denver
11th Avenue Hostel is a historic hostel located in the heart of downtown Denver. With a charming atmosphere, it has been welcoming guests since 1903, providing a unique lodging experience for travelers from around the world.
6 upcoming events
Next: Tue May 26 — Mojo Mondays Blues Dance
Broken Bow and Western Dance Hall
2201 Lawrence St.
6 upcoming events
Next: Sat May 30 — Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys at the Broken Bow and Western Dance Hall
Front Range Country Swing
6708 W 44th, Wheatridge
6 upcoming events
Next: Sat May 30 — Front Range Country Swing Friday night dance
Long Shots Bar and Grill
4400 Ward Rd, Arvada
6 upcoming events
Next: Fri May 29 — Blues Jam
My Motion Event Center
168 North Federal Boulevard, Denver
6 upcoming events
Next: Fri May 29 — Thursday Night Lindy Hop Swing Dance and Blues Social Dance
The Pearl (f/k/a Mercury Cafe)
6 upcoming events
Next: Thu May 28 — Weekly West Coast Swing at the Pearl
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th St
5 upcoming events
Next: Sun May 31 — New Moon Drifters at Swingin’ Under the Stars
Cervantes’ Other Side
2637 Welton
4 upcoming events
Next: Wed May 27 — Ceth’s Weekly Lindy Jam
Grizzly Rose
4 upcoming events
Next: Sun May 31 — Lendon James at Grizzly Rose
Morrison Holiday Bar
4 upcoming events
Next: Wed May 27 — Tony Luke Band at Morrison Holiday Bar
Christ Church
690 Colorado Boulevard
2 upcoming events
Next: Sat Jun 13 — Contra Dancing with Live Music
Colorado Dancesport
5120 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton
2 upcoming events
Next: Sun Jun 7 — Free First Saturday Elevate WCS Dance
Colorado Dancesport North
6830 Broadway
2 upcoming events
Next: Sun Jun 14 — Second Saturday – Steve Federman’s WCS Dance
Denver Jazz Club Westminster
3850 North Elk Drive, Westminster
2 upcoming events
Next: Sun Jun 14 — Jeremy Mohney and His Band
Lakewood Elks Lodge
1455 Newland Street, Lakewood
2 upcoming events
Next: Sun May 31 — Mary’s Dancing Affairs
Lincoln’s Roadhouse
2 upcoming events
Next: Sat May 30 — Delta Sonics at Lincoln’s Roadhouse
Rockabillies
2 upcoming events
Next: Sat May 30 — Recline at Rockabillies
Avalon Ballroom
1 upcoming event
Next: Sun Jun 21 — No Live Band for Summer Months - Swing Dance
Avalon Tango Studio
1 upcoming event
Next: Sun Jun 28 — Zydeco Dance Party!
Buffalo Rose
1 upcoming event
Next: Mon Jun 15 — Flatirons Jazz Orchestra
City Park
1 upcoming event
Next: Mon Jun 15 — Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles, City Park Jazz Festival
Goldfinch on South Broadway
1 upcoming event
Next: Sun Jun 14 — Mile Hi Soul Club
Lulu’s Inn
1 upcoming event
Next: Sun May 31 — Gritty Velvet at Lulu’s Inn
Nissi’s Entertainment Center and Event Venue
1 upcoming event
Next: Thu Jun 4 — Delta Sonics at Nissi’s
Platte River Grill
1 upcoming event
Next: Sun May 31 — Delta Sonics at Platte River Grill
Silver Vine Winery
7509 Grandview Avenue, Arvada
1 upcoming event
Next: Tue Jun 16 — Vino and Vibes - Balboa Hangout
T-Birds
1 upcoming event
Next: Sat May 30 — Tony Luke Band at T-Birds
The Pearl (f/k/a Mercury Café)
1 upcoming event
Next: Wed Jul 1 — Lindy Night at The Pearl (f/k/a Mercury Café)
Evergreen Jazz Festival
No upcoming events
A quick guide to the styles
Ballroom— Waltz, foxtrot, tango, quickstep — frame, posture and long lines.
Blues— Close embrace, slow groove, lights-low rooms with a heavy backbeat.
West Coast Swing— Smooth, slotted, improvised — danced to contemporary R&B, pop and blues.
Other— Everything else that gets people on the floor.
Lindy Hop— Swing era partner dance, bouncy 8-count rhythm, live big-band energy.
Country— Two-step, line dance and country swing — wood floors and pearl snaps.
Contra— Caller-led folk dance in lines, beginner-friendly, live string bands.