Dance Every Day of the Week in West Michigan!
revised 07/2009
Kalamazoo Dance has compiled the most comprehendive listing of dance clubs and nightlife in southwest Michigan. Help us keep this dancing list current. Please contact us If you know of a new dance spot or know that something has changed in the dance scene. Be sure to call ahead to confirm the dance information is still correct.
Country Fever Directions
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Country
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 30x42 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Bellevue
Let's Dance Website Directions
Time: 7-9:30 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Ballroom, Line Dance
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 34x52 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Portage
Complimentary lessons and refreshments included.
Classic Country Music Jam Directions
Time: 6:30-9 PM
Price: Donation
Dances: Swing, Country, Variety
Music: Musician
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Location: Scotts
Typically 150 spectators and 20 musicians. The center of the room is cleared for dancing. Polkas, waltzes, two steps. Occasionally a couple of classic square dances. Vinyl tile floor. Refreshments available.
G.R.O.S.S. Website Directions
Time: 8-10 PM
Price: $3
Dances: Swing
Music: DJ
Other: Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Alternate Location: Grand Rapids
During the Summer when the weather is nice we meet at Rosa Park Circle and in the Winter or if there is bad weather we will meet at Van Andel Museum Center. Lesson at 8PM and open dancing at 8:30PM.
Social Dance & Class Directions
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 25x35 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Battle Creek
Beltline Big band (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 7-9:30 PM
Price: $10
Dances: Swing
Music: Band
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Alternate Location: Grand Rapids
Live big band music. Call 616-485-6382 or info@beltlinebigband.com for exact date and location.
Cruisers Pub (Salsa) Website Directions
Time: 9 PM-12 AM
Price: no cover
Dances: Latin
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(269) 323-2033
(269) 323-2033
Location: Portage
Salsa Night
Dancin’ on the Grand Website Directions
Time: 7-9 PM
Price: $2
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Other: Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Haven
Summer months only
SNightclub Website Directions
Time: 6-9 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Ballroom, Swing
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 20x30 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Holland
Dance lesson from 7 to 8 PM
Social Dancing with John Brown Directions
Time: 5-7:30 PM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Musician
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
Location: Grand Rapids
St. Joseph Dance Website Directions
Time: 8-10 PM
Price: $3
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Benton Harbor
Intermediate Swing Lesson by Jim & Betsy: 6:30 - 7:15pm.
Beginner Swing Lesson by Jim & Betsy: 7:15 - 8pm.
$8 for Lesson & Open Dance.
Coover Center Dance (monthly) Directions
Time: Monthly 7-9:30 PM
Price: no cover
Dances: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Variety
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(269)382-0515
(269)382-0515
Location: Kalamazoo
Monthly dance on 2nd Thursday. Live 30's & 40's music. Snacks provided.
Country Fever Directions
Time: 7-10 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Country
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 30x42 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Bellevue
Salsa @ Papa Pete's Website Directions
Time: 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Price: 18+/$5
Dances: Latin
Music: DJ
Dance floor size: 20x20 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Salsa dances are sometimes cancelled or moved to the Lamplighter. Contact the web site above or contact Papa Pete's to verify dates. Ladies free until 11PM.
Salsa Night Directions
Time: 9 PM
Price: $3
Dances: Latin
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Kalamazoo
Sharon's Dance Studio Website Directions
Time: 8:15-10 PM
Price: $8
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 24x40 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Thursday 7:30 group lesson and dance are only $10 for both.
American Legion - Grand Haven Website Directions
Time: 8-11 PM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(616) 842-5310
(616) 842-5310
Location: Grand Haven
Usually the 2nd & 4th Fridays only. A casual dinner is usually available for purchase before the dance.
B.O.B. The Directions
Time: 9 PM - 2 AM
Price: $5
Dances: Variety
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(616) 356-2000
(616) 356-2000
Location: Grand Rapids
Nightclub with DJ on lower level.
Bayview Gardens Directions
Time: 9 PM - 1 AM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 22x22 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Richland
Get there early because the dance floor fills up after 10 PM and the dancing can turn to a stand still.
Candlelight Dance Club (bi-monthly) Website Directions
Time: Bi-monthly 7:30-10:30 PM
Price: $20/couple
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Held October, December, February and April. Call for dates. Please bring a plate of hors d'oeuvres for the community table.
Dutch Mill Directions
Time: 9 PM - 12:30 AM
Price: free
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Grand Junction
Etanda 60 Dance Club (quarterly) Website Directions
Time: Quarterly 7-11:30 PM
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, Couples Only
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Not always on a Friday
Friday Night Social Website Directions
Time: 9-11 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 50x50 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Viorel & Angela Ionita
(616) 583-0000
(616) 583-0000
Location: Grand Rapids
GRAM on the Green Website Directions
Time: 7:45 - 9 PM
Price: no cover
Dances: Ballroom, Swing, Line Dance
Music: Musician
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Location: Grand Rapids
Summer schedule is outside.
Java Jive's Friday Night Out (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 7:30-10 PM
Price: $6 single/$10 couple
Dances: Swing
Music: Band
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Usually the first Friday of the month but not always. w/ lesson the first hour. Downtown Grand Rapids, at the SW corner of Lafayette and Fulton. Contact above or go to web site to confirm time and place.
Kalamazoo DanceSport Directions
Time: 8-10:30 PM
Price: $10
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 30x40 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Canadian maple floating floor
Lew Boyd Swing Band Dance (monthly) Directions
Time: Monthly 7-10 PM
Price: $5/members $9/non-
Dances: Swing
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 52x84 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Battle Creek
Third Friday only. Primarily swing and foxtrot with a sprinkling of waltz and cha cha.
Sayfee's Directions
Time: 7:30-11:30 PM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 12x14 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Restaurant/bar w/small floor.
Single Hearts-Central Michigan Website Directions
Time: 8 PM - 12 AM
Price: $10
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(888) 838-6439
(888) 838-6439
Location: Haslett
There's also Hot and Cold Gourmet Hors D’oeuvres (8:30 until 10 p.m.) (2) Cash Bars with your favorite beverages (3) Great Door Prizes (drawn at 9 - 10 - 11 p.m.) and... FREE ADMISSION if your birthday falls between the Sunday prior and the Saturday following this party. Music alternates weekly between a band and DJ.
SNightclub Website Directions
Time: 6-9 PM
Price: no cover
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 20x30 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Holland
Social Dance Studio Website Directions
Time: 8-10 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 50x50 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Lance Blurton
(231) 282-4293
(231) 282-4293
Location: Grand Rapids
Spinnaker at the Hilton Hotel Directions
Time: 8 PM-12 AM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 10x10 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(616) 957-1111
(616) 957-1111
Location: Grand Rapids
Very small dance floor. Popular with singles.
The Urban Ballroom (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 8 PM-1 AM
Price: $5
Dances: Ballroom, Variety
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
3rd Friday of the month.
The Urban Ballroom (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 8 PM-1 AM
Price: $15
Dances: Ballroom
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
1st Friday of the month. Ballroom/Step & Hustle Lessons from 8-9PM.
V.I.P. Salsa Fridays Website Directions
Time: 8:30 PM-1:30 AM
Price: 18+ F: $7
Dances: Latin
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Free dance lesson 8-8:30pm.
VFW Comstock Directions
Time: 7-11 PM
Price: $3 or $5/couple
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 23x35 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Comstock
Dinner available prior to start of dance. Nice large wooden dance floor.
VFW Red Arrow Post 1527 Directions
Time: 8-11 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Swing, Country
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 17x27 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Stacie
(269) 349-7218
(269) 349-7218
Location: Kalamazoo
Dinner from 5:30-7:30 PM.
2Caliente's (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 9 PM - 12 AM
Price: $9
Dances: Latin
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 50x50 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Call the contact above for each month's date. Standale Village Mall. 8-9 PM. FREE Beginner Salsa. Prizes will be given out.
Azucar Night Club Directions
Time: 9 PM-12 AM
Price: $7
Dances: Latin
Music: DJ
Location: Grand Rapids
Salsa Night
B.O.B. The Directions
Time: 9 PM-2 AM
Price: $5
Dances: Variety
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(616) 356-2000
(616) 356-2000
Location: Grand Rapids
Nightclub on lower level.
Ballroom Dancers Club (bi-monthly) Website Directions
Time: Bi-monthly 7:30-10:30 PM
Price: $20/couple
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Couples Only
Contact Info
Location: Hudsonville
3rd Saturday every other month. Bring dish to share. Free dance lesson 7-7:30 PM. Alternate site is Hudsonville Middle School at 5535 School Ave. Call contact for the dates and location.
Bayview Gardens Directions
Time: 9 PM - 1 AM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 22x22 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
n/a
(269) 731-4911
(269) 731-4911
Location: Richland
Get there early because the dance floor fills up after 10 PM and the dancing can turn to a stand still.
Bistro Bella Vita Directions
Time: 9 PM-12 AM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Location: Grand Rapids
No dancing in the summer.
Bolero's Website Directions
Time: 7-10 PM
Price: $10 /$15 after 8:30
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 27x44 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Portage
Admission: $10 prior to 8:30/$15 after. Refreshments included. Large wood dance floor.
DANCEgr (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 8-11 PM
Price: $11
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Usaually the 2nd Saturday of the month. LESSON ONLY/$10.00, DANCE ONLY/$11.00, WORKSHOP & DANCE/$16.00. Lesson 7-8 PM. Dance locations and dates vary so check the website before making the trip.
Dutch Heritage Society Dance (bi-monthly) Directions
Time: Bi-monthly 8 PM - 12 AM
Price: $14/couple
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, Couples Only
Contact Info
Jake Donker
(616) 459-0322
(616) 459-0322
Location: Grand Rapids
Food available. $10 membership dues.
Dutch Mill Directions
Time: 9 PM-1 AM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Grand Junction
Evergreen Commons (quarterly) Website Directions
Time: Quarterly 5:30-10:30 PM
Price: $25
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
John and Mary Nonhoff
(616) 396-7100
(616) 396-7100
Location: Holland
Quarterly dinner/dance. Semiformal attire. Reservations & prepayment required. Mail reservations and pre-payment to: Evergreen Commons.
German/American Dance (varies) Website Directions
Time: Varies 7-11 PM
Price: $8
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
5 Dances a year. Call for the exact date.
Kalamazoo Chapter USA Dance (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 8-10:30 PM
Price: $9/member & $15/non-
Dances: Ballroom
Music: DJ
Dance floor size: 32x52 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Monthly (usually the 3rd Saturday) community dance (except June, July, August & November). Lesson 7-8 PM. Refreshments provided.
Les Danseurs Dance Club (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 8-11:30 PM
Price: $25/couple
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 60x60 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Couples Only
Contact Info
Location: Grand Ledge
Usually the 4th Saturday of the month. Free dance lesson 7-8 PM. Coffee, tea, and ice provided. Bring own snacks and other beverages.
Melville's Bar & Restaurant Directions
Time: 9:30 PM - 2 AM
Price: $2
Dances: Variety
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Marcellus
Get there early because the dance floor fills up after 10:30 PM and the dancing turns to a stand still. No admission fee for dinner patrons. Kitchen closes at 9PM.
Roger Brouwer's Dance (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 7:30-10:30 PM
Price: $10/couple
Dances: Ballroom
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Couples Only
Contact Info
Location: Holland
Last Saturday of the month. Bring a plate of hors d'oeuvres for the community table. Held in school cafeteria.
Salsa @ Lamplighter Ballroom Website Directions
Time: 9:30 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Latin
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Ladies free till 10PM.
SALSA NIGHT at PIETRO’S Website Directions
Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $8
Dances: Latin
Music: Prerecorded
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
COMPLEMENTARY SALSA DANCE CLASS
Saturday Night Swing Dance Series Directions
Time: 7:30-10:30 PM
Price: $10/adult $6/student
Dances: Swing
Music: Band
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Walloon Lake
The Up North Big Band performs for your dancing and listening pleasure every 2nd & 4th Saturday - year round. Dance lessons 6:45 PM - Live music 7:30 PM.
Sayfee's Directions
Time: 7:30-11:30 PM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 12x14 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Grand Rapids
Restaurant/bar w/small floor.
Spinnaker at the Hilton Hotel Directions
Time: 9 PM-1 AM
Price: no cover
Dances: Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 10x10 (width x length in feet)
Other: No Partner Required
Location: Grand Rapids
Very small dance floor. Popular with singles.
Strictly For Fun Ballroom Dance Party (monthly) Directions
Time: Monthly 8-10:30 PM
Price: $10
Dances: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country, Variety
Music: Prerecorded
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Lansing
Dances are held on the FIRST SATURDAY of the month Oct-May. Lesson at 7 pm - $5.
Tomlian Ballroom Dance Party (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 8-11 PM
Price: $10
Dances: Ballroom
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Lansing
2nd Saturday of the month (September-May except December), Lesson: 7 PM $5. Pop available for purchase. Snacks provided or bring your own.
Town Club (bi-monthly) Website Directions
Time: Bi-monthly 7-11 PM
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Band
Other: Smoke Free
Contact Info
Location: Varies
Four dinner dances over club year, Club year is September thru June with live dance music and delectable food!! Membership pays for bands at Twenty Five Dollars a Year for a couple!!! Dance is for diners, no dance only.
West Michigan Boot Scooters Website Directions
Time: 7:30-10:30 PM
Dances: Swing, Country, Line Dance, Variety
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Haven
Corner of Franklin and Third.
Dance 245 Directions
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Price: $6
Dances: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country, Line Dance, Variety
Music: Prerecorded
Dance floor size: 40x70 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Dancing monthly the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday evenings. No summer dances.
MSDA Swing Dance (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 4-8 PM
Price: $9/members, $11/non-
Dances: Swing, Disco, Variety
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Bloomfield Hills
The dance is usually the third Sunday of the month. Sometimes that changes due to holidays and other events. Lesson at 3 PM. Free for members and $4/non-members.
MSU Ballroom Dance Club Website Directions
Time: 3-4 PM
Price: $3
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Lansing
Demonstration Hall ballroom on campus at East Lansing MI.
Simply Swing (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 3-6 PM
Price: $8
Dances: Swing, Disco, Variety
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Mishawaka
1st Sunday of every month. A beginner West Coast lesson is given at each dance, and then a more advanced pattern is taught by an area professional from 3:30 to 4:30. Light refreshments served.
Singles/Social Dance Directions
Time: 7 PM - 12:00 AM
Price: $8
Dances: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Disco, Country, Variety
Music: DJ
Other: No Partner Required
Contact Info
SPOT
(616) 455-2881
(616) 455-2881
Location: Grand Rapids
Lesson 5:30-7 PM fee $4. SPOT singles dance.
South Bend Valley Dance (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 3-6:30 PM
Price: $8/members, $10/non-
Dances: Ballroom
Music: DJ
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Mishawaka
Usually the 3rd Sunday of the month. Complimentary lesson from 3:30 to 4:15 by an area professional.
SW Michigan Ballroom Dance (monthly) Website Directions
Time: Monthly 3-6 PM
Price: $15/dancer, $5/visit
Dances: Ballroom
Music: DJ
Dance floor size: 32x52 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Kalamazoo
Monthly dance usually on the 2nd Sunday (No dances in May, June & Dec).
University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Club Website Directions
Time: 8-10 PM
Price: $3
Dances: Ballroom
Music: Prerecorded
Other: Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Ann Arbor
on campus (location varies) at Ann Arbor MI. Lessons by level from 4-8 PM.
Westwood at the Crossing Website Directions
Time: 6-9 PM
Price: $5
Dances: Ballroom, Variety
Music: Band
Dance floor size: 23x32 (width x length in feet)
Other: Smoke Free, No Partner Required
Contact Info
Location: Grand Rapids
Large hardwood floor. Dance lessons at 4-6 PM-$5. 2-piece band every Sunday. 11 piece band on the 3rd Sunday.
