Sacramento Ballroom Society

$5 admission for everyone. Price includes lesson and dance. NO MEMBERSHIP DUES!Our next dance will be SATURDAY, August 28th, at the Ultimate DanceSport. Our lesson will be Bolero by Bill and Sharon, and Bill will also be our DJ for the evening.

About the Sacramento Ballroom Society

We are a not-for-profit organization in the Sacramento area that promotes and enjoys dancing. We are members of the National Fast Dance Association and the Folk Dance Federation of California. We enjoy all types of dancing and we play music for ballroom, latin, and swing, but our emphasis is on ballroom. We dance on the 2nd, and 4th Fridays of each month. Our doors open at 7pm, the lesson begins at 7:30, and the dance runs from 8:30 to 11:00. Beginning in JUNE, our regular dances will move to the 2nd & 4th SATURDAY NIGHTS. Admission for the dance and lesson is just $5. We also have a historical ballroom component that produces interactive dances and demonstrations at historic sites in the Sacramento area in support of local fund raisers and educational events for eras ranging from the 19th century to the Art Deco period.

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Historical Ballroom Class: Quickstep and Art Deco dances. Every Friday 6:30-7:30 p.m. $5 per class. See our volunteer page for Victorian ballroom special events.

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"History of Ballroom" FREE exhibition and lesson with live, gourmet music by Claudia's Kitchen band, August 7th 2:00-3:30 p.m.

at the Arden-Dimick Library's Community Room

Join Robert Barchfeld and Leilani Howard of the Sacramento Ballroom Society to explore the history of ballroom dance. Dancers in Victorian costume will demonstrate several popular couples’ dances of the nineteenth century. Instructors will then teach historical or modern social dances (depending on the preference of the class) and participants will have some time to practice to the lively music of Claudia's Kitchen. Everyone welcome; no partner or prior dance experience necessary. The Community Room features a large, smooth wooden floor. This is the last in a series of Summer Reading programs for adults.

"A Picnic in Arkham" May 30th 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
hosted by the Sacramento Steampunk Society with live music by Claudia's Kitchen
McKinley Park, Sacramento, CA

Come join in the fun at this free picnic with H.P Lovecraft and Victorian steampunk fused themes of science fiction, alternate history and a bit of the eerie and spooky. This event is hosted by the Sacramento Steampunk Society. Games, costume swap meet, croque, FREE dance lessons and gourmet music by Claudia's Kitchen in the scenic McKinley Park.

Gibson Ranch Civil War Re-Enactment May 15-16th with the Society's Dance Floor & Free Lessons
in Elverta, CA, just minutes from Sacramento near Watt. Ave.

(photo by Gibson Ranch).

Become immersed in the history of the Civil War at one of the largest re-enactments in the country. Full cavalry, batteries of cannons, tour civilian, Union and Confederate camps, shop for period inspired wares, taste the local BBQ, and of course, join the Sacramento Ballroom Society as we host our dance floor with free dance lessons in full, dense shade all day. We will be teaching historical ballroom dances of the era accompanied by some of our favorite musicians. Bring a picnic to enjoy all the action on more than 300 acres of scenic park lands. For directions visit the ranch website. For a detailed schedule of events, visit their schedule page. Admission is just $6.

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Sacramento March 13th, 1:00 p.m.

(photo by Sacramento Bee newspaper).

Join in the festivities or cheer on the Sacramento Ballroom Society's St. Patrick's Day parade entry, Christopher Schilling's "big 'ol '49" car (green in color of course) as those Society members feeling Irish stroll and dance in the streets. Celtic dancing and festivities continue after the parade at Waterfront Park, Old Sacramento. Society members will be gathering there for an after parade social. Contact us through the feedback page for details.

Check out our new schedule of special events at our new volunteer page! Volunteers participate in great community wide special events, fun dance partners and often do it while promoting the Society or a good cause.

All of our dances will be held at the Ultimate DanceSport on Kiefer Blvd. Here are a few quick comments on our venue. It is 10 minutes from CSU Sacramento on Kiefer Blvd., features a large, 3,600 sq/ft floor, plenty of free parking, air conditioning, professional sound system, and table seating. More details can be found on their website or on our venue page.

9181c Kiefer Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95826
www.ultimatedancesport.com

No Membership Dues Beginning in 2010!

We will no longer charge membership dues. This is our chance to give back to the membership that has supported the club. Come on out and enjoy some ballroom, latin, and swing dancing with us.

Dance Lessons

We have teamed up with some of Sacramento's finest dance instructors to provide a 1 hour lesson before each dance. Lessons will begin at 7:30 and go until 8:30. We teach ballroom, latin, swing, and club dances in both International Standard and American Smooth styles. Our lessons are well suited for dancers with little to intermediate experience. Even if you have never danced before, our lessons can get you on the floor with confidence. Our more experienced dancers will recognize our instructors as some of the most capable teachers in the area and know that the quality of our instruction in top notch anywhere. If you have any requests for other types of dances, please let us know through the feedback page. The lesson is included in the dance addmision which is just $5. Please visit our schedule page to see our upcoming dance lessons.