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Dance Schedule 2010

     The Society traditionally reserves the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, however, there are occasionally scheduling conflicts with other groups and major holidays when renting the hall, so check back with this schedule for our latest information. We have an emphasis on ballroom dancing, but we play swing and latin music as well. Our dances are held at the Ultimate DanceSport. Check out our venue page for more details about the Ultimate Dancesport.

     We open our doors at 7pm and begin with a 1 hour lesson from 7:30 to 8:30. Then we have open dancing from 8:30 to 11:00. Admission for the lesson and dance is $5. The lesson price is included in the general addmision. More information on how to become a member is on our Join Us page. Casual dance attire and dance shoes are recommended. Water and snacks are provided.

     A date in red font indicates a special event. These special events may be atypical of our regularly scheduled dances. They may be held as additional dates to our monthly calendar, may not occur on a Friday, may be located outside our venue and/or may differ from our usual dance format. Special dance performances featured during regular dances are also listed in red. Details are given on the schedule listing or on our home page. If you would like more details about any event, please inquire through our Feedback Page any time.

     New weekly class: Historical Ballroom, 19th Century set dances & couples dances., FRIDAYS 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Ultimate Dance Sport. See schedule below.

Date (Fridays)LessonInstructor(s)DJ
January 8th, 2010BoleroJennifer WalkerCharles Bridges
January 22nd, 2010QuickstepBarnaly PandeJennifer Walker
February 12th, 2010International Standard WaltzCharles BridgesCharles Bridges
February 26th, 2010RumbaBill Riley & Sharon GreenhagenBill Riley
March 12th, 2010SambaBarnaly PandeCharles Bridges
March 13th, 2010
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.

St. Patrick's Day Parade &
Festival Social Gathering.
Old Sacramento
Feeling Irish?Redefine dancing in the streets in this parade alongside a classic (green) '49 Ford.Contact the feedback page to participate or cheer everyone among the spectators.
March 26th, 2010TangoJennifer WalkerJennifer Walker
April 9th, 2010Cha-chaBarnaly PandeCharles Bridges
April 23rd, 2010American WaltzJennifer WalkerBill Riley
May 14th, 2010QuickstepDjimi KleinCharles Bridges
May 28th, 2010FoxtrotJennifer WalkerJennifer Walker
May, 2010
Arts in River Park at Scottish Rite Masonic Center
EVENT CANCELED BY ORGANIZERS
Community festival of artists, performers & crafters.Free Admission.Volunteer dance performers needed on stage.
June 11th, 2010West Coast SwingPamela Rivera & Roger ZamkieCharles Bridges
June 25th, 2010TangoBill Riley & Sharon GreenhagenBill Riley
July 9th, 2010TBACharles BridgesCharles Bridges
July 23rd, 2010Argentine TangoPamela Rivera & Roger ZabkieJennifer Walker
August 13th, 2010TBATBACharles Bridges
August 27th, 2010BoleroBill Riley & Sharon GreenhagenBill Riley
Sept.3rd-Sept.6th, 2010
Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento
Live Bands
Enjoy our dance floor in the center of the 49er Scene by the river.Free admission. Volunteer dancers needed.Victorian & folk dance performances, dance bands & festival shows.
Septmeber, TBA, 2010
Tournament of Chance Hornblower River Cruise.

Live Band: Claudia's Kitchen
Volunteer dance performers & dance hosts needed.
*Emphasis on Victorian dances.
*Proceeds benefit Historic Old Sacramento Foundation.
*Departs from Old Sacramento waterfront.
Contact us through Feedback Page for more information.
September 10th, 2010Night Club Two StepPamela Rivera & Roger ZabkieCharles Bridges
September 24th, 2010SambaJennifer WalkerJennifer Walker
October 8th, 2010Argentine TangoDjimi KleinCharles Bridges
October 22nd, 2010American WaltzBill Riley & Sharon GreenhagenBill Riley
November 12th, 2010TBATBACharles Bridges
December 10th, 2010RumbaJennifer WalkerJennifer Walker

Sacramento Ballroom Society Sponsored Dance Classes 2010

March's Class: Partnership skills part of the History of Ballroom dance classes at the Ultimate Dance Sport.

For those who ever wondered why tail coats have tails and where ballroom dances originated while having a ball.
*Comfortable dance shoes recommended; partners optional as we rotate throughout the class.

These lessons are $5 each.These are separate lessons, different from our pre-dance lessons listed in the above schedule on this page. They occur every Friday and focus on 19th century ballroom.


Date (Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.)LessonInstructor(s)
December 18th, 2009PolkaRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
January 8th, 2010Polka & Waltz reviewRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
January 15th, 2010PolkaRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
January 22nd, 2010PolkaRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
January 29th, 2010Spanish Circle WaltzRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
February 5th, 2010Partnership Skills & Photo ShootRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
February 12th, 2010Partnership SkillsRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
February 19th, 2010PolonaiseRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard
February 26th, 2010Soldier's JoyRobert Barchfeld & Leilani Howard