See also Dance Studios/Instruction and Dance Performances for more Boulder/Denver dance opportunities.

ARGENTINE TANGO/DANCE OF THE HEART

Dance of the Heart specializes in Argentine tango: social dance parties, performances, private lessons, group classes, and eventrips to other tango communities in the U.S. and abroad. See website for local classes and international workshops. Eminence Hall, 3213 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-938-0716.

BOULDER COMMUNITY DANCES AT THE AVALON

The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., hosts social dances all year long on its large, cushioned dance floor, and all events include a lesson. You can tango every Monday night at 8pm and on alternate Sundays; Wednesday Waltz Etcetera is on second and fourth Wednesdays at 7pm; and the Boulder Salsa Social begins at 6:30pm every Thursday.

BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS

BIFD hosts participatory folk dancing every Friday night at Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St. Learn the dances at 7:30pm, then stick around for open dancing until 11pm. The group’s Fall Party is Nov. 6 at the studio and features live music by Barbelfish. 303-449-2381.

'DANCE HOME' AT THE SOLSTICE INSTITUTE

Dance Home is a barefoot boogie, open to people from all walks of life. Hosted by The Solstice Institute most Thursday nights, this spirited event features a wide variety of music, from funky and tribal to groovy and flowing. Held at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., in a nonalcoholic, family-friendly atmosphere. Dances run from 8-11:30pm, with a substantial discount if you dance for the last hour only. 303-499-9357.

LYONS OLD-TIME COMMUNITY DANCES

Old-time stringbands and callers lead circles, squares and reels at these local dances. Beginning clogging workshops are offered an hour before each dance. Check the website for schedule of dances at Odd Fellows Hall, located just north of 4th and Main streets in Lyons. 303-823-0816.

POSTOLEY DANCE ENSEMBLE

Learn folk dances from many cultures Tuesday evenings until Sept. 9. These outdoor events feature guest artists from the Ukraine, Israeli dancers, Scandinavian dancers and more. Teaching runs 7-8pm, followed by dancing until 10pm, on the Boulder Municipal Plaza, 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. 303-499-6363.

RED ROCK RAMBLERS SATURDAY SQUARE DANCES

For 48 years, the best callers and cuers have visited the small foothills town of Lyons to have a good time Saturday nights from June-September. Come to Lyons Elementary School Gym, Fourth and Stickney streets, for rounds at 7:45 pm; squares start at 8:15 pm. 303-823-6692.

RHYTHMIC RITES SACRED DANCE JOURNEY

On the second Sunday of each month, Immersive Arts Studio hosts Rhythmic Rites, a sacred dance journey for all ages. Different artists are featured each month, and participants are encouraged to stay for the entire session. 2-6pm at Immersive Arts Studio, 3063 Sterling Circle.

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