Recreational Dance in Pittsburgh

Included are links to informal opportunities to participate in dancing.
See Dance Education (Instruction) for classes.

Directories

• Coal Country Traditions Master Dance Calendar
  Check here for a master calendar of dances by many Pittsburgh groups
• PGH Dance
  Pittsburgh Swing Dance Network offers a calendar of swing dances in the Pittsburgh, PA area

Dances and Dance Groups

• Bobby D's Swing City
  Bobby D's Swing City Dances are held every Saturday Night at the Wightman School, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Carnegie Mellon University Ballroom Dance Club
  one of the largest student organizations on campus, with around 400 active members who take dance classes, compete, perform demonstrations, and enjoy local dance outings.
• Coal Country Traditions
  Coal Country Traditions (CCT) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional music and dance, particularly that of the south-western Pennsylvania region.
• Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh
  The Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh sponsors English country dances regularly. Beginners are always welcome!
• Irish Centre of Pittsburgh
  Describes all events, classes, and performances at the Irish Centre as well as links to local irish organizations.
• Pittsburgh Area Jitterbug Club
  The Pittsburgh Area Jitterbug Club is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of fast dancing (Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, Shag, Bop, etc.) and rhythm & blues, rock & roll "oldies", Bop and Beach Music. Dances are held every two weeks and workshops are held regularly.

• Pittsburgh Contras and Squares
  All ages and experience levels are welcome at their dances. Contra and square dances are social dances and are enjoyed by people of all ages and lifestyles. The regular Friday night dances include a beginners' workshop at 7:30pm
• PittStop Lindy Hop
  An annual weekend-long Pittsburgh swing dance event filled with dancing, music and fun!
• SalsaWeb Pittsburgh
  Information on Salsa bands, clubs, instructors, social dances, and events
• Tangueros Unidos
  Links to Argentine Tango Communities in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
  • Pittsburgh Argentine Tango Society (PATangoS)
• Tuesday Night International Folk Dance Club of Pittsburgh
  Are you a Danceaholic? The Tuesday Night Folk Dancers can help...
• USA Dance Pittsburgh Chapter
  USA Dance, formerly United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association, is the United States National Governing Body for DanceSport, the competitive version of ballroom dancing. The Pittsburgh chapter provides ballroom dancing opportunities (dances) in the Pittsburgh area and lists dances throughout the area.
• Western Pennsylvania Square & Round Dance Federation Clubs
  This is a listing of area Square and Round Dancing clubs and their contact information from the Pennsylvania Square & Round Dance Federation