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

Dances and Dance Groups

• Bobby D's Swing City
  http://www.swingpgh.com/
  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
  http://www.cmubdc.org/
  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
  http://www.coalcountry.org/
  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
  http://www.cdssp.org/
  The Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh sponsors English country dancing at 7:30PM every third Wednesday, September through June, at Grace Episcopal Church on Mt. Washington. Beginners are always welcome!
• Groove Juice Special
  http://www.groovejuicespecial.com/
  The Groove Juice Special is Pittsburgh's weekly Lindy Hop practice session, held on Tuesday nights at the Wightman School Community Center in Squirrel Hill. It features music by the area's best swing DJs, and an informal and relaxed atmosphere where you can meet other dancers and try out your latest moves.
• Irish Centre of Pittsburgh
  http://www.irishcentrepgh.org/
  Describes all events, classes, and performances at the Irish Centre as well as links and events to all local irish organizations.
• PGH Dance
  http://www.pghdance.com/
  Pittsburgh Swing Dance Network
• Pittsburgh Area Jitterbug Club
  http://www.pittsburghareajitterbugclub.com/
  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
  http://www.pittsburghcontra.org/
  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
  http://www.pittstoplindyhop.com/
  An annual weekend-long Pittsburgh swing dance event filled with dancing, music and fun!
• SalsaWeb Pittsburgh
  http://www.salsapittsburgh.com/
  Information on Salsa bands, clubs, instructors, social dances, and events
• Steel City Boogie Club
  http://www.steelcityboogieclub.net/
  The Steel City Boogie 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.
• Tangueros Unidos
  http://www.pitt.edu/~mcph/
  Links to Argentine Tango Communities in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
  • Pittsburgh Argentine Tango Society (PATangoS)
• Tuesday Night International Folk Dance Club of Pittsburgh
  http://www.hornig.net/dave/dance/folkdnc.htm
  Are you a Danceaholic? The Tuesday Night Folk Dancers can help...
• United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association, Pittsburgh Chapter
  http://www.pghusabda.org/
  Provides ballroom dancing opportunities( dances) in the Pittsburgh area and lists dances throughout the area.
• Western Pennsylvania Square & Round Dance Federation Clubs
  http://www.psrdf.org/wpsrdf/
  This is a listing of area Square and Round Dancing clubs and their contact information from the Pennsylvania Square & Round Dance Federation