Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events.
Pullen Dance’s Weekly Dance
This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It’s just $2 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a variety of rhythms, including salsa, cha-cha, rumba, east- and west-coast swing, foxtrot, waltz, and more.
Live music is provided by the following musicians/bands:
- 1st Wednesday: Live music by Donnie Wilson. During the musician’s break at 7:45 p.m., DJ and dance instructor Dick Rogers will teach one or more line dances and introduce us to other dance rhythms.
- 2nd Wednesday: Dick Rogers will DJ ballroom music for the first 45 minutes. For the next hour, we’ll have more DJ music, and a dance instructor will teach one of a variety of ballroom dance rhythms.
- 3rd Wednesday: Live music by Don and Laurie Ennis, with Don on Saxophone and Laurie on vocals. During the musician’s break at 7:45 p.m., Dick Rogers will teach one or two line dances as well as introduce us to other dance rhythms.
- 4th Wednesday: Live music by The Dons band, with Don Ennis on saxophone and Donnie Wilson on guitar and vocals. During the musician’s break at 7:45 p.m., an instructor will teach a new dance rhythm.
- 5th Wednesday: On the occasional 5th Wednesday of the month, Donnie Wilson will perform live music, and during Donnie’s break, Dick Rogers will teach line dances or other dance rhythms.
If you’re just learning to dance, this is a great place to practice. If you’re a seasoned dancer, you’ll love the dance floor. All are welcome!
Special parties are held during holidays and special occasions. Attendees are encouraged to bring finger food for holiday parties or anytime. All snack and food contributions are welcome, but please be aware that some attendees may be lactose intolerant and/or gluten free. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available at all dances.
You can check the Pullen Dance calendar to see any changes to the schedule.
If you have questions, contact Rob Gierka at rob@pullendance.com.
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