What kind of music

is played at the dances?

The summer club hires ten to twelve- piece dance bands which play big band music. Typically, dances include fox-trot, waltz and swing, along with some rock and roll, latin, and polka. The Winter Dance Club bands are smaller but play the same style of music.


Who sponsors the dances?

The club membership dues enable the club to hire the dance bands and pay for the facility and incidentals. The Summer Club membership has been able to support seven dances this season. It is through the support of club members that we are able to host the dances.





Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proper way to use the dance floor at club dances?

Many dancers and styes of dancing can be accommodated on the dance floor at the same time using dance floor etiquette.

Etiquette guidelines are:

• Follow the line of dance...

Couples should dance counterclockwise around the dance floor for dances that travel such as, waltz, foxtrot, polka and tango. Don’t go against the line of dance for more than a few steps.

• Stay in the proper section of the dance floor..... Faster moving couples should stay to the outside of the dance floor. Slower moving couples should stay to the inside of the dance floor to avoid blocking or running into other dancers. Non-circling and spot dances, such as swing and rhumba, use the center of the dance floor.

• Only dancers are on the dance floor when the music is playing.

“A recent study suggests that the demands of ballroom dancing, such as remembering the steps, moving in precise time to the music and adapting to the movements of one’s partner, are mentally as well as physically challenging exercises, providing protection against dementia.”

Joe Verghese, M.D., New England Journal of Medicine

Who can attend the dances?

Guests are welcome to attend any club dance one time at $20 per couple. The $20 may be applied to membership if deciding to join. Members pay $80 per couple to attend the seven summer dances and $75 per couple for eight winter dances.


Is food served at the dances?

A full bar service is available in the ballroom during the dances.  No “outside” food or drink may be brought into the ballroom. Also on premises is a full service dining room.


What type of shoes are best?

The best shoes for dancing are leather-soled shoes. Expert dancers inform us that a clean dance floor and leather-soled shoes provide the smoothest and safest dance experience.