In the mood to bust a move? Shimmy down to these local spots and events for open dance floors, performances, and dancing lessons. Here’s a soundtrack while you read.
Union Hall, 1023 S. Florida Ave.
Keep up with this venue’s calendar for events like cabaret nights and dance parties. Want to become a pro? Union Hall also offers free line dancing lessons on Wednesday nights at 5 p.m.
Leo’s Live, 5263 S. Florida Ave.
This club offers live music Tuesday-Saturday, so there’s plenty of opportunity to slip on your dancing shoes. Don’t miss Latin Nights on the first Saturday of each month to show off your salsa, bachata, and merengue moves.
Lakeland Loft, 108 S. Tennessee Ave.
Stop by this lounge each Friday and Saturday night to cut a rug to live jazz, or visit on the first Thursday of each month for R&B Night with DJ Truth.
Just Dance Academy, 124 S. Kentucky Ave.
Dance lessons aren’t just for kids. Adults can learn hip-hop, tango, ballet, and belly dancing at this studio. Join the Open Ballroom Socials on the final Saturday of each month.
Uno Dos Tres Studio, 2940 S. Combee Rd.
Pro dancers here teach exclusively to adults in small classes, so you get personal instruction. Drop in for one class or book monthly packages to learn ballroom, belly dance, or Turn Up hip hop.
Get on the floor — maybe even literally — to dance with friends at LKLD Lindy Hop’s classes + socials.
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LKLD Lindy Hop, locations vary
With Monday night workshops at Union Hall and Thursday evening lessons at Uno Dos Tres Studio, you’ll get the swing of this dance style in no time.
Dancin’, 1112 S. Florida Ave.
Mary Dague has taught social dancing in Lakeland since 1990. Visit her studio or the Kelly Rec Complex for ballroom lessons, and join the Fellowship of Ballroom Dancers for social dancing.
Wild Greg’s Saloon, 4951 Hwy. 98 N.
Do the boot scootin’ boogie to this saloon on Friday nights for line dancing instruction from 7:30-9 p.m. and plenty of dancing afterward.
Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St.
Older adults are invited to the Lakeland Senior Dance and Social Club on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Couples and single dancers can join the Four Seasons dance events on Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.
Ultimate Dance Center, 2980 Lakeland Highlands Rd.
Classes like intermediate/advanced lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop are open to all ages. Swan City Ballet also offers adult classes there for dancers of any level.
Is there another place you love to go dancing? Tell us the best place to boogie down and we may add it to our lineup.
