Recently featured in the movie ,
The Charleston is one of the swing era dances that you’ll see at TSDS dances.
On June 1, we’re featuring a short solo Charleston lesson during the dance!

Triangle Swing Dance Society compiles everyone’s events into one page.  The calendar includes swing-era dance events, West Coast Swing, and blues dancing.

There are three calendars on this page (scroll all the way down)

1. TSDS Dances
2. Regular Area Dances
3. Other Special Events

1. TSDS Dances

(Mostly 1st and 3rd Saturdays)
Past dance calendars: 2012, 2011

2013	Music	Venue	Instructor	DJ	Theme
Jan 5	The DW Band	The Murphey School	Chris & Holly O.
Jan 19	Atomic Rhythm All Stars	Carrboro Century Center	Matt V. & Chris D.
Feb 2	Clark Stern & The Musical Rewards	The Murphey School	Daniel M.	Richard Badu
Feb 16	Cancelled	Carrboro Century Center	Wes Boz	Wes Boz	Valentine’s Dance
Mar 2	Mint Julep Jazz Band	The Murphey School	Richard B. Pam Young	Jason Sager
Mar 16	Swang Brothers	Carrboro Century Center	Jason S. Lindsay G.	Richard Badu
Apr 6	Skeedaddle	The Murphey School	Matt V. & Chris D.	Ray C.
Apr 20	Russ Wilson Swingtette	Carrboro Century Center	Wes Boz	Wes Boz
May 4	Bill Newton’s BBQ	Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough	Richard Badu	Richard Badu
May 18	Swing Jazz DJs	Carrboro Century Center	Laura Rose	Many
Jun 1	Mint Julep Jazz Band	The Murphey School	Jason S. & Lindsay G.
Jun 15	Russ Wilson & His Mighty Men	The Murphey School	Debbie Ramsey
Jul 13	TBA	The Murphey School	Daniel M. & Jan W.
Jul 20	Keenan McKenzie Quintet	The Murphey School
Aug 3	TBA	The Murphey School
Aug 17	TBA	The Murphey School
Sept 7	TBA	The Murphey School
Sept 21	TBA	Carrboro Century Center	Laura Rose
Oct 5	Mint Julep Jazz Band	The Murphey School
Oct 12	TBA	Carrboro Century Center
Nov 16	TBA	Carrboro Century Center
Dec 7	TBA	The Murphey School
Dec 14	TBA	TBA

Please arrive by 6:45 PM to get through the door and be ready for the 7-8 PM beginner lesson.
TSDS dances’ live music goes from 8-11 PM.
The beginner lesson is free with paid admission.
You don’t need to come with a dance partner!

2. Regular Area Dances

3. Other Special Events

This calendar tends to not keep up with the numerous local club gigs. Be sure to follow your favorite bands via their websites and social media.

May 22 – Mint Julep Jazz Band at Koka Booth Amphitheatre 

May 26 – Frankie-99 birthday celebration at Elks Lodge, including a lesson and special choreography. 

Jun 27-30 – Greenville Lindy Exchange (GVLX) 

Jul 18-21 - Virginia Beach Lindy Exchange (VBLX) 

Sep 27-29 – Tobacco Road blues dance workshop & dances in Durham 

Oct 4-6 – Charlotte Cool Cat Corner workshop & dances 

Oct 31 to Nov 3 – Eastern Balboa Championships (Raleigh) is an international Balboa event that includes workshops, dances, and competitions. This event attracts much of the top worldwide Balboa talent. The workshop levels range from beginner to “Ninja-Master”.