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Social Dances in Pittsburgh
Dance Organizations in Pittsburgh
412Step
We are Pittsburgh's country two-step, waltz, and line dance group, founded in the LGBTQ+ community. Join us every Wednesday.
Schedule:
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30Cost:
FreeLinks:
BalFolk Pittsburgh
We host monthly dance workshops and parties, monthly jam sessions, and some additional fun stuff as well.
Schedule:
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Blues & Fusion Forge
Blues & Fusion Forge (BFF) was formed in 2024 by a motley crew of Pittsburgh social dancers. BFF hosts monthly blues and fusion dances. We have lessons before each social dance. Beginners are warmly welcomed. No partner is needed. Come dance with us!
Schedule:
Monthly blues (2nd Mondays) and fusion (4th Mondays), Lesson 8 pm - 9pm, dancing 9 pm - 11 pmLocation:
Mettā: A Healing Arts CommunityCost:
Lesson $5, dance $5 - $15Links:
Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh
The Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh holds monthly dances and monthly callers practices to which all are welcome. English country dance groups revive the dances earlier centuries from the various dancing master publication from 1651 on, and create modern dances using the same figures and formations.
Schedule:
Second Saturday of every month, 12:30 - 3 pmCost:
$15 suggested donationLinks:
International Folk Dance of Pittsburgh
Whether you are a beginner or an old pro, you’ll enjoy our evening of international folk dance. We dance on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:30 pm.
Schedule:
Every Tuesday from 7 pm - 9 pmCost:
$10 suggested donationLinks:
Israeli Dance Pittsburgh
We are currently meeting Sundays 2:30-4:30 in the Squirrel Hill JCC dance studio (same place as in the Before Times).
Schedule:
Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 pmLocation:
Squirrel Hill JCC dance studioCost:
$5Links:
PghWCS
We are a community of dancers that host west coast swing dance lessons, workshops, socials, and parties in Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule:
Every Tuesday, 7 - 8 pm beginner & intermediate lessons, 8 - 9:30 pm social dancing.Cost:
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Pittsburgh Ceili Club
One hundred thousand welcomes from the Pittsburgh Ceili Club! We host traditional Irish folk dances every Tuesday at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle in the Strip District. As an inclusive community we encourage anyone regardless of background, gender, race, age, or ability to come and dance or simply hang out. All of our dances feature live music and callers, and no previous dance experience is necessary.
Schedule:
Tuesdays at 8 pm, beginner lesson at 7:15 pmLocation:
Mullaney’s Harp & FiddleCost:
$5 recommended donationLinks:
Pittsburgh Contra Dance
Contra dance is a fun, social activity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, genders, races, abilities, ages, and experience levels from absolute beginners to long-time dancers. Our dances feature live music and all dances are taught.
Schedule:
3rd, 4th, and 5th Fridays at 8 pm, beginner lesson at 7:30 pm. During the summer (May–July), on one Sunday a monthLocation:
Friday dances @ Wightman School (5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217) and Sunday dances @ Avonworth Pavilion (498 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237)Cost:
$15 suggested donationLinks:
Pittsburgh Swing Dance Community (PDSC)
Welcome to the Pittsburgh Swing Dance Community (PSDC), Pittsburgh's home for Lindy Hop! Our events include progressive lessons, weekend workshops, and weekly social dances. No partner or experience required - Come dance with us!
Schedule:
Every Wednesday, 7 - 8 pm progressive lessons, 8 - 10 pm social dance. Every Sunday, 2 - 3 pm progressive lessons, 3 - 4 pm practice room.Location:
Wilkins School Community CenterCost:
Dances $10, lessons & workshops vary.Links:
Steel City Squares
Steel City Squares is an inclusive community that organizes traditional Appalachian square dances in Pittsburgh, PA. All of our dances feature live music and callers and no partner or previous dance experience is necessary. Come dance with us!
Schedule:
Monthly dances on Saturdays, 7 pm potluck, 8 pm - 11 pm danceCost:
$15 suggested donationLinks:
PghDances.com, PittsburghDances.com, and the Pittsburgh Social Dance Calendar are maintained by Jasmine Davis. Please confirm all information about dances with the hosting organization - cancellations and other pertinent updates may not be reflected here. All information is sourced from publically-available information about local dances, and is collected here for convenience and to share the love of dancing!
For changes or corrections, please email PghDances@gmail.com. To add a new dance to the calendar, or dance organization to the listings, please complete this form.
Last updated: 2025-03-17
For changes or corrections, please email PghDances@gmail.com. To add a new dance to the calendar, or dance organization to the listings, please complete this form.
Last updated: 2025-03-17