If you have any questions about the events listed below, or you have an event you think we should list, please e-mail us at info@calpolyballroom.org
  • Sunday
    • Cal Poly DanceSport Intermediate Sunday Lessons at SLO Oddfellow's Hall
      For Current Schedule, see their website
    • Salsa Night at Tortilla Flats
      8:00pm-9:00pm: Salsa (or ChaCha, Hustle, etc) Dance Lesson taught by Ike and Nancy Lara
      9:00pm-11:00pm:  Dancing DJ'ed by Ike (Mostly Salsa, some ChaCha, occasional Ballroom)
    • Sunday Afternoon Swing Bands at Mother's Tavern (This has been infrequent recently - Call Mother's Tavern for details/confirmation)
  • Monday
    • Argentine Tango Practica at the SLO Veteran's Hall
      Learn and practice Argentine Tango with Rich Howe from 8:00pm to 9:30pm - $4.00
    • Swing Night at Madonna Inn
      DJ'ed Swing Music by Jesse Gearhart from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
  • Tuesday
    • Ballroom Technique class at theCal Poly DanceSport Team
      The Cal Poly DanceSport Team has their team practice and technique class on Tuesday nights. 
  • Wednesday
    • Ballroom dancing at the Madonna Inn
      This is the Cal Poly Ballroom Dance Club night where members show up to dance, practice, socialize and learn new moves.  The floor at the Madonna Inn is excellent and the Band (Hank and Phil) usually play a good mix of music.  Most Club members show up around 9:00pm.  Dancing usually goes until 11:00pm.  No cost to attend, although tipping the band and bartender is a must.
  • Thursday
    • Cal Poly Ballroom Dance Club Thursday Lessons (normally in Cal Poly Arch Bldg Room 05-225)
      For Current Schedule of times and locations, view our Lessons / Events Calendar
      8:00pm - 9:15pm: Beginning Dance Lesson
      9:15pm -10:00pm: Free Dance Hour

      Lessons are $2.00 for the whole night
      * No partner or experience necessary

    • Ballroom dancing at the Madonna Inn
      Hank and Phil play again on Thursday Nights, usually from 7:30pm to 11:00pm, but the times may vary.  They usually play a good mix of Ballroom Dance music.  (Note: The Cal Poly Ballroom Dance Club members and officers usually meet at Madonna Inn on Wednesday Nights.)
    • Country Night at the Graduate
      Country dancing starts at 9:00pm  (They play some songs you can Cha-cha, Hustle, WC Swing, EC Swing, Night Club 2Step and Waltz as well.)
  • Friday
    • Salsa Lessons from the Cal Poly Salsa Club
      Our classes offer fast paced instruction at a reasonable price. We teach L.A. style Salsa, which is very smooth, very popular, and guaranteed to make you look cool on the dance floor. Come check us out; discounts are available. - CP Salsa Club
      8:00-9:30pm: Beginning/Intermediate Lesson
      9:30-10:30pm: Dancing
      Location: Cal Poly Arch. Building #5, Room #225
      Cost: $5.00
    • Dancing at theMadonna Inn
      The Friday Night Band playing at Madonna Inn varies between the Rose Garden Dance Band (a great Swing Big Band), Hank and Phil, and occasionally other bands.  You can always call the Madonna Inn to confirm.  In any case, the music is usually good to dance to and lasts until 11:00pm.
  • Saturday
    • Dancing at the Madonna Inn
      The fabulous Viper Six Swing Band plays most Saturdays at Madonna Inn.  They have a lot of great swing songs, but also play the occasional ChaCha, Salsa, and even a Tango!  Dancing goes from 7:30pm to 11:00pm, and it's free (although tipping the band and bartender is strongly encouraged.)
    • Ballroom Dancing at the Carrillo Rec Center in Santa Barbara
      With one of the best floors in California, the Carrillo Rec Center is a great place to Ballroom Dance. Every Saturday they have a live band playing Ballroom Dance music.  Dancing goes from 8:00pm to 11:00pm and the cost is $8.00. 
  • Something new is always happening. Many bands and DJs play at the Cliffs in Shell Beach, The Madonna Inn, Mother's Tavern, SLO Brew and many others.