It was 1:30 a.m., at the end of my first Viennese Ball. Having been unexpectedly whisked off at 5 p.m. the previous day (lured in by free tickets), I entered the world of social dance, dizzy and giddy ...

Holy City Salsa hosts monthly social dance events for beginners and experienced dancers alike. The evening starts with a crash course in salsa basics, followed by hours of free dance to Latin music.

You find yourself sitting at a party, watching a couple dancing. They glide around the floor effortlessly together. It looks so appealing! Yet you know there is no way you will unglue yourself from ...

At a time when music and nightlife have slowed to a halt as people adjust to a world of social distancing, more and more party goers are turning to online dance gatherings to get their collective ...

Couples in Society's "Scarlet Room" dance salsa late into the night. The Crossroads bar Society has become Kansas City's hub of social dancing, with two nights every week dedicated to salsa, bachata, ...

Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults who are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. That’s the key finding ...

Many studies over the years have suggested that participating in performing arts like dance or music is good for you. But how healthy is it? And how much time do you need to spend on stage or the ...

Around Kansas City, there are both social dances and group classes that welcome beginners. Kansas City has been swinging since the 1930s and a vibrant dance community keeps the tradition active.

In the cutthroat arena of competitive sports and challenging schoolwork, high school students from around the region have found safe haven in the Social Dance Club held in Grace, a club centered not ...

I’ve always been a pretty awful dancer — but I’d like to suck less. The question is: how much would that cost me? I decided $15 was my hard limit and went on a deep dive into Portland’s dance scene. I ...