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WHERE LOCALS GO DANCING WITH LOCALS
AGED 35 AND UP AND UP
Summer 2007 Update

by

HEATHER LATIMER



S U N D A Y

EXTRA DAY — Boulder Station Casino, 2-4PM Free. Singles/couples. Neat-casual/dressy attire. "It's fun to dance here on Sundays as well as Thursdays," said regular attendee, Marty.

Dance, Sport, and Fitness Studio. 1–4PM $7. DJ David Alexander. Tel. 810-5495. Los Arcos Plaza, 633 N Decatur. Ballroom/Latin/Tango. Dressy/casual attire. "Nice crowd. Singles/couples—sprung floor with tables around it" said avid dancer June Morris.

Philippine/American Club. 6–9PM. Last Sunday of every month. Sun City residence, or invitation, required + $10 PAC membership for one year, no entrance fee. Tel. 255-5827. Desert Vista Center, 10360 Sun City Boulevard. Latin/Tango/Ballroom. Couples/singles. Dressy/neat-casual attire. "Bring your own snacks and soft drinks. "Anyone who loves social dancing is welcome to join us," said stylish dancers, Dr. Herme Labsan and Josie Labsan.

Presbyterian Church, 7–9PM. Donation. Tel: Cheryl at 648-6616. 1515 W Charleston. Mixer for singles, preceded by a short lesson, to promote interdenominational Christian fellowship. Neat-casual attire. "Get to dance with about 50 guys or 50 gals in one evening. All ages—fairly evenly balanced—heaps of fun," said Mark, the organizer.

Skyline Hotel. 2–5PM. Free. The Dummkopfs. Tel. 658-5933. 1741 N Boulder Highway, Henderson. Lively favorites interspersed with Viennese Waltzes and Polkas. Western/casual. attire. "Couples/singles of all ages, dance, sing, and make friends. You can't fail to have a merry time with the Dummkopfs," said senior citizen, Josef Kase.

S A T U R D A Y

Delgado's Ballroom, 8–11PM, DJ Latin/Ballroom/Tango. Tel. 465-5777, 4220 S Grand Canyon, Suite 1, near Flamingo & 215. Couples/singles. Neat-casual/dressy attire. "Huge floor, fine variety of music," said June.

Larry's Hideaway. 8PM–2AM. Tel. 645-1899. 3369 Thom Boulevard, nr. Rancho/Cheyenne. Live Country Western music. Western/ casual attire. "Wear hat and boots and, if you can't do the two-step now, you certainly will by the time you leave," said Gidget. 1 drink minimum.

Las Vegas Senior Center. 6:30–9:30PM. Boyd Coulter Big Band. $4. No tel. Just go! 451 E Bonanza Rd. "We're all there every Saturday. Great band," Marge and Ray told me.

P.J. McRae's. 9PM–3AM. Live music with Don Alexander. Tel. 737-6212. 1487 E Flamingo. Neat-casual/elegant-casual attire. 1 drink minimum. "Singles dance from the bar, couples enjoy sitting at tables near the small intimate dance floor," said instructor Robert Judd.


The Nik at Nite Trio at El Patron on Tuesdays
REST OF THE WEEK

Arizona Charlie's 4–6PM Fri. (Jerry Tiffe's Quartet.) Ballroom/Latin/no Tango. Singles/couples. Neat-casual attire. Free.

Boulder Station 2–4PM Thurs. (Jerry Tiffe's Quartet.) Ballroom/Latin/no Tango. Singles/couples. Neat casual attire.

Dance Fitness & Sport Studio. 7:30–11PM Fri. Tel. 228-9212 (DJ Fidela Rosario). Singles/couples. Dressy/neat casual attire.

Dance Fitness & Sport Studio. 8:30–11:30PM Wed. Tel. 810-5495. (DJ David Alexander). Singles/couples. Neat casual attire.

NEW — El Patron, 7–10:30PM Tues. (Nick Mastrangelo and his Nik at Nite Trio plus professional guest artists. Tel. 791-6988. 2795 South Maryland. Fine wooden floor, intimate size. Neat-casual/elegant casual attire. "Tables for 4–10 encourage mixing and merriment among singles/couples of all ages," said Mike. 1 drink minimum.
Fiesta 7–10PM Thurs. (live combo ). Casual attire. Free.

Gold Strike Casino in Jean 7–10PM Mon. (DJ Larry Taylor) Neat-casual attire. Couples. Also singles who are anxious to carpool with more singles. $10.

Italian-American Club 7–10PM Thurs. (live band). Tel. 457-3866. 2333 E Sahara. Neat casual attire.

Rampart Casino 7–10PM Thurs. thru Sun. Bobby Dickerson, pianist. Dance around the Round Bar. Neat-casual attire. 1 drink minimum.

Santa Fe 2–4PM Wed. (Jerry Tiffe's Quartet.). Ballroom/Latin/no Tango. Neat casual/dressy. Free.

Tuscany Casino Lounge. 9PM–Midnight. Wed thru Mon. Tel. 893-8933. Roving musician. 1 drink minimum. Casual.

USA Ballroom, 900 East Karen Ave., Suite 116. Mon, Wed. Fri. 7–11. No information. Comments welcome.


SPECIAL OR IRREGULAR DANCES — INQUIRE, OR GET ON MAILING LIST

Cannery Casino. Occasionally with a famous band. Casual or elegant-casual attire. Charleston Heights Arts Center. Occasionally with local big band. Semi-formal/formal attire. Tel. 229-6383.

Suncoast Casino, various dates, groups and different styles of music. Casual attire. East Las Vegas Senior Center. Special occasions with local big band. Semi-formal/formal. Tel 229-1515.

Gold Coast. 2–5PM Some Sundays. Manny's Dancelovers Club. DJ. Latin/Ballroom/ Tango. Cocktail/elegant-casual attire. Tel. 577-5509.

Red Rock Casino. Various groups, various evenings, various music styles. Casual attire.

NEW — Shriner's Grand Ballroom. 4–8PM Sundays once, sometimes twice a month. Hotline 877-3535. 2222 West Mesquite Avenue. Famous big bands, with Larry Taylor as MC. Ballroom/Latin/Tango. Cocktail dress. $19–$25. "Great bands! Lots of newcomers. Valuable door prizes," said recording artist, David London.


Always check with venue, as information is subject to change.