The Boston Almanac

Curated weekly · Est. 2026

Social Dance Nights

2026-05-26 2026-06-04 · 57 entries

02

Free Swing Dance and Lesson

95/100

Free swing dance lesson and social dancing every Wednesday.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
04

Blues Dance Lesson and Social - Blues Union

95/100

Weekly blues dance social with lesson, partner not required, perfect for social dancers.

  • 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
05

Boston Swing Central- Friday Dance

95/100

Weekly Friday swing dance with beginner lesson, perfect for social dancers.

  • 8:00 pm–11:30 pm
08

Free Swing Dance and Lesson

95/100

Free swing dance with lesson, ideal for social dancers.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
10

Blues Dance Lesson and Social - Blues Union

95/100

Weekly blues dance social with lesson, partner not required, perfect for social dancers.

  • 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
11

Noche Electrica

95/100

Latin dance social with beginner lesson, salsa/bachata, perfect for social dancers.

  • 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
12

Swing in the Square

90/100

Free swing dance workshop and social dancing in the square.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
13

Weekly Queer Line & Partner Dancing

90/100

Weekly queer line and partner dancing with country music, inclusive and social.

  • 7:00 pm–10:30 pm
14

Partner Swing Dancing at Loretta's

90/100

Partner swing dancing lessons and social at Loretta's, ideal for swing dancers.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
16

Spin into Confidence Workshop with Nina!

85/100

Spot turn technique workshop for bachata and salsa dancers.

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
18

8 Week Beginner Argentine Tango Series

85/100

Beginner Argentine tango series class, ideal for dancers wanting to learn tango.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
20

Country Night at West End Johnnie's

85/100

Country night with line dance and swing lessons, perfect for social dancers.

  • 9:00 pm–12:00 am
21

Line Dancing with the Boston Rhythm Riders

85/100

Line dancing instruction by Boston Rhythm Riders, a social dance activity.

  • 1:00 pm
24

Boston Bhangra In Person Class

80/100

Bhangra dance class, energetic and fun for dancers.

  • 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
26

DanceHall Lounge

80/100

Caribbean dance party with dancehall, soca, and afro beats, great for dancers.

  • 9:30 pm–2:00 am
28

8 Week Beginner Argentine Tango Series

80/100

Beginner Argentine tango series class, great for dancers wanting to learn tango.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
29

Line Dancing at The Harp

80/100

Line dancing with beginner lessons and social dancing, partner not required.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
30

Line Dancing

75/100

Line dancing with beginner lessons, open to all levels and no partner needed.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
31

Line Dancing at Vera's

75/100

Monthly inclusive line dancing event, free and welcoming to all.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
32

Line Dancing at The Harp

75/100

Beginner-friendly line dance lessons and social dancing all night.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
33

Y’all Means All Line Dancing

75/100

Free monthly line dancing for everyone, inclusive and beginner-friendly.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
35

Line Dancing

75/100

Line dancing with beginner lessons, perfect for social dancers.

  • 8:30 pm–11:00 pm
36

Parks Fitness: BCBS Line Dancing with Angela

75/100

Free line dancing class, great for social dancers.

  • 6:30 pm
38

Queer Emo Pride Night

75/100

Queer emo pride night with dancing, directly appeals to social dancers.

  • 10:00 pm–2:00 am
39

Line Dancing with the Boston Rhythm Riders

70/100

Line dancing class, relevant to social dancers but specific to line dancing.

  • 1:00 pm
41

Live Band Line Dancing at Loretta's

70/100

Live band line dancing, but line dancing is not partner dancing.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
43

Elements Drum & Bass

70/100

Weekly drum & bass night — social dancing to electronic music.

  • 10:00 pm
49

Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia

70/100

Dance fitness class with a Latin-inspired style, great for social dancers looking for a fun workout.

  • 6:00 pm
50

Parks Fitness: Dancehall Bootcamp with Miciyiaah

65/100

Dancehall bootcamp fitness class, directly relevant to dancers interested in dancehall moves.

  • 6:30 pm
51

Burlesque Floorwork

60/100

Burlesque floorwork class, but not a social partner dance.

  • 6:45 pm–7:45 pm
52

Line Dancing

60/100

Line dancing, but not partner dancing.

  • 8:30 pm–11:00 pm
55

ABDB 5/30 Community Class

60/100

Community dance class at Urbanity Dance, relevant for social dancers.

  • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
56

Capoeira Angola for all levels

60/100

Capoeira Angola class for all levels, a dance form that may interest social dancers.

  • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
57

Use the Force/Carboy

60/100

Live funk/jazz band performance, great for dancers who enjoy live music and dancing.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm