Atomic Ballroom Fullerton is the second Atomic Ballroom location (the original one is in Irvine). It is located at the former home of the Fullerton DanceSport Center in historic downtown Fullerton. It’s got a huge ballroom, with weekly dance classes and Swing dances. Definitely worth checking out! Sundays they have “Shake, Rattle, and Roll”, featuring lessons Continue Reading…
ORANGE COUNTY
BEE’S KNEES SPEAKEASY AND SWING DANCE
I have not been to this event, which usually takes place in south Orange County, but here’s a writeup from Alec Marken, host of the event: BEE’S KNEES SPEAKEASY & SWING DANCE featuring GOT THAT SWING!, hosted by the city of Mission Viejo!!! https://www.facebook.com/MissionViejoLife/ Made possible by the Mission Viejo Friends of the Arts https://www.facebook.com/MVFriendsoftheArts/ Continue Reading…
DISNEYLAND FANTASY FAIRE
There is Swing dancing inside the park every Saturday night at Fantasy Faire! Sometimes there is dancing at Tomorrowland Terrace as well. Here’s a look at the crowd: There is a dedicated group of Swing dancing regulars with season passes that goes, so you can usually find people to dance with. I recommend going in the Continue Reading…
LINDY HOP STOP
If you are looking for a wide variety of fun music to dance to, then this is the place for you. Big band, rock and roll, jump blues and of course some Frank, Dean and Louis. Lindy Hop Stop has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere and equally nice people to dance with. Good for Continue Reading…
ATOMIC BALLROOM IRVINE
Atomic Ballroom Irvine is the original location for Atomic Ballroom and is one of the cornerstone swing venues of Orange County. There is another location in Fullerton, listed separately. This venue is attended by dancers of a variety of skill levels. On Tuesdays there’s the Balboa Room, with lessons starting at 6:30PM and dancing at Continue Reading…
DOWNTOWN DISNEY
Pretty much every week, there are danceable bands that play outside at Downtown Disney. I will list “Downtown Disney” (which is outside the park and doesn’t require admission) separately from “Disney Fantasy Faire” (which is inside the park and requires admission) in the Lindy Calendar. Please don’t confuse the two! Turnout has been pretty good for Continue Reading…
STRUTTER’S BALL
After a brief stint at the Ritz Ballroom next to the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, Strutter’s Ball has a newer location at the Women’s Club of Orange. This is a popular Orange County venue usually featuring DJ’d music, but they sometimes have live bands. If you want to go dancing in Orange County on a Wednesday Continue Reading…