Welcome to the USC Dance Club, elected as Best Recreational Student Organization 2006-07! We offer the USC community quality and affordable dance lessons in Salsa and Swing (Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa). We hire professional dance instructors and regularly take our members to hot social dancing clubs all over L.A.County.
We promote Swing and Salsa dancing at USC by bringing top dance bands to campus every semester, such as: Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, Henry Mora's Orchestra, ... We also host dance workshops with top guest instructors like Enio Cordoba and Nick Williams. We recently started competing in Salsa and Lindy Hop at the collegiate level. Basically, the Dance Club has something for everybody, from the absolute beginner, to the most advanced dancer!
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Upcoming Events
| Date | Location | Details |
| September 9, 2008 | PED Basement | Fall 2008, Swing classes begin |
| September 10, 2008 | PED Basement | Fall 2008, Salsa classes begin |
Past Events
| Date | Location | Details |
| March 28, 2008 6pm - 9:15pm | Ground Zero | Noche Del Salsero. We invite you to our 3rd annual Noche Del Salsero. This year we will have a special treat for you: the 11 piece Salsa orchestra Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad! This is one of the best Salsa bands in town. Besides, we will also give away some passes to the Granada, donation of Enio Cordoba. The event will be FREE to the public. So make sure to mark this on your calendar. The event is partially funded by GPSS, EGSA and RCC. |
| April 13, 2008, 8pm - 11:30pm | Ground Zero | USC Swing Challenge . Swing swung right by Dave Stuckey and his Gutbucket 5. FREE open dance! plus Jack and Jill contest part of the 1st SoCal Intercollegiate Swing Cup. Click for more details about the contest. Partially funded by GPSS and RCC. |
| February 26, 2008 7:00-8:30pm | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Intermediate-Advanced Salsa Workshop. Ken Baldwin, one of our favorite guest teachers is coming back to USC, this Tuesday, February 26th. He will teach an intermediate advanced Salsa workshop, with some crispy new moves. If you took our intermediate class in the past, or feel comfortable while attending it this semester, you are ready. Beginners or not yet intermediate, please wait one more semester. $5 USC students, $7 staff, faculty,alumni. |
| February 16, 2008 8:00-11:15pm | Ground Zero | Salsa under the Snow. Live music by Orquesta Guayao. Hosted by Dance Club, USC Ballroom and Latin Team, European Student Association. Sponsored by RCC, GPSS, ISA and Dance Club. |
| January 29, 2008 12-1pm | Tommy Trojan Plaza | Swing by Tommy. Russell Scott and His Red Hots will be playing from noon to 1pm. Those guys will rock the campus! Come to dance to some hot old school Rock 'n Roll. FREE to the public. This event is sponsored by Dance Club and Program Board. |
| January 29 and 30, 2008 | PED Raquetball Courts, PED 114 | Swing and Salsa lessons. Swing and Salsa lessons start this week. Stop thinking and just show up. First week of lessons are FREE. You do not need to bring a partner. More information about dance lessons. |
| November 11, 2007, 7-10pm | Ground Zero Performance Cafe | Django Night. FREE! The awesome Benny Brydern's Django Quartet will play two sets of 1930's Gypsy Swing. This is the style of Swing that was invented by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli in Paris in the mid 1930's. The event will also feature a Jack & Jill contest! Click here for details. Co-hosted by the European Student Association. Sponsored by GPSS and RCC. |
| October 30, 2007, 7-8:15 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Lindy-Hop workshop. Technique and new moves with National champions Laura Keat and Jeremy Otth. You have to be confident about your Swing Out to come to this workshop. Students only $5! Staff/alumni $7. Intermediate. |
| October 23, 2007, 7-8:30 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Salsa workshoop. Learn some cool moves and technique from Ken Baldwin, the house instructor at Mama Juana's. Cost is $5 for students, $7 for alumni and staff. Intermediate level. |
| October 16, 2007, 7-8:30 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Introduction to West Coast Swing. Local pro instructors Helen Tocco and Demetre Souliotes are teaching an introductory workshop to West Coast Swing. Your partner dancing skills will benefit a lot from this workshop, no matter whether you dance Salsa, Ballroom or Lindy! Students only $5! Staff/alumni $7. All levels. |
| September 11 and 12, 2007 | PED Raquetball Courts, PED 114 | Swing and Salsa lessons. Swing and Salsa lessons start this week. Stop thinking and just show up. First week of lessons are free. You do not need to bring your own partner. More information about dance lessons. |
| April 27, 2007, 7PM-midnight | Cafe '84 | USC Swing Challenge . We invite you to this competition and swing dance event that features Lindy Hop partner and Jack and Jill contests hosted by Minn Vo (former Lindy Hop World Champion and much more). We will have prizes worth hundreds of $$. Carl Sonny Leyland's Quintet will be playing during the competition and dance. Sponsored by GPSS, RCC, PALM, The Connexxion, Camp Hollywood, OC Swing Club,... Stay tuned for more details. |
| April 13, 2007 8:30-11:30pm | Cafe '84 | Noche Del Salsero. We have invited Francisco Aguabella's Latin Jazz Ensemble to play for us for our 2nd annual Noche Del Salsero. All levels of dancers are welcome. FREE to USC students; $5 alumni, staff, and students with ID; $10 general admission. The event is being hosted by Dance Club and Ballroom Team and made possible with funding from GPSS, RCC. |
| April 10, 2007, 7-8:30 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Solo Jazz workshop. Mikey Pedroza, winner of the recent Lindy Groove contest, will teach us cool classic and modern Jazz movements. Your musicality and partner dancing skills will benefit a lot from this workshop, no matter what you dance. $5. All levels. |
| April 3, 2007, 7-8 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Hip-Hop workshop. Minn Vo (So you Think You Can Dance) is coming back to teach some new cool Hip-Hop routines. $5. All levels. |
| March 28, 2007 | Rhythm Club | Swing outing. Dance to rocking music played by the Neil Morrow band. Meet at 8:15pm behind Leavy for carpool. Cover $5 with USC ID. |
| March 27, 2007, 7-8:15 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Salsa workshop. Learn some cool moves and technique from Ken Baldwin, the house instructor at Mama Juana's. Cost is $5. Beginners/Intermediates. |
| March 26, 2007 | Alex De Silva's | Salsa outing. We will be going to Alex De Silva's (of "So You Think You Can Dance" fame) club in Hollywood. Meet outside of Leavey at 9:15p for carpool. Cover is $10. |
| March 22, 2007 | LindyGroove | Swing outing. Please join us in rooting for one of our dancers while she competes in a Jack and Jill contest. There will be classes and dances before, between, and after the contest. Meet for carpool on the backside of Leavey at 8:30pm. $7 cover. All ages. |
| March 10, 2007 | Top Cats | Swing Outing. The Orange County Lindy Exchange is one of the most fun events of the year and its best dance is on Saturday night. There will be dancers from all over the country. Dance Club will carpool to the venue. Live music by Ray Bush and the BBC5. Dance till 4am. Cost is $20. |
| March 6, 2007, 7-8 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Lindy-Hop workshop. Fast Lindy with Nick Williams (2005 World Lindy Hop champion, 2006 ULHS Fast Divsion champion ...). You have to be confident about your swing out to come to this workshop. Price: we suggest a $5 donation. |
| March 2, 2007 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada this Friday. The Granada is a great place to dance because it has and accomodates ALL levels (including beginner's) and has a huge floor. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code, no flip flops or shirts with slogans. The Granada is 18 and over. Meet behind Leavey Library at 9:15 pm for carpool. |
| February 28, 2007 | Rhythm Club | Swing outing. Cover is only $5 with USC ID. Come join us celebrate Rusty's birthday and check out The Jumpin' Joz Band. |
| February 27, 2007, 7-8:30 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Hip-Hop workshop. Learn urban street dances with Minn Vo. All levels welcome. Price $5. |
| February 24, 2007 | Fort MacArthur | Swing outing: The Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942. We are going to Forth McArthur, in San Pedro for the Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942. Cover is $20. Live music by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. This a unique event taking place in a very scenic historical site. Great music, a special dance performance, lots of people dressing vintage attire and much more. Note that this an outdoor dance, so dress accordingly. Meet at the back side of Leavey at 5:30pm if you need carpool. |
| February 20, 2007, 7 PM | PED Raquetball Courts in the basement | Salsa workshop. Come join us for this workshop with Enio, the owner of the Granada. To participate, you will need to have mastered the basic, cumbia step, right turn and the cross body lead. $2 for the current salsa students, $5 for all other students, staff, and faculty. |
| February 18, 2007 | The Rio Lounge | Salsa outing. We'll be meeting behind Leavy Library at 6:45p for carpool. Cover is $10. If you are not driving, please bring $2 to help your driver to pay for $5 valet parking. If you can drive, please show up! Please dress nicely -- no sneakers, no tshirts. |
| February 6, 2007 | The Rhythm Club | Swing outing. We are going to Rusty's Rhythm Club on Wednesday. Cover is $5 (we get a $11 discount!!). Live music by the Jive Aces from England. You don't want to miss this outing. Carpool meets at 8pm behind Leavey library. All ages. |
| February 2, 2007 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada this Friday. The Granada is a great place to dance because it has and accomodates ALL levels (including beginner's) and has a huge floor. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code, no flip flops or shirts with slogans. The Granada is 18 and over. Meet behind Leavey Library at 9:00 pm for carpool. |
| February 1, 2007 | LindyGroove | Swing outing. Please join us while we celebrate Heiko's and Sandarsh's birthday. Great chance to come and meet the dancers from the USC dance club. Meet for carpool on the backside of Leavey at 8:30pm. $7 cover and for those of you who got the free birthday passes, it is free. All ages. |
| January 17, 2007 12-1pm | Tommy Trojan Plaza | Swing by Tommy. Reynolds Brothers Rhythm Rascals will be playing for us from 12-1pm. Come to dance to live swing music. There is no cover. This event is sponsored by Program Board, GPSS and Dance Club. |
| December 1, 2006 8:30 PM | Mc Quad | Salsa under the snow. Enjoy live music, Salsa dancing, performances and an amateur competition. Sponsored by the USC Dance Club and El Centro Chicano. |
| November 18, 2006 | Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association | Swing outing. Come and dance to live music. All ages. Cover $15. Meet for carpool on the back size of Leavey at 8:30. |
| November 11/12, 2006 | Irvine | Dance-a-thon. Our team, Stompy Trojans, is taking part to the 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-Thon. All the funds raised will go to the City of Hope Hospital. You can make a donation here chosing participant 'USC Dance Club'. |
| November 8, 2006 | Rhythm Club | Swing outing. Cover is only $5 with USC id. A Big Band Nite with the Wiseguys. Carpool meets on the back side of Leavey at 8:15 pm. |
| November 2, 2006 12-1pm | Tommy Trojan | Dance-a-thon Ball. FREE! The Albert Alva's Trio will play one hour of Jazz and Swing tunes at Tommy Trojan. Please, come and dance. We will distribute fliers on how to donate for the 24 Hour Cancer Dancer-a-thon to which we are taking part on November 11-12. All the funds raised will go the City of Hope Hospital. You can make a donation here chosing participant 'USC Dance Club'. The event has been funded by GPSS, RCC and Trojan Hospitality. |
| October 25, 2006 | Rhythm Club's Halloween Party | Swing outing. Cover is only $5 with USC id. Dress up as there will be a costume contest, and USC Dance Club has a history of top placements in the contest. This will be one of the most exciting events of the semester. Carpool meets on the back side of Leavey at (time TBD). |
| October 24, 2006 8-11pm | Ground Zero Coffehouse | Django Night. FREE! An awesome band, the Mezzonians will play two sets of 1930's Gypsy Swing. This is the style of Swing that was invented by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli in Paris in the mid 1930's. The event is co-hosted by the European Student Association and has been funded by GPSS, International Student Assembly, Francophone Resource Center, RCC and Trojan Hospitality. |
| October 20, 2006 | Memories | Swing outing. This Friday we will be going to Memories in Whittier. Cover is $10. There will be live music - the Phat Cat Swingers will be playing some high energy tunes. Memories is a good mix between Rhtyhm Club and Lindygroove, and the Phat Cat Swingers will keep you on your feet. Carpools will meet outside Leavey Library at 8:30pm. If you need a ride or can give a ride, please email dansce@usc.edu. |
| October 6, 2006 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada on Friday to celebrate Chrissy's birthday. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code, no flip flops or shirts with slogans. The Granada is 18 and over. Meet infront of Leavey Library at 9:15 pm for carpool. |
| October 5, 2006 | LindyGroove | Swing dance outing. Enjoy dancing to DJ'd music with the USC dance club. Meet for carpool on the backside of Leavey at 9:35pm. $7 cover and for those of you who got the free birthday passes, it is free. All ages. |
| October 1, 2006 | Exposition Park | Salsa dancing. During this festival celebrating the music of Celia Cruz, there will be Salsa music from 3:45PM to 4:30PM. Come and dance just across the campus. No cover. |
| September 27, 2006 | The Rhythm Club | Swing outing. We are going to Rusty's Rhythm Club on Wednesday. Cover is $5 (we get a $11 discount!!) and for those of you who won the free passes, it is free. Live music by Mora's Modern Swingtet. You don't want to miss this outing. All ages. Carpool meets on the backside of Leavey at 8:15pm. |
| September 21, 2006 | LindyGroove | Swing dance outing. Enjoy dancing to DJ'd music with the USC dance club. Meet for carpool on the backside of Leavey at 9:15pm. $7 cover. All ages. |
| September 15, 2006 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada on Friday. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code, no flip flops or shirts with slogans. The Granada is 18 and over. Meet infront of Leavey Library at 9:15 pm for carpool. Granada on Fridays is the least intimidating place to dance in LA - perfect for beginners. |
| September 12, 2006 7-8pm |
PED 114 | Swing Workshop Come to our practice workshop and dig the music with some FREE PIZZA AND REFRESHMENTS! Open to both beginners and intermediates who want to practice what they've been going over in class. The class will cover: techniques for leading and following, footwork, a follow's right turn, and a new move or two. |
| August 25, 2006 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada on Friday. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code, no flip flops or shirts with slogans. The Granada is 18 and over. If you're interested in a carpool please email Chrissy at trojan.salsera at gmail.com. Granada on Fridays is the least intimidating place to dance in LA - perfect for beginners. |
| August 25, 2006 | Paseo Colorado | Swing outing. Join us for a FREE EVENT in Pasadena this Friday. Pete Jacobs and his Wartime Radio Revue will be playing live outdoors from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We will be meeting around 6:30pm at the University Village (exact location TBA). E-mail James (jhenson at usc.edu), if you want to carpool. The dance is at Garfield Promenade at Paseo Colorado, 280 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 91101. |
| August 23, 2006 | Trousdale | Dance showcase @ the Involvement Fair. If you have never seen swing or salsa, come by our booth because we will be dancing. You can ask us questions about the dance and the lessons we will offer in Fall. If you are already dancing, come and dance with us. |
| April 14, 2006 9pm-midnight | Cafe '84 | Night of the Salsero. Henry Mora Orchestra will serve you three sets of hot Salsa. FREE! This one of the top Salsa orchestras in town. Dress fashionable. The event has been funded by Dance Club, RCC and GPSS. |
| April 13, 2006 6-8pm | Tommy Trojan | Swing under the Stars. Hal's Angels Quintet will be playing Swingin' Kansas City Jazz, Boogie Woogie and Blues. FREE! Get ready for two intense hours of dancing. This band features some of the top Jazz musicians in Southern California. The event has been funded by GPSS, Dance Club, RCC and Trojan Hospitality. |
| March 22, 2006 | The Rhythm Club | Swing outing. We are going to Rusty's Rhythm Club on Wednesday. Cover is $5 (we get a $11 discount!!). Live music by the Jive Aces from England. You don't want to miss this outing. All ages. Carpool meets at Leavey near Trojan grounds at 8pm. |
| March 9, 2006 | VKC Courtyard | Salsa Under the Stars. Live music from 7pm to 10pm. Organized by the Latino Student Assembly. No cover charge to pay. No fighting the LA traffic. Just come and dance. |
| March 7, 2006 | PED 114 | Swing dance session. Beginners: Come and get personal instruction, led by our club's more experienced swing dancers! Intermediates: Come and give personal instruction, and/or receive feedback from your peers! And FREE PIZZA! and drinks to wash it down. The event starts at 7pm immediately after the intermediate swing lesson. |
| February 25, 2006 | The Great Los Angeles Air Raid | Swing outing. We are going to Forth McArthur, in San Pedro for the Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942. Cover is $15. Live music by Mora's Modern Swingtet. This a unique event taking place in a very scenic historical site. Great music, a special dance performance, lots of people dressing vintage attire and much more. Carpool meets Saturday at 6:00pm on the back side of Leavey. Note that this an outdoor dance, so dress accordingly. |
| February 24, 2006 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada on Friday. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code. Please be 18 and over. Carpool meets in front of Leavey at 9:30 pm. We will leave at 9:40pm. Granada on Fridays is the least intimidating place to dance in LA - perfect for beginners. |
| February 22, 2006 | The Rhythm Club | Swing outing. We are going to Rusty's Rhythm Club on Wednesday. Cover is $5 (we get a $10 discount!!). Live music by the Campus Five. It's Rusty's birthday party! There will be some special performances and fantastic music. All ages. Carpool meets on the back side of Leavey on Wednesday at 8:10pm. |
| February 16, 2006 | The Conga Room | Salsa outing. Dress up and hit the dance floor. We are going to The Congra Room. Cover $10. Be 21 and up. No official carpool but if you need a ride email Ramiro (email id ramiroav) |
| February 15, 2006 | The Rhythm Club | Swing outing. We are going to Rusty's Rhythm Club on Wednesday. Cover is $5 (we get a $11 discount!!). Live music from the Jive Aces from England. This is their only one gig on the West Coast in the U.S. tour. 10 lucky Swing students will get in for free. You don't want to miss this outing. All ages. Carpool meets on the back side of Leavey at 8:10 pm. |
| February 3, 2006 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada on Friday. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code. Please b 18 and over. Carpool meets in front of Leavey at 9:00 pm. |
| January 24 and 25, 2006 | PED Raquetball Courts, PED 114 | Swing and Salsa lessons. Swing and Salsa lessons start this week. Stop thinking and just show up. First week of lessons are free. You do not need to bring your own partner. More information about dance lessons. |
| January 17, 2006 | Tommy Trojan Plaza | Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander will be playing for us from 12-1pm. Come to dance and to enjoy one of the finest small Swing bands in California. This is a free show. Do not miss the chance. We organized this event with the help of the Performing Arts Committee and sponsorship by Program Board and GPSS. |
| January 11, 2006 | Trousdale | Dance showcase @ the Involvement Fair. If you have never seen swing or salsa, come by our booth because we will be dancing. You can ask us questions about the dance and the lessons we will offer in Spring. If you are already dancing, come and dance with us. |
| December 1, 2005 | LindyGroove | Swing dance outing. Enjoy dancing to DJ'd music with the USC dance club. Meet for carpool at Denny's at 6:45pm because we want to make it there for the free dance classes. $7 cover. |
| November 30, 2005 | PED114 | Salsa practice.Your Salsa officer, Ramiro, will bring music and teach you a few new things. Great time to come dance with your classmates and practice the things you learnt during the semester. 6-8 pm. |
| November 22, 2005 | PED 114 | Swing dance workshop. It's a chance to dance with your classmates and go over what you have learned, ask for help or feedback, and social dance afterwards. Pizza will be served at this event. Come to PED 114 at 6 pm and come ready to dance! |
| November 15, 2005 | PED114 | Salsa practice.Your Salsa officer, Ramiro, will bring music and teach you a few new things. Great time to come dance with your classmates and practice the things you learnt during the semester. 6-8 pm. |
| November 11, 2005 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada on Friday. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code. Carpool meets in front of Leavey at 9:00 pm. |
| November 4, 2005 | Mama Juana's | Salsa dancing. We have arranged free passes for friday night. People that have come regularly to outings will get priority on passes, but if you don't get one, and I have a lot, just bring your SC ID and get in for $5. Carpool meets in front of Leavey at the pool at 9 PM. This is a 21+ event. |
| November 1, 2005 | PED 114 | Swing dance session. Come even if you are a beginner. Come even if you are not taking any classes from the USC Dance Club. DJ'd music starts at 7 pm. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be served. Great way to practice dancing and enjoying food for free! |
| October 30, 2005 | Century Hotel | Some of us will be going swing dancing to this invitation only event. Mora's Modern Rhythmists will be playing at this tea party. |
| October 28, 2005 | The Music Center Plaza | Salsa outing. Dance starts at 7:15. No cover. Live band. Some of us will be going to Century Club later at night. |
| October 27, 2005 | LindyGroove | Swing dance outing. Enjoy dancing to DJ'd music with the USC dance club. Meet for carpool at Denny's at 8:45pm. Please come in costume. $10 cover, $12 without costume. |
| October 21, 2005 | The Granada | Salsa outing. We are going to The Granada on Friday cuz its all ages week!! And next week, its all ages week too. Cover is $10. Fashionable dress code. Carpool meets in front of Leavey at 9:15 pm |
| October 21, 2005 | Memories | Swing dance outing. Gremoli, the band of the great boogie-woogie master, Carl Sonny Leyland, is playing at Memories. This is a treat you don't want to miss. The cover is $10. All ages. The meeting for car-pool will be at 9:00pm, on Friday October 21 in front of Denny's at UV. Officer in charge: Lorenzo (email id: lrossi). Details on the venue and directions. |
| October 18, 2005 | PED 114 | Swing dance session. Come even if you are a beginner. Come even if you are not taking any classes from the USC Dance Club. DJ'd music starts at 7 pm. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. Great way to practice dancing and enjoying food for free! |
