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Most dance lessons are held in either Yolo 213 or Shurmer Gym.
You may find this map useful for locating these rooms.

CSU, Chico - Ballroom Classes

CSU, Chico offers several different beginning and intermediate ballroom dance classes. Each class covers several different dances, though the selection depends upon each instructor. Typically, beginning classes include Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Street Hustle, Cha-Cha, and may optionally touch on Salsa or Rhumba. More advanced forms of these dances are often taught in the intermediate classes, which may also cover West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Night Club, Mambo, and Samba. (Intermediate dance selection varies by semester and instructor.)

For class times and instructors, see the Class Schedule.

Recurring Lessons

ELIGIBLE: Participants in the Intensive Workshops M-TH 9-11 pm need to be CSUC students. CSUC students do not need to be a BDC member. Nights are offered as intensive workshops or labs. Must show your current student ID to participate.

• Weekly Lindy Hop

  • Dates: Mondays, during semester
  • Time: 9:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: Free
  • Description: Progressive beginning and intermediate lessons.
  • Instructor: Evan

• Weekly Nightclub

  • Dates: Tuesdays, during semester
  • Time: 9:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: Free
  • Description: Progressive beginning and intermediate lessons.
  • Instructors: David & Tim

• Weekly West Coast Swing

  • Dates: Wednesdays, during semester
  • Time: 9:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: Free
  • Description: Progressive beginning and intermediate lessons.
  • Instructor: Ryan Demartini & Olivia Ogden

• Weekly Street Hustle

  • Dates: Thursdays, during semester
  • Time: 9:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: Free
  • Description: Progressive beginning and intermediate lessons.
  • Instructor: Elbert Chan

• Ballroom Lab Time

  • Fridays: TBA.
  • Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: Free
  • Description: An opportunity for students to practice what they've learned in class or even learn something new! TA's are available to answer questions, but labs are not structured like a class. You do not need to bring a partner and music selection is "by request."
    Lab time may be used to make up absences; ask your instructor!

• Pre-Dance Lesson

  • Dates: Fridays, before BDC dances
  • Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Shurmer Gym or Yolo 213
  • Cost: $3
  • Description: The club holds a beginning and intermediate lesson before each dance event. Check the Dance section for details!

BDC Workshops

It is recommended that students know some basic steps and 3-4 advanced moves for the listed dance before attending a workshop. There will be several workshops geared for beginners.

• Country Two Step

  • Date: Friday, March 6^th
  • Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: $5
  • Instructor: Philip Chao

• West Coast Swing

  • Date: Saturday, April 11^th
  • Time: 2-6pm
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: $10
  • Instructor: Nick King

• Cha-Cha

  • Date: Saturday, May 2^nd
  • Time: 11-2pm
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: $10
  • Instructor: Nikolais & Julia Linsteadt

• Blues

  • Date: Saturday, May 5^th
  • Time: 2-6pm
  • Location: Yolo 213
  • Cost: $10
  • Instructor: Cid Galicia