Want to twist and shout but don’t want to be dancing on your own? Grab your comfiest sneakers and check out these 6 dance parties + classes to cut loose around River City this summer.
Silent Headphones Party | Fri., June 10 | 9:30 p.m. | Sunday Service Soul Food, 4360 S. Laburnum Ave. | $15+
Take your solo dance party to the public at this silent disco on Fri., June 10. Three DJs will battle as you enjoy their tunes through wireless headphones.
The Full Vax Hop | Sat., June 11 | 6:30-10 p.m. | RVA Swing, 6104C Lakeside Ave. | $5+
A swing class and social dance all-in-one? Yes, please. Join RVA Swing for a masked-up evening learning the Lindy Hop.
Dancin’ Cat Line Dancing | Thurs., June 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Hardywood West Creek, 820 Sanctuary Trail | Free entry
Get those boots scootin’ onto the dance floor with a little line dancing.
Cruel Summer: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Dance Party | Fri., June 17 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $25
Maybe you’re happily feeling 22, or perhaps there’s something (or someone) you remember all too well. Whatever it is, shake it off at The Broadberry.
Fun at a previous Taylor Swift party at the Canal Club | Photo by @throughitallphoto on Instagram
Beats & Brews | Wed., June 22 | 7 p.m. | Turn Cardio Jam Studio, 3105 W. Moore St. | Free
Rock your body at a free Turn Cardio Jam Studio class, then head to Buskey Cider for a hard-earned drink. Pro tip: Sip on Tart Cherry Cider to cool off.
Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA | Sat., July 16 | 8:30 p.m. | The Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. | $12+
Become the dancing queen — even if you’re no longer 17. “Mamma Mia!” lovers will delight in dancing to ABBA’s famed bops, complemented by other disco favorites.
Let your freak flag fly and get down to all the sick beats the city has to offer. 🕺
