Social dance calendar for Albuquerque and beyond

Barry Paur and Judy Maloof, Nov. 2021 — *Barry Paur and Judy Maloof*

USA Dance of North Central New Mexico hosts dances on the first and third Sundays of every month from 3 – 5 p.m., with a free lesson at 2:15 p.m. All dances are at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins St. NE.

Learn more about our dances here.

See you on the dance floor!

March 2025

Sunday, Mar. 30

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FUNdamentals Workshops Day
By Joseph Chavez Dance and USA Dance
2 – 5 p.m.
3 workshops covering dance fundamentals, including styles, footwork, turns, and leading:

Doors open / Registration
1:30 – 2 p.m.
Save time — Register in advance at USA Dance or Joseph Chavez Dance & Wellness

Workshop 1: Foxtrot
2 – 2:50 p.m.
Rules of turn, shaping, body rhythms and frame

Workshop 2: Rumba
3:05 – 3:55 p.m.
Connections, dynamic follower turns, creative dancing vs. syllabus dancing

Workshop 3: Swing
4:10 – 5 p.m.
Proper swing actions, partner communication, and dancing the body

Admission: $25 for USA Dance members / $35 others. Cash or check only, please.
Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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April 2025

Sunday, Apr. 6

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Standard Viennese Waltz
Instructor: Brenda Lamon
Performance: Brenda Lamon and Joseph Gonzales
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, Apr. 20

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Easter Sunday at USA Dance
Dress in your Sunday best
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Cha cha
Instructor: Anita McBride
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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May 2025

Sunday, May. 4

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Smooth Foxtrot
Instructor: Rosa Delgadillo Burt
Performance:
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, May. 18

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Say It With Flowers at USA Dance
Honoring Mother's Day and Earth Day
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Rumba
Instructor: CSP instructor
DJ: Perry Pedersen
Performance: Anita McBride and Stefan Easter
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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June 2025

Sunday, Jun. 1

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Great Gatsby Dance at USA Dance
It's the Roaring 20s again!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Smooth Viennese Waltz
Instructor: Maryann Harvey
Performance: Gwen Sun and Perry Pedersen
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, Jun. 15

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Member Appreciation Dance at USA Dance
Members get in free!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Samba
Instructor: Lawrence Black
Performance: Marie Stoffer and Lawrence Black
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: FREE for USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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July 2025

Sunday, Jul. 6

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Independence Day Celebration at USA Dance
Wear red, white, and blue!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Standard Foxtrot
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, Jul. 20

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Bolero
Instructor: TBA
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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August 2025

Sunday, Aug. 3

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Smooth Waltz
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, Aug. 17

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Let’s Go to the Hop! at USA Dance
Long live poodle skirts, greasers, and rock & roll!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Cha Cha
Instructor:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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September 2025

Sunday, Sep. 7

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Smooth Tango
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, Sep. 21

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Member Appreciation Dance at USA Dance
Members get in free!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Standard Waltz
Instructor:
DJ: TBA
Admission: FREE for USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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October 2025

Sunday, Oct. 5

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Smooth Foxtrot
Instructor: Maryann Harvey
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, Oct. 19

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Autumn Spooktacular at USA Dance
Wear fall colors and/or something spooky!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: East Coast Swing
Instructor:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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November 2025

Sunday, Nov. 2

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Volun-Cheer Day at USA Dance
Honor our fabulous volunteers!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Rumba
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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Sunday, Nov. 16

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Annual Membership Meeting at USA Dance
Election of board members
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Bolero
Instructor:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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December 2025

Sunday, Dec. 7

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Holiday Party at USA Dance
Venue TBA!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson:
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Sunday, Dec. 21

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Last Dance of 2025 at USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Smooth Waltz
Instructor:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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January 2026

Sunday, Jan. 4

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson:
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
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