USA Dance Calendar

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!

November 2024

Sunday, Nov. 17 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Board elections & VolunCheer Dance (honoring our volunteers)
Free bolero lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Cristel Pike
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

December 2024

Sunday, Dec. 1 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free foxtrot lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Cheryl Noonan
DJ: Perry Pedersen
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

Sunday, Dec. 15 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
MEMBER APPRECIATION DANCE
Free quickstep lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Instructor: David Lopez
Performance: Debra Williams and Perry Pedersen
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: FREE for USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

January 2025

Sunday, Jan. 5 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Standard waltz
Instructor: Stefan Easter, 2 Left Feet
Performance: Debra Williams and Stefan Easter, Standard Waltz show dance
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

Sunday, Jan. 19 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USA Dance
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Rumba
Instructor: Cristel Pike, Enchantment Dancing
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

February 2025

Sunday, Feb. 2 

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
USA Dance
NOTE: THIS IS AN EVENING DANCE


Free lesson at 6:15 p.m.
DJ: Perry Pedersen
Lesson: Quickstep
Instructor: Chip Hindi, Enchantment Dancing
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

Sunday, Feb. 16 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Valentine’s Celebration at USA Dance
Wear red or pink!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Mambo
Instructor: Stefan Easter, 2 Left Feet
Performance: Mandeep and Vicky Sahota, Energy & Rhythm
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

March 2025

Sunday, Mar. 2 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Academy Awards Day at USA Dance
Dress like your fave movie star or character!
Free lesson at 2:15 p.m.
Lesson: Standard tango
Instructor: Brenda Lamon
Performance: Janis Pullen and Stefan Easter
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

Sunday, Mar. 16 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
19th Anniversary | Member Appreciation at USA Dance
Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day!
Lesson: East Coast Swing, at 2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Joseph Chavez
Performance: Joseph Chavez and Rosie Harper
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: FREE for USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

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
Click for map: Show in Google map

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
Click for map: Show in Google map

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: TBA
Instructor: TBA
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

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:
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

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:
Instructor:
DJ: Perry Pedersen
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

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:
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: Doug McClellan
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

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.
DJ: Andy Nelson
Admission: FREE for USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

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:
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

Sunday, Jul. 20 

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

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

August 2025

Sunday, Aug. 3 

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
Click for map: Show in Google map

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.
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

September 2025

Sunday, Sep. 7 

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
Click for map: Show in Google map

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.
DJ: TBA
Admission: FREE for USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

October 2025

Sunday, Oct. 5 

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
Click for map: Show in Google map

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.
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map

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:
Instructor:
Performance:
DJ: TBA
Admission: $5 USA Dance members / $10 others

Venue: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Click for map: Show in Google map