Category: News & Information

I’m inviting everyone to join 412 Dance at the Wightman Ballroom on Saturday DEC 20, for MERRY & BRIGHT. 412 Dance is run by Dance Friends members Norrie and Paul Vladuchick. Their FROSTED dance in November packed the house at Wightman Ballroom! Join 412 Dance back at Wightman for three hours of social ballroom dancing…

DANCE FRIENDS is pleased to help support LET’S DANCE: TOGETHER FOR HOPE, a fundraiser for Melissa Avery, a vibrant young dancer, well-known in the Latin dance community, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. A group of her dance friends are organizing a spectacular evening of music and dance to help raise money for her…

We are EXCITED to announce that DANCE FRIENDS teacher Sarah will be teaching the CHA CHA Lesson for AMORE BALLROOM at the end of this month on Saturday NOV 29. Her Cha Cha lesson will be at 7:00pm, followed by a social ballroom dance. The DJ for the evening will be Norrie Vladuchick, a DANCE…

Our second DANCE FRIENDS meet-up event in November will be WESTIES IN THE BURGH. This event is run by a team of dedicated West Coast Swing enthusiasts and professionals, including DANCE FRIENDS members Chris Drum, Ward Roberts and Heidi Dziak. This is primarily a West Coast Swing event, however the DJ plays some songs for…

First up in November, I am inviting everyone to the AMORE BALLROOM DANCE on Saturday, November 1. This event is hosted by DANCE FRIENDS member Joe Aiken, who runs the Amore Ballroom Dance Club. This month is a Halloween theme—costumes are encouraged but optional; there is a costume contest for all who wish to participate.…

I’m inviting everyone to meet up at FROSTED, the “CRANBERRY” BALLROOM ROAD TRIP DANCE on Saturday NOV 22. This event is hosted by DANCE FRIENDS members Norrie & Paul Vladuchick! It will take place at the Wightman Ballroom in Pittsburgh’s East End. This event is extra special because it is a hybrid ballroom and West…

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Halloween-themed dance events coming up this month, so I’ve decided to curate a list of all the upcoming events with a spooky, costume, or holiday-specific theme. If you have an event to add to the list, please message me (FB Messenger or text: 412-712-7131). To be included…

I’m inviting everyone to meet up at PITTSBURGH BALLROOM on Saturday OCT 11. This event will include a variety of ballroom and social dances. There is a lesson @ 7:00pm; the lesson will cover two dances: Tango and Nightclub Two Step. The dance social starts at 8:00pm. PITTSBURGH BALLROOM – Sat OCT 11, 2025https://www.facebook.com/events/2599143880453396Coraopolis VFW,…

THIS FRIDAY, I’m inviting everyone to meet up at SALSA NIGHT @ TOCAYO. This event is hosted by DANCE FRIENDS members Colleen & Jeff Shirey. They will be playing primarily Salsa, Bachata and Merengue, but they often play a few other dances like Cha Cha, Kizomba and Hustle. If you don’t know Salsa, or if…

I am excited to announce that our next event is a DANCE FRIENDS Double Header! Join us at either one, or both! This unique opportunity is happening Saturday SEP 20; there are two events happening on the SAME night, in the SAME building, across the hall from each other on the SAME floor! One starts…