What we’re about
What is our main purpose?
To provide dancers like us a fun place to meet, play, learn, and dance. Meet with people across NJ, NY, PA, and beyond for every kind of dancing - Swing, Ballroom, Tango, Latin. Unlike other dance meetups, our meetup leaders are just volunteers who dance for the pleasure of it!
Who should join us?
Dancers & aspiring dancers (Singles or Couples) who are interested in social dancing as a hobby. Beginners who are looking for avenues to learn and practice social dancing.
What are typical meetups like?
Take a dance lesson and then dance as little or as much as you please at the dance party.
Why should you join us?
To make new friends.
To engage in a fun hobby.
To learn a new dance.
To find a new dance partner.
To find a new party spot with old or new friends.
To exalt in and have fun dancing!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- No Name Dance: Donna Boyle Teaches Hustle!Suzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Join us on Saturday, April 19th, for Central Jersey Dance Society's No Name Dance!! The evening will begin with a Hustle lesson by Donna Boyle.
Lesson: Hustle (beginner/intermediate) 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Instructor: Donna BoyleSocial Dance: 8:00 – 11:00 PM
DJ: Donna BoyleOur talented instructor, Donna Boyle, teaches a wonderful lesson in Hustle, a dance in which she is an expert and a competitive champion! She is also the founder of Disco America Dance Championships. After the lesson, Donna will also serve as DJ and will play a great playlist of all your favorite No Name dances including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Rumba, Night Club 2-Step, Country 2-Step, ChaCha, Bachata, Salsa and many more!
Donna will also take requests and dance with you. So, you will be in store for another night of exciting dance! Free parking, no partner needed, friendly atmosphere, and a great dance floor.
Cost: $15 per adult / $10 per student (full time students only; must present ID)
Prepay or pay at the door:
To prepay online, click here:
https://buy.stripe.com/5kAeXa2HD2GW9CEaF5(Online prepay availability will stop at noon on the day of the dance.)
Dancers are encouraged to bring their own bottles of water and bottled water will be available. Free parking. No partner needed. Friendly atmosphere, and a great dance floor with high ceilings and upgraded ventilation with high efficiency filters. Dress comfortably or dress to impress!
PLEASE PARK ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED PARKING SPOTS IN THE SPC PARKING LOT AS YOU MAY RECEIVE A PARKING VIOLATION TICKET, IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO.
IMPORTANTLocation:
Susanne Patterson Center located at 45 Stockton Street/1 Monument Drive (for GPS) in Princeton, NJ 08540.If you are having issues finding parking at Suzanne Patterson, this map should help:
https://www.princetonnj.gov/.../726/Downtown-Parking-Map-PDF
Do you want us to waive the $15 entrance fee? Consider volunteering at one of our events for 45 minutes and get in for free. SHIFTS ARE LIMITED. Send us an email at the email address below with the date you are available and the name of the event and we will let you know which shifts are available.
volunteerscjds@gmail.com
See you on the dance floor!
- (NEW) Ballroom Bootcamp-Learn Cha Cha, Rumba, and East Coast SwingSuzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Progressive Lessons in 3 Ballroom Style Dances:
Rumba, Cha Cha and East Coast Swing6 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Starting Monday April 7Take all 6 classes, only $150 pp (see below to pay in advance) – checks or cash also accepted
Attendees paying $150 BY MARCH 31 will receive a voucher for FREE Attendance for any Central Jersey Dance Society dance (worth $15)
Walk into individual class, $30 pp (cash or check)Schedule:
April 7 – Intro to Rumba (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 14 – Intro to Cha Cha (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 21 – Intro to East Coast Swing (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 28 – Advanced Beginner Rumba (for those who attended April 7 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
May 5 – Advanced Beginner Cha Cha (for those who attended April 14 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
May 12 – Advanced Beginner East Coast Swing (for those who attended April 21 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
Come with or without a partner
The class length allows for plenty of time for guided practice, with teacher helping individuals.
Teacher: Michael Graham
Upon class completion, you will be prepared to attend
Central Jersey Dance Society’s Pure Ballroom dances, and ballroom dances anywhere.If you have any questions, email Janie at CJDS.JZ@gmail.com
To pay for all 6 classes (includes processing fee):
https://buy.stripe.com/cN23es81X0yO9CEcNi - (NEW) Ballroom Bootcamp-Learn Cha Cha, Rumba, and East Coast SwingSuzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Progressive Lessons in 3 Ballroom Style Dances:
Rumba, Cha Cha and East Coast Swing6 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Starting Monday April 7Take all 6 classes, only $150 pp (see below to pay in advance) – checks or cash also accepted
Attendees paying $150 BY MARCH 31 will receive a voucher for FREE Attendance for any Central Jersey Dance Society dance (worth $15)
Walk into individual class, $30 pp (cash or check)Schedule:
April 7 – Intro to Rumba (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 14 – Intro to Cha Cha (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 21 – Intro to East Coast Swing (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 28 – Advanced Beginner Rumba (for those who attended April 7 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
May 5 – Advanced Beginner Cha Cha (for those who attended April 14 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
May 12 – Advanced Beginner East Coast Swing (for those who attended April 21 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
Come with or without a partner
The class length allows for plenty of time for guided practice, with teacher helping individuals.
Teacher: Michael Graham
Upon class completion, you will be prepared to attend
Central Jersey Dance Society’s Pure Ballroom dances, and ballroom dances anywhere.If you have any questions, email Janie at CJDS.JZ@gmail.com
To pay for all 6 classes (includes processing fee):
https://buy.stripe.com/cN23es81X0yO9CEcNi - (NEW) Ballroom Bootcamp-Learn Cha Cha, Rumba, and East Coast SwingSuzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Progressive Lessons in 3 Ballroom Style Dances:
Rumba, Cha Cha and East Coast Swing6 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Starting Monday April 7Take all 6 classes, only $150 pp (see below to pay in advance) – checks or cash also accepted
Attendees paying $150 BY MARCH 31 will receive a voucher for FREE Attendance for any Central Jersey Dance Society dance (worth $15)
Walk into individual class, $30 pp (cash or check)Schedule:
April 7 – Intro to Rumba (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 14 – Intro to Cha Cha (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 21 – Intro to East Coast Swing (for total beginners or dancers wanting to refresh their skills)
April 28 – Advanced Beginner Rumba (for those who attended April 7 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
May 5 – Advanced Beginner Cha Cha (for those who attended April 14 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
May 12 – Advanced Beginner East Coast Swing (for those who attended April 21 or who know 2-3 steps) – learn a new pattern!
Come with or without a partner
The class length allows for plenty of time for guided practice, with teacher helping individuals.
Teacher: Michael Graham
Upon class completion, you will be prepared to attend
Central Jersey Dance Society’s Pure Ballroom dances, and ballroom dances anywhere.If you have any questions, email Janie at CJDS.JZ@gmail.com
To pay for all 6 classes (includes processing fee):
https://buy.stripe.com/cN23es81X0yO9CEcNi
