Upcoming Events
Hearst and Flowers
Join us for Hearts and Flowers on February 18th — an afternoon with a potluck, a dance lesson, and live music by Full Swing.
Come Dance with Us
Spend an evening enjoying friends and meeting new people as you take part in a welcoming dance lesson with Shari Fortino, then stay for live music by The Dylan Johnson Quartet—perfect for dancing or simply listening and soaking in the atmosphere. Shari’s lesson will guide dancers of varying experience through steps and styling to build confidence on the floor, and the Quartet’s mix of smooth melodies and lively rhythms provides an inviting soundtrack for social connection. Whether you come with a group or on your own, the night offers a relaxed, friendly setting to learn, laugh, and move together.
Luck of the Irish
Come join us for a potluck at noon — bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy a relaxed, friendly gathering. After we eat, Linda Drake will lead a dance lesson suitable for all levels, so whether you’re new to dancing or sharpening your steps, you’ll have fun and learn something new. Finally, stay for music and dancing to the lively sounds of Morro Bay Faction, where you can practice your moves, socialize, and celebrate community together.
Black & White
Our Elegant Black and White Ball January 24. Listen and Dance to the sounds of Dawn Lambeth Band. Dance Lesson at 5:30 and band starts at 6:15.
Black & White Ball
Join us for the sounds of Dawn Lambeth Band. Our Black in White Ball is a chance to dress up at this elegant dance. We will start with a lesson at 5:30-6:00.
The Christmas Ball
Join us for our 5th Annual Christmas Ball. Dance to the sounds of Three Martini Lunch. Doors open at 5:30 and Band starts at 6:00pm and plays until 8:00pm. Morro Bay Community Center at 1001 Kennedy Way in Morro Bay. Come Celebrate the Holidays with your Central Coast Dance Community.
Hearst and Roses
Join us for our potluck at 12:00 followed by a dance lesson at 12:30. Listen and dance to the tunes of The Swing Set Band
Past Thanksgiving
Linda Drake will be teaching Waltz at 6:00pm - 6:45. Following the lesson their will be music played for your listening and dancing pleasure. Dance held at The Morro Bay Veteran’s Center 204 Surf Street, Morro Bay. Hope to see you their.
Harvest Moon
Pot Luck at 12:00. Dance Lesson at 12:30 and then dance to the sounds of 3 Martini Lunch.
Celebrate Halloween with Morticia and Gomez Addams.
Dance with Morticia and Gomez Addams and learn their favorite dance, Ballroom Tango. Lesson starts at 5:30pm. Costumes are invited but not necessary.
Disco Fever
Pot luck at 12:00, Dance Lesson at 12:30 then dance to the sounds of The Cambria Dance Band.
Fundraiser BBQ and Dance
Come Join the Western BBQ, Country Two Step Lesson and Dance with Three Martini Lunch. The cost for everything is only $20. You can just come for the BBQ or just the dance for $10.
Learn Romantic Ballad Foxtrot
Learn Romantic Ballad Foxtrot. A wonderful dance to slow ballad music where you can use your Standard Foxtrot patterns with a slightly different rhythm count. Saturday evening from 6:00 - 6:45 lesson and 6:45 - 8:00 open dancing.
Roaring 20s Dance Party
Join us for the Roaring 20s Dance Party. Dance to Sunny Wright’s Morro Bay Function Quartet starting at 1:00pm. Pot Luck at 12:30 where we enjoy our dance community and their favorite food dishes.
East Coast Swing Lesson with Linda Drake
Join Linda Drake in an evening of East Coast Swing. We will be at the Morro Bay Dance Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA. Come join in the fun Saturday, July 26 from 6:00 - 8:00.
Stars & Stripes
Dance to the sounds of the Cambria Dance Band at the Morro Bay Community Center. Pot Luck at 12:30 and bring your favorite dish. Meet new friends and have fun dancing or listening to this wonderful band. We will be honoring the different branches of service to our country with their military song. Join in the fun!!!
Tu Chez with Bo Prescott
Single & Couples at all dance levels are welcome. Your first time is free. Morro Bay Community Center at 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. $10.00 admission at the door.
The Longest Day
Come and go anytime Saturday, June 21 between 1:00 & 5:00. Some live music and some recorded music. Dance or listen and support The Alzhimers’s Association. Located at the Morro Bay Community Center.
Hawaiian Beach Party
Come Dressed for the Beach with a Pot Luck at 12:30 and starting at 1:00 - 3:00 Music by Bob & Liz
Learn Bolero
Join us to learn the romantic dance Bolero on May 31. Our President of the Morro Bay Dance Club, Shari Fortino will be teaching. Join us and learn this beautiful dance.
Soc-Hop Dance
Pot-Luck 12:30 - 1:00. Live Music at 1:00 with the band Amigo’s Swing Band for you dancing and listening pleasure. Morro Bay Community Center at 1001 Kennedy Way.
Cambria Dance Band
Enjoy wonderful music for your dancing and listening pleasure. The Morro Bay Dance community welcomes couple and singles on all levels of skill. We have many first time visitors that just want to see what dancing is all about. Come have fun with us!!
Spring Fling
Spring Fling and Rumba Dance Lesson by Linda Drake. Pot luck at 12:30 followed by lesson and recorded music for your dancing and listening pleasure.
Cha Cha Lesson
Dan and Sharon Davis will teach the Cha Cha followed by practice time and recorded music for your dancing and listening pleasure. Donation of $10.00 requested. Located at Morro Bay Community Center at 1001 Kennedy Way. Starting at 6:00 for our wonderful lesson.
Mardi Gras Party
Wednesday, March 19, 2025. !2:30 Potluck followed by Live Music from the Cambria Dance Band. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.
The Love Boat
Join the 39 Plus Dance Club for a Valentines day celebration. Pot Luck at 12:30 and dance is 1:00 to 3:00. We will be celebrating at the Morro Bay Community Center. Live music by Three Martini Lunch.
Saturday Night Dance for Valentines Celebration
Linda Drake will be teaching Foxtrot at 6:00 - 6:45. Following the lessons, we will have recorded music for your dancing pleasure from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. We will be at the Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA Hope you join us!!!
Cambria Dance
January 22, 5:30 – 8 pm at the Joslyn Center, 950 Main Street, Cambria. We’ll kick off the new year with a Winterfest potluck. Contact me at patburbank@att.net for more info or early RSVPs.
As usual, everyone is welcome – singles as well as couples are welcome to enjoy the comradery of the club. Dress is casual (but if you can wear something BLUE, you’ll fit our winter theme!) We’ll have live music, good food, and cheerful companionship! Even if you’re not fond of dancing, it’s fun to watch the dancers and to just listen to the upbeat music.
Please join us!
Dance into the New Year
Join us on January 15th for a Pot Luck at 12:30 and our 39 plus dance from 1:00 - 3:00 at the Morro Bay Community Center. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in our dance community, enjoy delicious food, and have fun dancing. We look forward to seeing you there!
Morro Bay Dances meet every third Wednesday of the month usually at the Morro Bay Community Center.
Our Pot Luck starts at 12:00pm.
Generally the lesson is at 12:30pm and our band starts at 1:15-3:00pm
Morro Bay Dances also meets the last Saturday of the month for an evening dance.
Most of the evening dances are held at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Lessons Start at 5:30pm and the band begins at 6:30-8:00pm
Please sign up on our mailing list to get the up to date information and to discover our theme for the Wednesday dances.
The cost for the Lesson and dance is $10.00
More Dance Events on the Central Coast
The Madonna Inn has a live band Thursday - Sunday from 7:00 - 11:00pm
100 Madonna Rd. , San Luis Obispo
Cambria Dance Club offers a pot luck and live music the 4th Wednesday of the month from 5:30 - 8:00pm.
Located at the Joslyn Center, 905 Main Street in Cambria.
Balboa Swing Dance Lesson and Social Dance every Friday (except the 3rd Friday of the month) 6:30 - 9:30pm for $15
or 7:30 - 9:30pm for the dance only its $10. Located at the Grover Beach Community Center.
Pismo Senior Dance is the 2nd Tuesday of the month 12:30 - 3:00pm which includes lunch and live music.
Located at the Pismo Veterans Building 780 Bello Street.
Basin Street Regulars (BSR) has live jazz the last Sunday of the month from 11:30 - 4:00 pm. The event is at the Veterans Building at 780 Bello Street In Pismo. Check website for alternate locations: www.basinstreetregulars.com