Social Dance

Organizations & Studios

  • Applause Dance Factory

    Everyone, from just-curious to beginner to advanced, is welcome at our Friday night dance parties. BYOB if you wish, and settle in for wonderful dancing in an intimate setting.

  • Magnolia Ballroom Dancers’ Association
    An all-volunteer, non-profit organization of ballroom dancers, Magnolia has been holding a monthly dance for members and guests alike for over three decades. Check the schedule for lessons and performances.
  • Mississippi Dance Foundation
    A charitable non-profit promoting the art of ballroom dance, Mississippi Dance Foundation hosts a monthly dance on a large dance floor. Enjoy the free lesson beforehand and an excellent selection of music.
  • MCWDA

    The Mississippi Country Western Dancers’ Association hosts a monthly dance with many popular line dances as well as country western, swing and other partner dancing.

  • USA Dance Hattiesburg-Laurel
    A short drive to another monthly dance! Ballroom dancers enjoy the beautiful venue and spacious floor down in Hattiesburg.

Workshops

  • AllStar Dance Camp
    Once a year, dancers from all over Mississippi and other states converge on Philadelphia for social dancing and several days of workshops with top-notch instructors, including Jim and Jenell Maranto.
  • The Big Dance

    Local instructors Mike Spencer and Trish Drake host an annual weekend workshop series and with evening social dances down on the coast.