Tucson Weekly: Listings: Dance (August 21

DANCE

Announcements

AFRICAN DANCE. 121 E. Seventh St. Learn the movements of dance from Guinea, Senegal, Nigeria, Afro-Brazilian and Cuban regions with teacher Denise Hawthorne Bey, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, and 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturdays. You'll also learn the intricacies of the music, and the traditional songs and their meanings. Classes are $10 general (parents may bring their children at no extra cost), $8 students, and $6 for kids grades K through 12. Call 623-8231 for information.
Listings AMATEUR BALLROOM ASSOCIATION. Elks Lodge. 2404 E. River Road. The United States Amateur Ballroom Dance Association presents a Non-Smoking Dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 23. Admission is $5, which includes an hour-long lesson and two hours of dancing. Attire is casual, but no sweat pants or shorts, please. Call 770-9540 for informaiton.
BALLROOM DANCING. Dance to live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays at Let's Dance Club, 6245 E. Bellevue. Singles and couples of all skill levels are welcome. Experience a touch of sophistication and romance with theme-dress occasions and a large, decorated ballroom. Cost is $7, $5 for members, which includes a free professional dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. Annual membership is $25. Call 885-4599 for information.
BALLROOM DANCING. Enjoy dancing at the Arizona Ballroom Company, 5536 E. Grant Road, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings. Singles and couples of all ages and levels are welcome. Start the evening with a 30-minute class, then dance the night away! Also enjoy dancing to live music from 4 to 6 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. Cost is $5 per person. Call 290-2990 for information.
DANCE AND DRUMS. The Barbea Williams Performing Company announces fall classes in: Pre-African and Pre-Ballet for children, African Brazilian/West African, African Cuban/West African, and West African Drum Lessons for teens and adults. Registration is on-going. Call 628-7785 for information.
PRUNE JUICE FOLLIES. 875 N. Houghton Road. The Prune Juice Follies offer weekly adult tap and musical comedy dance lessons for active, energetic men and women. No experience necessary. The Follies are also available for old-time vaudeville revues. Call Zircon Zelda at 885-2877 for information.
WEST COAST SWING. Tucson Swing Dance Club. 6245 E. Bellvue. 573-3732. Get in the swing of things at the Tucson Swing Dance Club every Thursday evening. Lessons are from 7 to 7:45 p.m. for beginners, and 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. for intermediate dancers. The joint starts jumpin' at 8:30 p.m., with general dancing activities for all. No partner necessary. Cost is $3, $2 for members. Call 326-4818 for information.