Welcome to Dancebreak!
What is Dancebreak?
Dancebreak is a weekly, free, DJed casual social dancing event for the Stanford community, featuring a variety of dance styles with a focus on waltz and swing! Come hang out with our campus’s largest social dancing crew, practice styles taught in Richard Powers’s Social Dance class series, learn new moves, and have fun with us. No dance experience or partner needed.
We dance every Monday night, usually in Roble 113 7-9 (but this is extremely subject to change—the best way to keep up is through our mailing list). Join us for social dancing, classes, snacks, and community!
We do all sorts of social dances, including these (click the links to see videos):
| Waltzes/Polkas | Swing/Club Dances | Latin Dances | Line Dances | Choreographies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Waltz | West Coast Swing | Salsa | Tokyo Polka | Cross-Step Mixer |
| Cross-Step Waltz | Lindy Hop | Cha-Cha | Bus Stop | Shim Sham |
| Viennese/Fast Waltz | Fusion | Tango | Barbie | Bohemian National Polka |
| Polka | Nightclub 2-Step | Bachata | Night Fever | Romany Polka |
| Schottische | Hustle | Merengue | Shivers | Dawn Mazurka |
Do I need to know how to dance?
No! Beginners are always welcome, we love teaching people how to dance. We also have scheduled lessons/workshops for people looking for a bit more structure.
We have more info on our FAQ—but TL;DR, just show up (and talk to us) and we’ll teach you!
When/Where?
When: Usually 7-9PM on Mondays
Where: In theory Roble Gym, Studio 113… but due to scheduling constraints we sometimes meet in other places. Join our mailing list or follow us on Instagram for up-to-date info!
Cost: Free!
More Info
We post weekly updates on locations and workshops:
We also have an info page with lots of information about local dance events, our history, and tips for dancing and DJing dance events!