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- (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 - Salsa Sensation with Mike Andino and DJ Carlos HendricksSuzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, in Princeton at 7pm for another evening of fun and dancing!!
The dance will be from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm and comes with 90 minute lessons from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm by Mike Andino out of Estilo Studio in Philadelphia.
7:00pm-7:45pm-Beginner/Inter Salsa, Bachata, or Cha Cha
7:45pm-8:30pm-Beginner/Inter Salsa, Bachata, or Cha ChaSocial dancing: 8:30pm-11pm
Music supplied by one of the best DJs in the area, DJ Carlos Hendricks. He will play your favorite Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha songs with a Rumba or two sprinkled in the mix.
$15 cover/$10 for students with ID
Pay Online:
https://buy.stripe.com/7sI02gcidchw168bIQThe all Latin music is supplied by master DJ, Carlos Hendricks.
No partner or experience necessary. There will be plenty of people to dance with. Singles, couples-All are welcome!!Location: 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:
*Princeton Parking Map_02-13-24
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Are you interested in volunteering at this event?
Volunteer for 45 minutes and get in for free, take the lesson for free, and party for free.
To sign up, contact us at the email below:
volunteerscjds@gmail.com
Your feet will thank you after a night of dancing on its spacious wood 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 - West Coast Swing Workshop: Starting May 19th–$30 in Coupons for Early EnrollmentSuzanne Patterson Center, Princeton, NJ
Join us for our West Coast Swing workshop!!
All Levels of Students Welcome
No partner required – singles and couples are welcome.
6 Monday evenings:May 19–June 30, 2025, 7:00-9:00 pm (excluding Memorial Day on May 26th)
(Progressive series of lessons from beginner to intermediate/advanced)
Only $150 per person for the full series of all 6 Classes
Walk-ins welcome for a single class fee of $30.Each participant, who enrolls in the full series by Sunday, May 11th, will receive 2 free VIP coupons, for free entry to any two Central Jersey Dance Society regular dances. A $30.00 VALUE!!
Open to all. No prior experience needed.
The class length allows for plenty of time for guided practice, with teacher helping individuals.
Upon class completion, you will be prepared to dance West Coast Swing at our regular dances and attend any West Coast Swing event.
Instructor: Alan Saperstein
Location: Suzanne Patterson Center
45 Stockton Street (GPS: 1 Monument Drive), Princeton, NJ 08540For questions, email Jan at: cjds.ja2@gmail.com
Plenty of parking in the lot next to the Suzanne Paterson Center, the Morven Mansion parking area, adjacent and nearby streets, and other parking areas around Princeton in walking distance to the dance.
Prepay online, pay at the door, or at any of our regular dances:
To prepay online, click here: https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8yM81X4P4g12eVn
