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Dancing has been around since the first caveman swung his cave-mate around the fire to the steady beat of banging bones. Ballroom dancing originated in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries when the elite engaged in waltzes and other dances at balls and parties. In Latin America, where they do things with a little more spice, lovers flirted to the seductive tango and sexy merengue.
Over the years, the popularity of ballroom dancing has waxed and waned, losing steam in the ’60s when it was deemed old-fashioned and patently uncool. Since then it has steadily drawn followers of all ages and classes, propelled by TV shows such as Dancing with the Stars and DanceSport competitions.
The desert offers a number of venues and opportunities to kick up one’s heels, from dance-specific clubs to clubs specific to dance. Billy Reed’s Restaurant 1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760-325-1946 offers couples dancing on select nights of the week.
And the hip Palm Springs eatery and nightclub, Dink’s Restaurant & Ultra Lounge 2080 N. Palm Canyon Dr.; 760-327-7676, provides free ballroom dancing lessons on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m., then at 7 p.m. swing to the sound of Ted Herman’s Orchestra.
Desert Swing Dance Club, Polly Culbreth at760-323-1414 provides information on West Coast Swing and other dance-related events.
