520 Etc.: Put Those Dancin' Shoes On!
Whether you are a salsa, swing, hip hop, belly or 'anything goes' kind of dancer, Knoxville hosts a number of venues to satisfy anyone’s dance craving. This list of sizzling hot spots will get you hoppin’ and “happy in the feetzies” until the sun comes up. So come on all you movers and shakers, put those dancin’ shoes on and venture out to one or all of Knoxville’s favorite spots to move your hips.
If you’re looking for something special goings on tonight, check out: World Grotto for some swing dancing, The Fairbanks for some Latino dancing, or Michael's to shag to some retro tunes.
Also, mark your calendar with some special one-time events taking place the rest of this summer, such as a Reggae dance night and an Oasis Belly Dance Troupe at the World Grotto, or Indie Dance Night at Sassy Ann’s Blues House.
And if you’re looking for a regular hot spot to frequent weekly, Cotton Eyed Joe, Malibu 7, Electric Cowboy, Michael’s all serve up recurring boogie nights.
Happening Tonight (Friday, July 21)
Swing Dance Party with The Streamliners, Off the Rails Late Night with DJ Trainwreck
When: 10 p.m.
Where: World Grotto
Cost: $10
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865)226-2962
Fiesta Ritmo de Latino-America with DJ Milton (El Salvador)
When: 10 p.m.
Where: The Fairbanks
Cost: $10
For ages: 18-plus
Contact Phone: (865)766-0767
Notes: Salsa, Merengue, Regge, Bachata, Cumbia and Latin house
Dancing
When: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Where: Cotton Eyed Joe
Recurs: Every day
Contact Phone: (865) 675-4563
Dance party nights
When: 7 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Where: Electric Cowboy
Cost: Free
For ages: 18-plus
Recurs: Wednesday-Sunday
Contact Phone: (865)769-8804
Dance music
Where: Malibu 7
Recurs: Every Tuesday-Saturday
Contact Phone: (865) 546-7777
Swing and shag dancing
When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Michael’s
Recurs: Every Tuesday and Friday
Contact Phone: (865) 588-2455
Pro Audio Oldies Show
When: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Babe's Lounge
Recurs: Every Tuesday-Friday
Contact Phone: (865) 693-8111
Top 40 hits, retro hits
When: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Where: Michael’s
Cost: free
Contact Phone: (865) 588-2455
Recurs: Every day
Notes: Retro hits on Wednesdays
Retro Night with DJ Chili
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Swizzle's at Holiday Inn Select
Recurs: Every Friday
Contact Phone: (865) 693-1011
The World Grotto features many of Knoxville's favorite DJs
Recurring Dance Events:
Swing Dancing Lessons
When: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: The Laurel Theatre
Cost: free
For ages: All ages
Contact Phone: (865)522-5851
Notes:
The Knoxville Swing Dance Association (KSDA) offers free dance lessons taught by local instructors on beginner and intermediate levels every Monday and Wednesday.
DJ Slink
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Fiction
Recurs: Every Saturday
Dancing
When: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Recurs: Every day
Where: Cotton Eyed Joe
Contact Phone: (865) 675-4563
Dance party nights
When: 7 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Where: Electric Cowboy
Cost: Free
For ages: 18-plus
Recurs: Wednesday-Sunday
Contact Phone: (865)769-8804
Dance music
Where: Malibu 7
Recurs: Every Tuesday-Saturday
Contact Phone: (865) 546-7777
Swing and shag dancing
When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Michael’s
Recurs: Every Tuesday and Friday
Contact Phone: (865) 588-2455
Smoky Mountain Shaggers
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Swizzle's at Holiday Inn Select
Cost: free
Recurs: Every Sunday
Contact Phone: (865) 693-1011
Monthly Swing Dance
When: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Where: The Laurel Theatre
Cost: $6
For ages: All ages
Contact Phone: (865)522-5851
Pro Audio Oldies Show
When: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Babe's Lounge
Recurs: Every Tuesday-Friday
Contact Phone: (865) 693-8111
Top 40 hits, retro hits
When: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Where: Michael’s
Cost: free
Contact Phone: (865) 588-2455
Recurs: Every day
Notes: Retro hits on Wednesdays
Midweek Break at The Fairbanks
When: 11 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Where: The Fairbanks
Cost: $3
For ages: 18-plus
Recurs: Every Wednesday
Contact Phone: (865)766-0767
Notes: DJs RandomBeat, Mic1 and Devious DJ
Dance music DJ
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Electric Ballroom
Recurs: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Contact Phone: (865) 522-9494
DJ Big Ed's request night
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Sassy Ann’s Blues House
Recurs: Every Thursday
Contact Phone: (865) 525-5839
Fiesta Reggaeton
When: 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Fairbanks
Cost: $10
For ages: 18-plus
Contact Phone: Every Second and Fourth Saturday
Contact Phone: (865)766-0767
Out Tonight with DJ Brad
When: 11 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Where: The Fairbanks
Cost: Contact venue
For ages: 18-plus
Recurs: Every Thursday
Contact Phone: (865)766-0767
Retro Night with DJ Chili
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Swizzle's at Holiday Inn Select
Recurs: Every Friday
Contact Phone: (865) 693-1011
Dance Night
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Swizzle's at Holiday Inn Select
Recurs: Every Saturday
Contact Phone: (865) 693-1011
DJ Wigs
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Old City Java
Cost: free
For ages: All ages
Recurs: Every Thursday
Contact Phone: (865)523-9817
DJ Slink gets the Fiction crowd moving with his breakbeats and down-tempo.
Dancing Events Coming Up this Summer/Fall:
Diskotech with DJ Slink
When: 10 p.m.; 07/27, 08/03
Where: World Grotto
Cost:$5
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865)226-2962
Int'l Dance Night with DJ Sonia
When: 10 p.m.; 08/05
Where: World Grotto
Cost:$5
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865)226-2962
Reggae Dance Night with DJ Rogue
When: 10 p.m.; 08/12
Where: World Grotto
Cost: $5
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865)226-2962
DJ Wigs with Science O' Mega
When: 9 p.m.; 08/13
Where: Sassy Ann’s Blues House
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865) 525-5839
Salsa Dance Party
When: 10 p.m.; 08/19
Where: World Grotto
Cost:$5
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865)226-2962
Monthly Swing Dance
When: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.; 08/24
Where: The Laurel Theatre
Cost: $6
For ages: All ages
Contact Phone: (865)522-5851
Indie music DJ night
When: 9 p.m.; 08/27
Where: Sassy Ann’s Blues House
Cost: free
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865) 525-5839
Oasis Belly Dance Troupe
When: 8 p.m.; 10/11
Where: World Grotto
Cost: TBA
For ages: 21-plus
Contact Phone: (865)226-2962