Holy City Salsa hosts monthly social dance events for beginners and experienced dancers alike. The evening starts with a crash course in salsa basics, followed by hours of free dance to Latin music.

Around Kansas City, there are both social dances and group classes that welcome beginners. Kansas City has been swinging since the 1930s and a vibrant dance community keeps the tradition active.

If you dream of stepping up like Nora (Jenna Dewan) in “Step Up,” or getting down like Cadillac (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) on “The Get Down,” it can be intimidating to figure out where to start. Ideally, ...

Have you heard that it’s good for your brain to learn a new skill? That physical exercise and social activity are good for your health? You can get it all in one package – learn how to square dance.