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Baltimore Square Dance

Next dances: Sep 12, Nov 21
Dust off your dancing shoes! Named Best of Baltimore! A hilariously fun evening of square dancing and live music. Come as yourself!

No experience or partner needed. Dances are held at Mobtown Ballroom in Pigtown, Baltimore.

2023 Dance Schedule:
January 14 at Mobtown Ballroom
February 18 at Mobtown Ballroom
March 11 at Creative Alliance
April 1 at Mobtown Ballroom
June 3 at Mobtown Ballroom
July 8 at Mobtown Ballroom
August 26 at Mobtown Ballroom
September 22 at 30 W. North Ave. In the fall of 2013, Mobtown Ballroom hosted the

first ever Baltimore Square Dance! Over 200 people of all ages flooded the ballroom for an unforgettable evening of old-time square dancing. The Baltimore Square Dance was born! Every other month (roughly), Mobtown Ballroom will host a square dance featuring live music from local and regional old-time string bands. The dance is co-sponsored by the Baltimore Old Time Jam, a bi-weekly old-time jam at Peabody Heights Brewery. No experience is necessary! There is a dance caller who guides you through all of the dances, step by step using gender-free calling. You don't need to bring a partner or feel obligated to wear a frilly dress or cowboy hat - come as yourself! BOOKING INFO: Please email [email protected] if you are interested in calling or playing.

06/23/2026

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness. No experience or partner is needed. There will be a dance caller walking you through all the moves. The kitchen and bar will be open! Spread the word and tell your friends. It’s THE most fun way to spend a night in Charm City. How could you possibly miss out on having this much fun?!

What: Baltimore Square Dance at Mobtown Ballroom
Where: 30 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD
When: Thursday, July 9, Doors at 6pm, Dance 7-10pm
Who: Live Old-Time Music from the Little Mercies and Dance Calling from Janine Smith.
All dances will be taught and called gender-free. Beginners are welcome!
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day-of, kids 12 & under FREE

The Baltimore Square Dance was named “Best of Baltimore: Party You Didn’t Know You Were Missing” by the Baltimore Magazine!

05/19/2026

A hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness for all. No experience needed! Admission is FREE as this is part of Artscape’s After Dark programming. Pre-registration guarantees admission before 8pm. We recommend you arrive early!

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness. No experience or partner is needed. There will be a dance caller walking you through all the moves. The kitchen and bar will be open! Spread the word and tell your friends. It’s THE most fun way to spend a night in Charm City. How could you possibly miss out on having this much fun?!

What: Baltimore Square Dance at Mobtown Ballroom
Where: 30 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD
When: Saturday, May 23. Doors at 7pm. Square Dance from 8-11pm.
Who: Live Old-Time Music from Ken & Brad Kolodner and Dance Calling by Katie Stahl.
All dances will be taught and called gender-free. Beginners are welcome!
Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Artscape “After Dark”

The Baltimore Square Dance was named “Best of Baltimore: Party You Didn’t Know You Were Missing” by the Baltimore Magazine!

03/28/2026

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness. No experience or partner is needed. There will be a dance caller walking you through all the moves. The kitchen and bar will be open! Spread the word and tell your friends. It’s THE most fun way to spend a night in Charm City. How could you possibly miss out on having this much fun?!

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What: Baltimore Square Dance at Mobtown Ballroom
Where: 30 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD
When: Saturday, March 28. Doors at 6:30pm. Square Dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
Who: Live Old-Time Music and Dance Calling.
All dances will be taught and called gender-free. Beginners are welcome!

02/17/2026

Hot off the press! Pick up one of these bad boys at our next square dance this Saturday

Shake those winter blues, dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness! No experience or partner is needed. There will be a dance caller walking you through all the moves. The bar will be open! Spread the word and tell your friends. It’s THE most fun way to spend a night in Charm City. How could you possibly miss out on having this much fun?!

What: Baltimore Square Dance at Mobtown Ballroom
Where: 30 W North Ave
When: Saturday, February 21. Doors at 6:30pm. Square Dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
Who: Live Old-Time Music and Dance Calling from Janine Smith. All dances will be taught and called gender-free. Beginners are welcome!
Cost: $15 advanced, $20 at the door, kids 12 & under FREE

01/07/2026

We’re dancing this Saturday at for our first Square Dance of 2026!

A chill is in the air and the days are short so let’s shake those winter blues, dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness! No experience or partner is needed. There will be a dance caller walking you through all the moves. The bar will be open! Spread the word and tell your friends. It’s THE most fun way to spend a night in Charm City. How could you possibly miss out on having this much fun?!

What: Baltimore Square Dance at Mobtown Ballroom
Where: 30 W North Ave
When: Saturday, January 10. Doors at 6:30pm. Square Dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
Who: Live Old-Time Music and Dance Calling from Becky Hill. All dances will be taught and called gender-free. Beginners are welcome!
Cost: $15 advanced, $20 at the door, kids 12 & under FREE

The Baltimore Square Dance was named “Best of Baltimore: Party You Didn’t Know You Were Missing” by the Baltimore Magazine!

Save the dates for our Upcoming Square Dances:
January 10, February 21, March 28

12/08/2025

What a rockin time last night at for our final dance of 2025. called a helluva dance and slayed the tunes. We’ve got a full slate of dances scheduled for next year starting January 10. Be there AND be square.

12/03/2025

Let’s dance! Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Mobtown Ballroom in Station North for a hilariously fun evening of square dancing, live music and plentiful silliness. No experience or partner is needed. There will be a dance caller walking you through all the moves. The bar will be open! Spread the word and tell your friends. It’s THE most fun way to spend a night in Charm City. How could you possibly miss out on having this much fun?!

What: Baltimore Square Dance at Mobtown Ballroom
Where: 30 W North Ave
When: Saturday, Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 21. Doors at 6:30pm. Square Dance from 7:30-10:30pm.
Who: Live Old-Time Music and Dance Calling. All dances will be taught and called gender-free. Beginners are welcome!
Cost: $15 advanced, $20 at the door, kids 12 & under FREE

The Baltimore Square Dance was named “Best of Baltimore: Party You Didn’t Know You Were Missing” by the Baltimore Magazine!

Address

30 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD
21201

Telephone

+14104049270

Website

https://www.baltimoreoldtime.com/baltimore-square-dance

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