Pullen Dance 50th Anniversary Benefit

Come make history and have a ball dancing with us as we celebrate 50 years of ballroom dancing at Pullen Park Community Center in Raleigh. Pullen Dance club has been hosting ballroom dances continually since 1974, and the city of Raleigh has been hosting dances at Pullen Park since 1892!

Join us for an amazing night of dancing, live music, delicious snacks and refreshments, fun historical facts, photo-ops and more. All proceeds benefit Raleigh’s “Play It Forward” financial assistance program, which invites children, individuals, and families to engage in affordable, accessible programs in Raleigh’s parks. Click the registration link below to get your tickets and support the Pullen Park community as you dance the night away! 

Wednesday, October 23
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Dance lesson from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Pullen Park Community Center
408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607

Attire is casual. Must be 18+ to participate. 

$15 per person. Space is limited!

Register now at 50th.PullenDance.com

Note: You can also register in person at the Pullen Park Community Center.

Live music by the Triangle Jazz Orchestra
The orchestra is 20 enthusiastic musicians and a vocalist who create a driving, danceable beat as they perform the music of the great American jazz masters of the Swing Era.

Pullen Dance is the longest running ballroom dance community in North Carolina.

We’re a small, friendly group that sponsors ballroom dancing socials at Pullen Park Community Center in Raleigh. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. We dance to a variety of rhythms, including salsa, cha-cha-cha, rumba, east- and west-coast swing, foxtrot, waltz…well, you get the picture. We dance a little bit of everything. No partner required!

A line dance is often taught during the band’s break. If you know a line dance, or another dance rhythm you’d like to share, come show us. We’ll give you our special “adjunct instructor’s discount.” (Just kidding about the discount, but you’ll always find a hot cup of coffee, snacks and interesting conversation in addition to great music and dancing.)

Attendees enjoy live music and dancing, and new visitors will discover community of friendly people to dance and converse with. If you’re just learning ballroom dance, this is a great place to learn and practice as we regularly offer dance instruction. If you’re a seasoned dancer, you’ll love the raised, hardwood dance floor. But the thing we like most about this dance venue is the casual, friendly atmosphere.  Everyone is welcome!

DANCE INFO

When: Every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 PM 

Where: Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607 

Admission: $8.00 — The second Wednesday’s are only $2, and feature a DJ and dance lesson.

The dance is always free admission to first time attendees!

Live music by the following bands:

Directions: Pullen Park is in Raleigh, NC, at the intersection of Ashe Avenue and Western Boulevard. Some folks have said that they had trouble finding the community center once they’ve entered Pullen Park. The community center is not far from the main entrance to the park, but it’s kind of hidden on the right at the top of the hill. When entering Ashe Avenue from Western Boulevard, take the second left into the parking lot. Then take your first right. At that turn you may notice the sign that reads “Additional parking.” After turning right, drive a short distance up the hill to the community center. You’ll find parking there and there is more parking in back of the building. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Special parties are held during holidays and special occasions. We encourage attendees to bring finger food for holiday parties or anytime. All snack and food contributions are welcome, but please be aware that some attendees may be lactose intolerant and/or gluten free. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available at all dances.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

1st Wednesday: Live music by Donnie Wilson. During the musician’s break at 7:45 p.m., Dick Rogers will teach one or more line dances and introduce us to other dance rhythms.

2nd Wednesday: Dick Rogers will DJ ballroom music for the first 45 minutes. For the next hour, we’ll have more DJ music, and Kathy Wappel will teach a variety of ballroom dance rhythms.

3rd Wednesday: Live music by Don and Laurie Ennis, with Don on Saxophone and Laurie on vocals. During the musician’s break at 7:45 p.m., Dick Rogers will teach one or two line dances as well as introduce us to other dance rhythms.

4th Wednesday: Live music by The Dons band, with Don Ennis on saxophone and Donnie Wilson on guitar and vocals. During the musician’s break at 7:45 p.m., Kathy Wappel will teach us a new dance rhythm.

5th Wednesday: On the occasional 5th Wednesday of the month, Donnie Wilson will perform live music, and during Donnie’s break, Dick Rogers will teach line dances or other dance rhythms.

For more information, schedule changes or cancellations due to holidays or inclement weather, check our calendar.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Rob Gierka

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