Whenever a new dance step or
routine spreads across the country, chances are it was first
done on a dance floor in Los Angeles. Between L.A.’s many
professional dancers, choreographers and the large number of
twentysomethings who live to dance their hearts out, you’re
likely to see some fancy steps at the clubs here. When you add a
bit of liquor, people’s legs seem to take on a life of their
own. Due to the diversity of the clubs scattered about, even the
city’s older residents and visitors can find a number of fine
dancing venues more suited to their music tastes.
The Key Club
9039 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 274-5800
Great place to dance your heart
out to some of the best rock groups playing in the U.S. today.
The crowd has a fair mix of those in their twenties all the way
into their late forties. Many tourists quickly figure out that
this is a truly popular spot just from the highly stylish
exterior of the place. You can eat some great California dishes
for dinner here as well.
Hours:
Vary, call ahead. Generally, only open Wed-Sunday evenings.
Parking:
On the street and in one nearby, rather expensive lot.
Cover:
Often $15-$20. Varies, call ahead.
The Coconut Club
9876 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 274-7777
Whether you like swing music,
waltzes, disco or general ballroom dancing, you’ll be able to
find at least one night of the week featuring something that
will surely pull you out to the dance floor. All ages tend to
mix here, though there are often more folks in their older or
middle years than any other age group. Be sure to wear your best
attire since many try to look their very best at this upscale
supper club.
Hours:
8pm-2am Fri; 7:30pm-2am Sat
Parking:
Pay lot, often rather expensive.
Cover:
None (However, the dinner prices can be very high)
The Gig
7302 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 936-4440
Alternative rock groups and many
that tend to just play on the west coast frequent this place on
a regular basis. The crowd tends to be rather young, usually in
their twenties, though some frequent the place who are in their
thirties. Groups like Blood Roses and Inside Scarlet keep the
dance floors crowded.
Hours:
8:30pm-2am daily
Parking:
On the street
Cover:
Varies; often just $5-$7. Call ahead.
The John Bull English Pub
958 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 441-4353
On Friday and Saturday nights,
this place packs in a diverse crowd between their twenties and
late thirties who love all types of rock and alternative types
of contemporary music. The dance floor starts getting crowded
around 10pm so you might want to come early. Many people go
ahead and have dinner at this friendly place known for all of
its great British and American dishes.
Hours:
Dancing usually begins around 9:30 (Restaurant opens much
earlier)
Parking:
Lot provided
Cover:
Usually $5. Call ahead
