DANCE CLUBS 

Dance Clubs and Bars in L.A.

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