News

Our next dance for the 2010-2011 season will be Friday September 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM. The attire for the evening is Formal.

If you would like to give a demonstration dance after one of the sets, please contact one of the officers of the club or speak with the hosts at the desk at the next dance. Any style of dance is welcome.

If you are searching for a place to dance during the summer, head to one of the dances sponsered by the Latin Dance Club, or check out some of the other local dance opportunities.

September Dances

Big Sky Polka Fest - September 3rd, 4th, and 5th at the Shrine Auditorium. Four bands from across the region provide the music. Sponsored by the Big Sky Polka Club. See their website for the schedule and ticket information.

Get Up & Dance Workshop - September 10th & 11th at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced lessons in ballroom, latin, country, and swing taught by nine instructors. See their website for schedule details and registraion information.

YBDC Dance - September 17 at the Elks Club - Formal Attire.

See other local dance opportunities.

Who We Are

Dancing Couple

Yellowstone Ballroom Dance Club (YBDC) is a group of dance enthusiasts dedicated to providing and enjoying ballroom and latin dancing in Billings, Montana. We have a yearly membership to help fund the dances, but guests without a membership are always welcome at all of our dances.

We dance to Waltz, Fox Trot, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Jitterbug, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Tango, Mambo, Meringue, and more.

Please see the Club Details, Dance Dates, or the club flyer for more details about us and our dances. We hope to see you dancing soon!

Dance Information

Club Dance Dates

Dance Details

We dance from 7:30-11:30 PM at the Elks Club Ballroom, 934 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT. Music is provided by The Highlites of Bozeman.

Music and Dancing Styles

While we ask the band to play Ballroom and Latin music, you are always welcome to dance in any manner that suits you as long as it is with respect to your fellow dancers. The band normally plays one or two requests at the end of each set, so they may occasionally play other types of music such as Country.

Club Details

Attire

The Yellowstone Ballroom Dance Club is a formal dance club; casual attire is not appropriate. Dress definitions are as follows:

  • Formal: Tuxedo and formal attire for men; formal attire for women. Men may remove their jackets after the first set.
  • Semi-Formal: Dark suit or sports coat, tie and dress shirt for men; dressy attire for women.
  • Guest attire: Dark suit or sports coat, tie and dress shirt for men; dressy attire for women.

Club Dues

Since we must pay for the great live band and the romantic ballroom, we must charge dance fees. This year's membership dues are $15 per person. In addition to the yearly membership fee, the fee for each dance is $15. Guests should also expect to pay $15 per dance. After two dances, we ask guests to become members by paying the $15 yearly fee. There are no other obligations for becoming a member, although we always accept any help you would like to offer.

Club Organization

We are organized as a non-profit corporation. We are always eager for new ideas on how to improve our dances, so please take the time to contact us to send us your thoughts.