News

Our last dance for the 2011-2012 season will be Saturday May 19, 2012 at 7:30 PM. The attire for the evening is Semi-Formal or 50's and 60's style.

Thank you to Larry and Susan Sperry for giving the Bolero lesson and for the Tango and Quick Step demonstrations at our April dance. It was good to see many new faces and many we have not seen for some time.

Upcoming Dances

Friday dance on May 4 at 7:00 PM at the Elks Lodge at 934 Lewis Ave. Music by the John Fox (swing, ballroom, Latin, country). $5 charge also provides entrace to dancing in the lounge.

West Coast Swing Montana social at the Billings Community Center on May 5, informal attire, $5.

Bozeman Formal Dance Club at Emerson Center on May 12, 8 PM, Highlites dance band, formal attire, $20, $10 for students.

YBDC dance on May 19 at 7:30 PM at the Elks Lodge at 934 Lewis Ave. Semi-Formal or 50's and 60's attire. Music by the Highlites dance band. $15 charge. $10 for students with ID.

Dance Fever practice party, May 25, 7 PM.

See other local dance opportunities or the calendar of events.

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 or Dance Dates for more details about us and our dances. We hope to see you dancing soon!



Dance Information

Club Dance Dates for 2011-2012 Season

Club Dance Dates for 2012-2013 Season

Dance Details

We dance from 7:30-11:30 PM at the Elks Lodge 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 and Polka.

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.

Students with a current student ID pay $10 with no club membership required.

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 send us your thoughts.

Officers: President - Patricia; Secretary/Treasurer - Andrew

Board Members: Ruth, Von, Lyle, and Jim

Program Committee: Satit and Valerie

Demonstrations

If you would like to give a demonstration dance, please contact one of the program committee members. Any style of dance is welcome.