News

Our next dance for the 2011-2012 season will be Saturday February 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM. The attire for the evening is Semi-Formal. We will have a dance lesson and a dance demonstration by a local dance instructor.

Thank you to Katia and Jory for teaching a West Coast Swing lesson at our Janurary dance. It was great.

Note: our March dance date has changed to March 10, 2012.

After eight years of serving YBDC, Paulette is stepping down as Secretary/Treasurer. Also, Wayne is stepping down as Vice President. Please thank them for all of their dedication to the organization.

Upcoming Dances

West Coast Swing Montana Dance - January 28 at 7:00 PM at the Billings Community Center on 4th Avenue North. $5 cover charge.

West Coast Swing Montana Dance - February 11 at 7:00 PM at the Billings Community Center on 4th Avenue North. Formal attire. $5 cover charge.

Friday dance on February 17 at 7:30 PM at the Elks Lodge at 934 Lewis Ave. Music by the John Fox of the Highlites dance band. $5 charge also provides entrace to dancing in the lounge.

YBDC dance on January 25 at 7:30 PM at the Elks Lodge at 934 Lewis Ave. Semi-formal attire. Music by the Highlites dance band. $15 charge. $10 for students with ID.

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 for 2011-2012 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.

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 - Brian; Vice President - Jean; Secretary/Treasurer - Andrew

Board Members: Ruth, Von, Lyle, Peggy, and Jim

Program Committee: Peggy, Satit, and Valerie

Demonstrations

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