Red Friars Dance Club members have shared a love of ballroom dancing to a live big band since 1934. We love welcoming new members and guests. Please join us!
We are located at 644 W 190th St in Ames, Iowa at the Moose Lodge. Come and dance on our beautiful wood dance floor, always to a live band! The Moose Lodge has a fine, large wooden dance floor and plenty of convenient parking. Couples may attend their first dance free of charge. Former members and those who have been guests previously may attend single dances by paying $40 per couple per dance. Al
l members are encouraged to invite new couples to our dances as often as they wish. Dues are $180 per couple for six dances, or $140 for four dances. You may find membership forms on our website: www.redfriars.org. Contact [email protected] to ask questions or make reservations. While members attend dances as couples, single people are welcome to join our club and bring a guest to each dance. New members joining mid-year will have their first year’s dues prorated. In addition, the club hosts a New Year’s Eve dance. There is an additional cost for this dance, which is lots of fun and always open to the public. Dinner is provided by Moose Lodge members before each dance for an additional fee. This is a wonderful chance to socialize and meet new friends! Reservations are required, and can be made by contacting Louie Banitt at [email protected] . Dance sets include foxtrot, waltz, swing, tango and Latin dances. Our dancers represent a variety of skill levels, so this is a great place for beginners and experienced dancers alike to practice their steps – and find some new ones! What to wear? Some members love to dress up, others prefer a more casual affair. Most men wear suits or sports coats; women wear skirts, dresses or dressy slacks. Most important to us is that everyone enjoys the dancing experience and has a good time! Our most important tradition is having a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for members, visitors and dancers of all skill levels. We hope you will join us!
09/16/2024
We are so excited to announce that the Holiday Ball is returning after all, thanks to Des Moines Ballroom! Put in on your calendar for Sunday, December 15th at the beautiful Scottish Rite Consistory. You can buy tickets online at desmoinesballroom.com - all details are there, under "events"! Wear your glitziest, fanciest holiday attire - this is a beautiful, fun, and delicious event!
The Holiday Ball tradition continues! Des Moines Ballroom is proud to host this year's event featuring the Gaylin Sudik Big Band and special guest performances!
08/15/2024
Our new season starts soon. Please join us!
04/01/2024
Be sure to get your dinner reservations in for Friday night's dance!
We will be having a Pre Dance Meal for $19 - Pay at the door
Reservations are required by the end of day, Tuesday April 2
The meal will be catered by HyVee and will be served at 6:30PM
MENU
2 Entrees - Each person will get both entrees.
• Oven Roasted Turkey Breast w/Roll & Butter
• Herb Roasted Pork Loin w/Roll & Butter
3 Sides
• Green Beans Almondine
• Twice Baked Potato
• Oven Roasted Vegetables
Dessert
• Cherry Crisp
Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available by reservation
Coffee and water will be provided
01/01/2024
It was lovely to spend Waltz Day at Lake Robbins with so many Red Friars and Castle Club friends! Happy New Year! See you all February 17 for the next Castle Club dance!!
We are excited to announce that the Club 76 Holiday Ball is back on for 2023! A premier ballroom event for Central Iowa, join us on December 3 as we enjoy a delicious meal and dance to the wonderful Gaylin Sudik Big Band. It's a a wonderful start to the holiday season!
Please help out the organizers, and buy your tickets as soon as you can. Better yet, find a group of friends to join you!
We are excited to announce that the Club 76 Holiday Ball is back on for 2023! A premier ballroom event for Central Iowa, join us on December 3 as we enjoy a delicious meal and dance to the wonderful Gaylin Sudik Big Band. It's a a wonderful start to the holiday season!
Please help out the organizers, and buy your tickets as soon as you can. Better yet, find a group of friends to join you!
08/17/2023
Let's help Castle Club by joining them for all or part of their new season!
Help us spread the word! Castle Club of Des Moines is back at a wonderful new venue, a much lower price, and a more relaxed format. We think you will love it! Join or renew by September 15 - or just come to our first dance, and we'll wrap your first dance fee into your membership!
08/17/2023
Castle Club is back with a whole new look! More casual, less expensive, and singles friendly. Take a look!
07/29/2023
It's time to sign up for a new season! Please come dance with us!
07/18/2023
Dance news!!
NBEA / The National Ballroom and Entertainment Association 75th Anniversary Celebration Dancing Event will be held August 27 - 30, 2023 .. at the Fairgrounds Grand Ballroom - Dubuque, Iowa ... Featuring Polka / Big Band and Country Dancing on a 12,000 square foot Wooden Dance floor -- As a special offer, we are extending our Early Bird Tickets until July 31st... $ 20 per person - per dance Click the link for full details...
National Ballroom and Entertainment Association
03/31/2023
Tonight’s dance has been canceled due to expected extreme weather.
03/12/2023
Let's all go to Castle Club and dance to Dale Menning & The Stardusters on Friday!
02/14/2023
Castle Club is having a dance THIS FRIDAY in Valley Junction! Let's show this wonderful club some love - show up to dance to Dan Hartzer's band on the beautiful Valley Junction Activities Center Ballroom wood floor. See you there!
11/19/2022
We have TWO fabulous events coming up! Dance on December 2 to the Al Welsh Orchestra Then on New Year’s Eve come back to the Moose to dance to High Society Big Band! Events for each of these dances are posted on this page. Please join us!
09/21/2022
Exciting opportunity!!
The cast of Swing Out will be hosting a free workshop
On Friday, September 30th at 6 PM, followed by an open Swing dance party! This event is open to the public. Their performance will be Oct 1st at the Civic Center.
There will NOT be a practice party on 9/30. Please take advantage of this FREE educational and social dance opportunity.
09/12/2022
This is a fabulous event - and the last time Club 76 can hold it at Scottish Rite, unless Ballroom dancers support it! Kick off the holidays in elegant style at a beautiful venue with wonderful dancing.
09/12/2022
Some information from our new brochure! Contact this page or [email protected] to receive a copy.
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Members of Red Friars Dance Club have been sharing a love of ballroom dancing to a live band since 1934. The Moose Lodge has a fine, large wooden dance floor and plenty of convenient parking. We love welcoming new members and guests. Please join us!
This season, due to COVID-19, we have decided to suspend our dances until February, 2021 and hold 5 dances, all on first Fridays. Dues are $140 for four dances. This price includes a fifth dance in February, which was postponed from last April.
All couples may attend their first dance free of charge! Former members and those who have been guests previously may attend single dances by paying $40 per couple per dance. Members are encouraged to invite new couples to our dances as often as they wish.
While members attend dances as couples, single people are welcome to join our club and bring a guest to each dance. New members joining mid-year will have their first year’s dues prorated. In most seasons, the club hosts a New Year’s Eve dance and a Valentines Dance in addition to our regular season. While we are not holding these dances this year, we hope to again in the future. There is an additional cost for each of these dances, which are lots of fun and always open to the public.
Dance sets include foxtrot, waltz, swing, tango and Latin dances. Our dancers represent a variety of skill levels, so this is a great place for beginners and experienced dancers alike to practice their steps – and find some new ones!
What to wear? Some members love to dress up, others prefer a bit more casual affair. Most men wear suits or sports coats; women wear skirts, dresses or dressy slacks. Most important to us is that everyone enjoys the dancing experience and has a good time!
Our location: Ames Moose Lodge, 644 W 190th St, Ames, IA (Hwy 69)
Hours: dancing from 7:30-10:30
2021 dance season:
*February 5, 2021 March 5, 2021 April 2, 2021 May 7, 2021 June 4, 2021
* The February dance was postponed from April, 2020 and is paid for by last year’s dues.
To attend as our guest, or to make reservations contact:
Louis Banitt, [email protected]
