(This list last modified 10/14/2023)
Note Aug. 2023: The LATEST Line Dance info for
N. Central PA is on the new Facebook group,
Susquehanna Valley Line Dancers
A. Resources
- New Aug 2023, Susquehanna Valley Line Dancers Facebook group
- (This list of venues is copied from the BilltownDance.com web page.)
- World Line Dance Newsletter – Pennsylvania Page
- Copper Knob – Step Sheets
- Kickit – Step Sheets
- How To VIDEOS – for Line Dance Steps
B. ABOUT . . . . . this Line Dance page:
- SCOPE: This page lists Line Dance venues in or near North-Central Pennsylvania.
- ORDER: They are ordered APHABETICALLY, by CITY.
- Cities included are Bloomsburg, Danville, Lock Haven, Mill Hall, Montgomery, State College, Turbotville, and Williamsport.
- ERRORS: Please report any ERRORS by either email or telephone voicemail, to James Ingram at JamesRobertIngram.com
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1. Bellefonte – Thur (occasionally)
- Axeman Brewery, 2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte, PA (Google Maps)
- Days: Appears to happen about once a month on Thursdays, starting 6:30 pm (The flyer shows upcoming dates of July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14 in 2023.)
- Venue Info: facebook.com/axemannbrewery
- Venue Phone: 814-424-7970
- Instructor: ___
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2. Bloomsburg 1/2 – Tue
- Capitol Bar and Grill, 45 E Main St, Bloomsburg PA (Old Capitol Theater) (Google Maps)
- Days: Every Tuesday, 6 pm – 8 pm.
- Venue Info: facebook.com/capitolbar , CapitolBarBloomsburg.wordpress.com, twitter.com/capitolbloom (twitter not updated since 1/2022)
- Venue Phone: Capitol Bar and Grill, 570-387-1111
- Instructor: Janet Tucker
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3. Bloomsburg 2/2 – Thur
- Capitol Bar and Grill, 45 E Main St, Bloomsburg PA (Old Capitol Theater) (Google Maps)
- Days: Every Thursday, 7 pm – ?? pm.
- Venue Info: facebook.com/capitolbar , CapitolBarBloomsburg.wordpress.com, twitter.com/capitolbloom (twitter not updated since 1/2022)
- Venue Phone: Capitol Bar and Grill, 570-387-1111
- Instructor: Brad Mertz
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4. Danville 1/2 Tuesday
- Danville American Legion Post 40, 425 Northumberland St, Danville, PA (Google Maps)
- Days: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
- Venue Info: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064329984098
- Venue Phone: 570-275-3896
- Instructor: Samantha, Google Voice 570-291-7095
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5. Danville 2/2 Wednesday
- Cherokee Tap Room, 699 Elysburg Road (Rt 54), Danville PA (Google Maps)
- Days: Every other Wednesday, lessons begin 6:30 pm (alternate Wednesdays to Sunbury Social Club)
- Venue Info: facebook.com/cherokeetaproom
- Venue Phone: Cherokee Tap House, 570-284-4495
- Instructor: Denny Starr
- Notes: Daily Item May 5/2022 newspaper article, Country line dancing a big hit at Cherokee Tap Room
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6. Lock Haven – Monday
Minimum age 50
- Clinton County Senior Center, 124 East Walnut Street, Lock Haven (Google Maps)
- Days: Usually every Monday afternoon, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Venue Info: To view calendar, use the Step Center Calendars page, then scroll down to find Center Calendars” section, and click link “Clinton County Community Center”.
- Venue Phone: Lock Haven Center, 570-858-5822
- Instructor: Betty Johnson
- Notes: stepcorp.org and facebook.com/pages/Clinton-County-Community-Center/105480302888441 (no specific info about line dances)
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7. Mill Hall – Thursday
Minimum age 50
- Mill Hall Senior Center, 9 Peale Ave, Mill Hall, PA 17751 (inside Mill Hall Fire Co. building) (Google Maps)
- Days: Usually every Thursday morning, 10 – 11 am
- Venue Info: To view calendar, use the Step Center Calendars page, then scroll down to find Center Calendars” section, and click link “Mill Hall Center”.
- Venue Phone: Mill Hall Center, 570-726-6378
- Instructor: Kay Bossert
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8. Montgomery Off for summer
Clinton Twp. Fire Hall (across from Hulsizer Chevy), 2311 State Route 54, Montgomery PA (Google Maps)- Days: Selected Saturdays, door open 6 pm, dance 7-10
- Venue Info: Clinton Township Line Dancing Facebook profile
- Venue Phone: Fire Hall, 570-547-1000
- Instructor: Amanda Fox
- Notes:
- Food and liquor available. Children are permitted, but anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Fire Hall’s schedule at www.ctvfc.com/calendar , Fire Hall’s website at facebook.com/ctvfc
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9. State College – M/W/F
Minimum age 55
- Centre Region Active Adult Center, 2901 E. College Avenue, Suite #990 State College (inside the Nittany Mall) (Google Maps)
- Days: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:45-11:45
- Venue Info: crpr.org/centre-region-active-adult-center
- Venue Phone: 814-231-3076
- Instructor: Marian Fritzsche & others
- Notes:
- Beginner classes on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
- Called the Silver Spurs Line Dance group.
- More details on the ‘Programs’ page at crpr.org/AAC-programs-fitness-outings (6th group down from top)
- See also 2013 article here on StateCollege.com
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10. Sunbury – Wed. (every other)
- Sunbury Social Club, 352 East Drive, Sunbury PA (Google Maps)
- Days: Every other Wednesday, 6 pm – 8:30 pm (alternate Wednesdays to Cherokee Tap Room in Danville)
- Venue Info: facebook.com/TheSunburySocialClub
- Venue Phone: Sunbury Social Club, 570-286-9422
- Instructor: Denny Starr
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11. Turbotville – Tuesday
- The Roost, 5965 Susquehanna Trail, Turbotville PA (Google Maps)
- Days: Every Tuesday, 7 pm. (used to be Thursdays)
- Venue Info: facebook.com/TheRoostBandG
- Venue Phone: The Roost, 570-649-6642
- Instructor: Denny Starr
- Notes: Google maps and Garmin GPS says it’s in Watsontown.
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12. Williamsport 1/3 – Wednesday
- Woodward Township Fire Hall, 4147 Rt 220 N, Linden PA (Google Maps)
- Days: Every Wednesday, Doors open @ 6:30 Dance 7:00 to 10:00. Lesson or review early in evening, usually around 7:15
- Venue Info: facebook.com/groups/1400476216787067 (private group)
- Venue Phone: Fire Hall, 570-326-3273 (no info about line dancing)
- Instructor: varies
- Notes: Fire company’s pages at woodwardfire.com and facebook.com/Woodwardfire
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13. Williamsport 2/3 (Montoursville) – Monday
- Loyalsock Hotel, 4160 PA-87, Montoursville, PA 17754 (park in rear behind hotel) (Google Maps)
- Days:
- Most Monday evening, from 6:30 -8:30 pm
- Instructor Ashly will NOT be there July 17, and August 14.
- Venue Info: https://www.facebook.com/LoyalsockHotel
- Venue Phone: Loyalsock Hotel, 570-435-2191
- Instructor: Ashley Long (some step sheets shown here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lPx09TMNYh8NQcShmwBrZxbSABCG_hJ7 )
- Note: The establishment DOES allow smoking, but they have “smoke eaters” that pull it out of the air pretty well.
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14. Williamsport 3/3 (So. Williamsport) – Wednesday
Minimum age 60
- Riverwalk Senior Center, 423 E. Central Ave, South Williamsport PA (Google Maps)
- Days: Usually every Wednesday, 2-3 pm
- Venue Info: To view calendar, use the Step Center Calendars page, then scroll down to find Center Calendars” section, and click link “RiverWalk Center”.
- Venue Phone: Riverwalk Center, 570-601-9592, Amber Newell
- Instructor: Amber Newell
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