McDowell Ballroom Dance Club

The McDowell Ballroom Dance club was formed in 1987, and we just celebrated our 30th anniversary. Several couples, who were "extras" from the movie Dirty Dancing, from McDowell County and surrounding counties decided to start our club. They originally met in the upper floor of Little Sienna Restaurant, on the corner of US Highway 70 & NC 80.

We meet once a month, except for November, on the last Saturday of the month, and in December on the second Saturday. We have a meet & greet at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. As of 2017, our dinners are catered by Bruce's Fabulous Foods. After dinner we have a dance, usually with music provided by a DJ, but occasionally a live band.

Membership is open to 50 couples, and is by invitation. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to any of our current members. You may also attend once per year as a guest.

Member couples host a dance one month per year. There are also committees for organizing the music, meals, membership, etc.