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courtesy Eddie Butts Band

Eddie Butts Band

Monona Terrace is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and Dane Dances has been throwing its community dance party for nearly as long. This year's lineup is straight fire as usual: Eddie Butts Band and Latin Pride Orquesta, Aug. 5; VO5 and BBI, Aug. 12; international salsa star Luisito Rosario y Orquesta Estrella Madison and Orquesta SalSoul del Mad, Aug. 19; and Sounds of Slave and Sisters of Element & the Storm Chaser Orchestra, Aug. 26. Food and drink will be available at 5 p.m. from Kipp's Kitchen, Lake Vista Cafe, La Taguara and Lemongrass, and music starts at 5:30 p.m. If it's rainy, the show will go on; call 608-261-4094 for location information.

With Latin Pride Orquesta 6 pm, Eddie Butts Band 8 pm.

media release: 2022 Dane Dances! Lineup: "A Season of Celebration"

Dane Dances is excited to kick-off our 23RD season Friday August 5, 2022.  New this year we will engage the children in dance with songs and music they know and have the Grown-ups dance with them during Family Dance starting at 5:30 PM.  This year Dane dances is celebrating the contributions of those who have left us much too soon.  We refused to forget their contributions to Dane Dances over the years.  

Laurie Burnstein Mlatawo aka “DJ Laurie”.  DJ Laurie was the DJ for Dane Dances for many years, keeping the dance floor hopping with salsa and line dancing. DJ Laurie brought exceptional joy to everyone, the Dane Dances “MAGIC”.

William (Bill) Thomas Patterson. Bill was a founding Board Member for Dane Dances and enjoyed photographing the events, taking thousands of photos. Bill served on every committee of Dane Dances.  Bill was an enthusiastic volunteer.

John Patrick Conway left us this year. John was the Vice President of Dane Dances Board for many years, Stage Manager and Chair of the Band Committee. John was our Peacekeeper.

Dane Dances is dedicating this season of Celebration to our great partner Monona Terrace for its 25th Anniversary and being the best partner, one could have for all of Dane Dances service to our great community.

Get up with Madison best new Salsa band LATIN PRIDE ORQUESTA at 6:00 PM.  Continue to jam the night away with one of the Midwest best R&B, POP and Vocal dance bands, EDDIE BUTTS BAND at 8:00 PM.

Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 5:00 p.m. Food by: Kipps Kitchen, Lake Vista Cafe, La Taguara, and Lemongrass.

Band lineups are subject to change without notice. First band performs from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and second band from 8:00-9:30 p.m. with DJ performances from 5:30-6:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:00 p.m. No tickets required. In the case of inclement weather, please call 608-261-4094 after 2:00 p.m. for new concert location.

Dane Dances will follow the Dane County/city of Madison health department and CDC guidelines. For outdoor events at this point masks are not required outside, those that are not vaccinated should wear them. Inside city and county buildings masks are recommended.