Dance the Night Away in the D
Story by Katherine Stozicki
Ready to dance the night away? Looking for a good time with friends? Want a fun place to hold a party or hone your dancing skills? Then this is the list for you! Check out these hot spots in Detroit for dancing, parties, and dance classes.
Clubs
Bleu Detroit
A world-class nightclub in Detroit, Bleu specializes in VIP guest treatment. One of Detroit’s premier nightclubs, grab your friends and put your favorite outfit on to dance the night away! Bleu is open Friday to Sunday from 10pm until 2am.
Exodos Lounge
This Greektown lounge is bustling with excitement. Exodos features a wonderful menu and is Detroit’s original rooftop bar. Exodos has both an indoor and outdoor area for gathering with friends, dancing the night away, and enjoying yourself. Reservations are available and Exodos Lounge is open from 10pm until 2am Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
TV Lounge
TV Lounge, located on Grand River, is an exciting nightclub! This nightclub offers several events throughout the month and offers a menu with beer, wine, and cocktails averaging around six dollars. The music of TV Lounge ranges from Techno and House to Hip Hop and R&B! TV Lounge is open Thursday from 5pm until 2am, 9pm until 2am Friday and Saturday, and 9pm until 3am on Sunday.
Willis Show Bar
Willis Show Bar can be found in Detroit’s historic Cass Corridor which features cocktails and live entertainment. With many different live entertainers throughout the week, you’ll be sure to have fun dancing and listening to the music with friends! Willis Show Bar is open 7pm until 12am Wednesday through Saturday.
Big Pink
Dance the night away at Big Pink! Big Pink is a live entertainment venue in Detroit which welcomes both local and national acts. Open until 2am Thursday to Saturday you will be able to dance to great music and have the time of your life.
Stairway Royal Oak
From 10pm until 2am you and your friends can dance to the beat at the Stairway in Royal Oak! Enjoy some cocktails and have a good time at this trendy, bustling nightclub. Stairway Royal Oak is also available for private rentals if you’re looking for a fun place to hold a birthday or bachelorette party. Stairway is open from 9pm until 2am on Thursday and 10pm until 2am Friday and Saturday.
Classes and Social Dancing
Dance on Main
Try your hand at ballroom dancing, reserve a private group lesson for you and your friends, or take a Zumba class at Dance on Main in Rochester. Dance on Main teaches a wide variety of dances including Nightclub 2 step, Country 2 Step, and more! You can learn to ballroom dance with your partner or reserve a private lesson for a bachelorette party.
Vita Dance Studio
A ballroom and social dance studio found in Royal Oak, you can lean ballroom dancing, attend an open dance party, or register for a stiletto workshop all at Vita Dance Studio. This is a great spot for dancing whether you’re looking to perfect your wedding dance or just want to dance socially with friends (and make new ones!).
Vixen Dance
Always wanted to try your hand at pole dancing? Looking for a fun way to spend your birthday or have a unique bachelorette party experience? Look no further than Vixen Dance in Detroit. With beginner-friendly classes, you’ll be secure and comfortable learning the basics with options to keep advancing if you find it’s something you like.
Bad Girl Fitness
Located in Detroit, Bad Girl Fitness offers Girls Night Out which is perfect for a night out with friends or if you’re interested in testing the waters of pole dancing. There are also beginning pole dancing and other classes available depending on what you and your friends are looking to learn. You can also reserve space for a private party such as a birthday or bachelorette party.
Aerial Dragonfly Movement Studio
Aerial Dragonfly Movement in Ferndale offers instruction in pole fitness, aerial dance, and aerial fitness training. Take a private lesson or book a semi-private lesson with up to three people and learn the basics of aerial fitness and dance! This is the perfect place to check out if you love to dance but want to try something unique.
