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Downtown Rochester MN
Downtown Rochester MN


Dancing Downtown
When: Mondays
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Rochester Art Center
Cost: Free

Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to bring FREE group dance lessons to Downtown on Monday evenings from 6-8pm in Peace Plaza! Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never put on your dancing shoes, come enjoy a fun evening of dancing, brought to you by instructors from our local USA Dance Chapter. Parking is always
FREE Downtown after 5pm! We recommend parking in
Ramp 6 or 1st St Parking Ramp. Remember to bring a water bottle! 

November 2026 (inside Rochester Art Center) 

  • Monday, November 2 - Salsa
  • Monday, November 9 - Cha Cha
  • Monday, November 16 - Waltz
  • Monday, November 23 - NRG Line Dancing
  • Monday, November 30 - West Coast Swing 

December 2026 (inside Rochester Art Center) 

  • Monday, December 7 - Bolero
  • Monday, December 14 - Foxtrot
  • Monday, December 21 - NRG Line Dancing
  • Monday, December 28 - East Coast Swing


Salsa Rueda Downtown
When: Every other Sunday beginning Nov 15
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Rochester Art Center
Cost: Free

Join the Rochester Salsa Community every Sunday afternoon*  for a quick lesson and dancing! Free and fun! They start with the basics for beginners and get progressively more complex. Remember to bring a water bottle!

Winter Dates - Inside Rochester Art Center 

  • Sunday, November 15
  • Sunday, November 29
  • Sunday, December 13
  • Sunday, December 27
  • Sunday, January 10, 2027
  • Sunday, January 24, 2027
  • Sunday, February 7, 2027
  • Sunday, February 21, 2027
  • Sunday, March 7, 2027 

Come alone or with a dance partner!

Want more free fitness events? Check out our Event Calendar.