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Downtown Rochester MN
Downtown Rochester MN


Dancing Downtown
When: Mondays
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Peace Plaza
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! 

September 2026

  • Monday, September 7 - Cha Cha
  • Monday, September 14 - East Coast Swing (at Riverwalk Plaza (open air space in front of Rochester Art Center) 
  • Monday, September 21 - NRG Line Dancing
  • September 28 - Waltz

October 2026

  • Monday, October 5 - Rumba
  • Monday, October 12 - Hustle
  • Monday, October 19 - Foxtrot
  • Monday, October 26 - American Tango 


Salsa Rueda Downtown
When: Sundays
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Peace Plaza
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!

The September 13 event will be held at Riverwalk Plaza (open air space in front of Rochester Art Center) 

2:00-2:30pm - Beginner Lesson
2:30-3:30pm - Intermediate Rueda
4:00-5:00pm - Advanced Lesson

Come alone or with a dance partner!

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