The Coachella and Stagecoach concerts were sadly missed in both 2020 & 2021 due to the Covid Pandemic. Music and concert lovers are so happy to see 2022 welcome both these events back! The concerts will occur back-to-back in April & April 29-May 1.
For country dancers, this is particularly exciting since many California country bars traditionally have held dance contests beforehand with the prize being tickets to (the rather pricey) Stagecoach concert (a $380.00 value).
Well, since Stagecoach is back, so are all the contests! There will be 10 California bars that will be running contests soon! The contests will begin on February 1, with the last one happening on March 12.
This post is just a round-up for you of all the information. Here it is all in one place! Not only the important dates and times, but all the dances you need to practice and be ready to dance! But wait, you’ll also find that I’ve included with each venue’s contest line dance and partner dance list videos for you to learn or brush up on each dance!
So check it out! Choose a place to sign up and then really focus on both the line dances and the couples dances you’ll be doing. Really bring it, and leave it all out on the floor this year. Who knows, you might walk away with that coveted free pass to Stagecoach!
So, briefly, y’all have 10 opportunities to win a Stagecoach General Admission Pass & a chance to be on the Stagecoach Honky Tonk Dance Team! You can ONLY WIN 1 PASS & passes are NON-TRANSFERABLE NON-EXCHANGEABLE. Contestants MUST dance ALL dances listed by the venue, you’re judged as an individual therefore your “partner” for partner dances doesn’t need to register unless they’re competing as well.
Addendum: After all the dust had settled, the winners were chosen and the Stagecoach Dance Team had been chosen, they all did a fantastic job entertaining and leading the dancing at the Stagecoach festival. Check out a little round-up of my Stagecoach Festival & Honky-Tonk Dancehall experience here!
The Bars with 2022 Stagecoach Dance Contests (10).
See the list right here of the 10 bars in California (Southern California, San Diego, and Sacramento) and click to pop down to the details for each bar: What line dances, partner dances, and then detailed information including videos for each of the dances!
1. Canyon Club Montclair – February 1, Tuesday
This year’s Stagecoach Dance Contest opens with Montclair Canyon Club! How cool, since their Thursday country night was discontinued a while back. I guess there’s some country dancing coming back to Montclair!
For Montclair’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and also a chance to be on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
There will also be additional passes (1 pair) given away on Feb. 8, 15 & 22. Be sure to come out for these raffle dates!
| Registration: February 1, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Age Requirement: 16 |
| Competition Begins: February 1, 9:30 pm |
| Line Dances: Lil Bit Rampampam The Bounce | Partner Dances: California Cha Cha Texas Time Two Step |
Montclair Contest Line Dances
Lil Bit
Rampampam
The Bounce
Montclair Contest Partner Dances
California Cha Cha
Texas Time
Two Step
2. Montana’s Country Night Club – February 5, Saturday
For all you dancers out in the Pomona/San Dimas area check out all the info for when the Stagecoach Dance Contest is happening at Montana’s!
For Montana’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and also a chance to be on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
There will also be additional passes (1 pair) given away on Feb. 18, 25 & March 4. Be sure to come out for these raffle dates!
| Registration: February 5, 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Age Requirement: 21 |
| Competition Begins: February 5, 7:00 pm |
Attention! If you are looking for 2023 Contest info for Montana’s contest go here!
| Line Dances: Lonely Drum Double Shot of Crown Late Night Habits | Partner Dances: Two Step California Cha Cha Texas Time |
Montana’s Dance Contest rules (from their Facebook page)
Dance Contest Rules:
Participants must register in person at Montana’s on the day of the contest during the specified time. Contest consists of 3 line dances and 3 couples dances. Participants must participate in all 6 dances. Judgement criteria will be based on line dance and partner dance knowledge, skill/execution, style and showmanship. Winners will be selected as individuals not couples. Participants can have a non-contestant as a partner during the couples dances. Only participants will be judged.
Raffle Rules:
Winners will be randomly selected. No Purchase Necessary. Passes are non-transferrable & non-exchangeable, therefore only winners may retrieve their passes with a valid ID at Stagecoach will-call. An individual can only win once.
Montana’s Contest Line Dances
Lonely Drum
Double Shot of Crown
Late Night Habits
Montana’s Contest Partner Dances
Two Step
California Cha Cha
Texas Time
3. InCahoots – February 9, Wednesday
The third Stagecoach line dance contest is taking place at InCahoots in Fullerton.
For InCahoot’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and also qualify to be on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
There will also be additional passes (1 pair) given away on Jan. 19, 26 & Feb. 2. Be sure to come out for these raffle dates!
| Registration: February 9, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Age Requirement: 18 |
Attention! If you are looking for 2023 Contest info for the InCahoots’ contest go here!
| Line Dances: Telescope Running Polka L.I.L.Y. | Partner Dances: Two-Step Texas Time Queen’s Waltz |
InCahoots Contest Line Dances
Telescope
Running Polka
L.I.L.Y.
InCahoots Contest Partner Dances
Two Step
Texas Time
Queen’s Waltz
4. The Ranch Saloon – February 17, Thursday
I usually watch this yearly contest at the Ranch. It is always a very exciting night to come out dancing and watch the best dancers compete for the Stagecoach passes.
For The Ranch’s Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and also qualify to be on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
Also check out the special page on Facebook for the contest for some additional important details from Alexander Jung, the Thursday night instructor at the Ranch.
| Registration: February 17, 5:30 pm |
| Age Requirement: 21 |
| Competition Begins: February 17, 9:30 pm |
| Line Dances: Country Girl Shake Saddle Up Shawty 3 to Tango Linda Lu | Partner Dances: Cowboy Cha Cha Two Step Sweetheart Schottische |
Contest Details: (from The Ranch’s Facebook page)
Contestants will be judged based on their knowledge of choreography, skill, execution, technique, style, and showmanship for both partner dances and line dances
Each dancer must register and sign in at the box office with contact information including email & phone number.
Passes are NON-TRANSFERRABLE & NON-EXCHANGEABLE, therefore only winners may retrieve their passes with a valid ID presented at Stagecoach will-call.
The Ranch Contest Line Dances
Country Girl Shake
Saddle Up Shawty
3 to Tango
Linda Lu
The Ranch Contest Partner Dances
Cowboy Cha Cha
Two Step
Sweetheart Schottische
5. The Temecula Stampede – February 25, Friday
For The Stampede’s Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes and also qualify to be on the Honky Tonk Dance Team!
There will also be additional passes (1 pair) given away on Feb. 4, 11 & 18. Be sure to come out for these raffle dates! Must be present to win!
An individual can only win once. Passes are non-transferable & non-exchangeable.
| Registration: February 1, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Competition Begins: 8:30 pm |
Attention! If you are looking for 2023 Contest info for the Stampede’s contest go here!
| Line Dances: West Coast Passion Cinderella Gives Me Shivers | Partner Dances: Two Step Cowboy Cha Cha Queen’s Waltz |
Temecula Stampede’s Contest Line Dances
West Coast Passion
Cinderella
Gives Me Shivers
Temecula Stampede’s Contest Partner Dances
Two Step
Cowboy Cha Cha
Queen’s Waltz
6. Cowboy Country – February 26, Saturday
For country dancers closer to Los Angeles or the Long Beach area here is your venue for getting in on the Stagecoach Dance Contest!
| Registration: February 26, 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm |
| Competition Begins: February 26, 7:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Raised Like That Aces & Eights The Wolf | Partner Dances: Two Step Cowboy Cha Cha Queen’s Waltz |
Cowboy Country’s Contest Line Dances
Raised Like That
Aces & Eights
The Wolf
Cowboy Country’s Contest Partner Dances
Two Step
Cowboy Cha Cha
Queen’s Waltz
7. Moonshine Flats – March 3, Thursday
For California dancers way down south in the San Diego area, Moonshine Flats is making it easy for you to participate in this year’s Stagecoach Dance Contest! So, for you guys way down south here’s your info!
For Moonshine Flat’s Dance Contest, the top 4 dancers will win Stagecoach passes, a chance to be on the Honky Tonk Dance Team and a Moonshine Flats Gift Card. There will be 2 Male and 2 Female winners.
There will also be additional passes (1 pair) given away on Feb. 8, 15 & 22. Be sure to come out for these raffle dates!
Please note that passes are NOT transferrable
| Registration: March 3, 7:00 pm |
| Competition Begins: March 3, 8:00 pm |
Attention: If looking for 2023 contest info for the Moonshine Beach contest go here!
8. Stoney’s Rockin’ Rodeo – March 4, Friday
For California dancers up north, you have not been overlooked or left out! Stoney’s in Sacramento is participating in the Stagecoach Dance Contest. So, for those of you able to make the trip down to Indio after you win your passes, here’s your info!
Stoney’s noted on their Facebook page that contestants will be judged individually (even in the partner dances) – and you can compete with someone who is not entering the contest if you choose.
There will also be additional passes (1 pair) given away on Feb. 11, 18, 25 & March 4. Be sure to come out for these raffle dates!
Please note that passes are NOT transferrable
| Registration & Competition Start Time: TBD See Stoney’s Facebook |
Attention! If you are looking for 2023 Contest info for the Stoney’s contest go here!
| Line Dances: Tush Push Gives Me Shivers Off the Chain | Partner Dances: Two Step Country Swing Drifter |
Stoney’s Contest Line Dances
Tush Push
Gives Me Shivers
Off the Chain
Stoney’s Contest Partner Dances
Two Step
Country Swing
Drifter
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9. Canyon Club Agoura Hills – March 9, Wednesday
Canyon Club, Agoura Hills dance contest information….
| Registration: March 9, 7:00 pm |
| Age Requirement: 18 |
| Competition Begins: March 9, 8:00 pm |
| Line Dances: Late Night Habits Boys Cherry Bottom Boom | Partner Dances: El Paso Cha Cha Desperado Wrap Two Step (Mid-Tempo) |
The Canyon, Agoura Hills Contest Line Dances
Late Night Habits
Boys
Cherry Bottom Boom
The Canyon, Agoura Hills Partner Dances
El Paso Cha Cha
Desperado Wrap
Two Step (Mid-Tempo)
10. Fantasy Springs – March 12, Saturday
Fantasy Springs Stagecoach dance contest information…
| Registration: March 12, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Competition Begins: March 12, 6:00 pm |
Attention! If you are looking for 2023 Contest info for the Fantasy Spring’s contest go here!
| Line Dances: Lil Bit Half Past Tipsy Raised Like That | Partner Dances: Two Step Sweethert Schottische El Paso Cha Cha |
Fantasy Springs Resort’s Contest Line Dances
Lil Bit
Half Past Tipsy
Raised Like That
Fantasy Springs Resort’s Contest Partner Dances
Two Step
Sweetheart Schottische
El Paso Cha Cha
Good Luck!
Well, I hope this round-up has been helpful to you eyeing these contests this month and salivating over those Stagecoach tickets. Good luck! And even if all you do is participate I’m sure you will have a blast and be a better dancer afterward.
Note: Participants can have a non-contestant partner during the couples’ dances. Only participants will be judged. I actually did this a couple of years ago. I helped out my friend by being her partner during the partner dances. I had a great time and got to be involved while not being an actual participant.
Hi Kristen! I’m so glad it was helpful! I’m totally going to do a new edition for this year’s. I now see the list from Annmarie. New post coming soon!
This was super helpful last year Brian! Thank you!!! Hope you do a new edition 🙂
The new edition is now live!
https://www.countrydancingtonight.com/2023-stagecoach-country-dance-contests-full-california-round-up/