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Looking for a great spot to enjoy some country dancing and line dancing? If you’re in Los Angeles County, here are some of the top places to hit the dance floor! From well-known country bars like Montana’s in San Dimas and Cowboy Country in Long Beach to smaller venues that host dance nights, like Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks, there’s something for everyone!
Los Angeles County – 12 Country Dance & Line Dance Hot Spots
- Montana’s in San Dimas
- Cowboy Country in Long Beach
- Gaslamp in Long Beach
- Buckle & Boots in Lancaster
- Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth
- MB2 in Santa Clarita (Borderline Nights)
- Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks (Borderline Nights)
- Canyon Club Agoura in Agoura Hills (Borderline Nights)
- The Event Center in Moorpark (Borderline Nights)
- Desert 5 Spot in Los Angeles
- Pedals & Pints Brewery in Thousand Oaks
- Pour House in Monrovia
1. Montana’s Country Nightclub in San Dimas
Montana’s is off the 57 Fwy at 657 W Arrow Hwy, in San Dimas. It is in a strip mall on the corner of Arrow Hwy & West Bonita Ave. just east of the 57 Fwy. You’ll want to go the the north end of the shops and look for the stairs – it is on the 2nd floor.
Montana’s Country Nightclub
657 W. Arrow Hwy.
San Dimas, CA 91773
Montana’s Hours & Cover Charge
| Hours of operation | Friday & Saturday: 6 pm – 1:30 am |
| Cover charge | $10 Cash only (ATM inside) |
| Age | 21+ |
Montana’s Dance Lessons
| Night | Lesson | Instructor | Time |
| Friday | Two Step Lesson, Line Dance | Lyndee or Marlene | 7 pm, 7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Partner Dance, Line Dance | Dev | 7 pm, 7:30 pm |
Montana’s is a very beloved country dance venue established in 2000. It has one of the biggest dance floors in all of Southern California and sees big crowds every weekend. The dance hall is open just Friday and Saturday nights and is DJ only. Jeremy, the DJ is great, and he generally plays very traditional country music for the Two Steppers, but when it comes to line dances, he will call all the local favorite staples and also include interesting alternative songs for line dances at times.
Montana’s is dimly lit, but has a great sort of log cabin motif and feels super homey. For people that don’t want to dance so much there are pool tables and plenty of seating for hanging out or watching the dancers. A long bar also provides drinks all night long. The cover charge is collected cash only, but they’ll let you run in and use the ATM if needed!
Something interesting about the dance floor is there is a stage area where they have had live entertainment in the past, but now is just an extra place dancers. If a song can be danced with a line dance and partner, often times some couples will run up on to this raised area behind the dance floor and dance. Or if there’s two versions for a line dance, its a great way to split the floor!
More about Montana’s Dance Lessons
Like many dance halls, Montana’s is great about providing free dance lessons both Friday & Saturday nights. Lyndee & Marlene who are excellent instructors share Friday’s and Dev Edwards teaches every Saturday. In the past when I have taken lessons there, I’ve really enjoyed it. When they teach the Two Step, while it is a beginner Two Step lesson, what I’ve enjoyed about it is that toward the end they include a slightly more challenging pattern to learn. The lesson becomes a little more intermediate and gives something to even some of the more experienced dancers.
Meet Jeremy, Montana’s awesome DJ:
2. Cowboy Country in Long Beach
Cowboy Country Saloon is in north west Long Beach, and a great spot to go dancing if you live near to east Los Angeles, or the outskirts of Orange County. Open 3 nights: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. There’s no cover charge when you come before 7!
Cowboy Country Saloon
3321 E. South Street
Long Beach, CA 90805
Cowboy Country’s Hours & Cover Charge
| Hours of operation | Wednesday: 6 pm – 12 am, Friday & Saturday: 6 pm – 2 am |
| Cover charge | Wednesday: $5 after 7 pm. Friday-Saturday: $5 from 7 pm – 10 pm. and $8 after 10 pm. |
| Age | 21+ |
Cowboy Country’s Dance Lessons
| Night | Lesson | Instructor | Time |
| Wednesday | Partner Dance, Line Dance | Joe Thompson | 7 & 8 pm Lessons |
| Friday | 2 Line Dance Lessons | Cindi Massengale | 7 & 8 pm Lessons |
| Saturday | Partner Dance, Line Dance | Joe Thompson | 7 & 8 pm Lessons |
Cowboy Country has a unique rustic charm all-its-own, and an old-style Honky Tonk feel. Wednesday & Saturday offer both a partner dance lesson and a line dance lesson, come Wednesday for 2 line dance lessons. Check here for their current calendar detailing who is teaching what dances on which days.
I have gone dancing here many times over the years, click here to check out my detailed review that highlights interesting things about this historic honky-tonk bar.
3. Gaslamp in Long Beach
Gaslamp is located at 6251 East Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach at the south east corner of PCH & Loynes Dr. Gaslamp is open 4 nights a week, Thursday-Sunday. But as a country dance fan, you’ll look for their “Country Thursdays.” This is their night dedicated to country music and country dancing. DJ Coral Rodriguez plays country music all night and there are also line dance lessons from the awesome Cindi Massengale.
Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar
6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Gaslamp’s Hours, Cover Charge, & Dance Lessons
| Hours of operation | 6 pm-1 am (Thursdays) |
| Cover charge | $5 cash |
| Age | 21+ |
| Dance Lessons | 2 Line Dance Lessons from Cindi Massengale |
I’ve spent many nights at Gaslamp hanging out with friends and dancing. It’s mainly line dancing, but DJ Coral throws in some Two Step songs as well as some Cha Chas or Texas Time for the partners. The dance floor is relitively small, but accomodates the crowd. It’s a great community of dancers, some of which also frequent Cowboy Country also in Long Beach. Gaslamp gives them an extra night to dance!
4. Buckle & Boots BBQ & Watering Hole in Lancaster
Buckle & Boots is, of all the venues mentioned here, the most northern, while still located in L.A. County, Lancaster is about 70+ miles from the city of Los Angeles, and 90+ from Long Beach. Lancaster, the largest city in the High Desert, located in the Antelope Valley next to Palmdale.
Buckle & Boots is open 4 nights a week, Wednesday-Saturday. The bar has line dancing all nights, with lessons on Wednesday and live music featured on Friday nights.
Buckle & Boots BBQ & Watering Hole
706 West Lancaster Blvd #111
Lancaster, CA 93534
www.buckleandboots.com
Age: 21+
Buckle & Boot’s Hours of Operation
| Sunday-Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3-9 pm |
| Thursday | 3 pm-12 am |
| Friday-Saturday | 3 pm-2 am |
Buckle & Boot’s Entertainment Schedule & Line Dance Lessons
| Wednesdays | DJ – 6 pm “Family Night” 1/2 Off Pizza (dine-in) | Beginner Line Dance Lessons | 6-8 pm |
| Thursdays | DJ – 6 pm | Intermediate Line Dance Lessons | 7-9 pm |
| Fridays | DJ – 7 pm Acoustic Music on 3rd Friday of the Mo. | Beginner Line Dance Lessons | 7:30-8:30 pm |
| Saturdays | DJ – 7 pm Live Bands 2nd Saturday of the Mo. | Beginner Line Dance Lessons | 7:30-8:30 |
I have visited Buckle & Boots to meet up with friends and do some dancing and had a great time. The bar is the newest country bar of its kind in the area and they did a great job creating a beautiful medium size country dance hot spot–definitely check it out!
5. The Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth
The Cowboy Palace, like Cowboy Country in Long Beach, considers itself “the last real honky-tonk.” I think both are great examples of what a honky-tonk is! But, in the case of Cowboy Palace, you have a honky tonk bar that to me seems extra special.
The great decor and authentic western look, has led it to be featured in several country-western music videos as well as TV shows and continues to be so. The most famous is probably Toby Keith’s I love this bar. Cowboy Palace, when it comes to coutry western bars is just a magical place. How do I know? I checked it out for myself! Click here to read my review!
Cowboy Palace is open 5 nights a week (Sunday, Wednesday-Saturday). The bar has line dancing all nights, with lessons for either line dancing or partner dancing every night of the week! Every night open features live music!
Cowboy Palace
21635 Devonshire St,
Chatsworth, CA 91311
www.thecowboypalacesaloon.com
Age: 21+
The Cowboy Palace’s Hours of Operation & Cover Charge
| Night | Cover Charge & Line Dance Lessons ($) | Hours |
| Monday-Tuesday | – | Closed |
| Wednesday-Thursday | $5 (No Lessons), Lessons: $10 (No Cover) | 4 pm-12 am |
| Friday | $10 (Included Lessons) | 4 pm-12 am |
| Saturday | $10 (Included Lessons) | 4 pm-2 am |
| Sunday | $5 (No Lessons), Lessons: $10 (No Cover) | 3 pm-12 am |
The Cowboy Palace’s Dance Lesson Schedule
| Night | Lesson | Instructor | Time |
| Wednesday | Line Dance Lessons | Check calendar for instructor | 6 pm |
| Thursday | Line Dance Lessons (beginner) | Bonnie | 6 pm |
| Friday-Saturday | Line Dance Lessons (beginner) Line Dance Lessons (intermediate) | Check calendar for instructor | 7 & 8 pm Lessons |
| Sunday | Partner & Line Dance Lessons | Mike | 4:30 pm |
6. MB2 Entertainment in Santa Clarita (Borderline Nights)
MB2 Entertainment is a massive entertainment complex spanning 7 acres of indoor and outdoor attractions. Every Thursday night, the Borderline dance family brings their energy and passion for line dancing to this cool venue.
Since the summer of 2023, DJ Rick Dominguez has been keeping the party alive with Borderline Country Nights. Don’t miss the fun—bring cash to save $2 at the door! When you need a break from the dance floor, explore MB2’s other attractions, including go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, and more!
MB2 Entertainment
21516 Golden Triangle Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
MB2 Entertainment dance night details
| Night | Cover Charge & Line Dance Lessons | Hours | Age |
| Thursday | Cover Charge 12.00 (10.00 with cash!) Line Dance Lessons: 8 & 9 pm | 7 pm-12 am | 18+ |
7. Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks (Borderline Nights)
Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks is a popular brewery, offering craft beers, live entertainment, and special events. It has a spacious indoor and outdoor seating area, making it a fun meet up spot with friends and larger gatherings.
The brewery regularly hosts live music, comedy nights, and themed events. For country line dancing the Borderline dance family takes over every first Saturday night of the month! Candy Sherwin teaches current & popular line dances.
Tarantula Hill Brewing Co.
21516 Golden Triangle Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. Country Night dancing details
| Night | Cover Charge & Line Dance Lessons | Hours | Age |
| Saturday (1st of the month) | Cover Charge 12.00 (10.00 with cash!) Line Dance Lessons: 6:30 & 7:30 pm | 7 pm-12 am | 21+ |
8. The Canyon – Agoura Hills (Borderline Nights)
The Canyon Agoura in Agoura Hills is one of many Canyon Clubs in the Southland that are very similar. It is a large open, well-lit venue with large area rugs and high & low tables for sitting and dining. This one also has a large chair for fun photo ops as well as a giant gold Budha as you come in.
The Canyon in Agoura Hills is a 3rd place that the Borderline dance family has frequented for a while now. Thursday nights is currently the night for their “Borderline Country Nights,“ but double check with the venue to confirm before going.
The Canyon Club – Agoura Hills
28912 Roadside Dr,
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
| Night | Cover Charge & Line Dance Lessons | Hours | Age |
| Thursday | Cover Charge 12.00 (10.00 with cash!) Line Dance Lessons (2 Lessons) | 7 pm-1 am | 18+ |
9. The Event Center of Moorpark
The Event Center of Moorpark, in addition to being an event center for weddings and other kinds of events, has weekly dance lessons and social dancing nights. The Event Center has classes for Country Two Step, Ballroom, West Coast Swing, Line Dancing and more!
Classes are held every weekday and on two special Saturday’s each month. For country dancing, the Event Center is another spot where the Borderline dance family meets up to dance. Join them Thursday nights for a Borderline Country Night with Candy Sherwin. Candy also is back every first Saturday of the Month to teach a Country Two Step workshop as well. Tuesday nights also provide an opportunity to learn Country Two Step and West Coast Swing.
The Event Center of Moorpark
14339 White Sage Rd Unit B,
Moorpark, CA 93021
Website: www.theeventcenterofmoorpark.com
Facebook: The Event Center of Moorpark-FB
The Event Center Country Dance Opportunities
| Day | Dance Lessons & Cost/Cover Charge | Hours | Age |
| Tuesday | Country Two Step & West Coast Swing 1 Class: 18.00, 2 Classes: 25.00 | 6:00 & 6:45 | All |
| Thursday | Cover Charge 10.00 Line Dance Lessons (2 Lessons) | 6-10 pm | All |
| Saturday (first of the month) | Country Two Step Workshop with Candy Sherwin 1 Class: 15.00, 2 Classes: 25.00, 3 Classes: 40.00 | 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm | All |
10. Desert 5 Spot in Los Angeles
Desert 5 Spot is a fairly new, very cool LA rooftop bar found in Hollywood that is all about country music and country dancing. Country music and dance fans enjoy the drinks and some of the best tacos around as well as country dancing.
This bar features live country music every night from local talent and the Desert 5 House Band too. True to their commitment to country music and dancing, they offer line dancing and two-stepping classes! On weekends, DJs are on hand to also play country music late into the night. Even though this venue is open 5 nights check it out on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights when the line dance lessons and Two Step lessons are offered.
Desert 5 Spot
6516 Selma Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90028
| Night | Dance Lessons | Cost |
| Wednesday | Line Dancing – Lessons with Mike & Diana at 7 pm, 8 pm, & 9pm* | FREE |
| Friday | Line Dancing – Lessons with Mike & Diana at 7 pm, 8 pm, & 9pm | FREE |
| Saturday | Two Stepping with Breakin’ Boots at 9 pm | FREE |
11. Pedals & Pints Brewery in Thousand Oaks
Pedals & Pints is a craft brewery and restaurant in the heart of Thousand Oaks, brewing all beers on premise. Besides the great beer, Pedals & Pints is a full restaurant offering authentic pit BBQ, pizzas, salads, tacos, sandwiches, wings, and tots!
For country dancing at Pedals & Pints, check out their “Brewery Boot Scoot” with Dev Edwards as the instructor and DJ Josh Kelly one or two Fridays each month–check with the venue or their Facebook page for more details. A typical Brewery Boot Scoot night includes Line Dancing and Two Stepping with the two free line dance lessons at 8 & 9 pm.
Pedals & Pints
156 W. Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Website: www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com
Facebook: Pedals and Pints Brewing-FB
Pedals & Pints dance night details:
| Night | Time | Dance Lessons | Age | Cost |
| Friday (once or twice a month*) | 7-11 pm | Line Dance Lessons with Dev Edwards at 8 pm & 9 pm | All | FREE |
12. The Pour House in Monrovia
If you live in or around the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles, and are looking for some line dancers nearby, The Pour House in Monrovia (east of Pasadena and west of Duarte) is your spot!
Join L.D. John and his crew of dancers on Monday nights at The Pour House! They get going at 6:30 and dance ’til 9 pm. Line dance lessons are included, cost is 8.00.
Pour House
405 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
Website: www.thepourhousemonrovia.com
Facebook: The Pour House-FB
The Pour House line dance night details:
| Night | Time | Dance Lessons | Age | Cost |
| Monday | 6:30-9 pm | Line Dance Lessons with L.D. John at 8 pm & 9 pm | All | 8.00 (6.00 under 21) |