Dance Clubs in Kansas City
Kansas City may be known for world-class barbecue and its annual American Royal Rodeo, but when the sun goes down, K.C. comes alive with nightlife. Dance clubs, both established and new, provide a multitude of entertainment choices. Everything, from retro to hip hop, is available for anyone who loves to dance. Kansas City boasts dozens of well respected dance clubs. Here's a sampling.
The Beaumont Club
Rated by City Best as one of the top dance clubs in Kansas City, The Beaumont Club offers top-tier concerts by up-and-coming bands. It's right next door, in The Sidecar At The Beaumont Club, where the dancing actually takes place. "Old School Fridays," offers an evening of 45 rpm records, while on Saturday guests dance to indie electro pop, and on Sundays, patrons can enjoy punk rock music.
The Beaumont Club
4050 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, Missouri
(816) 561-2560
beaumontkc.com/
The Kansas City Swing Dance Club
Located just across the state line in Mission, Kansas, The Kansas City Swing Dance Club features a sprung wood floor. The club offers recreational and ballroom dance, including Argentine Tango, Salsa, and East and West Coast Swing.
The Kansas City Swing Dance Club
6101 Martway St.
Mission, Kansas
(913) 831-7964
kansascityswingdance.org/
Zen
Zen bills itself as "Kansas City's Exclusive and Upscale Hip Hop Club." Owner Stuart Salomon says he created Zen in response to the many dance clubs that exclude the African-American community.
Zen
3238 Main St.
Kansas City, Missouri
(816) 531-1504
zenkc.com/
Madrigall Martini Bar
This club is geared to those who enjoy the eclectic. The dance music ranges from techno to mainstream, and specials like burlesque shows occur in the midst of the festivities. True to its name, Madrigall Martini Bar offers 90 different types of martinis.
Madrigall Martini Bar
1627 Oak St.
Kansas City, Missouri
(816) 472-4400
madrigallnightclub.com/
Funky Town
Funky Town is known for its classic rock and disco dance music. Funky Town tries to mix it up from time to time with events such as swing dance contests.
Funky Town
8300 Blue Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri
(816) 737-3865
kcdance.com/
Lafferty's
Lafferty's is quickly becoming as well known for its warm and welcoming staff as for the R&B, hip hop, and jazz music it offers.
Lafferty's
6301 Blue Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri
(816) 924-6888
laffertyslounge.com/
Club NV
A video bar shows comedy clips and music videos during happy hour, leading up to the jewel in Club NV's crown -- a DJ orchestrated music and light show. Club NV is a popular site in both the gay and straight communities.
Club NV
220 Admiral Blvd.
Kansas City, Missouri
(816) 421-6852
nv-kc.com/
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