Casa Loma Ballroom

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teribrannon

Joined 2 years ago

History of the CASA LOMA BALLROOM. Message from Casa Loma Ballroom

Casa Loma Ballroom

Plan Your Next Party At The Casa Loma Ballroom

Weddings - Private Parties - Business Meetings

Benefit Dances - Theme Parties - Dance Lessons

History

For over 78 years the St. Louis Casa Loma Ballroom, a landmark of entertainment in St. Louis, has provided a wide range of popular music and dancing. Offering the music of such greats as Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, The Harry James Orchestra, the Dorseys, and Bill Haley and the Comets, this unique ballroom has served the young and the young-at-heart of St. Louis. Currently the St. Louis Casa Loma Ballroom features many great touring acts in addition to the area's best top-name bands. We also offer

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Joined 10 years ago

Waiting for years for swing to come back into vogue.. The Scene


Built in the heyday of the genre, it has a stage built to hold an entire big band. Once you walk in--dressed to kill, of course--the Casa Loma is a glory to behold. The ornate decor, the huge dance floor (built with some sort of once-state-of-the-art cushioning support), and the overall vibe make it the perfect place for sophisticates both real and imagined. Unfortunately, Casa Loma resides in a neighborhood that continues to await a comeback. Not overly dangerous, just use your street smarts.



The Crowd


Even better is the crowd on swing nights, which is divided between twenty-somethings and seventy-somethings. For swing novices, lessons are offered at the beginning of the evening with capable instructors. The Casa Loma is a space-for-hire and often features fantastic salsa and Latin music.