Hancock Dance

Hancock Dance Learn how to swing and ballroom dance! Beginners welcome! No partner required. Looking for a fun, affordable date night?

Want to meet people in your community and learn a new skill? At Hancock Dance, we offer swing and ballroom dancing classes in several locations throughout central PA. Come dance with us!

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Frank Hancock has been teaching ballroom dancing in Central Pennsylvania for the past 27 years. He learned how to dance at an early age and brings a distinct fun and passion to his teaching. During h

is 27 years of teaching dance, Frank has taught more than 25,000 dance students. He now teaches in Carlisle, Chambersburg, Shippensburg, and Dillsburg. Here are two testimonials to how Frank teaches:

Part I: https://bit.ly/3JWCsck

Part II: https://bit.ly/44u7ArF

03/11/2026

It's time to dance!

HANCOCK DANCE SPRING DANCE CLASSES
WWW.HANCOCKDANCE.COM; To Sign-Up- [email protected]; 717-241-4483

Dances: Beginners-Swing/Tango/Cha Cha/Foxtrot/Line Dances;
Dances: Beyond Beginners-MORE STEPS-Swing/Tango/Cha Cha/Foxtrot/Line Dances/Rumba


1. Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Monday Evenings: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11,1 8
Beginners 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Beyond Basic: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! Contact: Luhrs Performing Arts Center (luhrscenter.com) or call (717) 477-7469 (SHOW)

Address: 475 Lancaster Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257


2. Dillsburg American Legion:
Tuesdays- March 31; April 14, 21, 28: May 12,19.
Beginners-5:30 PM
Beyond Beginners- 6:30 PM

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! Address: 301 US-15 S., Dillsburg, PA 17019

3. St. Johns UCOC:
Thursday Evenings: April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 21
Beginners 6 PM
Beyond Basic 7 PM

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons!

1811 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17202

4. CARLISLE VFW: Carlisle Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post 477
June 1, 8, 15 22, 29, July 6
Beginners 5:30 PM
Beyond Basic 6:30 PM

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! Address: 2104 W Trindle Drive Carlisle

01/16/2026

Are you ready to dance your way through 2026?

SPRING 2026 Schedule

Carlisle Barracks, LVCC:
Wednesdays- Jan 28:, Feb 4, 11,18, 25; Mar 4
Beginners: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Beyond Beginners: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Beyond Beginners: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

One payment of $40 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483

Address: 22 Ashburn Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013
Shippensburg LUHRS: Mondays-



Luhrs Center Shippensburg Univ
Monday Evenings: Mondays April 13,20,27, May 4,11,18
Beginners 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! Contact: Luhrs Performing Arts Center (luhrscenter.com) or call (717) 477-7469 (SHOW)

Address: 475 Lancaster Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257

Dillsburg American Legion: Tuesdays- March 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28: May 5. (Tentative Dates)

Tuesday Evenings:
Beginners: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Beyond Beginners 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483

Address: 301 US-15 S., Dillsburg, PA 17019

St. Johns UCOC:
Thursday Evenings: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7
Beginners: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Beyond Beginners: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483 Address: 1811 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17202
CARLISLE VFW -Tuesday May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16. (Tentative)
2104 W Trindle Drive Carlisle
Tuesday Evenings:
Beginners: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Beyond Beginners 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Photos from the Shake a Tail Feather Dinner Dance!
11/20/2025

Photos from the Shake a Tail Feather Dinner Dance!

Dance classes are starting in THREE WEEKS. Will we see you there? 😎
08/27/2025

Dance classes are starting in THREE WEEKS. Will we see you there? 😎

Fall 2025 Dance Schedule:

1. Shippensburg LUHRS: Monday evenings (Sept 15, 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27)
Address: 475 Lancaster Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up contact the Luhrs Performing Arts Center (luhrscenter.com) or call (717) 477-7469 (SHOW)

2. Dillsburg American Legion: Tuesday evenings (Tentative dates are Sept 16, 23, 30: Oct 7, 14, 21)
Address: 301 US-15 S., Dillsburg, PA 17019
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

3. Carlisle Barracks, LVCC: Wednesday evenings ( Sept 17,24; Oct 1, 8, 15, 22)
Address: 22 Ashburn Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Beginners: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

One payment of $40 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

4. St. Johns UCOC: Thursday evenings (Sept 18, 25; Oct 2, 9, 16, 30)
Address: 1811 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17202
- Beginners: 6 - 7 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 7 - 8 p.m.
One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

5. Carlisle VFW: Monday evenings (Tentative dates are: Nov 3, 10, 17, 24: Dec 1, 8 )
Address: 2104 W Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

Fall 2025 Dance Schedule:1. Shippensburg LUHRS: Monday evenings (Sept 15, 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27)Address: 475 Lancaster D...
06/30/2025

Fall 2025 Dance Schedule:

1. Shippensburg LUHRS: Monday evenings (Sept 15, 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27)
Address: 475 Lancaster Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up contact the Luhrs Performing Arts Center (luhrscenter.com) or call (717) 477-7469 (SHOW)

2. Dillsburg American Legion: Tuesday evenings (Tentative dates are Sept 16, 23, 30: Oct 7, 14, 21)
Address: 301 US-15 S., Dillsburg, PA 17019
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

3. Carlisle Barracks, LVCC: Wednesday evenings ( Sept 17,24; Oct 1, 8, 15, 22)
Address: 22 Ashburn Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Beginners: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

One payment of $40 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

4. St. Johns UCOC: Thursday evenings (Sept 18, 25; Oct 2, 9, 16, 30)
Address: 1811 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17202
- Beginners: 6 - 7 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 7 - 8 p.m.
One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

5. Carlisle VFW: Monday evenings (Tentative dates are: Nov 3, 10, 17, 24: Dec 1, 8 )
Address: 2104 W Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- 2nd-Timers: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! To sign up, email [email protected] or call 717-241-4483.

04/02/2025
SPRING 2025 Schedule: 1. Shippensburg Luhrs Performing Arts Center:    Monday evenings- Mar 3,10,17,24,31 and April 7   ...
03/06/2025

SPRING 2025 Schedule:
1. Shippensburg Luhrs Performing Arts Center:
Monday evenings- Mar 3,10,17,24,31 and April 7
Beginners 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! Contact: Luhrs Performing Arts Center (luhrscenter.com) or call (717) 477-7469 (SHOW)
Address: 475 Lancaster Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257

2. Carlisle Barracks, LVCC:
Wednesday evenings - Mar 19, 26-Apr 2, 9, 16, 23
Beginners: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2nd Timers : 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $40 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483
Address: 22 Ashburn Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013

3. St John's United Church of Christ:
Thursday evenings: March 20, 27; -Apr 3, 11, (Friday), 24; May 1
Beginners: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483
Address: 1811 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17202

4. Dillsburg American Legion:
Tuesday evenings: April 1,8,15,22,29; May 6 (Tentative Dates)
Beginners: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483
Address: 301 US-15 S., Dillsburg, PA 17019

5. Carlisle Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post 477
Monday Evenings: April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19; June 2 (Tentative Dates)
Beginners: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483
Address: 2104 W Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013

UPCOMING DANCES:
Apr 5 Dinner Dance at Letort View at Carlisle Barracks
Details to Follow

02/10/2025

SPRING 2025 Schedule:

1. Shippensburg Luhrs Performing Arts Center:
Monday evenings- Mar 3,10,17,24,31 and April 7
Beginners 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! Contact: Luhrs Performing Arts Center (luhrscenter.com) or call (717) 477-7469 (SHOW)

Address: 475 Lancaster Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257

2. Carlisle Barracks, LVCC:
Wednesday evenings - Mar 19, 26-Apr 2, 9, 16, 23
Beginners: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2nd Timers : 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $40 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483

Address: 22 Ashburn Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013


3. St John's United Church of Christ:
Thursday evenings: March 20, 27; -Apr 3, 11, (Friday), 24; May 1
Beginners: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483

Address: 1811 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17202

4. Dillsburg American Legion:
Tuesday evenings: April 1,8,15,22,29; May 6 (Tentative Dates)
Beginners: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483

Address: 301 US-15 S., Dillsburg, PA 17019

5. Carlisle Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post 477
Monday Evenings: April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19; June 2 (Tentative Dates)
Beginners: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
2nd-Timers: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

One payment of $35 covers all 6 lessons! [email protected] or 717-241-4483

Address: 2104 W Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013

UPCOMING DANCES:
Apr 5 Dinner Dance at Letort View at Carlisle Barracks
Details to Follow

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