Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon
BOOT SCOOTIN’ REVIEW
Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon- (rating: 4 ½ stars out of 5)
2716 E. Mulberry St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
INSIDE:
I’d say this is the most covered wagons or parts of wagons that we’ve seen in one place. There are two of them up on the balcony entrance and one hanging off the ceiling plus various hardware. Lots of western décor, with paintings/boots on the wall, and a bull ride. There is plenty of seating and a nice size dance floor. We were there on a Friday night and heard Lendon James & the Highway 34 Band. We met him and his group. They were real friendly and played all songs that we could dance to. They were just great! We thought they were the featured band and found out he was filling in for the featured band which was going to be late. Lendon James & the Highway 34 Band have only been together for a year, but from what we heard, they will be a success! WooHoo Lendon!
Cover Charge: $2 on Wed.
Age range:
18+ all day Wed, Thurs. Bucket of Beers special and special on steak, Dance lessons beginning at 5:15pm, Fun bucket Fri. (beers), Sat. Ladies Drink Free 9-11pm /$2.50 Jim Beam all day long, Sun. Family Night (specials not valid during special events, check website for upcoming events).
Dress Code:
Wear comfortable leather sole shoes, no flip flops, extreme high heels, tennis shoes or backless shoes
Dance Floor:
Good size, dance floor etiquette is no drinks or standing on the dance floor, line and swing dancers in the center and traveling dancers on the outside (clockwise).
**IMPORTANT for all dance venues- See “Standard Dance Etiquette” and “The Cowboy’s Guide to Dance Etiquette” from Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon copied below. This etiquette is followed and appreciated at all country western venues you may visit.
Dance Mix: Good mix of age ranges, as well as male and female patrons
Dance Music: 90% western songs, Lendon James & the Highway 34 Band played great songs at a dance-able tempo
Live Music: Yes, on Fri and Sat. nights. See website for specifics.
Dancing: 60% two-Step, 30% line-dance, 10% other
Dance Lessons: On Thursday Nights 7:15-8:15 p.m., $5.00 per person, all levels. Lessons in Two-Step, West Coast Swing, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Night Club two Step, Pola, Cowboy Cha Cha and the Triple Two
Food:
Good selection of meat meals, no vegetarian
Beverages:
Tea, water, soda, beer and liquor
Restrooms:
Medium size, average cleanliness in men’s and clean in the women’s
Security:
Low keyed, sufficient parking that is lighted, located in an industrial area
ATMOSPHERE:
Night club, festive for the holidays, enthusiastic dancers, and CW dance music all night. We also spoke to lots of nice people sitting around us and all staff was very friendly too.
NEWBIES:
Good size dance floor and, if you come early, there is plenty of room to dance and learn. Look for someone to follow and dance and learn. Later on the dance floor gets crowded and you are on your own.
Specifics:
We loved dancing here, but felt that having some of the dances called would have made it more fun for all levels of dancers from newbies to veterans. We felt that it was a little chaotic on the dance floor with people going in different directions and dancing different dances, especially when it was crowded.
**SUNDANCE STEAKHOUSE AND SALOON
STANDARD DANCE ETIQUETTE
Leaders watch where they’re going. Gentleman watch where their partner is going
Dance in your space, not someone else’s. As the floor gets more crowded, make your steps smaller and be polite. This applies to every dancer, no matter how experienced.
If you bump into someone else on the dance floor, assume it is your fault and apologize immediately. If the dance floor is too crowded, wait until the next song.
Wear appropriate clothes and shoes. Extremely high heel shoes or heavy boots are injuries waiting to happen.
On the social dance floor, do not teach, offer suggestions or critique your partner’s dancing inless they ask you to or they give you permission.
Dance in a manner and at a distance with which your partner is comfortable.
THE COWBOY’S GUIDE TO DANCE ETIQUETTE
Dance with the one that brung ya: Save your first and last dance for the person who brought you. It is common western courtesy.
Dance with your friends: Dance with other people besides the person you/who brought you. It’s a great way to make new friends and leaves you smellin’ like a rose.
Unless it’s your ex who’s askin’, be up for the task: If you’re too tired, make sure yiu sit out the whole song before dancing again.
A cowboy always keeps his promise: If you promise someone a dance, especially the “next song,” keep your promise. Don’t make them come find you, be polite and find them.
Teach a cowboy to fish. Dance with beginners and children if they want to try dancing. It is the only way they’ll ever learn to dance.
Eat, drink and share: The barn is open for the dance. If the dance keeps the barn open! Buy a drink at the bar (even if it is only a soda) or order food from the kitchen.
Pay your respects: If you asked for a song, tip the band or the DJ. You just might be the only cowboy in the place that wanted to hear that dumb song.
