THE STAGECOACH BALLROOM
2516 E. Belknap, Fort Worth, TX 76111
817-831-2261
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The Stagecoach Ballroom is one of the oldest Country and Western Venues in Texas, and one of the last authentic Ballrooms in the State. It has one of the largest and best dance floors in the DFW metroplex
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Family Owned & Operated
The Stagecoach Ballroom is one of the last large nightclubs in the state of Texas that is family owned and operated. Jean Czajkowski and her husband Kiran Desai manage the nightclub. Jen Chidgey, John-Paul Chidgey and Julia Paur are consultants and actively involved in the clubs operations. Jen Chidgey is Jean's oldest daughter, has opened several restaurant across the country and now has her own photography and digital restoration business. Photography by Jen Chidgey. She has been published in feature articles in DFW.com and USA Today Newspaper. John-Paul is an attorney and counselor at law. He is practicing criminal, family and personal injury law. He has been awarded the title "bartender of the year" by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Julia graduated from UNT with a degree in Hospitality Management, her experience at The Mansion in Dallas, The Jefferson Hotel, Republic National Distributing Company, The Catering Director at Mira Vista - has lead her to creating her own company for event designing. Kiran's Daughter Anjuli Desai graduated from the School of Business UT Austin and is a Marketing Specialist for Volutions, Inc. and manages her own photography blog Anjuli Desai Photography in Austin.
Opening in October 1961, The Stagecoach Ballroom has survived three locations and two families. In March 2011, the Czajkowski family celebrated 35 years of family ownership.
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The Stagecoach Ballroom has kept country music alive in the DFW area for over 50 years. One of the largest Dance Halls in Texas, with a dance floor covering over 3,500 square feet, you never have to worry about bumping into another couple, but only to tip your hat. The minute you walk into the doors you feel at home.
In 1986 the Stagecoach Ballroom was home to the filming of the national motion picture released in 1987 titled, "Square Dance". Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Starring Rob Lowe, Wynona Rider, Jason Robards and Jane Alexander. In 1988, Golden Globe nominated Rob Lowe for Best Performance by An Actor in a Supporting Role.
As it did from the beginning, the Stagecoach Ballroom strives to provide local musicians a place to entertain as well as welcoming artists from all over the Country. Artists ranging from: Ray Price, Gene Watson, Johnny Lee, John Conlee, Doug Stone, Johnny Rodriguez, T. Graham Brown, Bellamy Brothers, Doug Stone, Carl Vaughn, Kitty Wells, Moe Bandy, Ray Sharp, Eddie Raven, TG Sheppard, David Ball, Billy Joe Royal, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys, Dale Watson, Sonny Burgess, Johnny Bush, Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders Band, Tommy Alverson, Benji Allen...and many others perform regularly.
Any age can feel at home at The Stagecoach Ballroom..."So grandparents bring your grandchildren and dance the night away".
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Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Doors Open 6:00 pm -10:00 pm
$6 (Only $3 if not taking lessons)
Music by request with Dance DJ Jen
Dance lessons with Terri Bordeaux 6:45 - 8:00 pm
March Lessons - West Coast Swing
6:45 - 7:15 Intermediate & Advanced
7:15 Beginner Basics
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Doors Open 6:00 pm - 12:30 am
Happy Hour: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Singles Night
C&W Band 8 pm-12 a
$7 - $8(unless special artist) +$1 if taking Dance Lessons
Dance Lessons with Kathy McDaniel 6:30 - 7:30
March Lessons - Two Step & Line Dances
6:30 - 7:15 Two Step
7:15 - 7:30 Line Dance
1st & 3rd Friday Line Dance "Blurred Lines"
2nd & 4th Friday Line Dance "Same Ole 2 Step"
Saturday: Doors Open 7:00 - 2:00am
Sunday: Doors Open 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Dance Lessons with Betty Anderson 2:15 - 4:00pm
March Lessons - Cha Cha
2:15 - 3:00 Beginners
3:15 - 4:00 Intermediate Patterns
The COACHMEN 5pm-10 pm
Happy Hour: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cover 2:00 - 4:00pm $6 - $7, after 4:00 pm $6
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FW Weekly 2008
Best of: Country Music Venue
Readers’ choice: Billy Bob’s
Texas Critic’s choice: Stagecoach Ballroom, 2516 E Belknap St, FW
This honkytonk often gets overlooked by the tourists who flood the Stockyards, but it’s as authentic as they come and one of the oldest in town. Family-owned and -operated, the Stagecoach draws an older crowd that appreciates hardcore honkytonk artists such as Johnny Rodriguez, Dale Watson, Johnny Bush, and The Derailers, all recent performers. The place is spacious with plenty of tables and chairs, the dance floor is large, the wooden bar is long, fights are few, cover charges are reasonable, and the help is generally friendly.
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| Texas Two-Step Honky Tonks |
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| Boot-Scootin' Western Swing |
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WEDDING - RECEPTIONS - PARTY
VENUE
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| Jean & Kiran at their Wedding Reception |
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The Best and Most Reasonable Place in the Metroplex to have your party; whether it's a wedding, wedding reception, birthday party, reunion, you name it!!
Call for details - you'll be amazed at the savings of having your gathering at the Stagecoach Ballroom
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