Events

Class Series: Balboa Basics

With Peter Flahiff and Lauren Smith. Come learn the fundamentals of this incredibly comfortable swing-era dance. Balboa came from the dance floors of Southern California, borrowing rhythms and movements from Fox Trot and Charleston and shrinking them down to an elegant and swinging shuffle dance and adapting its signature close embrace. Pre-requisites None. Pricing Pre-register: […]

17 Mar - 14 Apr

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sunset Hill Community Hall

3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle 98117

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Class Series: Balboa Beyond the Basics

With Peter Flahiff and Lauren Smith. Already know some Balboa? This class smooths out your technique and gives you some new moves for your repertoire! Come learn some classic moves and turns to add style and flair to your Balboa. Pre-requisites Balboa basics. Pricing Pre-register: $100 Onsite register: $100 Drop-in: $25

17 Mar - 14 Apr

8:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Sunset Hill Community Hall

3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle 98117

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Dance: Kelley Johnson and the Downton Sound

Spit-fire swing and blues-infused, Kelley Johnson and The Downtown Sound provide an infectious dance experience with the ever-grooving John Hansen leading the quartet with Kelley Johnson’s beautiful, soulful vocals. The band specializes in Swing, Jump Swing, Blues, Latin and Waltzes too. A well-seasoned swing ensemble with strong jazz roots, Kelley Johnson and The Downtown Sound […]

04 Apr

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Leif Erikson Hall

2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107

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Workshop: Beginning Country Two-Step

With instructor Jen Workman. Bring your partner or we will partner you up and come learn to Two-Step! Jen Workman will teach you from the ground up all the basics you need to know to get started! Pre-requisites None. Pricing Pre-register: $30 Walk in:  $35

12 Apr

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Sunset Hill Community Hall

3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle 98117

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Workshop: Intermediate Country Two-Step

With instructor Jen Workman. Get ready for some real Two-Step fun. Now that you’ve learned the basics or if you’ve already got some Two-Step experience, we’ll bring your Two-Step to a whole ’nother level with more turns, twirls … fun and fancy moves. Pre-requisites Beginning Two-Step. Pricing Pre-register: $30 Walk in:  $35

12 Apr

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sunset Hill Community Hall

3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle 98117

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Dance: Band TBD!

We had the Buckaroosters scheduled, but we have to find an alternative band for this dance.  Stay tuned! Free Pre-Lesson Dance Join Sean Donovan and Erika Olsen who will each “Tiger by the Tail Two-Step.” Like to get warmed up before the dance?  Learn a couple of extra moves?  New to dance and want to […]

18 Apr

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Leif Erikson Hall

2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107

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Class Party Dance

FREE for Northwest Dance’s Students For both Tuesday Classes and Sunday workshops! Everyone else by donation ($20 recommended). Soft soled dance shoes or dance socks only, please!

21 Apr

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunset Hill Community Hall

3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle 98117

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Dance: Rainy City Riff Raff

Rainy City Riff Raff, a swingin’ eight-piece variety band, is a group with something special…three hot, happenin’ HORNS! Fire ‘em up over a solid 4-piece rhythm section, add lead and backup vocals, then enjoy. The result is an upbeat mix of classic hits played with style…and an audience that’s all smiles! Rainy City Riff Raff […]

02 May

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Leif Erikson Hall

2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107

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Dance: Pearl Django

Few Northwest bands are stellar enough to be branded “legendary,” but one of those is Pearl Django. These musicians are known across North America (and even in Europe) as masters of Gypsy Jazz, the style of Manouche swing popularized by another legend, Django Reinhardt. But Pearl Django brings a lot more than “just swing” to […]

16 May

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Haller Lake Community Club

12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133

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Dance: The Wiretappers

Six musicians delivering Country Twang, Western Swing, Two Steps, Blues — with truly great musicianship and vocals. Free Pre-Dance Lesson More info coming soon! Like to get warmed up before the dance?  Learn a couple of extra moves?  New to dance and want to meet a few people?  Then come join us for the free […]

06 Jun

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Leif Erikson Hall

2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107

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