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Washington Dance Club

In downtown Seattle
1017 Stewart Street
(Corner of Stewart and Boren)
(206) 628-8939


What's New:

New Years Eve Party

Ballroom Latin & Swing Dance. Friday, Oct 21, Nov 25, Dec 23.

Winter Dance Fest, January 28th

Nuevo Tango Class

Come join our Friday & Sunday night dances

Are you planning a special event? Why not have it in one of Washington Dance Club's renovated 1930s ballrooms.

New to ballroom dancing, or need a refresher course? Start here.

Questions?
Check out our FAQs

Dancers at the Club

CLASSES, PRACTICE AND DANCES


Dances

Dance Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa and much, much more! There's something for everyone... Slow and romantic to jumpin' and jivin'. Big Band sound to Top Forties. Smoke free and alcohol free. Come solo or with a partner.

Fridays
Workshop 7:00 p.m. Workshop and both Ballroom dancing and West Coast Swing dancing $12. Guest instructors teaching different dances each week. See calendar for details.
Ballroom Latin & Swing Dancing 8:00-10:00 p.m., $12 or free if you take the workshop. Stay for WC Swing dancing for free.
West Coast Swing Workshop 9:00 p.m., $5. Guest instructors. See calendar for details.
West Coast Swing Dancing 10:00 p.m. - midnight, $8. Guest DJs. See calendar for details about West Coast Swing DJs.

Sundays
Ballroom Latin & Swing Dance 7:00-9:30 p.m., $12.
For dancers of all levels!


Classes for Beginners

For beginning students with little or no previous experience. Registration is required for most classes. Online registration is available through our calendar page, or by calling (206) 394-1775. Some classes are in a four week series, others are five, depending on how many weeks are in that month. Please see calendar to find out how many classes are in a series.

24 hour advance registration is recommended. If you register less than 24 hours in advance, it is likely you will still be admitted to class at the teacher's discretion. However, if there are any changes to the schedule or cancellations, it is likely you will not be notified.

Refund Policy: Requests for refunds must be submitted within 30 days of the first day of the class for which you registered. If you use our online registration please make a note to yourself of the purchase. Sometimes your bank statement will show only a PayPal purchase and will not show the company name.

Introduction to Social Ballroom Dancing

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Learn the secrets of partner dancing in this introduction to popular social dances. Basic patterns, timing and styling in each dance are presented with leading/following techniques for confidence and style on the dance floor.

For a four week series, dances include Foxtrot, Waltz, and Swing. For a five week series, dances include Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha and Swing. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. $12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

Blues Workshop

Sunday, April 29th, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Slow dancing - body connection to cool music. Great for new dancers and experienced dancers. $25 for this two-hour workshop.

Survival Partner Dancing Workshop

Sunday, April 15th, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Learn simple ways to enjoy social dancing like office parties and weddings! $25 for this two-hour workshop.

Bachata Workshop

Sunday, April. 22
Learn the fastest growing Romantic Latin Dance. $25 for this two-hour workshop.

Argentine Tango 1

Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Learn the intimate, sensual and dynamic Argentine Tango. Build a strong foundation for the saucy embellishments and elegant footwork. No partner necessary but it is encouraged. This class is in a series starting the first Thursday of each month. $22 per class for drop-in, $18 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.


Classes for Beginner to Intermediate & Advanced

Some experience recommended but not required for level 1. See prerequisites for each class for intermediate to advanced classes

Must have instructor's permission for level 1a or level 2.
Refund Policy: Requests for refunds must be submitted within 30 days of the first day of the class for which you registered. If you use our online registration please make a note to yourself of the purchase. Sometimes your bank statement will show only a PayPal purchase and will not show the company name.

American Rhythm 1

(Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Samba, East Coast, Swing, Bolero, etc.)
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
This class is in a series starting the first Monday of each month. See the calendar to find out which dance is covered this month.
$12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Prerequisite: None. See calendar to find out how many weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

American Rhythm 1a

(Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Mambo, Bolero, Samba, etc.)
Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

More advanced technique for Level 1 patterns. This class is in a series starting the first Monday of each month.
$12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Prerequisite: Level 1 from the previous month or instructor's permission. See calendar to find out how many weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register by calling (206) 394-1775.

International Standard

Mondays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Learn International style ballroom dances, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. See calendar to find out which dance is being offered each month. $12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

Salsa 1

Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Beginning to Intermediate Street Salsa aesthetics, connection & musicality. Master the basics (5 foundation patterns, 3 types of turns) with correct body alignment & connection to your partner that will enable you  to dance any Salsa variation with confidence and style.
$12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. $15 per class for drop-in. Half-price if you repeat the session a second time. See calendar for number of weeks in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

Salsa 2

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Intermediate to Advanced Street Salsa aesthetics, connection & musicality. Improve your balance and maintain a comfortable connection. Imbue your dancing with confidence and musicality. Leaders learn to indicate direction and timing with fluidity and ease. Followers learn to be receptive to the lead and embellish with style and creativity. $12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. $15 per class for drop-in. Half-price if you repeat the session a second time. See calendar for number of weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

American Smooth 1

(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango)
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango are all popular standards in ballroom social dancing. Learn basic patterns along with the principles of movement, dance position and musicality for ease on the dance floor. This class is a great way to prepare for a special event. But students can take it many times and learn new material each time. This class is in a series starting the first Wednesday of the month. See the calendar to find out which dance is covered this month.
$12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

American Smooth 1a

(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz)
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

More advanced patterns and combinations for level 1 dancers. Expand your knowledge of the principles of movement for better control and greater ease and style. This class is in a series starting the first Wednesday of the month. See the calendar to find out which dance is covered this month.
$12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Prerequisite: Level 1 from the previous month or Instructor's permission. See calendar to find out how many weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register by calling (206) 394-1775.

American Smooth 2

(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz)
Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

“continuity style” patterns and combinations so you can glide effortlessly along the dance floor. This class is in a series starting the first Tuesday of each month.
$12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission is required. Must have proficiency in Level I (Bronze) syllabus. See calendar to find out how many weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register by calling (206) 394-1775

Beyond Beginning Argentine Vals and Milonga

Sundays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Learn solid Argentine Tango technique and cool leadable moves to use with Argentine Tango in 3/4 and 2/4 times. This is a fun class for new and experienced dancers. $12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

Intermediate Nuevo Tango

Sundays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in November. Cool open style tango dancing with lots of extra connection in both tension and compression. Come explore all the wild ways tango can be danced. $12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

West Coast Swing 2

Mondays in March, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Whether you like Rock, Blues R&B or Country, Swing is always in! West Coast Swing is a cool and versatile dance for slow or fast Swing rhythms. Learn basic patterns with turns, tucks, whips and wraps, along with timing and leading/following techniques. It’s great for nightclubs, parties or the ballroom. $12 per class if entire series is purchased in advance. See calendar for number of weeks in a series.


Practice

For students taking lessons at the Washington Dance Club they may enjoy virtually unlimited practice time during normal hours of operation (except during social dances) for $40 per month for an individual or a couple. For students who are not taking classes or private instruction at the Washington Dance Club the fee is $60 per month. Fees are due on or before the first of the month. This fee applies only to amateur dancers for practice time. Professional dancers interested in teaching at the Washington Dance Club, please call Christa Quackenbush at (206) 628-8939.

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