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Washington Dance Club

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


What's New:

Come join our Friday & Sunday night dances featuring Ballroom, Latin and Swing Music!

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.

 

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.

Friday night, 9:00-11:30 p.m., featuring Ballroom, Latin and Swing Music, $12 per person or free to Friday Workshop participants. Half price for kids under 18 and students with current ID.

Friday Dance SpecialBring a guest who has not been to WDC to the Friday beginners lesson and dance, receive half-price admission ($6) for each of you.

Sunday night, 7:00-9:30 p.m., featuring Ballroom, Latin and Swing Music, $12 per person. No workshops on Sunday.


Classes for Beginners

For beginning students with little or no previous experience. Registration is required for all Intro, Level 1 and Level 2 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.

Please register at least 24 hours in advance. If you register less than 24 hours in advance, you may still be admitted to class at the teacher's discretion, provided the class is not full. 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.

Friday Workshops

Friday Workshops 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. $12 per person for each session.
Friday Dance is FREE for workshop participants.

These drop-in classes are a fun and easy introduction to popular social dances. Learn basic techniques for leading/following, timing and styling while you pick up new patterns. Then put it all together on the dance floor. The dance party is free for workshop participants! See calendar for schedule of dances taught. Registration is not required.

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 including Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing. Basic patterns, timing and styling in each dance are presented with leading/following techniques for confidence and style on the dance floor.
$36 for a three week series; $48 for a four week series; $60 for a five week series. See calendar to find out how many weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

Level I Salsa

Fridays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Start with basic patterns and rhythm, then add turns, Latin hip motion and styling for this hot Latin dance.
$36 for a three week series, $48 for a four week series, $60 for a five week series. See calendar to find out how many weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.

Argentine Tango 1

Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 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.
$36 for a three week series, $48 for a four week series, $60 for a five week series. See calendar to find out how many weeks are in the series. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by calling (206) 394-1775.


Classes for Beginner to Intermediate Dancers

Some experience recommended but not required for level 1. 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.

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.
$36 for a three week series, $48 for a four week series, $60 for a five week 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.
$36 for a three week series; $48 for a four week series; $60 for a five week 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 1

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

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.
$36 for a three week series; $48 for a four week series; $60 for a five week series. Prerequisite: Intro to Social Ballroom Dancing is recommended. 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 Smooth 1a

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

More advanced technique for Level 1 patterns for greater ease and style on the dance floor. 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.
$36 for a three week series; $48 for a four week series; $60 for a five week 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.

Level 2 (silver) patterns and technique are presented. This class is in a series starting the first Tuesday of each month.
$36 for a three week series, $48 for a four week series; $60 for a five week 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

Argentine Tango 2

Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
More Argentine Tango.
$36 for a three week series, $48 for a four week series, $60 for a five week series. Prerequisite: Argentine Tango 1 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.

Club Dances 1

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Club dances are dances that are not strictly ballroom dances but are often played at ballroom dance parties such as Hustle, Night Club Two Step, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, etc. This class is in a series starting the first Tuesday of each month. See the calendar to find out which dance is covered this month.
$36 for a three week series, $48 for a four week series, $60 for the five week 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.

Salsa 2

Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
This class is in a series starting the first Friday of each month.
$36 for a three week series, $48 for a four week series, $60 for a five week series. Prerequisite: Salsa 1 or instructor's permission. Advanced registration is required. Register by calling (206) 394-1775.

 

For information about intermediate and advanced classes, see the calendar or call (206) 628-8939.


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 Hinshaw at (206) 628-8939.

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