In downtown Seattle
1017 Stewart Street
(Corner of Stewart and Boren)
(206) 628-8939
What's New:
7 Night Eastern Mediterranean Dance Cruise
Italy, Greek Isles, Croatia
September 1-8, 2008
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.
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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, $10 per person or free to Friday Workshop participants. Half price
for kids under 18 and students with current ID.
Sunday night, 7:00-9:30 p.m., featuring Ballroom, Latin and Swing
Music, $10 per person or free for Sunday Workshop participants.
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.
Friday Workshops
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. $10 per person for each session.
Friday Dance is FREE for workshop participants.
Sunday Workshops 6:00-7:00 p.m. $10 per person for each session
Sunday 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.
$30 for a three week series; $40 for a four week series; $50 for a five week 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.
$40 for a four week series, $50 for a five week 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.
$40 for a four week series, $50 for a five week 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.
American Rhythm 1
(Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Swing, 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.
$40 for a four week series, $50 for a five week series. Prerequisite: None. 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.
$30 for a three week series; $40 for a four week series; $50 for a five week series. Prerequisite: Level 1 from the previous month or instructor's permission. 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.
$30 for a three week series; $40 for a four week series; $50 for a five week series. Prerequisite: Intro to Social Ballroom Dancing is recommended. 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.
$30 for a three week series; $40 for a four week series; $50 for a five week series. Prerequisite: Level 1 from the previous month or Instructor's permission. Advanced registration is required. Register by calling (206) 394-1775.
American Style Pre-Silver
(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango)
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Make the transition from Bronze (Level 1) to Silver (Level 2) with patterns and technique for continuity style dancing. This class is intended to help prepare students for Level 2. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
American Smooth 2
(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango)
Tuesdays, 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.
$40 for a four week series; $50 for a five week series. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission is required. Must have proficiency in Level I (Bronze) syllabus. Advanced registration is required. Register by calling (206) 394-1775
Argentine Tango 2
Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
More Argentine Tango.
$40 for a four week series, $50 for a five week series.
Prerequisite: Argentine Tango 1 or Instructor's permission. 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.
$40 for a four week series, $50 for the five week series. Prerequisite: none. Advanced registration is required. Register online or by
calling (206) 394-1775.
Club Dances 1a
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
A continuation of Club Dances 1 from previous month. For example, if Hustle 1 is offered at 6:30 in September, Hustle 1a will be offered as a continuation at 7:30 in October. See calendar to find out which dance will be covered this month. This class is in a series starting the first Wednesday of each month.
$40 for a four week series, $50 for the five week series. Prerequisite: West Coast Swing 1. Advanced registration is required. Register 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.
$40 for a four week series, $50 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 $40 per month for an individual or a couple, students enjoy virtually
unlimited practice time during normal hours of operation (except during
social dances). 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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