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.
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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, $12 per person or free to Friday Workshop participants. Half price
for kids under 18 and students with current ID.
Friday Dance Special—Bring 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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