Seattle Dance Info

The Dance Calendar

Updated Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Contents: These are clickable links
Dance Classes with Ron Bolin
Steppin' Out
Step Up Saturday Workshops
Learn To Cha Cha
Dancin' At The Barn
Dance Hustle Like You've Never Danced It Before
Dance Calendar March 12 to 25, 2010

Dear Dancin' Friends,

Join me this Saturday in Bellevue for STEPPIN' OUT! The big Vasa Park Ballroom will be decorated in green for St. Patrick's Day. This month I'm teaching a fun and easy Swing lesson to start things off. Then dance to a mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country and more. Scroll down for full details.

We're having lots of fun in my West Coast Swing and Hustle classes that continue on Wednesdays on Mercer Island. Tonight will be our third week of Level 1. You can drop in for $12 per hour if you have some experience. The full schedule is below.

There are 50 local dances in the calendar listings below, including some NEW ones, so check 'em out! Also check below for info on workshops in Cha Cha, Salsa, Foxtrot, and/or Hustle offered by various teachers. Take your dancing to the next level!

See you this weekend! -- Ron Bolin, The Dancin' DJ

DANCE CLASSES WITH RON BOLIN
EVERY WEDNESDAY. West Coast Swing is danced to mid-tempo Funky Pop, Blues, Motown, Country and more. Hustle is a partner dance that started with 70s Disco and is danced to "Dance Music" of the last 35 years. These two dances are considered to be sisters of each other because they both have a slotted formation.

WEST COAST SWING - LEVEL 1, Weds, Feb 24 - March 31, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
WEST COAST SWING - LEVEL 2, Weds, April 7 - May 12, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
WEST COAST SWING - LEVEL 3, Weds, May 19 - June 23, 7:30 – 8:30 PM

HUSTLE - LEVEL 1, Weds, Feb 24 - March 31, 8:30 – 9:30 PM
HUSTLE - LEVEL 2, Weds, April 7 - May 12, 8:30 – 9:30 PM
HUSTLE - LEVEL 3, Weds, May 19 - June 23, 8:30 – 9:30 PM

LOCATION: Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From I-90, take Exit 8 and go about ½ mile south on East Mercer Way.
COST: $60 per 6-week level for any class, or drop in for $12 per hour.
TO REGISTER FOR ANY CLASS: Register for any series online using a credit card at www.seattledanceinfo.com/register.shtml or go to www.seattledanceinfo.com/pdf/dance_class_reg.pdf to print out a PDF of a form you can mail in.

STEPPIN' OUT
SATURDAY, MARCH 13. Put on your nice party attire and "step out" to Vasa Park Ballroom! Tonight the ballroom will be decorated in green for St. Patrick's Day. Dance to a mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country and more. We've got the room to move around the huge hardwood dance floor here, so the music format includes more traveling dances than I play at most other events. Fun for singles and couples of all ages. Doors open at 7:15 PM. At 7:30 PM I'll teach a fun and easy lesson in Swing. Learn the basics in the first part of the lesson plus fun variations as the hour progresses. Then dance from 8:30 PM to midnight to music by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. I'll include hourly mixers and door prize drawings. There will be complimentary soft beverages and snacks to keep your energy up for dancing. $15 admission. Vasa Park Ballroom, 3549 West Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue. DIRECTIONS: From I-90 eastbound, take Exit #13. Stay left at the fork in the ramp. At the end of the exit you will be northbound on W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE. Go about one mile. The Vasa Park Ballroom is on the left at SE 38th St. There's plenty of free parking. For more info call Ron Bolin at 425-917-1188 or email Ron@SeattleDanceInfo.com.

STEP UP SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, MARCH 13. Join JEANNETTE BAKER for a day of workshops where she will be teaching fun new Silver Level moves in multiple dance styles - beyond the basics. You can drop in for just one workshop or take all three. $15 for the first workshop, $10 for each additional workshop. Located at The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton 98059. DIRECTIONS: From I-405, take Exit #5. Go east up Sunset about 3 miles. Turn right on 148th, left on 117th, and right on 150th. For more information contact Jeannette Baker at 425-255-9211 or jeannettejbaker@comcast.net. Register online or at the door. Workshop times are as follows:
10:00 - 11:00 AM ~ Foxtrot 2
11:00 - Noon ~ Salsa 2
Noon - 1:00 PM ~ Hustle 2

LEARN TO CHA CHA
SUNDAY, MARCH 14. SEATTLE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB presents a series of workshops in Cha Cha (international style) on Sunday afternoons throughout the month of March. There are two workshops each day. The level progresses with each workshop. You can drop in for just the levels you want, or take the whole series.
March 14. 3:30 PM Sliver Cha Cha; 4:30 PM Silver I / Silver II Cha Cha
March 21. 3:30 PM Gold Cha Cha; 4:30 PM Gold I / Gold II Cha Cha
March 28. 3:30 PM Cha Cha Variations; 4:30 PM More Cha Cha Variations
Workshops are $10 each or $18 for both hours on the same date. Located at Chong-Wa Benevolent Assoc., 522 7th Ave South, Seattle. The ballroom is upstairs and has a good-sized hardwood dance floor. For more info contact Jeanne at 425-644-3030 or email SeattleSocialDanceClub@gmail.com.

DANCIN' AT THE BARN
SATURDAY, MARCH 20. This popular event, formerly called "Rockin' At The Barn," is held on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays. The name change reflects the gradual change in the music format that has been occurring, from primarily Rock/Pop to a wider variety of music that includes more Ballroom, Country, Swing, Latin, and Nightclub tunes. Dance on a big 4,000 square foot hardwood dance floor. Music and instruction is by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. New starting time: The pre-dance lesson has been increased to a full hour, from 7 to 8 PM. Tonight's lesson will be Waltz. Then dance from 8 to 11:30 PM, same as before. Be sure to fill in a yellow door prize slip as you enter to be eligible for the hourly prize drawings. You're sure to meet lots of new people in the hourly mixers. Snacks and beverages are available in vending machines. It's a great place for alcohol-free fun for all ages 18 and over. New price: If you attend the pre-dance lesson for $15 you can attend the dance for free. The “dance only” is still $12. Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. DIRECTIONS: From I-405, take Exit #5. Go east up Sunset about 3 miles. Turn right on 148th, left on 117th, and right on 150th. There's a large free parking lot. For more info contact Dave at 425-255-9211 or dave@learn2dance4fun.com.

Upcoming 7 - 8 PM pre-dance lessons at DANCIN' AT THE BARN are:
Mar 20   Waltz with Ron Bolin
Apr 3      Sweetheart Schottische with Jeanette Baker
Apr 17    Swing with Ron Bolin

DANCE HUSTLE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER DANCED IT BEFORE
STARTS THURSDAY, APRIL 1. Instructor JAY OFFUTT will move quickly through the basics and focus on the skills needed to dance comfortably and confidently. Intended for intermediate dancers. You should have previous group class experience in either Hustle or other dances, however Hustle experience is not required.
Includes: Seven Group Lessons * Two Practice Parties * Practice Music CD * Course Syllabus
What You’ll Learn: Choreographed Routine * Essential Skills and Techniques * Styling for a polished look * Enhanced Lead/Follow Abilities * Emphasis on Connection, Frame and Shaping * Look Sexy, Stylish and Confident Dancing Hustle.
Seven (7) weeks for just $75. Starts Thursday, April 1 at 7 PM. Pre-registration is required. For more info go to www.jays-dance-experience.com/SpecialEvents.htm. Jay’s Dance Experience, 206-356-8812, www.jays-dance-experience.com.

DANCE CALENDAR

March 12 to 25, 2010

HOW TO USE THIS CALENDAR:
UP TO TWO WEEKS OF DANCES ARE LISTED. Friday dances held only on the first week are listed first, followed by Friday dances held on both weeks, ending with Friday dances held only on the second week . . . and so on for each day. Changes and errors can occur. Please check with the contacts listed before attending. Unless indicated otherwise, all venues are smoke-free due to Washington State laws. If you ever fail to receive the weekly dance email you can find it posted at www.SeattleDanceInfo.com. These listings are paid for by the people who put the dances on. It's less than $2 per week to list a weekly dance. Contact Ron Bolin at Ron@SeattleDanceInfo.com or 425-917-1188 to have a dance included.

FRIDAYS

Please Note: The USA DANCE SEATTLE: EVERETT DANCE was mistakenly listed on Friday in the email version of this newsletter. The correct day is Saturday. Please see below.

Friday, March 12
SPECIAL EVENT! SWINGIN' WITH THE GARFIELD JAZZ ENSEMBLE. Benefit Dance: All proceeds benefit the Garfield Jazz Ensemble. Arrive at 7:30 PM for a pre-dance workshop in "Everybody Can Swing" taught by JODI FLEISCHMAN and DEAN PATON. Then dance from 8:30 PM to Midnight to the live music of THE GARFIELD JAZZ ENSEMBLES. Garfield again won top honors, last Spring, at Manhattan's Essentially Ellington competition. Led by the legendary Clarence Acox, these young cats always wow. You'll skip away inspired at night's end. The dance is alcohol-free. Dancers should wear shoes that do not leave marks on the dance floor. Admission of $15 covers both the workshop and dance. Leif Erikson Ballroom, 2245 NW 57th, Seattle (Ballard). For more info call 206-781-1238, email info@nwdance.net or visit www.nwdance.net.

Friday, March 12
NEW! BLUES FUSION & BLUES IN THE BACK. Dance from 9 PM to Midnight to live Jazz & Fusion Blues for free. Continue dancing to DJ music from Midnight until 3 AM; $3 cover charge. ARI LEVITT will teach three different lessons from 7 to 10 PM. Lessons are $10 for one, $16 for two or $20 for three. See website for details. This event is held on second and fourth Fridays at The Little Red Bistro, 400 Dexter Ave N, Seattle (corner of Dexter & Harrison at South Lake Union). For info visit www.littleredbistro.com/events-link or call 206-328-5981.

Friday, March 12
DANCE 2 CONNECT STUDIO PARTY. Arrive at 7 PM for lessons in West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step. Then dance from 8 to 11 PM; the music will be 35% West Coast Swing, 35% Nightclub Two-Step and 30% your choice. Admission is $12 per person. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. Dance 2 Connect, 802 Milton Way, Milton. For more info email april@dance2connect.com or visit www.dance2connect.com.

Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 19
SEATTLE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB. Arrive at 8 PM for a free dance lesson then dance from 8:30 to 11 PM to a variety of popular Ballroom, Latin, and Swing music every Friday. Admission is $8. Water is provided plus there will be a door prize drawing. All ages are welcome. The ballroom is upstairs and has a good-sized hardwood dance floor. Located at Chong-Wa Benevolent Assoc., 522 7th Ave South, Seattle. For more info contact Jeanne at 425-644-3030 or wisdom_29@hotmail.com.

Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 19
EVERY FRIDAY COUNTRY AND SWING DANCE. Arrive at 7 PM for a lesson in Triple Two-Step on March 12 and in the Line Dance "Cruisin'" (plus another if time allows) on March 19. DJ DAVE SERFLING plays a variety of music from 8 to 11:30 PM, including Country Two-Step, West and East Coast Swing, Line Dances, Ballroom, and more. Admission is $12 for the lesson and dance, or $10 for either the lesson or the dance. Ages 18 and over. Alcohol-free atmosphere. The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. For more info call Dave at 425-255-9211, email dave@learn2dance4fun.com or visit www.learn2dance4fun.com.

Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 19
WASHINGTON DANCE CLUB FRIDAYS. Arrive at 8 PM for a beginner's lesson (Hustle on March 12 and Foxtrot on March 19). Dance from 9 to 11:30 PM to Ballroom, Latin and Swing music. There's something for everyone: slow and romantic to jumpin' and jivin'; Big Band sound to Top Forties. Come solo or with a partner. Admission is $12 for both the lesson and the dance; half-price for under 18 and students with ID. Washington Dance Club, 1017 Stewart St, Seattle. For more info call 206-628-8939 or visit www.washingtondance.com.

Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 19
FUNKY FRIDAYS. This dance featuring West Coast Swing lessons and music for a variety of dances with TERRY WEST and JACKIE HURSEY is held at Jay's Dance Experience, which has a warm atmosphere and large dance floor. Beginner's lesson at 7 PM covers basic patterns and techniques. Intermediate lesson at 8 PM adds fun variations. Then stay for the dance that follows from 9 PM to Midnight. Drop-in admission is $15 for one lesson and the dance, $20 for both lessons and the dance, $8 for the dance only. Jay's Dance Experience, 18005 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline (above the Highland Ice Arena). For more info contact Terry West at 206-786-3421, email cutarug@gmail.com or visit www.terrywestproductions.com.

Friday, March 19
SALSA DANCE PARTY AT MY WORLD. Arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson, then dance the night away doing Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Rumba, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Casino Rueda, and more. Get your groove on Latin style at My World Dance. Admission fee of $5 includes a free lesson from 7 to 7:30 PM. Salsa Bailarina PAMELA JOHNSON will spin the rhythms and guide you through the moves from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. Light refreshments are provided. This Salsa Party is held on the 3rd Friday of every month. My World Dance, 849 Hiawatha Place South (Central Area), Seattle. For more info contact 206-861-2500, suzanne@myworld-df.com or visit www.myworld-df.com.

Friday, March 19
NOREEN'S BALLROOM DANCE. Arrive at 8 PM for a Swing lesson, then dance to a variety of Ballroom music from 8:30 to 11 PM. This dance is held on the first Friday of each month. Admission is $8 or just $4 for first-timers. There is street parking and a lot across the street. Normanna Lodge (Sons of Norway), 2725 Oakes Ave, Everett. For more info contact Noreen at noreenballroom@yahoo.com or visit www.thedancefool.com.

SATURDAYS

Saturday, March 13
STEPPIN' OUT. Put on your nice party attire and "step out" to Vasa Park Ballroom! Tonight the ballroom will be decorated in green for St. Patrick's Day. Dance to a mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country and more. We've got the room to move around the huge hardwood dance floor here, so the music format includes more traveling dances than I play at most other events. Fun for singles and couples of all ages. Doors open at 7:15 PM. At 7:30 PM I'll teach a fun and easy lesson in Swing. Learn the basics in the first part of the lesson plus fun variations as the hour progresses. Then dance from 8:30 PM to midnight to music by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. I'll include hourly mixers and door prize drawings. There will be complimentary soft beverages and snacks to keep your energy up for dancing. $15 admission. Vasa Park Ballroom, 3549 West Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue. DIRECTIONS: From I-90 eastbound, take Exit #13. Stay left at the fork in the ramp. At the end of the exit you will be northbound on W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE. Go about one mile. The Vasa Park Ballroom is on the left at SE 38th St. There's plenty of free parking. For more info call Ron Bolin at 425-917-1188 or email Ron@SeattleDanceInfo.com.

Saturday, March 13
USA DANCE SEATTLE: EVERETT DANCE. Take a pre-dance East Coast Swing lesson starting at 7:30 PM. Then continue with the social dance at this beautifully restored studio with a 2400 sq. ft. wood floor. Enjoy a mix of music, including Cha Cha, Tango, and Waltz from 8:15 to 11 PM. No partner is necessary, and all ages are welcome in this alcohol-free environment. Admission is $10 or $8 for members of USA Dance. Free for those under 18. The lesson is included, parking free, easy to find (just a 30 minute drive from North Seattle). Dorothy Jayne Dance Studio, 2931 Bond St, Everett. For more info contact Michael Kheriaty at Michael.Kheriaty@earthlink.net or 1-800-755-5057 or visit www.usadanceseattle.org.

Saturday, March 13
BOOGIE AT THE BARN. Arrive at 7 PM for lesson in Nightclub Two-Step with DAVE SERFLING. Dance from 8 PM to Midnight to a variety of music by DJ TERRY WEST. Pay $15 for the lesson and the dance is free, or pay $12 for the dance only. Ages 18 and over. Alcohol-free atmosphere. Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. For more info call Dave Serfling at 425-255-9211, email dave@learn2dance4fun.com or visit www.learn2dance4fun.com.

Saturday, March 13
DANCE FOR JOY! IN WEST SEATTLE. Arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson with LILLI ANN CAREY in beginning Waltz, then dance from 8 to 10 PM. There is childcare available for a nominal charge. No need to be shy, we are a warm and inviting group of dancers. All ages, singles and couples welcome! $12 lesson and dance, $8, lesson or dance only. Pay at the door. Sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation and the Hiawatha Advisory Council. Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave SW (Admiral District), West Seattle (West Seattle Bridge to the Admiral Way exit, left on Admiral Way. The entrance to the Center is one block east on Lander off of California Ave, S on Walnut. It's the building next to the new playfield) For more info visit www.danceforjoy.biz (non-active link; copy and paste to browser) or phone 206-264-5646.

Saturday, March 13
LEFT FOOT BOOGIE DANCE. Host JODI invites everyone for a fun evening of Swing, Waltz, Nightclub Two-Step, Salsa and Rumba. Arrive at 7:30 PM for a pre-dance lesson. Dance to a variety of music from 8:30 to 11:30 PM. Admission is $10. Come festive and invite your friends. Please bring goodies for the finger-food potluck. Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell. For more info email jodi@leftfootboogie.com or call 206-251-7658 or visit www.leftfootboogie.com.

Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, March 20
SONG SCOUT SATURDAYS. Dance most Saturdays from 9 PM to Midnight to West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step music played DJ PAUL BOOTH or a guest DJ. The music tends to be contemporary pop music and alternative rock hits with other styles mixed in. Arrive at 8 PM for an intermediate WCS lesson for $5; drop-ins are welcome. Admission is for the dance is $8. Kirkland Dance Center, 835 7th Ave, Kirkland. For more info contact Paul at pbooth@comcast.net or visit www.songscout.net.

Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, March 20
GREAT WALL BALLROOM DANCE. This dance is every Saturday night at the Great Wall Mall near IKEA and Valley Medical Center. Dance on a 2,000 square foot wooden dance floor from 8 PM to Midnight to a variety of great live Latin and Smooth dance music provided by YESTERMANIA. Check out their music at www.ainsea.us/repertoire/repertoire.asp. Admission is $7. There are Dinner/Dance combo packages: $25/person gets you dinner at the Imperial Garden Restaurant plus free admission to the dance, or $15/person gets you dinner at Cafe Taipan plus free admission to the dance. Great Wall Ballroom, 18230 East Valley Rd, Suite 136, Kent. Please use the Left Side Door Mall Entrance to enter the Ballroom. For more info visit www.greatwallballroom.com or call 425-251-1600.

Saturday, March 20
DANCIN' AT THE BARN. This popular event, formerly called "Rockin' At The Barn," is held on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays. The name change reflects the gradual change in the music format that has been occurring, from primarily Rock/Pop to a wider variety of music that includes more Ballroom, Country, Swing, Latin, and Nightclub tunes. Dance on a big 4,000 square foot hardwood dance floor. Music and instruction is by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. New starting time: The pre-dance lesson has been increased to a full hour, from 7 to 8 PM. Tonight's lesson will be Waltz. Then dance from 8 to 11:30 PM, same as before. Be sure to fill in a yellow door prize slip as you enter to be eligible for the hourly prize drawings. You're sure to meet lots of new people in the hourly mixers. Snacks and beverages are available in vending machines. It's a great place for alcohol-free fun for all ages 18 and over. New price: If you attend the pre-dance lesson for $15 you can attend the dance for free. The “dance only” is still $12. Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. DIRECTIONS: From I-405, take Exit #5. Go east up Sunset about 3 miles. Turn right on 148th, left on 117th, and right on 150th. There's a large free parking lot. For more info contact Ron Bolin at 425-917-1188 or Ron@SeattleDanceInfo.com or Dave Serfling at 425-255-9211 or dave@learn2dance4fun.com.

Saturday, March 20
BENEFIT DANCE! DANCE AND PLAY FOR HAITI. Enjoy a night of dancing from 7 to 10 PM to live music by the PORTAGE BAY BIG BAND. Bid on silent auction items such as a kayak outing, handmade baby blanket, and fine arts prints. Bid on the dessert of your dreams: comforting pies, amazing cakes, and other sweet treats—all while helping the people of Haiti. Organized by University Baptist Church (UBC) and New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF), with sponsorship by the Evergreen Baptist Association. 100% of proceeds will go directly to the Haiti earthquake relief efforts of the American Baptist World Relief Office, Partners in Health, and Friends of the Orphans. Tickets are a bargain at $15 for adults, $5 for youth under age 18, and $35 for families. Youth ages 7 and up will enjoy an evening of supervised games. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or call UBC at 206-632-5188 or NBCF at 425-282-6220, Ext. 417 for ticket information. Cash or checks only, no credit cards. Held at University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave NE in Seattle’s University District. For more information visit www.ubcseattle.org.

SUNDAYS

Sunday, March 14
EASTSIDE SWING DANCE PARTY. Tonight Jamba Juice is sponsoring with $2 smoothies for the dancers. Come join this dance party of young and old dancers: from Boppers to Hoppers, Loungers, Jitterbugs, Hepcats and Swing Cats. Arrive at 7 PM for a free Swing lesson followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10 PM to music by DJ KRISTY. Instruction is provided by CHRIS and ALISON of Eastside Swing Dance. Ages 13 and up; all skill levels welcome, no partners necessary. Dress vintage or casual. Prizes for dance contests. Admission is $5 for everyone (no one under age 13 allowed.) On live band nights admission is $10 for everyone. North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue. For more info contact Alison at 425-941-9144 or visit www.eastsideswingdance.com.

Sunday, March 14 and Sunday, March 21
HARBOR SWING. Dance every Sunday in a large, air conditioned lounge with a great view! Arrive at 7 PM for a dance lesson, then dance from 8 to 11 PM. March 14 features a Nightclub Two-Step lesson followed by the live music of IMPACT. March 21 features a Kizomba lesson followed by the music by DJ TONY AZAR. Admission is $5 for the lesson and $10 for the dance. Ages 21 and over. China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave N on the west side of Lake Union in Seattle. For more info call Tony Azar at 425-299-0704 or email antonazar@hotmail.com.

Sunday, March 14 and Sunday, March 21
WASHINGTON DANCE CLUB. Dance to Ballroom, Latin and Swing music here every Sunday from 7 to 9:30 PM. Admission is $12. Enjoy the charm of a ballroom from the days of the big bands, the Avalon Ballroom. Washington Dance Club, 1017 Stewart St, Seattle. For more info call 206-628-8939 or visit www.washingtondance.com.

Sunday, March 14 and Sunday, March 21
AUBURN DANCEGIG. Every Sunday MARK & CHERYL HOVIND teach beginning and intermediate East Coast Swing from 3 to 4:30 PM. Patterns change every week, with basics always taught the first half hour. No experience, no partner required – frequent partner rotations. After the lesson, dance on the huge wood dance floor to a half hour of recorded music followed by live Country Western music by 8 SECOND RIDE from 5 to 9 PM. Admission is $4 for the lesson and dance. Must be 21 or over and visitors are welcome three times without an Eagle’s membership. Auburn Eagles, 702 M Street SE, Auburn. For details visit www.DanceGig.com or email Mark@DanceGig.com or call 253-333-0633.

MONDAYS

Monday, March 15 and Monday, March 22
SAVOY MONDAYS AT SONNY NEWMAN'S. Arrive at 8:30 PM for a $10 drop-in intermediate Lindy Hop class with DANIEL NEWSOME and GABRIELLA COOK. Five week Beginner class series at 7:30 starting soon! Enjoy this
Swing dance for all ages from 9:30 PM to Midnight. Dance admission is free if you take the class, otherwise $5. Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, 201 N 85th St, Seattle. For more info contact Dan at events@savoyswing.com or visit www.savoyswing.org. Check out their calendar for other classes and local Swing dances.

Monday, March 15 and Monday, March 22
WALTZ ETCETERA is Seattle's friendliest and most welcoming dance. Every Monday you can find 60-70 friendly, unpretentious dancers here, dancing to a wide variety of great dance music. We dance for fun & friendship, not to show off or be cool. From 7:30 to 9:30 PM we play about half Waltzes & half Swing, Blues, Latin, etcetera. At 9:30 we turn down the lights and play slow Blues, sensuous Latin, and dreamy Waltzes. There's a drop-in class right before the dance, at 6:30 PM (see website for details). Admission is $6 for the dance, $15 for the lesson, $20 for both. Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle. For more info contact Zachariah at waltz23@gmail.com or visit www.waltzetc.com.

TUESDAYS

Tuesday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 23
NEW! TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM. Blues dancers take note: Live acoustic Jazz Jam featuring RED DELICIOUS TRIO from 8 to 10 PM. Admission is free. Come early for drinks, mingling, and nosh. Stay late for even more drinks, mingling, and nosh! Every Tuesday night at The Little Red Bistro, 400 Dexter Ave N, Seattle (corner of Dexter & Harrison at South Lake Union). For venue info visit www.LittleRedStudioSeattle.com or call 206-328-5981.

Tuesday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 23
TUESDAY PRACTICA DANCE. Join DJ DAVE SERFLING for dancing on Tuesday night at The Barn. Dave will play a variety of music that's great for partner dancing or line dancing including Ballroom, Swing, Country, Nightclub and Latin. Dance from 8:30 to 10 PM for $5, or free if you are currently registered for any weekly classes at the Rockin' Horse Dance Barn. Ages 18 and over. Alcohol-free atmosphere. The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. For more info call Dave at 425-255-9211, email dave@learn2dance4fun.com or visit www.learn2dance4fun.com.

Tuesday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 23
OLYMPIA SWING DANCE. Swing every Tuesday from 7 to 10:30 PM at the Olympia Eagles Ballroom. Admission is usually $5 and includes a beginning lesson at 7 PM with CHRISTINE COREY. The ballroom is large with a nice wood floor. All ages are welcome. Olympia Eagles Ballroom, 805 4th Ave E, Olympia, at the corner of 4th and Plum, above the Eagles Hall. For info email olykidsswing@yahoo.com, call 360-943-4010 or visit www.olyswing.com.

WEDNESDAYS (Click here for March 10)

Wednesday, March 17
STUDIO 6 BALLROOM. St. Patrick's Day Swing! Arrive at 6:30 PM for a basic West Coast Swing lesson or intermediate WCS. Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 PM to the live music of MAIA SANTELL AND HOUSE BLEND, performing a mix of West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Nightclub Two-Step, Hustle and more. Admission is $15 for the lesson and dance or $10 for the dance alone. All ages. For a fabulous dinner that evening, before the dance, Six Olives Restaurant (located just one block West!) offers discount tickets, purchased through Studio 6 Ballroom. Studio 6 Ballroom, 2608 6th Ave, Tacoma. Phone: 253-905-5301. For more info email Natasha at info@Studio6Ballroom.com or visit www.Studio6Ballroom.com.

Wednesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 24
MANHATTAN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB. Dance to live music on a 3,200 square foot floor every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 10 PM. March 17 has a St. Patrick's Day theme and features music by CASANOVA DUO. March 24 features music by CHARLIE BROWN and the dance lesson at 6:30 PM is Waltz. (Some nights have dance classes starting at 6:30 PM. Call for info.) The cover charge is $6 for the public or $5 for members. Membership fee is $15 and includes free admission to your first dance. Ages 21 and over. Held at the Tacoma American Veterans Club (upper level), 5717 Tyler, Tacoma. For more info visit www.ManhattanClub.org or call Sid O'Hare at 253-534-5475.

Wednesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 24
WEST COAST SWING NIGHT. Dance to live Latin, Blues, Swing, Rock, & Country by DARRELL DATA every Wednesday from 7:30 - 10:30 PM. It's always a great time. White Center Eagles, 10452 15th Ave. SW, Seattle. $5 cover charge. Membership not necessary. For more info contact Darrell at mididata@comcast.net. Also check www.myspace.com/darrelldata for an extended schedule, full calendar, and sound clips.

THURSDAYS (Click here for March 11)

Thursday, March 18 and Thursday, March 25
THURSDAY PRACTICA DANCE. Join DJ TERRY WEST for dancing on Thursday night at The Barn. Terry will play a variety of music that's great for partner dancing or line dancing including Ballroom, Swing, Country, Nightclub and Latin. Dance from 8:30 to 10 PM for $5, or free if you are currently registered for any weekly classes at the Rockin' Horse Dance Barn. Ages 18 and over. Alcohol-free atmosphere. The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. For more info call Dave at 425-255-9211, email dave@learn2dance4fun.com or visit www.learn2dance4fun.com.

Thursday, March 18 and Thursday, March 25
SWING, ETC. A beginner's West Coast Swing class is offered at 7 PM with ROBB BRYAN and BRIANNE GREENE. Sign up in advance for $75 for the series. At 8 PM, take a drop-in intermediate/advanced West Coast Swing lesson with JIM MINTY and KATIE McCASLIN. Then dance to your WCS favorites and more from 9 to 11:30 PM. A pre-paid dance card is $65 and includes 7 of the 8 PM lessons and 7 dances. Drop-in admission is $17 for the 8 PM class and dance. The 8 PM class only is $12 and the dance only is $7. Presented by Tony Azar every Thursday at China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle. For more info email tony@swangoseattle.com.

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Wednesday, March 10
MANHATTAN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB. Dance to live music on a 3,200 square foot floor every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 10 PM. March 10 features music by RANDY LITCH. (Some nights have dance classes starting at 6:30 PM. Call for info.) The cover charge is $6 for the public or $5 for members. Membership fee is $15 and includes free admission to your first dance. Ages 21 and over. Held at the Tacoma American Veterans Club (upper level), 5717 Tyler, Tacoma. For more info visit www.ManhattanClub.org or call Sid O'Hare at 253-534-5475.

Wednesday, March 10
WEST COAST SWING NIGHT. Dance to live Latin, Blues, Swing, Rock, & Country by DARRELL DATA every Wednesday from 7:30 - 10:30 PM. It's always a great time. White Center Eagles, 10452 15th Ave. SW, Seattle. $5 cover charge. Membership not necessary. For more info contact Darrell at mididata@comcast.net. Also check www.myspace.com/darrelldata for an extended schedule, full calendar, and sound clips.

Wednesday, March 10
LOUISIANA WEDNESDAY. Seattle Zydeco Connection is proud and oh, so appreciative to partner with the Hwy 99 Blues Club to bring you an outstanding opportunity to dance and revel in the music of our local talent. Yes, EVERY second Weds SZC and Hwy 99 will be rotating a different local Zydeco or Cajun band for your dancing pleasure. Tonight FOLICHON plays for your dancing pleasure. Start with a free 30 minute lesson at 7 PM with JOANIE "LI'L BISCUIT" BROWN. Dance from 8 to 11 PM, $10 cover. Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle. Dance here on the second Wednesday of every month to support our local talent and build our community. For more info email SeattleZydecoConnection@yahoo.com or visit www.gatorboyproductions.com.

Thursday, March 11
THURSDAY PRACTICA DANCE. Join DJ TERRY WEST for dancing on Thursday night at The Barn. Terry will play a variety of music that's great for partner dancing or line dancing including Ballroom, Swing, Country, Nightclub and Latin. Dance from 8:30 to 10 PM for $5, or free if you are currently registered for any weekly classes at the Rockin' Horse Dance Barn. Ages 18 and over. Alcohol-free atmosphere. The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. For more info call Dave at 425-255-9211, email dave@learn2dance4fun.com or visit www.learn2dance4fun.com.

Thursday, March 11
SWING, ETC. A beginner's West Coast Swing class is offered at 7 PM with ROBB BRYAN and BRIANNE GREENE. Sign up in advance for $75 for the series. At 8 PM, take a drop-in intermediate/advanced West Coast Swing lesson with JIM MINTY and KATIE McCASLIN. Then dance to your WCS favorites and more from 9 to 11:30 PM. A pre-paid dance card is $65 and includes 7 of the 8 PM lessons and 7 dances. Drop-in admission is $17 for the 8 PM class and dance. The 8 PM class only is $12 and the dance only is $7. Presented by Tony Azar every Thursday at China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle. For more info email tony@swangoseattle.com.