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Updated Thursday, September 2, 2010
Contents:
 Dance Classes with Ron Bolin
Dancin' At The Barn: Back to School Sock Hop
Learn The Thriller Dance for Free
Learn to Mambo
Labor Day Weekend Party
Louisiana Wednesday
Steppin' Out
Seattle's 22nd Annual Crystal Ball
SSYC Northwest Harvest Benefit Dinner and Dance
Dance Calendar through September 9, 2010

Dear Dancin' Friends,

Saturday: Join me at the Rockin' Horse Dance Barn for the annual BACK TO SCHOOL SOCK HOP! I'll start off with a Jitterbug lesson perfect for dancing to lots of the early Rock & Roll hits that I'll play for the dance to follow ... fun songs that you probably know the words to!

Sunday: I'm at China Harbor for the always big LABOR DAY WEEKEND PARTY! The lounge has been remodeled with a new dance floor, new lighted bar, new bathrooms and more. You can see some of the remodeling from this video clip taken there a couple weeks ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouGyD8MNY2g. I'll teach an introductory lesson in West Coast Swing to start things off followed by playing a wide variety of all types of Swing, Ballroom, and more. There's no work the next day for most, so we'll dance until Midnight!

Wednesday: The pre-dance lessons at the above dances are a perfect way to get a jump start on my new SWING CLASSES that start this coming Wednesday, September 8, on Mercer Island. I'm starting to get that "back to school" feeling myself and looking forward to seeing all the new faces!

Scroll down for full details on the above events and many more.

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


DANCE CLASSES WITH RON BOLIN

 

EAST COAST SWING
Learn the Classic Style of Swing danced to up-tempo Big Band, Rock & Roll, Pop, Country and more.
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Level 1: Sept. 8 – Oct. 6
Level 2: Oct. 13 – Nov. 10
Level 3: Nov 17 – Dec. 15

 

WEST COAST SWING
 Modern Smooth Swing danced to mid-tempo Funky Pop, Blues, Motown, Country and more.
Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:30 PM
Level 1: Sept. 8 – Oct. 6
Level 2: Oct. 13 – Nov. 10
Level 3: Nov 17 – Dec. 15

 

No partner needed ... we will rotate partners every few minutes. No experience needed for Level 1 classes.
COST: $50 per level (5 weeks) for either East or West Coast Swing. Drop-in rate $12 per hour.
If you've taken the same class (same level) within the past year, the cost is 1/2 price.

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.
REGISTER ONLINE at www.seattledanceinfo.com/register.shtml.
QUESTIONS? Call Ron Bolin at 425-917-1188 or email Ron@SeattleDanceInfo.com.


DANCIN' AT THE BARN: BACK TO SCHOOL SOCK HOP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. Tonight is our annual trip back in time to the 50s and 60s! Dress for the era and have fun dancing on a big 4,000 square foot hardwood floor. Music and instruction is by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. Arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson in Jitterbug. This is the easiest type of Swing you can learn and is a great way for new people to get a preview of my East Coast Swing classes that start on Wednesday.. Then dance from 8 to 11:30 PM to great classics by Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles and many more early Rock and Roll artists. Snacks and beverages are available in vending machines. It's a great place for alcohol-free fun for all ages 18 and over. If you attend the pre-dance lesson for $15 you can attend the dance for free. The “dance only” is $12. Dancin' At The Barn is held on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays. 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:
Sept 4    Jitterbug with Ron Bolin
Sept 18  Hustle with Ron Bolin
Oct 2      Country Two-Step with Jeannette Baker


LEARN THE THRILLER DANCE FOR FREE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. Learn the Michael Jackson Thriller dance and participate in the worldwide attempt to break the record for the largest simultaneous Thriller dance! The dance will be taught by SHERI KINLEY. Rehearse from 1 to 3 PM at The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn (the Northwest's premier dance venue). More rehearsals: Saturday, Sept 11 (1:30-3:30); Sundays, Sept. 19 & 26 & Oct. 3 & 10. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 23. Sponsored by The 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 all the details, visit www.seattlethrillers.com. Link to last year's performance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_TpbkxlH_U.


LABOR DAY WEEKEND PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. This annual day-before-Labor-Day party packs the house! There's no work the next day so we dance until Midnight. Come check out the newly remodeled lounge at China Harbor Restaurant! There's a new dance floor, a lighted bar, and new bathrooms. Music and instruction will be by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. I'll teach a beginner's lesson in West Coast Swing at 7 PM to get everyone mixing and moving. Then dance to a variety of all types of Swing, Ballroom and more from 8 PM to Midnight. If you want to start dancing early, TONY AZAR will have a Kizomba practica from 5:30 to 6:45 PM ($5). The lounge is air conditioned and has a great view of Lake Union. Admission is $5 for the lesson and $10 for the dance, or $12 for both. 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.


LEARN TO MAMBO
SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26. SEATTLE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB presents JOHNNY BRYANT teaching a series of workshops in Mambo on Sunday afternoons in the month of September. 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.
Sept 5. 3:30 PM Beginner Mambo; 4:30 PM Beginner Mambo
Sept 12. 3:30 PM Intermediate Mambo; 4:30 PM Intermediate Mambo
Sept 19. 3:30 PM Intermediate Mambo; 4:30 PM Advanced/Intermediate Mambo
Sept 26. 3:30 PM Advanced Mambo; 4:30 PM Advanced Mambo
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.


LOUISIANA WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. 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 rock the house with RAMPART RHYTHM REVIEW, playing Funk and R&B straight out of New Orleans. 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.


STEPPIN' OUT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. Put on your nice party attire and "step out" to Vasa Park Ballroom! 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 will teach a lesson in Waltz. Learn the simple basics in the first part of the lesson plus 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.


SEATTLE'S 22nd ANNUAL CRYSTAL BALL
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. Be part of the celebration! This day-long event will again be held at a NEW VENUE, the beautiful NILE COUNTRY CLUB (located right next to I-5, on the King/Snohomish County line). The event will feature daytime Ballroom competitions, a semi-formal dinner, social dancing and a Professional Show by Argentine Tango Super Stars PATRICIO TOUCEDA & EVA LUCERO, along with CARLOS BARRIONUEVO & MAYTE VALDES. There will also be Jack & Jill contests in Nightclub Two-Step, Cha Cha, Hustle, Waltz, Swing, and Salsa ... all with NO ENTRY FEE! Dinner starts at 6 PM. Dinner guests are given preferred seating in the ballroom and are treated to the additional Dinner Show. General Admission Tickets are also available (enter at 7:30 PM) and give you all of the evening's entertainment except dinner and the extra Dinner Show. You will still get to see plenty. All tickets include social dancing, those fun Jack & Jill events and the Grand Finale’ Show. Tickets may be purchased online at www.seattlescrystalball.com (no handling fee) or directly from the organizer Lynn Offutt by calling 206-542-5550.
E-mail any questions to lynnoffutt@hotmail.com. Enjoy these you tube links of your feature couples.
Patricio & Eva: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd6EbWELhns
Carlos & Mayte: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5EMTMwitPA


SSYC NORTHWEST HARVEST BENEFIT DINNER AND DANCE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. The Seattle Singles Yacht Club invites everyone to attend our 18th annual NW Harvest benefit event. This year’s theme is Unmask Hunger! So, masks are IN! Happy Hour starts at 5:30 PM. Dinner is 7-8 PM. Dance to great music by RAINY CITY RIFF RAFF from 8:30 -11:30 PM. COST: $40 for the entire evening (must be purchased by 9/22.) Includes dinner, dance, mask judging contest, live and silent auctions, and door prize raffle. Dance Only tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door. Three ways to purchase tickets: at the weekly SSYC meetings, 7:30 PM Mondays at China Harbor; online at www.ssyc.com (follow the link to NW Harvest Benefit); or print the online form and mail your check to SSYC. ATTIRE: Casual clothing, masks — bring your own or make one on site! LOCATION: Ballard Elks Beach Club, 6411 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107. For more information on the NW Harvest Benefit, including the Race Against Hunger boat race Saturday morning, please visit www.ssyc.com or contact Mona Roach, 253-431-1940 or doc_mr3@hotmail.com.


DANCE CALENDAR

Through September 9, 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

Friday, August 27 and Friday, September 3
NEW! EDMONDS SENIOR CENTER FRIDAY FLING. All ages are welcome to dance to live music every Friday from 1 to 3 PM. The ASTORIA COMBO plays on the 1st, 3rd, (and 5th if there is one) Fridays of the month. NICE 'N EASY featuring vocalist HELEN MILLER plays on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. Donation is $3. Refreshments are provided. Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Avenue, Edmonds, just west of the Ferry Terminal. The ballroom is upstairs and has a large dance floor, a view of Puget Sound, and mirrored ball. For more info call 425-774-5555, or go to www.scscedmonds.org.

Friday, August 27 and Friday, September 3
EVERY FRIDAY COUNTRY AND SWING DANCE. Arrive at 7 PM for a lesson in Salsa on August 27 and in Triple Two-Step on September 3. 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, August 27 and Friday, September 3
WASHINGTON DANCE CLUB FRIDAYS. Visit the website for info on pre-dance lessons that start at 8 PM. 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, August 27 and Friday, September 3
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, August 27 and Friday, September 3
SEATTLE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB. Dance every Friday from 8 to 11 PM to a variety of popular Ballroom, Latin, and Swing music. Admission is $8. Water is provided plus there will be a door prize drawing. All ages are welcome. 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 visit www.seattlesocialdanceclub.com or contact Jeanne at 425-644-3030 or wisdom_29@hotmail.com.

Friday, August 27 and Friday, September 3
TANGO AT SONNY NEWMAN'S. Arrive at 7:30 PM for a beginning Tango lesson (drop-in fee is $10). Dance from 9 PM to 1 AM to Argentine Tango music spun by DJ MOURAD ZAOUI. Admission is $8 or $12 when there is live music. Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, 201 N 85th St, Seattle (Greenwood District). For more info call Sonny at 206-784-3010, email sonnynewman@tangoseattle.com or visit www.tangoseattle.com.

Friday, September 3
SEATTLE HUSTLE CLUB DANCE. Dance to Hustle, West Coast Swing, Nightclub Two-Step, plus Country, Salsa, a little bit of Ballroom, Cha Cha and anything else you want. Arrive at 7:30 PM for an Intro to Hustle lesson. Learn some intermediate Hustle moves in the 8:15 PM lesson, usually with VICKI GABRIELLE. Dance from 9 to 11:30 PM to music played by DJ VICKI. Lessons $5 each, dance $8, one lesson and dance $10, both lessons and dance $15. Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave NE, Juanita (near Kirkland). Directions: From I-405 take the 124th St exit and stay left. Head west at the light. Go to 100th and turn right. The club is on the left just before the light at 132nd. For more info contact Vicki at vjdance@yahoo.com or 206-200-1171 or visit www.seattlehustleclub.com.

Friday, September 3
NOREEN'S BALLROOM DANCE. (No dance on August 27.) Arrive at 8 PM for a Waltz lesson then dance to a variety of Ballroom music from 8:30 to 11 PM. 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, August 28 and Saturday, September 4
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, September 4
DANCIN' AT THE BARN: BACK TO SCHOOL SOCK HOP. Tonight is our annual trip back in time to the 50s and 60s! Dress for the era and have fun dancing on a big 4,000 square foot hardwood floor. Music and instruction is by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. Arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson in Jitterbug. Then dance from 8 to 11:30 PM to great classics by Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, and many more early Rock and Roll. Snacks and beverages are available in vending machines. It's a great place for alcohol-free fun for all ages 18 and over. If you attend the pre-dance lesson for $15 you can attend the dance for free. The “dance only” is $12. Dancin' At The Barn is held on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays. 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.

SUNDAYS

Sunday, August 29 and Sunday, September 5
SHUSHETA AT SONNY NEWMAN'S. Tango on Sundays from 7:30 to 11 PM with co-hosts DJ MOURAD ZAOUI and SONNY NEWMAN. Admission is $8 or $12 when the music is live. Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, 201 N 85th St, Seattle. For more info call Sonny at 206-784-3010, email mourad_zaoui@msn.com. For venue info call Sonny at 206-784-3010 or visit www.tangoseattle.com.

Sunday, August 29 and Sunday, September 5
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, August 29 and Sunday, September 5
AUBURN DANCEGIG. Dance to live Country Western music by 8 SECOND RIDE from 5 to 9 PM. (Lessons will start up again on September 12.) Admission is $4. 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.

Sunday, September 5
LABOR DAY WEEKEND PARTY. This annual day-before-Labor-Day party packs the house! There's no work the next day so we dance until Midnight. Come check out the newly remodeled lounge at China Harbor Restaurant. There's a new dance floor, a lighted bar, and new bathrooms. Music and instruction will be by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. I'll teach a beginner's lesson in West Coast Swing at 7 PM to get everyone mixing and moving. Then dance to a variety of all types of Swing, Ballroom and more from 8 PM to Midnight. If you want to start dancing early, TONY AZAR will have a Kizomba practica from 5:30 to 6:45 PM ($5). The lounge is air conditioned and has a great view of Lake Union. Admission is $5 for the lesson and $10 for the dance, or $12 for both. 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, September 5
SEATTLE SWING DANCE CLUB. Intermediate West Coast Swing will be taught by ROBERTO VILLAMARIN at 2:45 and 4 PM pre-dance workshops (see www.seattlewcswing.org for details). Also at 4 PM: a basic West Coast Swing lesson for new folks. Dance from 5 to 9 PM with DJ CHRIS JONES. No competitions this week. The music format is 80% West Coast Swing and 20% other types of dance. Admission for both workshops is $25 for guests ($19 for SSDC members), and includes the dance. Dance only admission is $11 for guests ( $7 for members) and includes FREE admission to the 4 PM basics WCS class. Held on first and third Sundays at the Alki Masonic Lodge (West Seattle), 4736 40th Ave SW, Seattle. Contact SSDC at ssdcmail@gmail.com.

MONDAYS

Monday, August 30 and Monday, September 6
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, August 30 and Monday, September 6
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, August 31 and Tuesday, September 7
OLYMPIA SWING DANCE. Swing every Tuesday from 7 to 10:30 PM at the Olympia Eagles Ballroom. Admission is $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

Wednesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 8
MANHATTAN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB. Dance to live music on a 3,200 square foot floor every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 10 PM. September 1 features music with DJ DAVE GREEN, with a dance lesson at 6:30 PM. September 8 features live music by CASANOVA. The cover charge is $8 for the public or $5 for members. Membership fee is $20. 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, September 1 and Wednesday, September 8
WEST COAST SWING NIGHT. Dance to live Latin, Blues, Swing, Rock, & Country by DARRELL DATA (or a guest musician) 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, September 1 and Wednesday, September 8
WEDNESDAY SWING GROOVE. This Dance and Group Lesson is hosted by DJ/Instructor/Performer BRUCE GOMBRELLI every Wednesday in Bellevue. Lessons are GSDTA West Coast Swing patterns with weekly special topics and cool variations at 8 PM and West Coast Swing dance from 9 to 11:15 PM. The music is 85% West Coast Swing music, 15% Nightclub 2-Step & WCS Nuevo Tango. Lesson is $7 and the dance is $8; Discounts are available for SSDC members and Dance/Lesson Pass purchases. Dance Academy of Bellevue, 626 120th Ave NE Suite #B-102, Bellevue. For info visit www.westcoastswingcity.com or e-mail info@westcoastswingcity.com.For info visit www.westcoastswingcity.com or e-mail info@westcoastswingcity.com.

Wednesday, September 8
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 rock the house with RAMPART RHYTHM REVIEW, playing Funk and R&B straight out of New Orleans. 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.

THURSDAYS

Thursday, September 2 and Thursday, September 9
SWING, ETC. A beginner's West Coast Swing lesson with ROBB BRYAN and BRIANNE GREENE is at 7 PM. At 8 PM, take an intermediate/advanced West Coast Swing lesson with JIM MINTY and KATIE McCASLIN SCHNEIDER. Then dance to your WCS favorites and more from 9 to 11:30 PM. Drop-in admission is $10 for either lesson, or $15 for either lesson and the dance, or $23 for both lessons and the dance. The dance only is $7. A pre-paid dance card is $77 and includes 7 lessons and 7 dances. Presented by Tony Azar every Thursday at China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle. For more info email tony@swangoseattle.com.

Thursday, September 2 and Thursday, September 9
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.

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