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Updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Dance Classes with Ron Bolin
Dancin' At The Barn
Sweetheart Jamboree
Seattle's Easter Swing
Dan's Classic Ballroom & Moonlight Dance Cruises
Dance Calendar Through February 9, 2012
Dear Dancin' Friends,
Nice to see so many new faces in my classes that kicked off last week! Level 1 West Coast Swing is balanced while the Waltz, Rumba, Nightclub Two-Step class could use three more leads. Individual leads, individual follows, and couples can still join either class this week even with no experience ... we always review. Drop-ins are welcome too for $15 per class. Details are below.
Lots of my new students came to last Saturday's Hayloft Dance, helping to give it the biggest turnout to date. Here's a video clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gla4TXqlKyw. This Saturday join me and my students for Dancin' At The Barn. I'll teach a beginners lesson in Hustle at 7 PM then play a wide variety of music for dancing from 8 to 11:30.
Valentine's Day is coming up soon and two Valentine's themed events are this Friday. The monthly Emerald Ballroom Dancer's Society Dance will have a Valentine's theme plus VICKI GABRIELLE'S monthly Seattle Hustle Club Dance will have a Red & Pink theme. Details on both are in the dance calendar at www.SeattleDanceInfo.com. BTW, Vicki's Valentine's Weekend Getaway advertised in my email last week has now sold out, but Vicki promises another Ocean Shores getaway in March. Or if you're looking to get even farther away, check out the Moonlight Dance Cruises below.
Two of Seattle's biggest annual dance events are coming up: the Sweetheart Jamboree will be February 17 - 19; Seattle's Easter Swing will be April 5 - 8 ... it sold out last year with over 700 people, so sign up now to ensure a spot.
Hope to see you Saturday at the barn! -- Ron Bolin, The Dancin' DJ
DANCE CLASSES WITH RON BOLIN
WEDNESDAYS at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, Room 7. You can still join this week even with no experience. Drop-ins welcome for $15 per class.
WEST COAST SWING
Level 1, Wednesdays, Jan 25 – Feb 22, 7:10 – 8:25 PM
Level 2, Wednesdays, Feb 29 – Mar 28, 7:10 – 8:25 PM
$60/level or $50/level if taken concurrently with either course below
Learn the modern style of swing! Dance to various music genres including Rock/Pop/Top 40, Funk, Blues and Country. Fun for singles and couples of all ages. Last 15 minutes is group practice. $10 discount per level on each class ($20 off total) if taken concurrently with 8:30 PM class (Waltz, Rumba, Nightclub Two-step or Cha Cha, Salsa, Tango). Make it an evening! Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, Room 7. Register online at www.seattledanceinfo.com/register.shtml.
WALTZ, RUMBA, NIGHTCLUB TWO-STEP
Wednesdays, Jan 25 – Feb 22, 8:30 - 9:45 PM
$60 or $50 if taken concurrently with Level 1 West Coast Swing
Learn three romantic dances! We’ll cover the basics and popular variations of classic Waltz, passionate Rumba, and modern Nightclub Two-Step. Fun for singles and couples, all ages. Last 15 minutes is group practice. $10 discount per level on each class ($20 off total) if taken concurrently with 7:10 PM Level 1 West Coast Swing. Make it an evening! Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, Room 7. Register online at www.seattledanceinfo.com/register.shtml.
CHA CHA, SALSA, TANGO
Wednesdays, Feb 29 – Mar 28, 8:30 - 9:45 PM
$60 or $50 if taken concurrently with Level 2 West Coast Swing
Learn three popular Latin dances! We’ll cover basics and popular variations of playful Cha Cha, hot Salsa, and dramatic American Tango. Fun for singles and couples, all ages. Last 15 minutes is group practice. $10 discount per level on each class ($20 off total) if taken concurrently with 7:10 PM Level 2 West Coast Swing. Make it an evening! Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, Room 7. Register online at www.seattledanceinfo.com/register.shtml.
DANCIN' AT THE BARN
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4. Have fun dancing on a big 4,000 square foot hardwood floor to a wide variety of music: Rock/Pop, Ballroom, Country, Swing, Latin, and Nightclub tunes. Arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson in Hustle with Ron Bolin. Then dance from 8 to 11:30 PM to music by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. 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. If you attend the pre-dance lesson for $15 you can attend the dance for free. The “dance only” is $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:
Feb 4 Hustle with Ron Bolin
Feb 18 Cha Cha with Jeannette Baker
Mar 3 Jitterbug with Jeannette Baker
SWEETHEART JAMBOREE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19. Come join the fun at the 21st Annual Sweetheart Jamboree at the beautiful Bellevue Hilton, 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA. To celebrate our 21st year we are throwing a “Superheroes” weekend party. So break out your masks and capes and get your super-powers in gear. Admission to the event will bring you 3 days of classes, 2 nights of dancing, and 1 fabulous Dinner & Show on Saturday night. The fun starts at noon on Friday with an afternoon of classes from our great instructors, then spend your evening dancing in one of our THREE full sized ballrooms. Want to really strut your stuff? Then enter our Jack & Jill contests for West Coast Swing or Country 2-Step. Saturday brings a full day of workshops followed by our Dinner & Show - this sells out every year so be sure to register early. Top off your evening by dancing the night away in our Country, Swing or Line Dance ballrooms, we won’t quit until you do. Sunday brings another great day of workshops and really tired feet. Don’t miss the party! For full details or to register go to www.SweetheartJamboree.com or call 360-459-7077. See you there!
SEATTLE'S EASTER SWING
THURSDAY, APRIL 5 - SUNDAY, APRIL 8. ***NEW VENUE*** This annual West Coast Swing convention features 30+ workshops, 11 competitive divisions with $25,000 in cash and prizes, and lots of general dancing. It draws over 700 West Coast Swing dancers worldwide, including a cast of nationally recognized teachers and competitors, including master of ceremonies Mario Robau Jr.. Thursday's EARLYBIRD DANCE (open to everyone for $10 or $5 for weekend pass holders) starts with a lesson at 7:30 PM followed by dancing at 8:30 PM going until late in the evening. FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY feature a whole range of workshops and dance activities. Admission is $110 for a weekend pass before March 1st. Price goes up to 135$ after March 1st. Last year we sold out 3 weeks prior to the event. Workshops are not included with admission and cost $10 each or $45 for a "workshop bonus band" that allows you to attend any of the workshops. After Sunday's closing ceremony the SES AFTER DANCE will be held at the same location starting at 7 PM. Hyatt Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA. Visit www.seattlewcswing.com for the complete schedule or to order tickets.
DAN'S CLASSIC BALLROOM & MOONLIGHT DANCE CRUISES ...
... are proud to present fantastic dance cruises for all levels of dancers. Cruises provide approximately 20 hours of group instruction & private dances with professional instructors DAN BRANSCUM (Oak Harbor), ROBERT BRYANT (Phoenix) and CHRISTA QUACKENBUSH (Washington Dance Club, Seattle). In addition, true gentlemen & experienced dance hosts are provided for the ladies w/o partners.
Cruise #1 - JUNE 5-12, 2012. Seven Days inside passage cruise to Alaska. Departing from Seattle with port calls in Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Victoria BC. Deposits of $450 p/p accepted until the ship is full. Final payment due March 1, 2012.
Cruise #2 - OCTOBER 14-21, 2012. Seven days to the Mexican Riviera. Departing from Long Beach CA with port calls in Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta. Early Bird deposits of $250 p/p will be accepted until Nov 10, 2011, to save $50. Final payment July 10, 2012. Cruisers will be accepted until the ship is full.
Go to www.MoonlightDanceCruises.com for details. Contact Dan at dcb601@comcast.net or 360-720-2727 with questions or to sign up. When you talk to Dan, tell him "The Dancin' DJ sent me!"
January 27 to February 9, 2012
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, January 27 and Friday, February 3
EVERY FRIDAY COUNTRY AND SWING DANCE. Arrive at 7 PM for a lesson in Sweetheart Schottische on January 27 and in Cowboy Cha Cha on February 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, January 27 and Friday, February 3
BALLROOM AND WEST COAST SWING DANCES. Ballroom Dancing is back at the Washington Dance Club on Friday nights. And we’re keeping West Coast Swing too! Start with a workshop at 7 PM. Dance to Ballroom, Latin & Swing from 8 to 10 PM, then to West Coast Swing from 10 PM to Midnight. $12 admission for 7 PM workshop includes free admission to both dances. West Coast Swing dancing only $8. Guest instructors teaching different dances each week. Guest DJs. Washington Dance Club, 1017 Stewart Street, Seattle. 206-628-8939. For details visit www.WashingtonDance.com.
Friday, January 27 and Friday, February 3
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 2nd, 4th, (and 5th if there is one) Fridays of the month. NICE 'N EASY featuring vocalist HELEN MILLER plays on the 1st and 3rd 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, January 27 and Friday, February 3
SEATTLE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB. Start with a 30-minute complimentary lesson at 8 PM then dance from 8:30 to 11 PM to a variety of popular Ballroom, Latin, and Swing music. Admission is $10. Water and snacks are provided plus there will be a door prize drawing for free passes to future Friday dances. We offer the complimentary parking passes on Friday night dances especially on game days. Just go upstairs and ask for it: we have a very large parking lot behind the building. All ages are welcome to this dance, held every Friday. The ballroom is upstairs and has a 3,000 square foot hardwood dance floor. Located at Chong-Wa Benevolent Assoc., 522 7th Ave S, Seattle. For more info contact Jeanne at 425-644-3030 or email SeattleSocialDanceClub@gmail.com or visit www.SeattleSocialDanceClub.com.
Friday, January 27 and Friday, February 3
FRIDAY TANGO MILONGA AT HARMONY BALLROOM. Traditional Milonga every Friday night. 8 to 11:30 PM. Admission is $7. Pre-Milonga Beginner Classes: 7-7:30 PM Beginning Tango ($5); 7:30-8 PM Beginning Milonga/Vals ($5). Plenty of free parking in the lot. Everyone welcome. Onsite childcare available, but call ahead. The Harmony Ballroom. 1407 132nd Ave NE #7, Bellevue. Contact Em at 425-453-7436, email info@harmonyballroom.com or visit www.harmonyballroom.com.
Friday, January 27 and Friday, February 3
FUNKY FRIDAYS. Lesson at 7 PM with different guest instructors teaching a variety of popular dances. On January 27 VICKI GABRIELLE will teach Hustle. On February 3 LYNN OFFUTT will teach Salsa. Dance from 8 - 11 PM to a variety of inspiring music for Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Night Club, Hustle, Salsa and Country, with Hall of Fame DJ, TERRY 'WILD WILD' WEST! This fun weekly dance happens every Friday at Jay's Dance Experience, a first class dance studio with a large wood dance floor, warm inviting atmosphere, mirrors and air-conditioning. Admission is $8 for the dance or $15 for the lesson and dance. Complimentary water & mints. Door Prize drawing. 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, January 27 and Friday, February 3
FRIDAY DANCE. Come join us at a Friday dance at DanceSport International with DJ STEPHEN ELSER. Stephen is an avid dancer and performance team member who mixes music for the dance team. He’ll play ballroom, Latin, and swing, specially mixed for dancers. The sprung floor is 1,860 sq. ft. 7:30 to 8:30 PM beginning lessons (click here for which dances will be taught) with ROB HROUDA. 8:30 to11 PM: General dancing with DJ Stephen Elser. All for $12. Free parking lot in the back of the building and on the street. 12535 Lake City Way NE, Seattle. For more info call Rob Hrouda at 206-361-8239 or email info@dancesportseattle.com or visit www.dancesportseattle.com.
Friday, February 3
SONNY'S SWING AND BLUES NIGHT. Now on First Fridays! Arrive at 7:30 PM for a Blues dance lesson. Dance from 8:30 PM to 1 AM to live Swing and Blues and more by PHIL WILKENSON. Admission is $5 for the lesson and $12 for the dance, which includes refreshments. All ages, beginners welcome. This dance is now held on the First Friday of each month. 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.sonnynewmansdancehall.com.
Friday, February 3
EMERALD BALLROOM DANCERS SOCIETY PRE-VALENTINE'S DANCE. EBDS welcomes singles and couples of all ages dance from 7:30 to 11:30 PM on the first Friday of each month. Admission is $13, or $25 per couple, which includes hearty snacks. Dance to Ballroom music like Waltz, Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Nightclub Two-Step and more. Fil-Am Community Center, 103 6th Ave N, Algona (near the Supermall in Auburn). Directions: Take Hwy 167 to Auburn, exit at Auburn Supermall / 15th St SW. Go east, then turn right on O St. Turn right at the next intersection, Boundary Rd, which becomes Algona Blvd. After 5 to 6 blocks turn right on 6th Ave N. For more info call Tess at 253-334-7017 or email Betty at b123100@yahoo.com. Phone at the hall is 253-833-9839.
Friday, February 3
SEATTLE HUSTLE CLUB DANCE - RED & PINK VALENTINE'S THEME. 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 $10, one lesson and dance $12, both lessons and dance $15. Free water and snacks included. 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, February 3
NOREEN'S BALLROOM DANCE. (No dance on January 27.) Arrive at 8 PM for a lesson (Viennese Waltz basics on February 3), 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, January 28
HAYLOFT DANCE. Join me, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ, at a great dance facility in Lynnwood! The Hayloft has a 2,600 square foot hardwood dance floor. Arrive at 7 PM for a Nightclub Two-Step lesson, no partner or experience needed. Then dance from 8 to 11 PM to a variety of partner dance music including Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Salsa, Country and more! Admission is $12. Fun for singles and couples, all ages are welcome. Soft drinks and water will be available for sale. Believe it or not, this great dance hall is located in the Northsound RV Park, which was recently sold. The new owner, Michael Ewing, is a dancer! The Hayloft Dance Hall, 15320 - 35th Ave West, Lynnwood, WA 98037. For more info email HayloftDance@gmail.com or call 425-743-6180.
Saturday, January 28
SSYC COMMODORE'S BALL. The annual SSYC Commodore's Ball will be held in the big upstairs banquet room at China Harbor on the large dance floor from 8 to 11:30 PM. Dance to live popular music by DIDI LAW & FRIENDS. Traditionally this is a formal dress occasion with black tie and tux for the gentlemen and long gowns for the ladies. However, being Seattle, please feel free to come as you are... just come! While SSYC is a singles club, we welcome all singles and couples over the age of 21 for our dances. The charge at the door is $20. China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave North, Seattle. For more info visit www.ssyc.com.
Saturday, January 28
CELEBRATE & DANCE. This is a chance for anyone to celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, new job, etc.) with friends without having to rent a hall and hire a DJ. Pre-paid groups of 8 or more receive discounts and get a covered table with sign. Arrive at 7 PM for lesson in Country Two-Step taught by Dave Serfling. Dance from 8 to 11:30 PM with DJ DAVE SERFLING. Pay $15 for the lesson and the dance is free, or pay $12 for the dance only. Ages 18 and over. Alcohol-free atmosphere. This dance is held on the fourth Saturday of each month. 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, January 28
USA DANCE TACOMA. Winter Wonderland Dance. Come out for this friendly dance and lesson; all dancer levels welcome. Arrive at 7 PM for a Foxtrot lesson with CHRISTINE LUDERS. Dance from 8 to 10:30 PM to DJ music by our USAD DJs. Casual attire; Bring your friends and ALSO BRING “keep ‘em warm” outerwear to donate to those needing to stay warm—mittens, hats, gently used jackets, etc. Admission is $10 for the lesson and dance; $7 for members. USA Dance Tacoma has dances on the fourth Saturday of each month. Lakewood Elks, 6313 75th St W, Lakewood (west of 75th and Bridgeport). For more info call 253-307-1499 or email dancetacoma@aol.com or visit www.dancetacoma.org.
Saturday, January 28
DANCE FOR JOY! AT SONNY NEWMAN'S. Arrive at 7:30 for a pre-dance lesson. Dance from 8:30 to 11 PM to glorious music for Waltz, Swing, Blues, Foxtrot, Nightclub Two-Step, Polka, Tango, and Latin too. Email Lilli Ann at lilli@att.net to get on her email distribution list to find out what the pre-dance lesson will be - it changes every month. Admission is $12 for the workshop and dance or $10 for the dance only. For live music the admission is $15 for the lesson and dance. Sponsored by Dance For Joy! Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, 201 N 85th St, Seattle. For more info visit www.danceforjoy.biz (non-active link; copy and paste to browser) or phone 206-264-5646. For venue info visit www.tangoseattle.com.
Saturday, January 28 and Saturday, February 4
SONG SCOUT SATURDAYS. West Coast Swing lesson at 8 PM. Dance 9 PM to Midnight+. Dance every Saturday to West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step music played by DJs PAUL & MELINDA BOOTH or guest DJ. Music is an awesome blend of newest WCS/NC2 hits & classics. Neon lighting, free water & Snickers too! Arrive at 8 PM for an intermediate WCS lesson for $5; drop-ins are welcome. Admission for the dance is $10. Kirkland Dance Center, 835 7th Ave, Kirkland. For more info contact Paul at pbooth@comcast.net or visit www.songscout.net.
Saturday, January 28 and Saturday, February 4
SATURDAY BALLROOM DANCE AT HARMONY BALLROOM. Enjoy a mix of Standard, Latin, and Swing music every Saturday night from 7:30 to 11:30 PM. Admission is $7. Pre-Dance Beginner Classes: 6 - 6:30 PM Beginning Cha Cha ($5); 6:30 - 7 PM Beginning East Coast Swing ($5); 7 - 7:30 PM Beginning Foxtrot ($5). Plenty of free parking in the lot. Everyone welcome. Onsite childcare available, but call ahead. The Harmony Ballroom. 1407 132nd Ave NE #7, Bellevue. Contact Em at 425-453-7436, email info@harmonyballroom.com or visit www.harmonyballroom.com.
Saturday, February 4
DANCIN' AT THE BARN. Have fun dancing on a big 4,000 square foot hardwood floor to a wide variety of music: Rock/Pop, Ballroom, Country, Swing, Latin, and Nightclub tunes. Arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson in Hustle with me, Ron Bolin. Then dance from 8 to 11:30 PM to music by yours truly, RON BOLIN, THE DANCIN' DJ. 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. If you attend the pre-dance lesson for $15 you can attend the dance for free. The “dance only” is $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.
Saturday, February 4
NORTHWEST DANCE NETWORK. Arrive at 7:30 PM for a pre-dance workshop taught by SEAN DONOVAN & NANCY FRY. Then dance from 8:30 PM to Midnight to the live music of THE JUKEHOUSE HOUNDS. 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. Note location: Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle. For more info call 206-781-1238, email info@nwdance.net or visit www.nwdance.net.
SUNDAYS
Sunday, January 29 and Sunday, February 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, January 29 and Sunday, February 5
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. Admission is $5 for the 7 PM 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 visit www.DanceBook.org or email Tony Azar at antonazar@hotmail.com.
Sunday, January 29 and Sunday, February 5
BALLARD ELKS SUNDAY DANCE. Dance to a wonderful selection of Swing and all Ballroom dances from 6:30 to 9:30 PM with EDDIE FUKANO at the Ballard Elks every Sunday evening. The Ballard Elks has a large, wonderful dance floor, lots of free parking. No membership necessary and a $7 cover charge. Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle (near Ray's Boathouse and next door to Anthony's Homeport Restaurant). Phone: 206-784-0827.
Sunday, February 5
SEATTLE SWING DANCE CLUB: DANCE & FOOTBALL PARTY. Today's football game will be viewable here starting at 3:30 PM. Potluck: Please bring some food or treats to share. Come help us have a super time and bring a bowl of chips! (No workshops today; see http://seattlewcswing.org for future workshop details). At 4 PM there will be a basic West Coast Swing lesson for new folks with Terry West. Dance from 5 to 9 PM with DJ TERRY WEST. 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.
Sunday, February 5
WALTZ ETCETERA IN BALLARD. Great music, friendly people; about half waltzes (all speeds) and half a mix of other dances: swing, blues, foxtrot, salsa, cha-cha, etcetera. We dance first & third Sunday afternoons at Salmon Bay Eagles, 5216 20th Ave NW, Seattle. Drop-in lesson at 1 PM, dance begins at 2 PM. $15 for the lesson, $6 for the dance, $20 for both. NOTE: we also have dances every Monday evening in Lake City. For more info, go to www.waltzetc.com, or contact Zachariah: waltz23@gmail.com or 206-395-6836.
MONDAYS
Monday, January 30 and Monday, February 6
WALTZ ETCETERA IN LAKE CITY. Great music, friendly people; about half waltzes (all speeds) and half a mix of other dances: swing, blues, foxtrot, salsa, cha-cha, etcetera. We dance every Monday evening at the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle. Drop-in lesson at 6:30 PM, dance begins at 7:30. At 9:30 we slow things down and play more blues, neotango, and other downtempo music. $15 for the lesson, $6 for the dance, $20 for both. NOTE: We also have dances 1st & 3rd Sunday afternoons in Ballard. For more info, go to www.waltzetc.com, or contact Zachariah: waltz23@gmail.com or 206-395-6836.
TUESDAYS
Tuesday, January 31 and Tuesday, February 7
No Tuesday dances listed at this time. If you know of one, have the dance producer contact Ron Bolin to list here.
WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday, February 1 and Wednesday, February 8
NEW! WEDNESDAY WEST COAST SWING IN BELLEVUE. The dance starts at 7:30 PM and goes to about 10:30ish so you can get home a little earlier. It costs $8 and has a free mini move lesson at 9:00. The music is a blend of West Coast Swing and Night Club 2 Step with a bit of Nuevo Tango, Funky and Blues. Your host and DJ is the multi-talented BRUCE GOMBRELLI. The dance is at the wonderful Harmony Ballroom, 1407 132nd Ave NE #7, Bellevue, www.harmonyballroom.com. More info is at www.dancingtothemusic.com or email public@dancingtothemusic.com.
Wednesday, February 1 and Wednesday, February 8
WEST COAST SWING NIGHT. Dance to live Latin, Blues, Swing, Rock, & Country by DARRELL DATA every Wednesday from 7 - 10 PM. CC's, 635 SW 152nd St, Burien. This is a new venue for the West Coast Swing group and CC's is looking forward to being their new host. Come in and enjoy the great atmosphere, food, drinks, and dancing. No cover charge. 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, February 1 and Wednesday, February 8
NEW! WEDNESDAY BALLROOM DANCE AT NORTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER. Enjoy an afternoon of dancing (1 to 3 PM) with live music at Northshore Senior Center in our large 3,600 sq. ft. multipurpose room with hardwood floors. We have two bands that alternate each week that play a variety of music, including Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing and Latin. If you can dance it, they can play it. BOB’S SWING MUSIC BAND plays on the first and third Wednesdays. HIGHER GROUND plays on the second and fourth Wednesdays. If you need a refresher or just want to learn how to dance, dance lessons follow each Wednesday dance for an additional fee. Admission is $4 member/$6 nonmember. Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive, Bothell. Phone: 425-487-2441 or visit www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.
Wednesday, February 8
BALLARD ELKS WEDNESDAY DANCE. Dance to a wonderful selection of Swing and all Ballroom dances from 7 to 9 PM with LAUREN PETRIE at the Ballard Elks on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. The Ballard Elks has a large, wonderful dance floor, lots of free parking. No membership necessary and just a $5 cover charge. Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle (near Ray's Boathouse and next door to Anthony's Homeport Restaurant). Phone: 206-784-0827.
THURSDAYS
Thursday, February 2 and Thursday, February 9
WORKSHOP + PRACTICA EVERY THURSDAY. 7 PM. 90-min in-depth workshop -- click here for full details on current week's topic. 90 minutes gives us time to really dig into the topic, plus our Thursday workshops are smaller than our Monday classes, so you get lots of personal attention. After the workshop I put on a mix of music so you can practice the dance just taught plus other dances. There's also free live blues music in the bar downstairs; we usually head down there after the practica. You can buy drinks & bring them upstairs to the ballroom if you like. At Salmon Bay Eagles, 5216 20th Ave NW in Ballard (map link); gorgeous hardwood dance floor. $20. For more info, go to our website or contact Zachariah: waltz23@gmail.com or 206-395-6836.
Thursday, February 2 and Thursday, February 9
SWING, ETC. A beginner's West Coast Swing lesson with ROBB BRYAN is at 7 PM. At 8 PM, take an int./adv. West Coast Swing lesson with a variety of guest instructors. 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 $22 for both lessons and the dance. The dance only is $8. A pre-paid dance card is $77 and includes 7 lessons and 7 dances. China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle. For more info visit www.DanceBook.org or email Tony Azar at antonazar@hotmail.com.
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Ron Bolin
The Dancin' DJ
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