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Updated Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Bellevue: Fred & Ginger Night
Wallingford & U-District: Nuevo Tango Workshops with Eduardo Saucedo & Michelle Badion
Bothell: Left Foot Events with Jodi Fleischman
Seattle: NW Dance Network Events
Greenwood: Absolute Beginner Tango Class
Dance Calendar through June 1, 2023


Dear Dancin' Friends,

This Thursday at the Bellevue Hilton is Fred & Ginger Night! Fred Flintstone dancing with Ginger from Gilligan's Island would be a hoot ... but that's the wrong Fred & Ginger. Dress like Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers if you like then come out for a special evening. Dancing is FREE!

Monday and Wednesday of next week dancers who know Argentine Tango basics can up their game and enjoy Nuevo Tango Workshops with Eduardo Saucedo & Michelle Badion at Om Culture and University Heights Center.

Full details on these and other events are below along with the full Dance Calendar.

Memorial Day weekend has two big annual events: Camp Jitterbug www.campjitterbug.com and The Northwest Folklife Festival www.nwfolklife.org. I won't be covering these events in detail, so I encourage you to visit their websites for information.

Ron Bolin, The Dancin' DJ



FRED & GINGER NIGHT
THURSDAY, MAY 25. Dance and dine to live music every Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the Bellevue Hilton. MARJIE PETERSON JAZZ (formerly known as The Jazz Geeks) plays danceable Jazz standards and Blues, with occasional Pop and Country music. Dance East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Nightclub Two-Step, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Bossa Nova, and the occasional Tango ... most everything dancers enjoy! The Jazz Geeks is a four person ensemble with keyboard, bass, drums, vocals, plus guest artists who play various instruments.

Special Theme Nights
May 25: Fred & Ginger!
June 29: Bond ... James Bond
July 27: Big Band (music of the 30’s and 40’s)
Aug 31: Disney Fantasy

Cost: FREE! That's right, there's no cover, so please purchase from the restaurant ... maybe make it a dinner and dancing date night! Or sit in the adjacent bar and order a drink.
Location: Solarium Kitchen & Bar, Hilton – Bellevue, 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue
More Info / Questions: Text lead singer MARJIE PETERSON at 206-909-7586, email marjie96@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/MarjiePetersonJazz.



NUEVO TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH EDUARDO SAUCEDO & MICHELLE BADION
2 workshops in 2 different locations! They will both be for Intermediate dancers (must know tango basics) and both be in Nuevo Style tango, but they will cover totally different material. I hope most dancers will do both! These workshops are designed to get you excited and ready to dance to Otros Aires in June. They will have soltadas, boleos, colgadas, ganchos and all the fun stuff. Full details are at https://michellebadion.com/showcase%2Fboot-camp%2Fwkshop

Monday, May 29, 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Workshop at Om Culture followed by a practica ($15, or $10 if you do the workshop) from 8:30 - 11:00 PM with DJ Eduardo playing a variety music, and open to everyone.
Wednesday, May 31, 7:00 - 9:00: Workshop at Univ. Heights Center
Cost: $60 each

Eduardo and Michelle will also be teaching a close embrace, Int. level, tango class before La Garua on May 28, 4:30-5:30 at the Polish Home.

June 10-13: Otros Aires Seattle Experience at Club Sur
Don't miss the only West Coast tour dates of the Rock Stars of Tango! This group plays great danceable music for all styles of dance. Two dance floors, food and bar, an unforgettable show, all at Seattle's sexiest night club.
Saturday, June 10 2:00-6:00 Matinee Show Advanced tickets $60
Saturday June 10 8:00-12:00 Evening Show Advanced tickets $70
Sunday, June 11 6:00-10:00 Dinner Show Advanced tickets $60
Tuesday June 13 6:00-10:00 Dinner Show with dance performances Advanced tickets $60
To reserve a table or single seats e-mail Michelle@michellebadion.com



LEFT FOOT EVENTS WITH JODI FLEISCHMAN
SWING & WALTZ RUSTY-DUSTY WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, JUNE 3. Time to Shake off the pandemic rust - get moving, get dancing, get happy! Come to one, or all 3 - Free! Different moves in each workshop. Learn from the ground-up, review what you know, or role reverse... Let's Make it a Reunion...& Welcome-in New Dance Friends too!

11 AM to NOON - Swing 1
NOON to 1:30 PM - Swing Intermediate Refresher - Featuring a'lil Frankie-Love
1:30 to 3:00 PM - Waltz Refresher - All things Waltz A to Z - that we can squeeze into 1.5 hrs!

Cost: FREE!
Location: Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell
For more info: Email LeftFootBoogie@gmail.com or call 206-251-7658 or visit www.leftfootboogie.com

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT BALL
SATURDAY, JUNE 10. The Blue Ball has taken a turn towards the Starry...Starry Night, to be specific. Come Fancy & fun, Classy or Sassy, Rhinestone-encrusted or blue jeans & dusted - Whatever makes you feel festive, starry & light!

7:00 to 8:00 - Waltz lesson: "It's a Tangled Web We Weave"
8:00 to 10:30 - Let's Dance the Night Away to THE JOY STREET ORCHESTRA! With not ONE...but TWO Enchanting Goddesses of Song: Ms Lucia Neare & Ms Dina Blade
Cost: $25
Location: Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell
For more info: Email LeftFootBoogie@gmail.com or call 206-251-7658 or visit www.leftfootboogie.com



NW DANCE NETWORK EVENTS
LEIF LOUNGE DANCES
SATURDAY, JUNE 3: T•O•P JAZZ BAND
SATURDAY, JUNE 17. THE MARK DUFRESNE
SATURDAY, JULY 1. FORRÓ QUENTE

Pre-dance lesson: 7 - 8 PM
Dance: 8 to 10:30 PM
Cost: $20 covers the dance and lesson
Location: Leif Erikson Ballroom, 2245 NW 57th Street, Seattle
For more info: Call 206-781-1238, email info@nwdance.net or visit www.nwdance.net.

WORKSHOP & DANCE: FOLEADA LIVE!
SUNDAY, JUNE 11. Come learn a new partner dance ... then dance to live music! Forró is the heartbeat of Northeast Brazil and draws on many musical styles, from Afro-Brazilian music Samba and Baião to European Polkas. Forró also borrows from Cuban Salsa and Samba de Gafieira, a Brazilian ballroom dance. FOLEADA is a Seattle-based Forró band featuring Brazilian vocalist Adriana Giordano, accordionists Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, Michael Catts on bass, Jeff Busch and Sam Esecson on percussion

Time: 5 PM Forró workshop with JOE FERREIRA. No partner or experience needed.
Dance: 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $20 walk-in for lesson & dance
Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle
For more info: Call 206-781-1238, email info@nwdance.net or visit www.nwdance.net.



ABSOULUTE BEGINNER TANGO CLASSES
8 TUESDAYS, JUNE 27 - AUGUST 22 (no class on July 4). ILANA RUBIN & TONY FAN are well-known in the local Argentine Tango community for providing some of the best classes and events!

This is the class for you if you:

~ Are an absolute beginner excited to learn the Argentine Tango
~ Have taken Tango classes before but like to review
~ Have two left feet & have never danced before
~ Just want to have fun and meet people!

Time: 7 - 8 PM. Please show up 15 minutes before the first class.
Cost: $95 for the 8-week series
Location: Greenwood SA Center - 525 N 85th St, Seattle
Registration: Email SeattleTango@hotmail.com or call 206-781-9553 (leave your info and we will call you back).
For more info: visit www.SeattleTango.com.


DANCE CALENDAR THROUGH JUNE 1, 2023
HOW TO USE THIS CALENDAR: Two or more weeks may be 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, so please check with the contacts listed before attending. It's less than $2 per week to list a weekly dance here. Contact Ron Bolin at Ron@SeattleDanceInfo.com to have your dance included.


FRIDAYS

Friday, May 19
PROM NIGHT! BELLINGHAM USA DANCE. Dance from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on the 3rd Friday of each month. Tonight's music is by THE ALICIA DAUBER QUARTET. Elegant evening attire is suggested (not required). Everyone's welcome -- beginners, experienced, singles, couples, seniors and students. No lesson this month. Dance to a mixture of music styles including Big Band, Retro Swing, Latin, as well as oldies of the 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's and some up to date tunes. Dance Foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, Waltz, Hustle, Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Tango, Viennese Waltz and more. $10 admission or $7 for USA Dance members. Held at The Majestic Ballroom, 1027 North Forest Street, Bellingham. For more info contact LaDonna or Skeeter Smith at 360-734-5676 or visit www.facebook.com/groups/121875577937743.

Friday, May 19
OUTDANCING WITH MC KOOP. OutDancing is one of the longest running nights for the LGBTQ social dance community in Seattle. It’s in Century's Main Ballroom. Start at 7:15 PM with a Dance lesson (Two-Step on 4/14). Dance from 8:30 to 11:30 PM as Century Ballroom owner HALLIE KUPERMAN & MR. KATE play something for everyone: Salsa, Swing, Country, Waltz, Tango, Disco, West Coast Swing, you name it - mixing in some “non-partner” dance music just to shake your booty to. Ages 21+. $25 covers the lesson and dance, or $15 for the dance alone. Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Friday, May 19
LaVIDA SALSA & BACHATA DANCE. Dance on the third Friday of each month to the best Salsa & Bachata music played by DJ RAJ. 8:30 - 9:30 PM - Salsa class for beginners. 8:30-11:30 PM - Salsa & Bachata dance social. $25/Class + Salsa & Bachata party. $15 Salsa & Bachata party only. LaVida Dance Studio, 11961 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. For more info: Call 425-643-LIFE(5433), email info@lavidastudio.com or visit www.LaVidaStudio.com.

Friday, May 19 and Friday, May 26
NEW! FRIDAY DANCE AT LAKE BALLINGER. The former Edmonds Waterfront Center dances have moved to a new day, a new time and a new location with more parking spaces and a bigger dance floor. Join us every Friday for dancing from 1:30 to 3:30 PM to a wide variety of live music by ENCORE (formerly the Nice ‘n Easy Band). The cover charge is $6 for Edmonds Waterfront Center members, $10 for non-members. Everyone is welcome and you don’t have to be a senior or a member to attend. Coffee will be provided. Location: The Lakeview Room at Ballinger Community Center (MLTSC), 23000 Lakeview Dr., Mountlake Terrace. For more info visit www.edmondswaterfrontcenter.org or email Michelle.Burke@EdmondsWaterfrontCenter.org. Masks are recommended.

Friday, May 19 and Friday, May 26
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE. Arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson (Salsa on 5/19, Country Two-Step on 5/26). INSTRUCTOR & DJ DAVE SERFLING plays a variety of music from 8 to 10:30 PM, including Country Two-Step, Swing (WCS, ECS and CW), Waltz, Nightclub Two-step, Line Dances, Cha-cha, Rumba and more. Admission is $15 for the lesson and dance for free, or $12 for the dance. Ages 18 and over. Alcohol-free atmosphere. The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. For more info call 425-255-9211, email rockinhorsedancebarn@gmail.com or visit www.learn2dance4fun.com.

Friday, May 26
NOREEN'S BALLROOM DANCE. Arrive at 8 PM for a dance lesson in Foxtrot then dance to a variety of Ballroom music from 8:30 to 11 PM. Admission is $15. 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.

Friday, May 26
22nd ANNUAL CAMP JITTERBUG. This big annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at various locations including The Century Ballroom. For details visit www.campjitterbug.com.

Friday, May 26
52nd ANNUAL FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. This enormous annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at Seattle Center. For details visit www.nwfolklife.org.


SATURDAYS

Saturday, May 20
THE LEIF LOUNGE. This is NW Dance Network's new dance format with a cash bar, round tables, a cozier dance floor, and softer lighting. Arrive at 7:00 PM for a pre-dance workshop: Michelle Badion will be teaching intro to Nuevo Tango Blues fusion. Then dance from 8 to 10:30 PM to THE EVERLOVERS featuring Kelly Van Camp, Keith Lowe & Dan Taylor. Think classic harmonies reminiscent of the Everly Brothers. Then think Roadhouse Country Classics. You can expect to love dancing to The Everlovers! Admission of $20 covers both the workshop and dance. Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle. For more info call 206-781-1238, email info@nwdance.net or visit www.nwdance.net.

Saturday, May 20
LIVE MUSIC DANCE WITH LAUREN PETRIE. Dance to a variety of Ballroom music played by LAUREN PETRIE from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on the third Saturday of each month. Oly's Dancesport Studio, 2931 Bond St, Everett. For more Info: Email olysdancesportstudio@gmail.com, call 425-257-0102, or visit www.OlysStudio.com.

Saturday, May 20
AVS: ALL VINYL SALSA. This event on 1st and 3rd Saturdays in Century's Main Ballroom brings out the full flavor of Salsa music with a focus on forgotten, unknown or hard to get songs. Arrive at 8:30 PM for an introductory Salsa lesson, then dance from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM to music by DJ EDGAR “El Travieso de la Salsa" & GUESTS. Ages 21+. $30 covers the lesson and dance, or $20 for the dance alone. JOINT COVER: Pay the highest cover of the night and get into all dances. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Saturday, May 20
CENTURY BACHATA. Dance from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM in Century's West Hall. 5/20 features DJM. Ages 21+. $15 admission. JOINT COVER: Pay the highest cover of the night and get into all dances. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Saturday, May 20 and Saturday, May 27
SATURDAY NIGHT MILONGA. Dance from 8:30 PM to Midnight to Argentine Tango music played by DJ TONY FAN. Admission is $15 ($20 on live music nights). Dance Underground, 340 - 15th Ave E, Seattle. For more info visit www.SeattleTango.com, email SeattleTango@hotmail.com, or call Ilana Rubin at 206-781-9553.

Saturday, May 27
USA DANCE TACOMA. Come out for this friendly dance and lesson on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. All dancer levels are welcome! Tonight arrive at 7 PM for a pre-dance lesson in Tango. Then dance from 8 to 10:00 PM as DJ TERRY WEST spins the tunes. Admission is $15 for everyone. Pacific Ballroom Dance, 1604 15th St. SW #109, Auburn, WA 98001. For more info contact John Evans at evansjv@protonmail.com.

Saturday, May 27
WOMEN DJs IN SALSA & BACHATA. Century Ballroom is proud to support, and highlight the amazing talents of women Salsa and Bachata DJs in Seattle. Each DJ will play a mix of these genres in rotating sets. Featured DJs include: DJ SPARKS, DJ LADY DEE, DJ SHARISSE, DJ LA GRINGA, DJ AVN and DJ LUCY. This dance is on the 4th Saturday of each month. Arrive at 8:30 PM for an intro lesson, then dance from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Ages 21+. $30 covers the lesson and dance or $20 for the dance alone. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Saturday, May 27
22nd ANNUAL CAMP JITTERBUG. This big annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at various locations including the Century Ballroom. For details visit www.campjitterbug.com.

Saturday, May 27
52nd ANNUAL FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. This enormous annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at Seattle Center. For details visit www.nwfolklife.org.


SUNDAYS

Sunday, May 21
SPECIAL DATE! CENTURY WALTZ CAFÉ--LIVE EDITION. This monthly dance is one week early this month to avoid Memorial Day weekend and Folklife. Enjoy dancing on a 2500-square-foot sprung floor in the city’s most elegant dance hall. Arrive at Noon for a beginner Waltz lesson. Then dance from 1:00 to 3:30 PM to live music by CHASSEZ. $10 lesson, $20 dance. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. Street parking is free on Sundays. For more information: Visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Sunday, May 21
LIVE SWING @ CENTURY BALLROOM. Arrive at 9:00 PM for an introductory Swing/Lindy Hop lesson, then dance from 9:30 PM to Midnight to music by JONATHAN STOUT & HIS CENTURY FIVE. All ages. $20 covers everything. Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Sunday, May 21
EASTSIDE MILONGA. LaVida Studio in Kirkland has Argentine Tango dancing on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. Arrive at 5 PM for a pre-milonga class then dance from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Entrance: $15 Milonga, $25 class. LaVida Dance Studio, 11961 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. For more info: Call 425-643-LIFE(5433), email info@lavidastudio.com or visit www.LaVidaStudio.com.

Sunday, May 21
SEATTLE SWING DANCE CLUB. Social dance only today, no pre-dance workshops. Dance from 6 to 9 PM with DJ SCOT McKAY. Admission is $15 ($10 for SSDC members) and includes a 6:00 - 6:30 pm FREE Beginner WCS Lesson (upstairs). Held on first and third Sundays at the Alki Masonic Lodge (West Seattle), 4736 40th Ave SW, Seattle. Contact SSDC at ssdcmail@gmail.com or visit www.SeattleSwingDanceClub.com.

Sunday, May 21 and Sunday, May 28
BALLARD ELKS DANCE. Dance from 6 to 8 PM every Sunday to live music by LAUREN PETRIE. Lauren plays great music for Ballroom, Latin, Swing and more primarily from the 40's, 50's and 60's, with all the popular dances like Swing, W.C. Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Rock, Line Dances, Night Club Two-Step, and whatever the dancers are up for. Dance on a wonderful, large dance floor with a beautiful view of Puget Sound. $7 admission ($10 on nights when there is a bartender). Everyone's welcome! No membership required. Huge free parking lot. The Ballard Elks is located at Shilshole Bay, 6411 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle 98117. For more info visit www.BallardElks.org or call 206-784-0827.

Sunday, May 21 and Sunday, May 28
SUNDAY SWING @ CENTURY BALLROOM. This dance is held in Century's Main Ballroom. Arrive at 9:00 PM for an introductory Swing/Lindy Hop lesson, then dance from 9:30 PM to Midnight to music played by DJ BEN WHITE on 5/7 and DJ PETER on 5/14. All ages. Admission is $15. Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Sunday, May 28
FREE HUSTLE DANCE LESSON & SOCIAL DANCE. Intro lesson for Hustle basics with learn & share during the social with instructor RODNEY "STAR" THORNLY. 4 - 6:30 PM. Cost: FREE! Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125.
Questions: rtstar@comcast.net, 206-409-5289. Join our Facebook group – www.facebook.com/groups/WaackandHustleSEA.

Sunday, May 28
22nd ANNUAL CAMP JITTERBUG. This big annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at various locations including the Century Ballroom. For details visit www.campjitterbug.com.

Sunday, May 28
52nd ANNUAL FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. This enormous annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at Seattle Center. For details visit www.nwfolklife.org.


MONDAYS

Monday, May 22
CENTURY SALSA PRACTICA. This dance is held every Monday in Century's Main Ballroom. Dance from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM to music by DJ SPARKS. All ages. $10 admission. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Monday, May 22 and Monday, May 29
UPDATE! EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THIS DANCE IS ON HIATUS. DANCES WILL START UP AGAIN AFTER LABOR DAY. DANCE ECLECTIC. Dance with us every Monday! This dance is for covid conscious dancers. Come welcome HENRY BURTON and dance to his music too as he joins LINDA TOWNSEND WEST and DAVID WEST of Dance! Eclectic. No Class — We’ve temporarily suspended our classes to reconfigure them. They’ll start up again in a few weeks. 7:30 - 9:30 PM: Dance to a variety of music. Pay what you can — $10-$20. The Latvian Center, 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, 98125. Info and optional pre-registration: Email Linda at linda@danceeclectic.com. Covid Protocols — Proof of bivalent vax required. Masks are recommended but no longer required.

Monday, May 22 and Monday, May 29
WALTZ ETCETERA. Every Monday including holidays! Ongoing drop-in Cross-step Waltz class from 7 to 8 PM, $20 (includes the dance). Go to www.waltzetc.com for info on Cross-step Waltz and the class. Open dancing from 8 to 10 PM; $10 for just the dance. DJ ZACHARIAH spins a mix featuring lots of Waltz and Blues, plus Nightclub Two-step, Swing, Foxtrot, and Latin dances. Dress is casual; come with or without a partner. At Sunset Hill Community Club, 3003 NW 66th St, Seattle. It's a lovely, well-ventilated hall with a fine hardwood floor in a quiet neighborhood. There's plenty of free street parking all around. Please park courteously, not too close to driveways.

Monday, May 29
22nd ANNUAL CAMP JITTERBUG. This big annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at various locations including the Century Ballroom. For details visit www.campjitterbug.com.

Monday, May 29
52nd ANNUAL FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. This enormous annual event runs from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29 at Seattle Center. For details visit www.nwfolklife.org.


TUESDAYS

Tuesday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 30
OLY'S SOCIAL DANCE PARTY. Join Oly’s for a Social Dance Party every Tuesday from 1 to 3 PM. This is a great opportunity to practice your dancing or experiment on the dance floor in a fun, free setting. A variety of ballroom, Latin, and country style music will be played for the duration of the party. $7 per person. Oly's Dancesport Studio, 2931 Bond St, Everett. For more Info: Email olysdancesportstudio@gmail.com, call 425-257-0102, or visit www.OlysStudio.com.

Tuesday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 30
CENTURY WEST COAST SWING. This dance is held every Tuesday in Century's Main Ballroom. Dance from 8:30 to 11:30 PM to music by DJ SAM on 5/23 and DJ REBECCA on 5/30. All ages. $15 admission. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Tuesday, May 23
SHUFFLE CLUB @ CENTURY BALLROOM. Looking for a place to dance to uptempo Swing for your Balboa, Shag and Fast Lindy? This dance is held 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Century's West Hall. Tonight dance to music by DJ TRAVIS from 9:30 to 12:00 AM. All ages. $15 covers everything and will also get you into the Swing dance in the Main Ballroom. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Tuesday, May 23
BACHATA TUESDAYS. LaVida Studio in Kirkland has Bachata dancing on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. Arrive at 8:30 PM for a complimentary Bachata class then dance starting at 9:30 PM. Entrance: Entrance: $25 dance + free class. LaVida Dance Studio, 11961 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. For more info: Call 425-643-LIFE(5433), email info@lavidastudio.com or visit www.LaVidaStudio.com.


WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 31
CENTURY SWING. This dance is held every Wednesday in Century's Main Ballroom. Arrive at 9:00 PM for and introductory Swing/Lindy Hop lesson. Dance from 9:30 PM to Midnight to music by DJ LAURA on 5/24 and DJ TONY on 5/31. All ages. $15 covers everything. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Wednesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 31
"NEW HARMONY" WEST COAST SWING DANCE. At 7 PM take either a beginner WCS lesson with SCOT McKAY or an advanced WCS lesson with WREN NEWMAN. Then dance from 8 - 10:30 PM to a mix of Blues and Contemporary music with DJ SCOT McKAY or guest DJs. $10 for either class. $20 for both dance and class. $12 for dance only. Location: Mercer Island VFW, 1836 72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island. More Info: Contact Wren at WrenHartDance@gmail.com or Scot at tinboy66@hotmail.com or 206-227-4277.

Wednesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 31
MANHATTAN BALLROOM DANCE CLUB. Come meet new friends at the at 6:30 PM pre-dance lesson then dance then dance on a 3,200 square foot floor from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. On 5/24 & 5/31 the lesson is Tango and music is by DJ TERRY WEST. The cover charge is $12 for the public and $9 for members. The membership fee is $20. The dances are held at the American Veterans Club (upper level), 5717 South Tyler, Tacoma. For more information visit our website at www.ManhattanClub.org or email info@manhattanclub.org.


THURSDAYS

Thursday, May 18
TACOMA ELKS DANCE. Dance from 7 to 10 PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This month features DJ TERRY WEST. Dance on one of the nicest dance floors for ballroom dancing in the Elks' 4500 sf hall. Open to the public (ages 21+) for $20, or just $12 for Elks members. Food and drinks available at The Urban Elk Restaurant and Bar. Tacoma Elks and Allenmore Event Center, 2013 S. Cedar St. Tacoma. For more info contact Paul at christelhomeservices@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 18 and Thursday, May 25 and Thursday, June 1
TANGO PRACTICA. Dance to Argentine Tango music from 9:15 to 11:30 PM. Admission is $10. 5/18 features DJ GREG CONSTANTINO and is 50/50 Traditional/Alternative Music Night. 5/25 features DJ JESSICA RITTS. 6/1 features DJ JENNY MULLIGAN. Dance Underground, 340 - 15th Ave E, Seattle. For more info visit www.SeattleTango.com, email SeattleTango@hotmail.com, or call Ilana Rubin at 206-781-9553.

Thursday, May 18 and Thursday, May 25 and Thursday, June 1
CENTURY BACHATA SOCIAL. This dance is held every Thursday. Arrive at 9:00 PM for an introductory Bachata lesson. Dance from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM to music by DJ JOSE on 5/18, DJ ALIONA on 5/25, and DJ SHARISSE on 6/1. Ages 21+. $15 covers the lesson and dance. The Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street, on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, half a block east of Broadway. For more info visit www.CenturyBallroom.com, email Office@CenturyBallroom.com, or call 206-324-7263.

Thursday, May 18 and Thursday, May 25 and Thursday, June 1
MARJIE PETERSON JAZZ @ THE BELLEVUE HILTON. Dine and dance from 7 to 9 PM at the Solarium Kitchen & Bar in the Bellevue Hilton. The band (formerly known as The Jazz Geeks) plays Jazz standards and some Blues and more for a range of dance styles: East and West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero, Night Club Two-Step ... most everything dancers enjoy! The Jazz Geeks is a four person ensemble with keyboard, bass, drums, vocals, and guest artists who play various instruments. On 5/18 HARVEY LEONARD joins the band on trumpet. 5/25 has a special theme: Fred and Ginger! No cover charge, so please purchase food or drinks from the restaurant. Bellevue Hilton, 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue. For more info text MARJIE PETERSON at 206-909-7586, email marjie96@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/MarjiePetersonJazz.

Thursday, June 1
AMVETS COUNTRY DANCE. This event started in September and has averaged 70 people. TERRY "WILD WILD" WEST is your instructor and DJ. Start at 6:30 PM with a dance lesson. Then dance to a nice mix of Country, Swing and Line dance music from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. The big ballroom has a hardwood floor plus food and drinks are available for purchase right in the ballroom. This is an AmVets function and, as such, it is FREE to all AmVets members. Guests pay $5. Post 1 AmVets, 5717 S. Tyler St, Tacoma. “Questions? Contact Barb@pski.org or gkaren6022@comcast.net.

Thursday, June 1
TACOMA DANCE STUDIOS SALSA AND BACHATA. Come dance, make new friends, and have fun dancing Salsa and Bachata! Lessons are actually every week and alternate between Salsa and Bachata, but on the first Thursday of every month there's also a social dance. Tonight start with a drop-in friendly Salsa lesson at 8 PM then dance from 8:30 to 10 PM. The floor is lovely and spacious. $10 covers the lesson and social. Tacoma Dance Studios 1127 Broadway Suite 204 & 205, Tacoma. There's plenty of free street parking after 6 PM. Contact STEVEN CHITH at either info@shlackand.dance or 253-293-5438 or visit https://shlackand.dance or www.facebook.com/groups/shlackanddance. Register at https://tacomadancestudios.com.

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Ron Bolin