Here is your Seattle social partner dance calendar for the week beginning

SATURDAY, September 19th: 

• Variety - NW Dance: From gut-bucket blues to a get-down funk number, this band covers all the bases. Classic R&B, New Orleans Beat, swing, boogie and straight ahead blues are all served up with feeling. 7:00 PM – Free pre-dance lesson: Michelle Badion demystifies “Three-Quarter Blues: Blending the Blues and Waltz in the Same Song.” 8:00–11:00 PM – Live music with Seattle HouseRockers. Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St. in Ballard. $25 at the door (includes the dance lesson.)  https://nwdance.net/events/459/

• Classic Big Band Jazz - Pacifica Big Band plays live at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park from 7-9pm. (Upstairs in the food court. Free! Please consider tipping the band. Calendar: https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/calendar/

• Traditional Country and Americana - Michael Anthony Pratt Band (Reunion Show) this Friday night at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. 21+. $10. Bands start at 9 pm. Cover charge starts 7pm. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Blues - Cheri Adams plays at the Salmon Bay Eagles 8pm-11. $5 for a temporary membership to the Eagles. No cover for the band but tips always appreciated. https://salmonbayeagles.com/event/cheri-adams-band-7/

• Variety? Country? - The Sangster Family band is at it again. Lila, Sam, Syl, Stella, Malcolm, Mau, Jim & Johnny playing for you a selection of their favorites. Christy McWilson is opening for them I believe. At the Conor Byrne Pub in Ballard (5140 Ballard Ave NW.) 8:00 PM Doors, 9:00 PM Show. Tickets: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/sangster-family-band-christy-mcwilson-guests-2026-09-19-conor-byrne-cooperative-seattle-3e8ef1?fbclid=IwY2xjawUT2eFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMW1BdEZjRGdIVGNoaEU3dTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEemypjFVQmkS8TLqNIMR-WgZ_qvScEG1TvZpMl_BpiFQ5L6A4kJroTP7WNkVU_aem_PIMEXUiOhnb44jGYbHT7bQ

• West Coast Swing - Retaliation Swing weekend at the Seatac Hotel & Conference Center. 30+ hours of workshops, WSDC competitions, for-fun Strictly Swings, awesome intensives, and social dancing with some of the best DJs around! This event runs Thursday through Monday according to their website: https://retaliationswing.com/

SUNDAY, September 20th: 

• EARLY DANCE (12-3pm) Beth's Waltz! - Beth showcases the beautiful variety of waltz: cross-step, rotary, country, and folk waltzes, maybe even a metal song or two! Lots of waltzes, cookies and other treats! All Ages Welcome! $10 - $20 Sliding Scale. Lakewood/Seward Park Community Club, 4916 S Angeline St, Seattle. https://www.facebook.com/share/19oD5og911/

• This may not be happening because there's a big Westy weekend at SeaTac. See below. West Coast Swing - Social dance at 6-9pm after the workshops at Alki Masonic Center, 4736 40th Avenue Southwest, in West Seattle. $15 Dance only. 

• West Coast Swing - Retaliation Swing weekend at the Seatac Hotel & Conference Center. 30+ hours of workshops, WSDC competitions, for-fun Strictly Swings, awesome intensives, and social dancing with some of the best DJs around! This event runs Thursday through Monday according to their website: https://retaliationswing.com/

• Country Rock/Americana - Randy Weeks and the Silent Treatment play live at the Sea Monster Lounge in Wallingford every first and third Sunday. 6-8pm. https://www.seamonsterlounge.com/

• Swing/Lindy - at the Reverie in the Grand Ballroom on Capitol Hill. $15 for Dance | $5 with proof of student status. All ages. Beginner Lesson: 9:00pm to 9:30pm, Social Dance: 9:30pm to 12:00am. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/58/1789963200000

• Alt/Nuevo Tango - Tangoesque, a 3rd Sunday dance at OmCulture in Wallingford. Short class w/Michelle Badion. 7:15 Doors open. 7:30 Class begins (please be on time for class.) 8:30 Class ends/dance begins. 11:30 Dance ends. Cost: $20 (sliding scale optional) Cash or Venmo at door. Includes lesson, snacks and wine bar. https://omculture.com/events-and-workshops 

• Country - 5-7pm Artist Showcase Featuring Jon Simmons & The Drunkles at the Little Red Hen near Green Lake. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Country - 7:30pm Bodacious Open Mic Jam live Sunday night at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. No cover, but please remember to tip the band! http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Variety - Lauren Petrie plays live for dancers at the Ballard Elks Club from 6-8pm. You do not have to be a member!  https://ballardelks.org/lodge-events-calendar/

MONDAY, September 21st: 

• Waltz + Variety - Waltz Etc. at the lovely Sunset Hill Community Center. Cross-Step Waltz lesson at 7pm, dance at 8. Lesson:$20. Dance:$10. All ages. http://www.waltzetc.com

• Kizomba - Practica. We will be dancing indoors at Studio Arcadia! To access the studio space, walk around the right side of the house (through the gate), past the koi pond, to the back of the house. You'll see a small shed-like structure, and through the door and down the stairs is Studio Arcadia! Please wear shoes that will protect the studio floor, ie dance shoes with light soles, and keep voices down along the side of the house. 7-10pm. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CPekoJAid/

• Brazilian Zouk - Social at Salsa con Todo in Fremont. 10pm-12am. $10 pre register/$15 at the door. https://www.salsacontodo.com/copy-of-sbkz

• Country - Disco Roundup! Cowboy meets Disco. Dress to impress: Round up your rhinestones and get ready to boogie!  Think cowboy meets disco: sequins, fringe, metallics, flared jeans, bold prints, rhinestones, denim, funky button-downs, statement belts, cowboy hats, and boots. Whether you go full Studio 54 on the range or just add a little sparkle to your favorite Western fit, come ready to shine on the dance floor. Mostly Line Dancing at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline (16708 Aurora Avenue North Shoreline.) Doors open at 7:00pm, Intermediate Lesson 7:30pm, Beginner-friendly lesson: 8:45pm, Open Dance Floor: In between lessons, and after until 11pm. Ages 18–20: $15, Ages 21+: $10, 18+ welcome from 7:00–10:00 PM | 21+ only after 10:00 PM. Purchase tickets at the door. https://borealisonaurora.com/event/seattles-best-country-dance-night-49/

TUESDAY, September 22nd: 

• EARLY DANCE! Variety - Dance to live music with Lauren Petrie from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the lovely Lake Ballinger Center. $6 for members, $10 for nonmembers.  https://schedulesplus.com/mlt/kiosk/homecal.do

• West Coast Swing - at the Reverie on Capitol Hill in the Grand Ballroom. FREE Beginner Lesson 8:00pm to 8:30pm, Free Time: 8:30-9:00pm, Social Dance: 9:00pm to midnight. $15 for Dance | $5 with a valid student ID for all DJed events. All ages. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/60/1790132400000

• Brazilian Zouk - Practica for all ages in the Emerald Ballroom at the Reverie on Capitol Hill. FREE Beginner Drop-in Lesson 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Dance: 10:00 pm to 12:00 am $0 - $10. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/31/1789533000000

• Honky Tonk/Country - Honky Tonk Tuesdays with Country Dave Harmonson at the Conor Byrne in Ballard. 21+. Free dance lesson at 8 PM. Dance from 9-Midnight. https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/calendar#/events

WEDNESDAY, September 23rd: 

• NEW! Variety - Lilli Ann says: "For this dance, music will always include fabulous favorites from my 20-year collection and new, I can't wait to play them for you tunes — gorgeous to edgy, high energy to languid, including Waltz all tempos, Swing- East and West Coast, Balboa, Nightclub 2-step, Foxtrot, Blues, Polka, Fusion and more. No lesson for now, let's just dance! $15 cash or Venmo at the door. Street Parking. At the Russian Community Center of Seattle on 19th St., Capitol Hill. 7-9pm. All ages.  https://www.facebook.com/share/1EgnjTEZ8E/ or https://www.danceforjoy.biz/events.html (Scroll down.)

• NEW! Fusion - Practica at Om Culture, West Coast Swing. Blues. Salsa. Bachata. Tango. Contemporary.... Why choose one when you can dance them all? Fusion Practica is our new Wednesday night gathering for dancers who love to blend styles, follow the music wherever it takes them, and connect with a floor full of open-minded movers. Whether you're a seasoned social dancer or you've only ever stuck to one style, this is your invitation to explore. What to expect: Start off with a 30 min Introductory Dance Lesson with Goodhart's Dancin' at 7:30pm sharp! An eclectic mix of music spanning blues, salsa, bachata, tango, West Coast Swing, contemporary and more.. all DJed by Scott Goodhart! No outside / street shoes please! Either clean dance shoes, no shoes, or just socks! *This is a Fragrance free zone, no strong colognes, perfumes, etc please. $15 Entry Fee- Cash or Venmo at the door or $5 Entry Fee if coming from Scott's 6:30PM Beyond Beginner's Class! 7:15pm Doors Open. 8:30pm Practica Dance. 10:00pm Doors Close. https://omculture.com/events-and-workshops#calendar-5e7163bd-5742-4ea4-baf9-09036cc8a52c-event-2c93d771-d9e2-4511-ac07-0a24f7d10fab-1790217000000

• Swing/Lindy/Balboa - Swing dance at the Reverie on Capitol Hill, in the Grand Ballroom. $15 | $5 with a valid student ID for all DJed events. Free drop-in beginner lesson at 9 PM. Dance at 9:30. All ages. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/57/1790222400000

• Blues - Wednesday Blues dance at the Reverie on Capitol Hill in the Emerald Ballroom. Free drop-in beginner Blues lesson at 9pm. Dance at 9:30. All ages. $15 for Dance | $5 with a valid student ID for all DJ'd events. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/59/1790222400000

• West Coast Swing - Classes and dance at the VFW Hall on Mercer Island. Come practice 5-7 typically there is music by 5. Cost is free. Beyond beginner class 7-8 Wren. Beginner class 7-8 Scot. DJ 8-10:30 DJ'd social dance. Limited parking in front of the VFW, street parking, please be considerate to the neighborhood, Also Aubrey Davis Park has 50 parking spots which is couple blocks up the hill from the VFW. Class and dance $20. Beyond Beginners Class only $15. Dance only $15, Beginner class $10. All ages. https://www.facebook.com/share/1JdyZJYvUo/

• Brazilian Zouk - Brazilian Zouk on Hump-Day at Dance Underground on Capitol Hill. 8-11:30pm. Social Only: $10 ($5 for UW students.) Payment Method: Venmo or cash at the door. All ages. https://www.facebook.com/share/1VNqzCLDxk/

• Lindy/Swing/Balboa/Collegiate Shag - Swing it Seattle at the South Park Hall 1253 S Cloverdale St, Seattle. Live music by the EVM All-Stars from 8:15 - 10:15pm. 18+. Please bring valid ID. https://www.swingitseattle.com/register/p/evm

• Big Band - Keith Baggerly & the Roadside Attraction Big Band plays live at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline. Doors 7:00pm, Show 8pm. 21+. No cover charge, but please consider tipping the band! https://borealisonaurora.com/event/keith-baggerly-the-roadside-attraction-big-band/

THURSDAY, September 24th: 

• Alt Country and Roots - Dusty Thursday! Special guest openers weekly! Joining the Dusty 45s tonight: Tom Bennett and the Rolling Blackouts. No cover- all ages! From 6-9pm at Tim's Tavern in White Center. https://www.timslivemusic.com/tims-tavern-events#/events

• West Coast Swing - Westie Lab at Salsa con Todo in Fremont. Drop-in Class at 9pm, Westie Lab (Social) 10pm-12am. $10 pre register, $15 at the door. https://www.salsacontodo.com/wcs-social-dancing-sct

• Swing/Lindy/Balboa - Jazztimes' DJ'd Music Dance: 8:30–10:45 PM. New to swing dancing? Come early for our Beginner Lindy Hop Drop-In at 7:30 PM! The class is $25 and includes admission to the dance. Location: Jazztime Seattle, 5751 NE 33rd St, Seattle WA 98115. $25 | $15 with code "access" | $10 for members. Ample street parking. Pay at the door or sign up on our website:  www.jazztimeseattle.com More event info here: https://www.jazztimeseattle.com/weekly-swing-dance-events-seattle

• Country - Tequila Rose Band Feat: Country Dave plays live tonight at the Little Red Hen near Green Lake. Dance Lessons with TBA 7pm Intermediate Two Step, 8pm Beginner Two Step. Cover: $5. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Fusion - WTF (Weekly Thursday Fusion, now every 2nd and 4th Thursday) at Made Space, 2002 E Union St, Seattle. Sliding scale -  breakeven ticket price $20. Social and practice time from 7:30 - 8:00, with social dancing from 8:00 - 11:00pm. https://www.thedancething.org/wtf Tickets: https://www.thedancething.org/wtf/registration

• Blues Jam - Salmon Dan’s Jam (featuring Joe Cook) at 8:00 pm. Salmon Dan hosts his monthly blues jam, with Billy Reed, Marty Vadalabene, and Walter White laying down the groove. Blues players are invited to join this longtime Eagles tradition, with special guest John Deely. live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. Ask a member to sign you in at the bar. There is no cover charge for this event, so please remember to tip the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/events/list/

• Kizomba - Price: $10, Age Requirement: 21+, Practica: 9pm to 11pm, Location: Reverie Ballroom | The Emerald. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/4/1790308800000

• Blues - Hillman City Sway! Presented in partnership with Black & Tan Hall and Blues Underground. Featuring a swanky evening of local live music with the South Seattle Blues Syndicate Band, DJ's and dance instructors. Doors at 7pm. Mixer and dance lessons 8-9pm. Band plays 9-11pm. All ages welcome! Entry: $15 adv, $20 door. https://events.humanitix.com/hillman-city-sways

FRIDAY, September 25th: 

• Motown - Heat Wave! A night of Motown! - A high-energy, nostalgic dance party with the ECSC DJs spinning original vinyl, 45s and LPs, from the legendary Detroit-based Motown label & its many subsidiaries. 8pm-12am at the Reverie Ballroom (915 E Pine St.) on Capitol Hill. 21+. $20 cover in the Emerald, tickets only available at the door. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/65/1790391600000

• Country - Out Country! We're back in the Grand Ballroom, but watch those feet - no cowboy boots allowed on the new American Maple sprung dance floor. At the Reverie on Capitol Hill, 915 E Pine St, Seattle. Doors Open 7:00 pm, Beginner Lesson 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm, Dance 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. $0 - $15 Sliding Scale | $5 with a valid student ID. 21+. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/5/1790388000000

• Variety - FREE 4th Friday Variety Dance at OmCulture. This month is sponsored by birthday boy and dancer extraordinaire, Bob Pretlow! Bob wanted to sponsor a dance for the OmCulture dance community, so we are hosting DJ Lilli Ann as well as live segments with The Golden Earrings! 7:15 Doors open. 7:30 30 minute ice-breaker lesson. 8:00 Dance begins. 11:00 Dance ends. At OmCulture: 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle. https://omculture.com/events-and-workshops#calendar-5e7163bd-5742-4ea4-baf9-09036cc8a52c-event-a7740cd9-f1f0-41ad-a4c8-f06d23b33932

• West Coast Swing - Come join us for a night of grooving! Westie Eastside Social at Bellevue First United Methodist Church. Social after the workshop. Workshop starts at 7 PM. Dance is from 8 PM to 10 PM.  Lesson/Workshop Only: $15 per Person, Dance Only: $15 per Person, Workshop & Dance: $20 per Person, Beginner's get $5 off. https://www.facebook.com/share/1FBQJvqPY7/

• Jazz, Pop, and Latin - The UpBeats! play live at the Sheridan Market & Roadhouse (15348 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.) Show starts at 7 PM - doors open at 6:00. Food and beverages available including Ernesto’s famous Adobo! This is a Free and All Ages show. (A $10 suggested donation helps though not required!) (Parking can be tricky here, so arrive early or arrange to carpool!) https://www.sheridanmkt.com/events-calendar/guitar-gil-cdkck

• NO LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT! Nobody plays live at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. Free. 7-9pm. All ages. Please consider tipping the band! https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/calendar/

• Country - Freddy & The Longshots play live this Friday and Saturday night at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. 21+. $10. Bands start at 9 pm. Cover charge starts 7pm. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• "Blues, Soul, Roots, Americana, and more" - Christi Michelle and Her Hired Guns play live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. 8pm. Ask a member to sign you in at the bar. There is no cover fee. Remember to tip the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/events/

• Micro Fusion - nuance is at The Grinning Yogi-Greenwood from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. **MASK REQUIRED** Tickets at the door: $10-$30 (Breakeven $18) https://www.facebook.com/share/1DiKvpm2fe/

• Swing/Lindy/Balboa - the Savoy Swing Club’s Speakeasy featuring the smooth, jazzy sounds of The Baseless Accusation! At the Lowdown Ballroom, 628 11th Ave E. (look for a house with a small sign.) Cost: $15 for Dance for Non-members (sliding scale available.) (FREE to SSC Members.) Check-in: 8:20 p.m. Social Dance: 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. https://www.savoyswing.org/events/savoy-fridays-2026-09-25

SATURDAY, September 26th: 

• Afternoon Dance (4-6pm) Country - Honky Tonk Early Show at Conor Byrne Cooperative, 5140 Ballard Ave NW. Van Wheeler and The Far Away Band play live. Suggested donation. https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/calendar#/events/180036

• Blues, Jazz, and Soul - Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers play live at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. (17171 Bothell Way NE.) 7-9pm. Upstairs in the food court. Free! Please consider tipping the band! https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/calendar/

• Country - Freddy & The Longshots play live this Friday and Saturday night at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. 21+. $10. Bands start at 9 pm. Cover charge starts 7pm. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Soul, Funk, R&B, Outlaw Country, and Smokin' Hot Blues - The Tim Hall Band plays live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. 8pm. Ask a member to sign you in at the bar. There is no cover fee, so please consider tipping the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/events/list/

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