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

TUESDAY, February 17th: (Fat Tuesday!)

• EARLY DANCE! Variety - Live music from 1:30pm - 3pm at the lovely Lake Ballinger Center. All ages. $6 for members, $10 for nonmembers.  https://schedulesplus.com/mlt/kiosk/homecal.do

• West Coast Swing - at the Reverie (Grand Ballroom) on Capitol Hill. All ages. Beginner Lesson: 8:00pm to 8:30pm in the Emerald Ballroom, Free Time: 8:30-9:00pm (Change Ballrooms! Change your dance shoes! Grab a drink or a snack!) Social Dance: 9:00pm to 12:00am. $15 | $5 with a valid student ID for all DJed events. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78249245

• Brazilian Zouk - at the Reverie Ballroom (Emerald Hall) on Capitol Hill. All ages. Practice Time: 8:45pm - 9:30pm, Drop-In Lesson: 9:30pm to 10:00pm, Social Dance: 10:00pm to 12:00am. FREE Beginner Lesson, $15 for Dance ($5 with a valid student ID for all DJed events.) https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78251415

• Honky Tonk/Country - Honky Tonk Tuesdays with Freddy & the Longshots at the Conor Byrne in Ballard. Door at 7pm, lesson at 8pm, dance at 9pm. 21+.  Suggested donation. https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/calendar#/events/161081

• Tango - TangoHappyHour - Special Mardi Gras edition! wear your masks, beads, yellow, green & gold, if you feel so inspired. Dance to live Music by: Stuart Zobel, Obadiah Díaz Wrynla coming up from Portland, and special guest Kristine Rominski joining in. Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine, 2255 NE 65th Street in Ravenna. $20 lesson + dance, $10 dance only. (cash, Venmo, card.) Lesson at 6pm, dance from 7-9pm. https://www.facebook.com/share/1AfQKtsTcZ/

• Forró - Foleada plays monthly Forró Night residency at Seamonster 7:30-9:00 pm EVERY THIRD TUESDAY. 21 and over only. NO COVER - DONATIONS BY CASH OR VENMO APPRECIATED. https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjHssfimi/

• Second Line and Americana - Celebrate Mardi Gras 2026! TUBALUBA plus Birch Pereira & The Gin Joints live at the Hidden Hall in Fremont. 7:30pm doors, 8pm show. 21+. Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/167987

WEDNESDAY, February 18th: 

• No more Waltz Wednesdays 😢  No Waltz Wednesday at Om Culture near Gasworks Park. 

• HOWEVER - there is a pop-up variety PILOT dance tonight at Om Culture! Variety - 7:30 - 9:30pm. $15. All ages. https://omculture.com/events-and-workshops#calendar-5e7163bd-5742-4ea4-baf9-09036cc8a52c-event-b8a2b968-1ed5-48db-8ded-ba68ffe276ec More pop-up dances at Om are scheduled for the future.

• West Coast Swing - at the VFW Hall on Mercer Island. All ages. Lessons at 7pm, dance at 8. Class and dance $20, Beyond Beginners Class only $15, Dance only $15, Beginner class $10. https://www.facebook.com/share/16upSNb4Ld/

• NO Blues (It's every OTHER week.) - Blues dance at the Reverie on Capitol Hill in the Emerald ballroom. Workshop: 7:45-9:00pm, FREE Beginner Lesson: 9:00pm to 9:30pm, Social Dance: 9:30pm to 12:00am. All Ages. Pricing: $25 for the Workshop, FREE Beginner Lesson | $20 for Dance. (Ed note: I just found out that this is every other week so look for a Blues dance at the the Reverie next Wednesday.)

• Swing/Lindy/Balboa - Dance in the Grand ballroom of the Reverie on Capitol Hill. FREE Drop-In Lesson: 9:00pm to 9:30pm, Social Dance: 9:30pm to 12:00am. $15 | $5 with a valid student ID. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78251422

• Brazilian Zouk - Brazilian Zouk on Hump-Day at Dance Underground on Capitol Hill. 8:00 PM Brazilian Zouk Social! 11:30 PM Go Home and sleep! Cost: Social Only: $10 ($5 for UW students) Payment Method: Venmo or cash at the door. https://www.facebook.com/share/1C4f6qspT9/

• Big Band Jazz - The PH Factor Big Band plays live at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline. Doors 6:30pm, Show 7:30pm. 21+. No cover charge, but please remember to tip the band! https://borealisonaurora.com/event/the-ph-factor-big-band/

• Lindy/Swing/Balboa/Collegiate Shag - Swing-it Wednesday with the Jumpin Johnny's at South Park Hall 1253 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA. 18+. 8:15-10:15 Live music & Dance. https://www.swingitseattle.com/register/p/jjohn

THURSDAY, February 19th: 

• Country - Country Dave & the Pickin' Crew play live at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake from 9pm-12:30am. $5 cover. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• NO Fusion - it's every other week now - Thursday Fusion (WTF) at the Beacon in the Central District. Sliding scale - breakeven ticket price $15. Social and practice time from 7:30 - 8:00 , with social dancing from 8:00 - 11:00pm. All ages. https://www.thedancething.org/wtf

• 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

• Kizomba - Price: $10, Age Requirement: 21+, Practica: 9:45pm to 11:45pm, Location: Reverie Ballroom | The Emerald. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78251433

• Blues - the Joel Astley 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 charge for this event, so please remember to tip the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/event/joel-astley-band-3/

• Line dancing, Two-step, and Country Swing - Honkytonk Thursday Country Dance Night at Club Sur. This happens on third Thursdays. 18+ until 10PM | 21+ to close. Doors open at 7 PM. https://www.facebook.com/share/1E96tZg5vH/

FRIDAY, February 20th: 

• Variety - Gator Boy's Third Friday Dance at the Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle.) 6:30pm Dance Lesson, 7:30-10pm Dance. All ages until 10pm (youngsters must stay upstairs though.) $15 at the door. https://gatorboyproductions.com/

• Variety - Out Dancing is tonight at the Reverie on Capitol Hill. 7pm. Lessons $10 | Dance $20 | $5 discount for RCDA members | Please pay admission in the Grand Ballroom to get a stamp/bracelet for entry to the Emerald. 21+. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78251444

• Blues - the Joe Cook blues band plays live at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. 7pm. This is a free dance, so it's nice to tip the band. https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/calendar/

• West Coast Swing - hosted by Seattle Swing Dance, etc. this dance happens on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month at Lynnwood Ballroom Dance, 19505 44th Ave W Suite I, Lynnwood. 7:30-8:15 Beyond beginner dance class (know your basics.) 8:15-9:00 Start from the beginning (great review) and good for new people! 9-12 Dance! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26719769177613520&set=gm.1826955997971032&idorvanity=209553003044681

• Country - the Wes Jones Band plays 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 - Savoy's Blues Underground dance is the third Friday of every month. Check in 8:20, Lesson 8:30 to 9:30pm, Dance 9:30 to 12am. (DJ'd or Live Music, depending on the month.) $10 for Non-members (sliding scale available). Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. https://bluesundergroundseattle.wordpress.com/

• Swing/Lindy/Balboa - Cloudland's Friday night dance with DJ Lauren at Gotta Dance in Southeast Redmond (17945 NE 65th St #100 Redmond, WA.) Intro Lesson from 8:30-9:00pm, Dance from 9  to 11:30 PM. Cost: $15 (Student discount: $10 with valid student ID) https://www.cloudlanddance.com/calendar/fridaynightswing-2-20-2026

• Variety - Friday Dance at the Rockin Horse Dance Barn in Renton. This is NOT happening weekly right now, only occasional Fridays. All of the information can be found on this flyer: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26927333223523385&set=gm.1835021137164518&idorvanity=209553003044681

• Blues - Jeff Herzog plays live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. 8pm. Ask a member to sign you in at the bar. https://salmonbayeagles.com/event/jeff-herzog/

• Swing/Lindy - The Savoy Swing Club presents their Savoy Social at the Lowdown Ballroom on Capitol Hill. 628 11th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 (look for a house with a small sign.) Dance - 8:30 - 11pm. $10 for Non-members (sliding scale available.) https://www.savoyswing.org/events/savoy-fridays-2026-02-20

SATURDAY, February 21st: 

• Big Band Hits of the 30’s and 40’s - NW Dance presents The Leif Lounge featuring the Portage Bay Big Band at the Leif Erickson Ballroom in Ballard. 7pm lesson: Join Guy Caridi and Nancy Fry who will teach “Adding Turns and Pivots to Traveling One Step” included with dance!  Band plays from 8 PM until 11pm. $20 for the dance. Event details: https://nwdance.net/events/dance-template-846-741/

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

• Country - the Wes Jones Band plays 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

• Swing/Lindy - Saturday Swing Dance. Price: $15, $10 with student ID; pay at the door. Location: Salsa Con Todo - Fremont, 211 N 36th Street. Drop-in classes: $15 per class; pay at the door. 7-8pm: Intermediate Lindy Hop, Intermediate Balboa, 8-9pm: Beginner Lindy Hop, Intermediate Authentic Jazz. Social Dance: 9pm-12am. https://www.swingdancesct.com/saturday-swing/8f75x882yhhprfw-2n99t-4agy7-5yjx7-3p8y3-ta6xk-pw54c-d9e5f-5we7t-abne8-dwazj-y55h9-tyzxs-8rpp8-dfmsh-8cp8c

• Variety - Ron Bailey & the Tangents at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. 8pm. No charge, but please remember to tip the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/event/ron-bailey-the-tangents-23/

SUNDAY, February 22nd: 

• EARLY DANCE - Waltz and more! - Waltz Café at the Reverie on Capitol Hill. Beginning Waltz lesson at noon, dance at 1pm. In the Grand Ballroom. $10 Lesson | $15 Dance  | $5 with proof of student status.  All ages. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78251464

• EARLY-ISH DANCE (5pm) Country - 5-7pm Artist Showcase featuring Emerald City Roadkill at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake: http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Swing/Lindy - Swing night at the Reverie (in the Grand Ballroom) on Capitol Hill. All ages. FREE Drop-In Beginner Lesson: 9:00pm to 9:30pm. Social Dance: 9:30pm to 12:00am. $15 for Dance | $5 with a valid student ID for all DJed events. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78251474

• Country - Bodacious Open Mic Jam at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. 7:30pm. 21+ http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

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

MONDAY, February 23rd: 

• Waltz and more - Waltz Etc. at the lovely Sunset Hill Community Center. Cross-step Waltz lesson at 7pm, dance at 8. Lesson $20, Dance $10. If you take the class, there's no charge for the dance. All ages. http://www.waltzetc.com

• Brazilian Zouk - Social at Salsa con Todo in Fremont. 10pm - 12pm. Age 18+. $10 pre register, $15 at the door. https://www.salsacontodo.com/copy-of-sbkz

• Kizomba - Practica from 7-10 PM at Studio Arcadia, 725 24th Ave S in the Central District. All ages. https://www.facebook.com/share/1FHGQVcjWf/

• Country Line Dancing - at Aurora Borealis in Shoreline. I'm not sure if there will be any kind of dancing besides line dancing so be forewarned. Doors open at 7:00pm, Intermediate Lesson 7:30pm, Beginner-friendly lesson: 8:30pm, Open Dance Floor: 8:00–11:30pm, $7 at the door | Ages 21+. https://borealisonaurora.com/event/seattles-best-country-dance-night-19/

TUESDAY, February 24th: 

• 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://ballingercenter.org

• West Coast Swing - at the Reverie on Capitol Hill in the Grand Ballroom. FREE Beginner Lesson 9:00pm to 9:30pm, 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. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78249246

• Brazilian Zouk - Practica for all ages in the Emerald Ballroom at the Reverie on Capitol Hill. 9:30-11pm. $0 - $10. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78251417

• 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/161084

• Tango - TangoHappyHour! Dance to live music by Music by: Stuart Zobel & Obadiah Díaz Wrynla. Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine, 2255 NE 65th Street in Ravenna. $20 lesson + dance, $10 dance only. (cash, Venmo, card.) Lesson at 6pm, dance from 7-9pm. https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZTZZfZZzX/

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