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

MONDAY, August 3rd:

• 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

• 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-42/

• Kizomba - Practica. We will be dancing outdoors at the MOHAI (the Museum Of History And Industry!) Make sure to bring a change of shirt if you are a sweater! Come hang out with us for some after work fun in the sun! The MOHAI is in Lake Union Park at South Lake union, located directly off of the water. You will find us behind the MOHAI building itself, next to the boats.  7-10pm.  https://www.facebook.com/share/1EjX37rpja/

TUESDAY, August 4th:

• EARLY DANCE! Variety - Dance to live music from 1:00pm - 3pm at the lovely Lake Ballinger Center. $6 for members, $10 for nonmembers. This dance of attracts a more ballroom crowd, but they tolerate social dancers as well. https://schedulesplus.com/mlt/kiosk/homecal.do

• Blues/Swing - Dancing 'Til Dusk featuring Joel Astley and Friends at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square (117 S Washington St.) from 6-9:00pm. This is a free event that is open to ALL! First hour is a beginning dance lesson: Beginning Bluesy Swing lesson with Lilli Ann and Claire Carey. No partner necessary, as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! https://www.danceforjoy.biz/dancingtildusk/July 28

• West Coast Swing - Social dance at the Reverie Ballroom on Capitol Hill. Beginner Lesson: 8:00pm to 8:30pm, Social Dance: 9:00m to midnight, all ages, in the Grand Ballroom. FREE Beginner Lesson | $15 for Dance | $5 with a valid student ID for all DJed events. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/12/1785898800000

• "Old School Honky-Tonk" - Honky Tonk Tuesdays with The Strix live at the Conor Byrne in Ballard. 21+. Door at 7pm, free dance lesson at 8pm, show at 9pm. https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/calendar#/events/178917

• Brazilian Zouk - Practica at the Reverie Ballroom, in the Emerald Room, on Capitol Hill. $10. 9:30pm to 11:30pm. All ages. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/13/1785904200000

WEDNESDAY, August 5th:

• 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/19DprNX61f/

• Swing/Lindy/Balboa - Swing dance at the Reverie on Capitol Hill in the Grand Ballroom. Free drop-in beginner lesson at 9 PM. Dance at 9:30. All ages. Price: $15 ($5 with proof of enrollment for students) https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/57/1785988800000

• Jazz - Jazz Jam hosted by Rebecca Jaymes at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline. 21+, doors 6:30pm / Music Starts 7:30pm. https://borealisonaurora.com/event/the-aurora-borealis-jazz-jam-hosted-by-rebecca-jaymes-8/

• Brazilian Zouk - Brazilian Zouk on Hump-Day at Dance Underground on Capitol Hill. Cost: Social Only: $10 ($5 for UW students) Payment Method: Venmo or cash at the door. Schedule: 8:00 PM Brazilian Zouk Social! 11:30 PM Go Home and sleep! https://www.facebook.com/share/1JXs5GCAzX/

• Lindy/Swing/Balboa/Collegiate Shag - Join us for a dance featuring Jumpin' Johnnys + Team Swing It live at South Park Hall, 1253 S Cloverdale St, Seattle. 18+, 8:15 -10:15. $18. You can purchase Early Bird Tickets for $15. These will be available through our registration page up until 24 hours before each dance. https://www.swingitseattle.com/register/p/teamswingitjj This special edition of Swing It Wednesday includes a Lindy Hop ensemble performance from Team Swing It!

• Country - We’re servin’ up a night of line dancing, country swing, two step, and partner pattern — all set to your favorite classic + modern country hits. Honky tonk vibes with a modern twist. Lessons:  7:45pm – Beginner Partner Pattern, 9:00pm – Beginner Line Dance. No experience needed, no partner required — just bring your best yeehaw energy, throw on those cowboy boots and hats, and we’ll take care of the rest. 21+. At the Hidden Hall in Fremont. https://www.facebook.com/share/1U4EFu6DMN/

THURSDAY, August 6th:

• Salsa - Dancing 'til Dusk! Buena Vibra at the Lake City Mini Park, 12363 Lake City Way NE, from 6-9:00pm. This is a free event that is open to ALL! 1st hour is a beginning salsa lesson. No partner necessary, as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! https://www.danceforjoy.biz/dancingtildusk/august.html

• Swing/Lindy - Come dance with Jazztime in our beautiful new home. DJ'd dance from 8:30 to 10:45pm. DJ Nights: $15, $10 with code “access” (if cost is a barrier), free for members. 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. 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

• Rockabilly/Americana - Joining the Dusty 45s: the Betsy Olsen band. (Soulful, all women, stripped down blues roots.) Special guest openers weekly! No cover- all ages! From 6-9pm at Tim's Tavern in White Center. https://www.timslivemusic.com/tims-tavern-events#/events/191492

• West Coast Swing - Westie Lab at Salsa con Todo in Fremont. $10 pre-register on Mindbody, $15 at the door. 10-12pm. https://www.salsacontodo.com/wcs-social-dancing-sct

• Country - The JerKels play live at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. $5. Dance Lesson at 7pm.  http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Blues - Women's Rockin Blues Jam live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. No charge. Please remember to tip the band!  https://salmonbayeagles.com/events/

• Kizomba - Practica at the Reverie on Capitol Hill in the Emerald room. Price: $0-10 Sliding Scale Age Requirement: 21+, 9:00pm to 11:00pm. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/4/1786075200000

FRIDAY, August 7th:

• NO Juke Joint! We’ll be back August 14th and hope to see you there. Variety - Gator Boy's Juke Joint! 6:30pm Lesson (TBA), 7:30-10pm Dance. $15 at Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle). https://gatorboyproductions.com/events/

• Alt Tango - 1st Friday Tangoesque at Om Culture near Gasworks Park. Cost: $20 (sliding scale available on request) Cash or Venmo at door (Includes lesson, snacks and wine bar.) 7:45 Doors open, 8:00 Class with Michelle Badion begins (please be on time for class) 8:30 Class ends/dance begins, 11:30 Dance ends.   https://omculture.com/events-and-workshops#calendar-5e7163bd-5742-4ea4-baf9-09036cc8a52c-event-6784a6e1-0624-472e-b4c1-570e415406ad-1786158000000

• Country/Line Dancing - Out Country at the Reverie Ballroom on Capitol Hill. Doors Open: 7:00pm, Beginner Lesson: 7:15pm to 8:00pm, Social Dance: 8:00pm to 10:00pm. $0 - $15 Sliding Scale, $5 with a valid student ID. 21+. In the Grand ballroom. (no cowboy boots on this beautiful maple floor, please!) https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/5/1786154400000

• 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://seattleswingdanceclub.com/seattlewcscalendar

• Country - The Everlovers (Opener) Freddy & The Everlovers play live at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. $10. Dance Lesson: with Janet Hurt - 7pm Intermediate Two Step, 8pm Beginner Two Step. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Hustle (and more) - Hustle Club Dance Party at the Juanita Community Club: 13027 100th Ave. NE Kirkland. $10 for just the dance: 9:00-11:00pm. Beginning Hustle lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00pm. Intermediate Hustle lesson: 8:00pm  -  8:45pm.  https://seattlehustleclub.com/monthly-dance-1

• Oldies - the Vicious Chipmunks play live at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park for free. Please consider tipping the band! 7pm. https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/calendar/

• Blues - an artist yet to be announced will play live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. No charge, but please remember to tip the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/events/list/ As of right now, their calendar has not been updated.

SATURDAY, August 8th:

• Blues - the Chris Stevens band plays live at Third Place Commons (upstairs in the food court) in Lake Forest Park. All ages. This is a free dance. Please consider tipping the band. 7PM. https://www.thirdplacecommons.org/calendar/

• Country? - TBA plays at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. $10. Band starts at 9pm. Cover charge starts 7pm. 21+. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Blues? - TBA plays live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. 8pm. No charge, but please consider tipping the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/events/list/

• Forró - Brazilian dance party at the Sea Monster in Wallingford. Live forró from Foleada with special guest Rosalynn de Roos, formerly of En Canto, the band that paved the way for Foleada. Then stick around as DJ Tomás spins Brazilian favorites late into the night. Cold drinks, good people, and plenty of dancing. 10 PM - 1 AM, 21+ | $15 https://www.seamonsterlounge.com/event-info/forro-night-foleada-rosalynn-de-roos-dj-tomas

SUNDAY, August 9th:

• EARLY DANCE! Variety - Waltz Café - Join us this afternoon for the LIVE version of the Waltz Café, with Joy Street Quintet featuring Lucia Neare. 1pm-3pm, at the Reverie (in the Grand Ballroom) on Capitol Hill. Come at noon for a beginning Waltz lesson with Dean Paton and partner. All ages, $10 for Lesson | $25 for Dance | $15 with evidence of student status. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/22/1786302000000

• EARLY-ISH DANCE - Country? - 5-7pm -  Artist Showcase Featuring Doug Costas Band, possibly with the LRH Showcase Band at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake. Followed by the usual Bodacious Sunday Open Mic Jam. No cover charge, but please remember to tip the artists!   http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html

• Variety - Lauren Petrie plays live for dancers at the Ballard Elks Club. 6:30pm-8:30pm. You do not have to be a member!   https://ballardelks.org/lodge-events-calendar/

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

• Swing/Lindy - LIVE swing dance Social with Stomp Off Party 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. $25 for Dance | $15 with proof of student status. https://tockify.com/reverie/detail/58/1786334400000

• Blues/Variety - The Scarlet Tree Revival (5th!) at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline. 5-10pm. All ages. Doors at 4:30 PM. Tickets from $17.85 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-scarlet-tree-revival-seattle-music-bash-tickets-1992650769091 

MONDAY, August 10th:

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

• 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

• Kizomba - Practica. We will be dancing outdoors at the MOHAI (the Museum Of History And Industry!) Make sure to bring a change of shirt if you are a sweater! Come hang out with us for some after work fun in the sun! The MOHAI is in Lake Union Park at South Lake union, located directly off of the water. You will find us behind the MOHAI building itself, next to the boats. 7-10pm. https://www.facebook.com/share/18Fx7e8uRG/

• 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-43/

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