Here is your Seattle social partner dance calendar for the week beginning
MONDAY, April 13th:
Waltz, Blues, and more - Waltz etcetera, at the lovely Sunset Hill Community Center north of Ballard. 7pm Cross-step Waltz lesson, 8pm dance! 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 7-10pm at Studio Arcadia (725 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144.) https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cc1qCBHDq/
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-26/
TUESDAY, April 14th:
EARLY DANCE! Variety - Dance from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the lovely Lake Ballinger Center. Singer/pianist Lauren Petrie plays this afternoon. https://schedulesplus.com/mlt/kiosk/homecal.do
West Coast Swing - at the Reverie in the Grand Ballroom on Capitol Hill. Free beginner lesson from 8-8:30pm, dance from 9-midnight. $15 for Dance, $5 with a valid student ID. All ages. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78302948
Brazilian Zouk - Practica: 9:30pm to 11:00pm, All ages, $5. At the Reverie in the Emerald Ballroom on Capitol Hill. https://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78303112
Blues plus - Washington Blues Society Monthly Blues Bash featuring live music from Nick Vigarino and Pitman-Sutton Band at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline: 21+, 7pm, $10 donation recommended. https://borealisonaurora.com/event/april-blues-bash-with-nick-vigarino-and-pitman-sutton-band/
Country - Honky Tonk Tuesdays Featuring Caleb and Walter live at the Conor Byrne in Ballard. 21+, Door at 7pm, free lesson at 8pm, live music from 9-midnight. https://www.conorbyrnepub.com/calendar#/events/169306
Tango - Tango Happy Hour at Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine in Ravenna. 6pm tango lesson, 7-9pm live music & dancing, Music by: Jamie Maschler & Stuart Zobel. $20 lesson + dance, $10 dance only (cash, Venmo, card.) https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQddjTvtP/
WEDNESDAY, April 15th:
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/1FtAYo5mmL/
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=78293248
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/1HnMT2L2nn/
Big Band - The Bellevue College Big Band will open the evening with a dynamic set, setting the stage for a night of outstanding jazz with the Jazz Punishments Big Band live at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline. Doors 6:00pm, Show 6:30pm. 21+. $10 suggested donation to the musicians. https://borealisonaurora.com/event/jazz-punishments-big-band-3/
Lindy/Swing/Balboa/Collegiate Shag - Swing-it Wednesday with the Jumpin' Johnnys at South Park Hall 1253 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA. 18+. 8:15-10:15 Live music & Dance. https://www.swingitseattle.com/register/p/jjohnapr
THURSDAY, April 16th:
Country - Country Dave & the Pickin' Crew play live at the Little Red Hen near Greenlake from 9pm-12:30am. $5 cover. Dance Lesson w/Scot McKay, 7pm Advanced Two Step, 8pm Beginner Sweetheart Schottische. http://www.littleredhen.com/pages/cal.html
NO Fusion - it's every other week now (2nd & 4th Thursdays) - 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=78293284
High-Energy Blues & Roots - The Voot—featuring Mary McPage, Keith Fraser, Robert Baker, and Mark Hotton 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/voot/
Country - Honkytonk Thursday at Club Sur. Doors open at 7PM — grab your tickets right at the door! 18+ until 10PM | 21+ to close. https://www.facebook.com/share/1AsRDipmmg/
FRIDAY, April 17th:
Variety - Gator Boy's Juke Joint! 6:30pm Dance lesson, 7:30-10pm Dance, $15. Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle) All ages upstairs until 10pm. 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=78293294
Upbeat Alternative, Pop, and Rock Covers - Fall Risk plays live at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. 7pm. This is a free dance, and the bands don't get paid very much, 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=887917987609948&set=a.113594371708984
Country - Dusty Rust 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. Lesson 9:00pm to 10:00pm, Dance 10:00pm to 12:00am. (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/
Variety - Blue 55 plays live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. 8pm. Ask a member to sign you in at the bar. Please remember to tip the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/event/blue-55-7/
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-2026-04-27
Varies - Crash Dancers are back, now at at a new venue at Japanese Baptist Church. JBC is in a safe mostly residential area with apartments, and has a parking lot, and some street parking. JBC address is 160 Broadway, Seattle. We are holding classes the first 3 Friday's of the month. Drop-in any of the 3 sessions offered each month. Instructors will always review the prior week's lesson. Our classes will run from 7 - 8:30 pm on Friday nights with an hour practice afterwards. Drop in fee for each class is $15 (cash only). Doors open at 6:30pm. Please enter JBC on the back side (not the glass doors on Broadway). You do not need to come with a partner - we will pair up partners and rotate partners. Bring snacks to share if you would like. Please do not bring alcohol due to liability issues. Info at: kcrashdance@gmail.com
SATURDAY, April 18th:
Variety - NW Dance presents The Leif Lounge featuring The Everlovers, with Kelly Van Camp & Dan Taylor, at the Leif Erickson Ballroom in Ballard. 7pm lesson: Join Margot Richardson and Mark Willson who will teach “Follow the Follow.” You’ll learn some moves that show directionality, as well as some tips for leads to move with follows for happy collaborations on the dance floor. Band plays from 8 PM until 11pm. $20 for the dance. Event details: https://nwdance.net/events/dance-template-978-970/
Jazz Standards - Seattle Jazz Network 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 - Dusty Rust 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
"Clever original songs and twisted covers" - Criminal Squirrel Orchestra plays live at the Salmon Bay Eagles in Ballard. 8pm. No charge, but please remember to tip the band! https://salmonbayeagles.com/event/criminal-squirrel/
New Orleans style Honkytonk - the West Seattle Eagles present: A Night in NOLA! Classic Creole dinner starts at 5:30pm. Bottle and 50/50 raffles! Live music by Joe Ross and the Birdwatchers after dinner. 21+. There will be a membership drive on the 18th so everyone is invited! https://www.facebook.com/share/1DweuVNiWB/
SUNDAY, April 19th:
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. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DnVhbuf95/
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/event-info/randy-weeks-the-silent-treatment-2026-04-19-18-00
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://www.reverieballroom.com/events#event=78293254
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://www.facebook.com/share/1CkcJbYi9E/
Country - 5-7pm Artist Showcase Featuring Strix 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, April 20th:
Waltz + Variety - Waltz Etc. at the lovely Sunset Hill Community Center. Cross-Step Waltz lesson at 7pm, dance at 8. Lesson:$20. Dance:$10. http://www.waltzetc.com
Kizomba - Practica from 7-10 PM at Studio Arcadia, 725 24th Ave S in the Central District. https://www.facebook.com/share/19LSR2CyyA/
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 - Mostly Line Dancing(?) at the Aurora Borealis in Shoreline. Doors open at 7:00pm, Intermediate Lesson: 7:40pm, Beginner-friendly lesson: 8:45pm, Open Dance Floor: 8:00–11:30pm. $7 at the door, Age 21+. https://borealisonaurora.com/event/seattles-best-country-dance-night-27/
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