Dancing ‘Til Dusk presented by Dancing for Joy offers free dance lessons, followed by free music and dancing in August at selected Seattle parks. For each event, the first hour will be a beginning lesson in the dance style for the evening. No experience or partner is required. Each lesson will start at the beginning with the basics and will build in complexity, so be on time to get the most out of it. We have hired some of the best instructors in the city — this is your opportunity to learn from them!
- All dance lessons are FREE thanks to the support of sponsors — please support and acknowledge their contribution!
- There is a dance floor; wear clean shoes that slide and do not black-mark the floor.
Every night, the first hour will be a beginning lesson in the dance style for the evening. No experience or partner is required for the lesson or dance. Each lesson will start at the beginning with the basics and will build in complexity, so be on time to get the most out of it. We have hired some of the best instructors in the city — this is your opportunity to learn from the
2024 schedule of free summer dance lessons
1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! Rain Hotline: 206-264-5646. More info: Dancing Til Dusk 2023 | Seattle Summer Dancing Schedule (danceforjoy.biz)
Tuesdays in Hing Hay Park 6-9pm
- July 16 — Joel Astley and Friends | Blues
- July 23 — The Weather Birds | Swing
- July 30 — Lulu Swing French Cabaret | Swing
Tuesdays in Cal Anderson Park 6-9:30pm
- August 1 — Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints | Americana Rock’n’Roll
- August 8 — WCS DJ Battle with Sam, Lia & Rebecca | West Coast Swing
- August 15 — Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” | Django Reinhart Swing
Tuesday in Ballard Commons 6-9pm
- Aug 13 — Louisiana Night with Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan | Zydeco and Cajun
- Aug 27 — The Elnah Jordan Experience | Swing & Blues
Thursdays in Westlake Park 6-9:30pm
- Jul 9 — Jacqueline Tabor Jazz and Blues | Swing
- Aug 6 — Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano | Salsa
- Aug 20 — WCS DJ Battle with Za, Thomas & Rebecca | West Coast Swing
Thursdays in Freeway Park 6-9pm
- July 11 — English Country Dance | Called by Laura Mé Smith
- July 18 — The Hot Tango Four | Tango
- July 25 — Swingin’ In the Rain with Dina Blade | Variety
Thursday in Lake City 6-9pm
- Aug 22 — Buena Vibra | Salsa
Friday at Friends of Waterfront Seattle Pier 62 6-8:30pm
- Aug 2 — DJ Jim Chow | Salsa
- Aug 16 — DJ Jim Chow | Salsa
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