This June 8-11, 2018
Come celebrate all things WALTZ and More!...
- at -
Waltz Fest Northwest
...in beautiful Seattle, WA
OR ... Consider joining us for TWO amazing
back-to-back NW weekends at:
Waltz Fest NW (June 8-11),
and our
Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat (June 15-17)
with four days in between of dancing at various venues in Seattle during our fabulous "Seattle Summer Sampler" Dance Week!
This June 8-11, 2018
Come celebrate all things WALTZ and More!...
- at -
Waltz Fest Northwest
...in beautiful Seattle, WA
OR ... Consider joining us for TWO amazing
back-to-back NW weekends at:
Waltz Fest NW (June 8-11),
and our
Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat (June 15-17)
with four days in between exploring various Seattle dance venues during our fabulous "Seattle Summer Sampler" Dance Week!
This June 8-11, 2018
Come celebrate all things WALTZ and More!...
- at -
Waltz Fest Northwest
...in beautiful Seattle, WA
OR ... Consider joining us for TWO amazing
back-to-back NW dance weekends, with FOUR days of dancing in Seattle sandwiched in between!
Waltz Fest NW (June 8-11),
and our
Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat (June 15-17)
with four days in between exploring various Seattle dance venues during our fabulous "Seattle Summer Sampler" Dance Week!
This June 8-11, 2018
Come celebrate all things WALTZ and More!...
- at -
Waltz Fest Northwest
...in beautiful Seattle, WA
OR ... join us for a full ten day trifecta of THREE amazing back-to-back NW dance events with:
Waltz Fest NW (June 8-11),
followed by
Seattle's "Summer Sampler" Dance Week (June 11-14),
and capped off with our
Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat (June 15-17)
PLEASE NOTE:
Single Leads are needed to help take follows off of the waiting list!
Due to an initial lead/follow imbalance in registration, we will need to put all further single follows on a waiting list (please complete the registration page none-the-less. When a space opens up, we will be happy to honor the price that corresponds with the date you registered). All single leads and lead/follow couples will still be admitted right away. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this might cause.
Come on, leads! We have follows waiting for you to get them in!
Good morning Waltz Festers,
It was lovely to have you join us for this weekend's Waltz Fest workshops and dances. I hope you enjoyed all of the classes and dance parties! (Friday at Om Culture, Saturday's Whimsical White Ball, Sunday's Waltz Cafe at the Century)
For those staying in town, I wanted to draw your attention to some of the activities we have planned for you this week. As you know, this week is our "Seattle Sampler Dance Week", a fabulous opportunity to socialize and explore new dance venues or dance styles in Seattle. It's a new program we're trying out to showcase some of Seattle's wonderful dance offerings before we head up to Harrison Hot Springs for our Dance & Spa retreat this Friday. Everyone is invited whether you are going to Harrison or not.
Below you'll see our Mon-Thur schedule for options for dancing. You'll notice that on Tues, Wed, and Thur, we have a little daytime adventure planned to explore some of Seattle's most popular tourist sites. Please feel free to come join us for any of these, or take the opportunity to explore some of the NW's many other sites on your own during your stay (you can find a list of a few suggestions HERE on our Seattle Sampler "Out & About" Page).
Later in the evening, on each of those days, we'll all meet for dinner at a local restaurant to re-group before heading off to explore some of the dance options available to you that night (actually, Tuesday's and Thursday's dinners will already be at dance venues, so by definition you'll have your dining and dancing built right in!)
I hope to see you in at least at one of the events this week -- it should be a lot of fun!
Full details and the schedule can be found below or online HERE on the "Seattle Sampler" webpage. Bring yourself, bring your friends, all are welcome. Please let me know if you have any questions, and happy dancing!
:) Ari
206 731-9172
PS: If you are planning to come to any of the outings or dinners, please drop me a line (email or text) to let me know so that I can keep an eye out for you as well as reserves sufficient table space at the restaurants.
“Seattle Sampler” Dine, Dance, & Activity Calendar
June 11-14, 2018
=============== MONDAY, June 11, 2018 ==================
MONDAY DINNER (Two Options): Each spot below is walking distance from the two waltz venues happening on Monday
- If you are going to Dance Eclectic (in Lake City): Meet at 5:30pm at Aloha Ramen Japanese Noodles: 3004 NE 127th St, Seattle, WA 98125 (located in the Lake City Shopping Center, 2 blocks from the Dance Venue)
- If you are going to Waltz etcetera (in Ballard): Meet at 6:00pm at The Stoneburner, 5214 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (Mediterranean fare, located 1 block from the venue)
MONDAY DANCE OPTIONS:
Waltz:
WHAT: Dance! Eclectic at Lake City Way Community Center (all ages)
WHEN:
Class: 6:30-7:30
Dance: 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave NE Seattle 98125
COST: Class only: $8, Class and Dance: $10, Dance only: $10
Website: www.danceeclectic.com/new-dance.html
WHAT: Waltz Etcetera’s Dance at Salmon Eagles in Ballard (all ages)
WHEN: 7:30pm-10:30pm
WHERE: Salmon Bay Eagles, 5216 20th Ave NW in Ballard, upstairs ballroom
COST: $10 suggested donation (but don't let money keep you away)
Phone: 206-679-9195
Website: www.waltzetc.com
Salsa:
WHAT: Salsa Social at the Century Ballroom (all ages)WHEN: 8:30-11:00pm Dance
WHERE: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine (West Hall, 2nd floor), Seattle WA 98122
COST: Dance $8 (No pre-registration necessary; just show up and pay cover!)
Website: www.centuryballroom.com
Tango:
WHAT: Afternoon Tango Practica (all ages)WHEN: 11:30am-2:00pm
WHERE: Dance Underground, 340 15th E, Capitol Hill (Downstairs in the Bagel Deli Building)
COST: $5
Phone: 206 328-1500
Website: www.seattletango.com
Ecstatic Dance:
WHAT: Om Tango "Turtle Dance"WHEN: 8:00-10:00pm
WHERE: OmCulture, 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA
COST: $14
=============== TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 ==================
TUESDAY CITY OUTING WITH ARI: "Seattle Center" Area
- 10:00am: Meet at the Chihuly Museum Entrance. We'll explore the Chihuly Museum, 305 Harrison St, Seattle (at the base of the Space Needle). Admission = $29
- 12:00pm: Lunch in the Armory (There is a food court with many excellent cuisine selections)
- 2:00pm: Tour of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 440 5th Ave N., Seattle (FREE)
- Other Options on your own after lunch:
- You can check out the Museum of Pop Culture (formerly the Experience Music Project) across the street from the Gates Foundation building, 325 5th Ave N. Seattle. Admission = $26
- or the Pacific Science Center in the Seattle Center, 4816 200 2nd Ave N, Seattle Admission = $24
- or take the Ride The Duck tour, 516 Broad St., Seattle. The 90 min tour is $35 (www.ridetheducksofseattle.com)
TUESDAY DINNER: Amber, 2214 1st Avenue, Seattle.
Amber has a Tango lesson at 6pm, and a milonga at 7pm ($10 for both). It also has a happy hour menu until 7pm. Let's check it out together since most of the other dancing on Tues doesn't start until 9pm (see below). We can meet there at 6pm. You can see the menu at: www.amberseattle.com
TUESDAY DANCE OPTIONS:
Blues:
WHAT: Alibi Blues (21+ or older)WHEN:
7:30-8:30pm: “beginning blues” dance class
8:30-12:30am: blues dance
WHERE: Alibi Room Greenwood, 10406 Holman Rd N, Seattle,
COST: Lesson: $10; Dance - No Cover
West Coast Swing:
WHAT: WCS at the Century BallroomWHEN: 9:30pm-12:30am Dance
WHERE: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine (East Hall, 2nd floor), Seattle WA 98122
COST: Dance $9
Website: www.centuryballroom.com
Salsa:
WHAT: Salsa & Bachata Practice at Salsa ’N Seattle (all ages)WHEN: 9:00 - 11:30pm
WHERE: Salsa ’N Seattle, 2000 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA
COST: $7
Website: www.salsanseattle.com
Tango:
WHAT: Tango Practica at LaVida Studio in KirklandWHEN: 8:30pm – 10:30pm
WHERE: Totem Square Plaza 11961 124th Ave NE Kirkland, WA
Ample of FREE parking around the building and the plaza.
COST: $5
Contact: info@lavidastudio.com or 425-643-LIFE(5433)
WHAT: Live Music @ Tango Happy Hour!
WHEN: Class 6pm, Live Music & Dance 7-9pm
WHERE: Amber, 2214 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA
COST: both $10, dance only $5
Description: On Tuesday evenings, Amber Lounge fills with the melodies of traditional tango music -- live! -- for your listening and dancing pleasure, with harmonies spun by rotating duos of Seattle's favorite tango musicians! Come for the casual drop-in class, enjoy the music & dance into the evening!
WHAT: Alternative Tango at the Century, with DJ Vivian (21 and older):
“Traditional & Alternative Tandas”, Open Roll partners embraced
WHEN: 9:00-12:00am Dance
WHERE: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine (West Hall, 2nd floor), Seattle WA 98122
COST: Dance $8
JOINT COVER: Pay the highest cover of the night and get into all dances
Website: www.centuryballroom.com
Country:
WHAT: Little Red Hen Country Dance (21+ or older)WHEN: 9:00pm-late (music only, no lesson)
WHERE: 7115 Woodlawn Avenue NE, Seattle (Greenlake area)
COST: Free
Website: www.littleredhen.com
Phone: (206) 522-1168
=============== WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 ===============
WEDNESDAY CITY OUTING WITH ARI: "Green Lake" Area
- 10:00am: Meet at the Starbucks Coffee on Green Lake, 7100 East Green Lake Drive N, Seattle (on the corner of NE 71st St and East Green Lake Drive, across from Gregg's Green Lake Cycle) . We'll walk around Green Lake (about 3 miles) (FREE)
- 12:00pm: Lunch in the Green Lake area
- Other Options on your own after lunch:
- You can check out the Woodland Park Zoo (ranked as one of the top 5 in the country) located on the south shore of Green Lake. Admission = $26
WEDNESDAY DINNER: Thai Siam on Eastlake, 1629 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle
There is free parking in the garage beneath the restaurant. Let's meet at 6:00pm
WEDNESDAY DANCE OPTIONS:
West Coast Swing:
WHAT: WCS at the Harmony BallroomWHEN:
Beginner Class: 7:30-8:30pm
Dance: 8:30-11pm
WHERE: 1407 132nd Ave NE #7, Bellevue, WA 98005 -- just north of the Bel-Red Road.
COST: $8 class only; $13 class + dance combo; $8 dance only
Website: www.harmonyballroom.com
East Coast Swing & Lindy:
WHAT: Swing at the Century (21+ or older)WHEN:
9:00pm Intro Lesson
9:30pm-12:30am Dance
WHERE: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine (West Hall, 2nd floor), Seattle WA 98122
COST: Intro Lesson: $9; Dance $9 (Free with lesson)
JOINT COVER: Pay the highest cover of the night and get into all dances
Website: www.centuryballroom.com
Tango:
WHAT: Om Tango at Om Culture, with Carlos Moreno (all ages)WHEN: 7pm – 12am
7:00-8:00pm: “Fundamentals of Tango” class
8:00-9:00pm: “Beyond Fundamentals” class
9:00 — midnight: Milonga with DJ Carlos Moreno
WHERE: OmCulture, 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA
COST:
Class(es) + Milonga: $14 drop-in/lesson, then $5 for milonga.
Milonga only: $10
Description: friendly, inclusive milonga in a huge, circular space. BYOB.
Bachata:
WHAT: Bachata at the Century, with DJ Alison (all ages)WHEN:
9:00pm Intro Lesson
9:30pm-1:00am Dance
WHERE: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine (West Hall, 2nd floor), Seattle WA
COST: Intro Lesson: $9; Dance: $9 (Free with Lesson)
JOINT COVER: Pay the highest cover of the night and get into all dances
Website: www.centuryballroom.com
Kizomba:
Kizomba Practice at Salsa ’N Seattle (all ages)
WHEN: 9:00 - 11:00pm
WHERE: Salsa ’N Seattle, 2000 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA
COST: $5
Website: www.salsanseattle.com
Ecstatic Dance:
Ecstatic Dance Seattle (all ages)
WHEN: 7:30pm-9:30pm
WHERE: Dance Underground Studio A- 340 15th Ave E, Capitol Hill (Down stairs in the Bagel Deli Building)
COST: $10
Website: www.ecstaticdanceseattle.com
Zouk:
WHAT: Zouk Open Dance at DanceWorks Studio in Redmond (all ages)WHEN:
7:45-8:30pm: Beg+ Class
8:30-9:15pm: Int/Adv Class
9:15-11:30pm: Open Practice
WHERE: DanceWorks Studio, 16641 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
COST: 9:15 Zouk Practice only: $7 (Call for class costs or information)
Website: www.danceworksstudio.com
Tel: 425.869.7595
============ THURSDAY, June 14, 2018 ==============
THURSDAY CITY OUTING WITH ARI: "Waterfront" Area
- 10:30am: Meet at the Pike Place Market Entrance, at the corner of Pike Place and Pike Street (by the brass pig statue, next to the Pure Food Fish Market (home of the "low flying fish"). We'll explore the market and have lunch there.
- 12:00pm: Lunch in the Pike Place Market (There are many excellent cuisine selections)
- 1:30pm: Tour of the Waterfront (FREE)
- Options on your own after lunch:
- You can check out the Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. Admission = $29.95
- or the Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, a Seattle landmark and museum/store (FREE)
- or the Great Wheel next to Waterfront Park, 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle Admission = $14
- or the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), 1300 1st Ave, Seattle. Admission = $24.95
THURSDAY DINNER: China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle
There is free parking in front of the restaurant. Let's meet at 6:30pm. China Harbor hosts a WCS dance on Thursdays, with a beginning lesson at 7pm, an intermediate lesson at 8pm, and the dance at 9pm (see below)
THURSDAY DANCE OPTIONS:
West Coast Swing:
WHAT: West Coast Swing Thursdays at China Harbor (all ages)
WHEN:
7:00-8:00pm: Beg Lesson
8:00-9:00pm: Int/Adv lesson
9:00pm-11:30pm WCS DJ’d Dance
WHERE: China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle
COST [SPECIAL PRICE for anyone NEW to this dance] $10 for one lesson + dance (but other combinations of lesson & dance available)
Salsa:
WHAT: Salsa at the Century, with Travieso's Salsa (DJ Edgar) (21+ and older)WHEN:
9:00pm Intro Lesson
9:30pm-1:15am Dance
WHERE: Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine (West Hall, 2nd floor), Seattle WA
COST: Intro Lesson: $9; Dance: $9 (Free with Lesson)
Website: www.centuryballroom.com
Contra:
WHAT: Lake City Contra Dance, with Live Music (all ages)WHEN:
7:00-7:30pm: Free introductory skills class
7:30-10:30pm: Contra Dance
WHERE: Seattle Latvian Center, 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA
COST: $8-12.00 sliding scale (students/seniors $8.00, kids & first-time contra dancers free)
Website: www.seattledance.org/contra/lakecity
Phone: 206-525-0932
Country:
WHAT: Little Red Hen Country Dance (21+ or older)WHEN: 9:00pm-late (music only, no lesson)
WHERE: 7115 Woodlawn Avenue NE, Seattle (Greenlake area)
COST: $3.00
Website: www.littleredhen.com
Phone: (206) 522-1168
Tango:
WHAT: Alternative Night with DJ Greg Constantino, Thursday Practica @ Dance UndergroundWHEN: 9:30pm – 12:30am
WHERE: Dance Underground, 340 15th Avenue East, Seattle WA
COST: $8
Website: www.seattletango.com
Contact: (206) 781-9553 or seattletango@hotmail.com
WHAT: Eastside Open Practica (all ages)
WHEN:
7:30-8:30pm: Beg+ Class,
8:30-9:30pm: Int/Adv Class
9:30-10:30pm: Open Practica
WHERE: DanceWorks Studio, 16641 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
COST: Int/Adv students are free at the Beg+ Class - all DW Tango students free at 9:30 Practica
9:30pm Eastside Practica only: $5 (free to DW students:)
Website: www.danceworksstudio.com
Contact info: Patty 206.595.2047, leverettpatty@gmail.com
East Coast Swing & Lindy:
WHAT: Hepcat Swing at the Russian Center (all ages)WHEN: 9:00pm-midnight
WHERE: Russian Center, 704 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA
COST: $5 (more on nights with live music)
Website: www.SeattleSwing.com
Zouk:
WHAT: Zouk Dance SocialWHEN: 9:30pm-12:30am
WHERE: Belltown Dance Studio, 2217 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA
COST: $5
Website: www.belltowndancestudio.com
Ecstatic Dance:
WHAT: Om Tango "Synthesis Dance"WHEN: 8:00-10:00pm
WHERE: OmCulture, 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA
COST: $14
======================= VENUES =========================
- Belltown Dance Studios: 2217 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA www.belltowndancestudio.com
- Century Ballroom: 915 E Pine (2nd floor), Seattle WA Century Ballroom: (206) 324-7263; The Tin Table: (206) 320-8458 www.centuryballroom.com
- China Harbor: 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
- Dance Underground: 340 15th Avenue East, Seattle WA
- DanceWorks Studio: DanceWorks Studio, 16641 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
- Harmony Ballroom: 1407 132nd Ave NE #7, Bellevue, WA (just north of the Bel-Red Road) www.harmonyballroom.com
- Lake City Way Community Center: 12531 28th Ave NE Seattle 98125
- Om Culture: 2210 N Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98103 www.omculture.com
- Russian Center: 704 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA
- Salmon Bay Eagles (Ballard): 5216 20th Ave NW in Ballard, upstairs ballroom
- Salsa ‘N Seattle: 2000 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA
- Seattle Latvian Center: 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA
This May 10-12, 2019
Come celebrate all things WALTZ and More!...
- at -
Waltz Fest Northwest
...in beautiful Seattle, WA
OR ... For those from out of town, consider joining us for TWO amazing back-to-back NW dance weekends, with FOUR days of dancing in Seattle sandwiched in between!
Waltz Fest NW (June 8-11),
followed by
Seattle's "Summer Sampler" Dance Week (June 11-14),
and capped off with our
Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat (June 15-17)
See descriptions below:
PLEASE NOTE:
Single Leads are needed to help take follows off of the waiting list!
Due to an initial lead/follow imbalance in registration, we will need to put all further single follows on a waiting list (please complete the registration page none-the-less. When a space opens up, we will be happy to honor the price that corresponds with the date you registered). All single leads and lead/follow couples will still be admitted right away. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this might cause.
Come on, leads! We have follows waiting for you to get them in!
About "Seattle's Summer Sampler" Dance Week (June 11-14)
Between "Waltz Fest NW" & our "Harrison Hot Spring" Dance Weekends, join us in Seattle Mon-Thur, June 11-14, 2018 as we explore the rich tapestry of dance venues available to us in the city.
Meet fellow dancers dancing your favorite dance styles, or spread your wings and try out a style or two that you haven't explored previously! Our interim Seattle Sampler Week is the perfect opportunity for this.
During the day, you can meet up with new friends & fellow dancers to explore the wonderful local neighborhoods, sites, and charms that Seattle has to offer (CLICK HERE for a list of suggestions of things to do). Each night we will post a different dinner location for folks to gather and meet up, and provide a calendar of options for places to go and dance that evening (in a variety of styles). All of the dance venues will be chosen for their fine reputations and for their primary emphasis on fun "social-partner" dancing (vs. a focus on performance or competition). Pick and choose where you want to go and what you want to try out!
On Friday we'll all migrate to Harrison Hot Springs (B.C) to enjoy a full day at the spa before the dinner and dancing begins that evening! We will be happy to help arrange car-pools for any folks who need a ride
CLICK HERE for Details about Dance Week
8:00-8:30pm, Pre-Dance Lesson: "A Turning Waltz Taster", with Ari & Alyssa
This informative 1/2 hour lesson will give you all of the tools you'll need to get started mastering the fundamentals of the turning waltz basic. A great introduction to the dance for beginners, and a wonderful review of the concepts for the more advanced dancers (who may also consider taking the class in 'role-reversal' mode to challenge themselves further). Please get there a few minutes early as we will start promptly at 8pm as scheduled. Stay for the "Fabulous Friday Dance" to follow from 8:30 on.
- LOCATION: Om Culture, 2210 N. Pacific St, Seattle, WA
- COST: Lesson & Dance $10 (cash or check at the door only)
- 8:30-10:45pm: Stay & Enjoy the "Fabulous Friday Mixed Dance" at Om Culture
- 10:45-12am: Linger for the "Late Night Lyrical Dance Set"...
---------------- SATURDAY MORNING & AFTERNOON, May 11th -------------------
1) 10:00am - 12:15pm: MORNING WORKSHOP #1: “Wonderful Cross-Step & The Fluid Language of Waltz”, with Ari & Alyssa
In this two-hour session, you will learn the secrets of effortless movement and flow in your dance, and then expand your horizons in a way that that will allow you to create, play, and innovate effortlessly with any dancer at any level (BONUS: these are concepts that can easily be applied to any style you do, not just waltz). Level: Non-novice Beg/Int (basic waltz steps and partnering skills assumed)
A) 10:00-11:00 Blending it up...
Waltz is a beautiful flowing dynamic dance form that utilizes rote steps, but can also borrow moves from latin, swing, balboa, blues, or any other of your favorite dance styles and blend them into the graceful flowing movements & rhythms that we recognize as waltz. Come learn a few ways to blend your waltz with other dance styles. It's easy to learn and lots of fun to do! (CLICK HERE to see an example of fusion waltz with Ari & Alyssa).
B) 11:15-12:15 Setting it Free - The Secret Art of Effortless Flow & Play
In this class, you'll learn how to add some free-styling techniques to your Cross-Step Waltz as we focus on moves that travel and glide. The great thing is that these are also wonderful concepts that can be applied to virtually every other dance you do to make the movement flowing and effortless!
- - LUNCH (12:00-2pm) - -Bring your own, or join us for a group sit-down meal at China Harbor (20% discount)
2) 2:00 - 4:15pm: AFTERNOON WORKSHOP #2: Fabulous Cross-Step Waltz Combo's
Learn some fun new steps and combinations to take your cross-step waltz to the next level. (Level: Non-novice Beg/Int. Basic waltz steps and partnering skills assumed)
A) 2:00-3:00 "Raveling & Traveling Cross-Step"
These are fun, flowing combinations that allow you to both rotate and travel.
B) 3:15-4:15 "Shadow's, Spins, & Rollaways"
These are combinations that put the "Aaah" into your dance, and will add fun intricate motions to your steps. Great for follow's styling as well!
- LOCATION: China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA
- 10:00am-12:00pm: Workshop as per above
- 12:00-2:00pm: Lunch at China Harbor (20% discount) or on your own.
- 2:00-4:00pm: Workshop as per above
- 5:00-7:00pm: Join us for a GROUP DINNER @ McMenamin's Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way, NE., Bothell, WA (We will meet at the tables outside the "Woodshop". CLICK HERE for the website)
At the Sons of Norway Hall (Bothell)
Just show up at the doorCome "festive" for the lesson & danceFeel free to bring a treat to share with the group for the dance
7:00-8:00pm, Pre-Dance Lesson: "Intro to Waltz", with Dean Patton
This lesson will get you started with the basics of waltz. Please get there a few minutes early as we will start promptly at 7:00pm as scheduled. Stay for the fabulous "Waltz" Ball to follow!
- LOCATION: Bothell Sons of Norway Hall, 23905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA (plentiful free parking available)
- COST: $15
- 8-11pm: "Waltz Ball", featuring the Dina Blade and the Valse Cafe Orchestra (Come Festive!)
------------------- SUNDAY MORNING & AFTERNOON, May 12th -------------------
3) 10:00am-12:00pm: MORNING WORKSHOP #3: “Secrets from Vienna - The Art of the Fast Waltz”
Inspired by lessons learned at this years "Waltz Week in Vienna", in this workshop we explore the art of faster rotary & Viennese style waltz's in the this fun, hands-on way that will well-prepare you for the Waltz Cafe this afternoon. Please get there a few minutes early as we will start promptly at 10am as scheduled. (Level: Non-novice Beg/Int. Basic waltz steps and partnering skills assumed)
A) 10:00-10:55am "The Effortless Art of Rotation"
In this class, we'll quickly review the fundamentals of faster rotary turns and add a few fun variations in for spice...
B) 11:00am-12:pm: "The Magic of Viennese Waltz"Taking it up a notch, we'll explore some of the wonderful steps and styling that make the Viennese Waltz the "grand dame"of the waltz family. The perfect way to prepare for some of Seattle's upcoming Waltz Balls, or for "Waltz Week in Vienna" 2018
- LOCATION: China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA
- 10:00am-12:00pm: Workshop as per above
- 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch, Head up to the Century Ballroom
- 1:00-3:30pm: "Waltz Cafe" Tea Dance in the Main Ballroom at the Century (Cost: $9)
- 3:30-5:00pm: Join us for a no-host "Happy Hour" & social at the Tin Door restaurant (Century Ballroom)
6:30-7:30pm, Pre-Dance Lesson: "Introductory Waltz Class"
Come and enjoy an introductory waltz class. Stay for the "Waltz eclectic" dance to follow from 7:30-9:30pm.
- LOCATION: Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave NE., Seattle, WA
- COST: Lesson & dance $10 (cash or check at the door)
- 6:30-7:30pm: Stay & Enjoy the "Dance Eclectic" Community Dance from 7:30-9:30pm afterwards