By Guest G. at Judy's Book March 11, 2014
Our daughter has been there 3+ years, getting excellent classical ballet training, making good friends, and staying in excellent shape (we get a PE waiver from Seattle Public Schools). Some of her friends there intend to go pro, others are ... ...read more
By BanyanTree at Citysearch November 01, 2010
I have been a regular attendee of the WDC for about eight years and work as a Technical Writer.\t\n\t\nAdvantages:\t\nIf you want *real* ballroom dancing and want to dance with the best social ballroom dancers in the State of Washington, this is the place. The best are there Sunday nights, and the second-best are there Friday nights. I have made it my mission to find out where are the best social ballroom dancers in this state; by visiting other ballrooms, dance studios, other venues, and by asking other dancers; and this is it. I know of no other place in the state that provides weekly dances where you will see 20 couples doing the Viennese Waltz at once--a difficult dance mastered only by experienced ballroom dancers.\t\n\t\nIn addition, the floor is large (3,000 sq. ft.) and well-maintained, the sound system is excellent, the music is almost perfect for social ballroom dancing, dressing rooms are provided, several world-class dance instructors are available for every skill level, and the attendees are friendly--even to those new to the venue and unskilled. It is open to all ages, and many young people (age 18+) attend regularly.\t\n\t\nDisadvantages:\t\nIf you are not an experienced ballroom dancer, I suggest getting lots of instruction with private instructors (I do not instruct) and with group classes before attending dances there on Friday or Sunday nights. I particularly recommend the beginning group class on Friday nights at 8:00 p.m., because it is immediately followed by the regular dance, when you could see what the context and end-result of your instruction would look like. If you feel up to it, you could even participate in the dance, but at least you could observe more skilled dancers doing all the dances that inlcude the ballroom mix.\t\n\t\nParking near the ballroom is convenient, but mostly in pay-lots ($5 for an evening). You can bring a friend to help split the cost. After 6:00 p.m., you might find free street parking.\t\n\t\nThe WDC facility has been there since the early 1930s, and therefore shows its age. But it is definitely where Seattle's real social ballroom dancers go on a weekly basis. ...read more
By Carlos Portaguie at Citysearch August 18, 2010
Hidden gem here. Great location just off Rainier Avenue, good dance floor, friendly people, patient instructors. An environment that is very conducive to all levels of dancers.\t\nExcellent salsa class with personalized instruction and rapid learning. The salsa instructors, Pam and Peter, are themselves excellent dancers, and provide class experiences that meet the needs of beginning and more advanced dancers. And it's in the south end!!! Check it out. ...read more
Nadira Seattle, WA 98146 Phone: (206) 920-0422 Contact Person: Laura Swanson Contact Email: nadira@nadira.com Website: www.nadira.com We provide professional middle eastern dance and instruction, in person and through DVD, on a nationwide basis. For more information, contact us in Seattle, WA, at (206) 920-0422. middle eastern dance, middle eastern instruction, seattle, wa ...read more
By Nadira January 30, 2014
Getting Started Introductory Special During your Introductory Lessons you will see how fun and easy dancing really is. You will have the opportunity to try out a wide variety of popular social dances and experience the benefit of private and group lessons. During the course of your Introductory Special, you instructor will assess your goals and interests and thereby creating a personalized program to best fit your dancing needs. Your personalized program is a blue print of steps and technique and goals tailored to you that will get you on the right track to being a smooth and confident dancer faster and more effectively. Introductory Special 2 - 30 min. Private Lessons 1 Group Class 1 Dance Party For only $59!*new clients only* No partner necessaryCall Now! 206-769-7350 ...read more
By Abayas' Ballroom January 23, 2009
Dance classes are usually held at dance studios, where sessions are conducted based on age or dance type. To remember classmates and document the classes taken, the studio often takes a class portrait of the members together. Instead of taking a traditional picture where classmates are lined up in row... ...read more
Square dancing is a form of dance that is a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people. If you want to learn to do this type of dance, learning from videos is an easy way to do so. Learning dance in this manner allows people to feel more comfortable, as they can learn in private, in their own home. ...read more