This page presents a list of Washington folk dance groups which hold weekly, biweekly, monthly or irregularly scheduled folk dances featuring ballroom dance, Balkan folk dance, Cajun dance, clog dance, contra dance, English country dance, international folk dance, Irish dance, Israeli dance, Morris dance, ritual dance, Scottish country dance, swing dance, tap dance, traditional square dance, vintage dance, western square dance, Zydeco dance and all other forms of traditional and ethnic dance. You'll also find links to web sites providing information about folk dancing in all or part of the state.
This page covers the following topics:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following localities by clicking on the locality's name:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following regions by clicking on the region's name:
Anacortes Folkdancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 416-4939, joelsoars@hotmail.com Gary Ramey, 9049 Samish Island Road, Bow, WA 98232, (360) 766-6866 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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TUE · 7:00-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Bayview Civic Hall, 12615 C St, Bayview MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Apr 26, 2001; (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Bellingham Country Dance Society Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 676-1554, mbp@januscom.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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FRI (1) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Fairhaven Library, 1117 12 St, Bellingham | ||||||||||
SAT (3/4) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Fairhaven Library, 1117 12 St, Bellingham | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Scandinavian Dances We Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 738-4639, utta@danceswedance.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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THU · 7:00-9:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
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| Private Residence, 2030 East Smith Road, Bellingham | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Jan 14, 2001; (2) - Jan 16, 2001 |
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Scandinavian Dances We Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 738-4639, utta@danceswedance.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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MON · 7:00-10:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
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| Ol'allen Grange, 16920 Allen West Road, Bow | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Jan 14, 2001; (2) - Jan 16, 2001 |
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Orcas Island Contra Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 376-2872, haymakers@ziplip.com Mark Ellison, (360) 381-0039, marke@pocketmail.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (1) · 8:00-10:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE, WALTZ |
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| Oddfellows Hall, 1 Haven Road, Eastsound, Orcas Island (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Sep 15, 2002 |
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Port Angeles Contra Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 457-8421 (cb) Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SAT (1) · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Black Diamond Community Hall,1942 Black Diamond Road, Port Angeles (Sep-May) | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Sep 8, 1999; (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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South Whidbey Contra Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jennifer Youngman, 10423 East Empire Ave, Spokane, WA 99206-4548, (509) 926-8207 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE (2) · 7:00-9:30 · CONTRA |
| Bayview Grange Hall, Bayview Rd & Hy 525, Whidbey Island |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Spokane Folklore Society Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Dale Damron, PO Box 141, Spokane, WA 99210-0141, (509) 747-2640, dancer@cet.com, Jack Lindberg, streetmusic@juno.com, Arvid Lundin, 4326 North Maringo Drive, Spokane, WA 99212, (509) 926-7357 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 8:00-10:00 · CONTRA |
| Woman's Club Hall, 1428 West 9th (Walnut), Spokane |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Lady of the Lake Fall Dance Camp (Oct), Fall Folk Festival (Nov), Old Time Christmas Dance (Dec), New Year's Eve Dance (Dec), Valentine's Swing Dance (Feb), Lady of the Lake Summer Dance Camp (Jun), Lady of the Lake Family Camp (Aug), |
Bainbridge Island Community Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 697-6192, c_capers@yahoo.com Matt Fisher, 13715 26 Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, (206) 417-3656 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SAT (Irr) · 5:30-10:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road, Bainbridge Island | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Balkana Dance Ensemble Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(425) 486-4494, info@balkana.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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WED · 7:00-9:00 · BALKAN |
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| Balkana Headquarters, 8428 Northeast 203 St, Bothell (Sep-Jul) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - May 30, 1999, (2) - Dec 2, 2001, (1) - Sep 8, 2002 |
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Celebration Folkdancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 373-8530, rgallowa@krl.org Kathy Campbell, 6225 Point Glover Lane East, Port Orchard, WA 98366, (360) 871-7564 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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TUE · 7:30-9:30 · INT'L |
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| Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4418 Perry Ave NE, Bremerton | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Northwest Irish Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Northwest Irish Dancers, PMB 1106, 10002 Aurora Ave N (Suite 36), Seattle, WA 98133-9348, (206) 856-5535, nwid@msn.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 4:00-8:00 · IRISH |
| Olympic College, 1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Community Contra Maniacs Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Vicki Iyall, 23932 60 Ave South (F203), Kent, WA 98032, (253) 813-9897, viyall@tcmnet.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (1) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Field House, 1000 South 220, Des Moines |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Northwest Irish Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Northwest Irish Dancers, 2211 2 Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, (206) 285-7186, NDancers@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 4:00-4:55 · IRISH |
| Kent Commons, 525 4 Ave N, Kent |
THU · 4:00-4:55 · IRISH |
| Kent Commons, 525 4 Ave N, Kent |
THU · 8:00-8:55 · IRISH |
| Kent Commons, 525 4 Ave N, Kent |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Royal Scottish CDS Seattle Branch Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Royal Scottish CDS Seattle Branch, P.O. Box 2084, Seattle, WA 98111, Elinor Vandegrift, 6120 NE 154 St, Kenmore, WA 98028, (425) 488-7643, Elizabeth Miller, 161 NW 56 St, Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 782-8345, brmiller@gte.net, David Blakemore, 4209 NE 75 St, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 524-6685 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:00-10:00 · SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| Kirkland Women's Club, 407 1 St, Kirkland |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Monthly parties |
Skandia Folkdance Society Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Skandia Folkdance Society, P.O. Box 17123, Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 784-7470, (206) 281-7654, Kris Johnson, 11043 1 Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98177, (206) 361-8434, kris.johnson@pss.boeing.com, Peter Michaelsen, (206) 322-7936, Peter_Michaelsen@idx.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (1/3) · 7:30-11:30 · SCANDINAVIAN |
| Center Valley Grange, 20526 52 Ave W, Lynnwood |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Vinterdansen Weekend (Feb), Springdans Northwest Weekend (Apr), Midsommarfest (Jun), Skandia Ball (Oct), Jullekstuga (Dec) |
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(425) 385-2088, marjloyd@premier1.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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MON · 6:30-9:30 · INT'L |
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| Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52 Ave West, Lynnwood | ||||||||||
WED · 7:00-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52 Ave West, Lynnwood | ||||||||||
SAT · 7:30-11:00 · INT'L |
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| Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52 Ave West, Lynnwood | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Olympia Old Time Country Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Kay Atwood, 1608 Langridge Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 357-5346, kayatwood@aol.com, (425) 357-4873 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (2) · 8:00-? · CONTRA |
| South Bay Grange, South Bay Rd & Sleater Kinney Rd, Olympia |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Port Townsend Community Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(360) 385-5559, kiwpilgrim@yahoo.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SAT (2/4) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Palindrome Community Hall, 1893 South Jacob Miller Rd, Port Townsend (Sep-May) | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Northwest Irish Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Northwest Irish Dancers, 2211 2 Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, (206) 285-7186, NDancers@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 3:30-4:25 · IRISH |
| St Edward School, 4212 South Mead St, Rainier |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Northwest Zydeco Music & Dance Association Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Carol Schreitmueller, Northwest Zydeco Music & Dance Association, 3528 Bagley Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 382-5586, zydeco@scn.org Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 7:00-9:00 · ZYDECO |
| Alcott Elementary School. 4213 228 NW, Redmond |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Parties |
Issasquaws & Braves Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Harvey & Rosemary Morton, P.O. Box 939, Issaquah, WA 98027, (425) 643-5708, 104311.453@compuserve.com, Dick & Earlene Beham, PO Box 939, Issaquah, WA 98027, (425) 392-3863, rsqdncr@foxinternet.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (3) · 7:30-10:30 · WESTERN SQUARE, ROUND |
| Rocking Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150 SE, Renton |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Typee Dance (Apr) (1) - Feb 2, 1999 |
Blackburn VFW Thursday Night Contradance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jane Thompson, PO Box 25073, Seattle, WA 98125, (206) 235-9447, zzthompson@home.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Blackburn VFW Hall, 12327 15 Ave NE, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Slugs at Sunrise Dance Camp (Feb), Pre-Folklife Dance Party (May) (1) - Mar 23, 1999; (1) - Apr 26, 2000 |
Eclectic Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Anne Kuntz, 17256 Meadow Lane, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, (360) 424-9099, Paula Marter, (206) 364-2913, Robin Pilger, 20415 60 Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98102, (425) 481-7911 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:00-9:00 · CLOG |
| Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 North 175, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
He'Ari Israeli Folkdancing Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(206) 547-6778, glen_casper@hotmail.com Ellie Morhaime, 7617 SE 29 St, Mercer Island, WA 98040, (206) 232-3560 Exp 12/31/06 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SUN · 7:30-10:30 · ISRAELI |
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| Wilsonian Ballroom, 4718½ University Way NE, Seattle MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Aug 1, 1999, (2) - Dec 2, 2001, (3) - Sep 30, 2002 |
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Lake City Old-Time Country Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Sherry Nevins, 3046 Northeast 98 St, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 525-0932, nevinsdudley@home.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 8:00-11:30 · CONTRA |
| Lake City Community Center, 12431 28 Ave NE, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Leif Erikson Norwegian Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Christine Anderson, PO Box 70182, Seattle, WA 98182, (206) 784-6181, Leikarringen, Leif Erickson Ballroom, 2245 NW 57 St, Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 783-1274 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:30-10:00 · NORWEGIAN |
| Leif Erikson Ballroom, 2245 NW 57, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Living Traditions Music & Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Living Traditions Music & Dance, 2442 NW Market St (168). Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 781-1238, ltdance@nwlink.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 6:30-10:00 · SWING, BALLROOM |
| Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle |
MON · 6:30-10:00 · SWING |
| Leif Erikson Ballroom, 2245 NW 57, Seattle |
WED · 6:30-10:00 · SWING, BALLROOM |
| Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle |
THU · 6:30-10:00 · SWING, BALLROOM |
| Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle |
SAT (1/3) · 7:30-12:00 · SWING, BALLROOM |
| Leif Erikson Ballroom, 2245 NW 57, Seattle |
SUN · 3:30-10:00 · SWING, BALLROOM |
| Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Lykes To Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(206) 729-2669, marylee@lykestodance.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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MON · 6:30-10:00 · ZYDECO, CAJUN, SALSA, BLUES, WALTZ, SWING |
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| Sunset Hill Community Center, 3003 NW 66 St, Seattle MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
TUE · 6:30-10:00 · ZYDECO, CAJUN, SALSA, BLUES, WALTZ, SWING |
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| Sonny Newman's Dance Studio, 201 North 85 St, Seattle MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
WED · 7:150-9:30 · ZYDECO, CAJUN, SALSA, BLUES, WALTZ, SWING |
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| Spartan Gym, 18560 1 Ave NE, Seattle MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SUN · 4:30-12:00 · ZYDECO, CAJUN, SALSA, BLUES, WALTZ, SWING |
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| Civetta Dance Studio, 124 North 103 St, Seattle MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Dec 20, 2002 |
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Misty City Morris Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Judith Wood, 6523 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98117, (206) 789-5071, caryatid@attbi.com, Karen Ellis, Seattle, WA 98117, (206) 789-8844 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 7:00-8:45 · MORRIS |
| Greenwood Elementary Schol, 144 Northwest 80 St (corner of 3 NW), Seattle (Sep-Jun) |
| Gasworks Park, Seattle (Jun-Aug) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Sep 21, 2000 |
Mossyback Morris Men Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jim Rymsza, 6823 30 Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 526-0707, jamesr@u.washington.edu, Bob Greco, (206) 282-1802, squire@mossyback.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · ?-? · MORRIS |
| Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34 W, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Nonesuch English Country Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(206) 329-7289, bestockp@oz.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SUN · 6:30-8:30 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| Seattle (Feb-May) | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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North by Northwest Morris Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(206) 634-2535, vonkleinsmidjudi@qwest.net Libby Ferron, 321 18 Ave East, Seattle, WA 98112, (206) 323-7519 Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON · 8:00-10:00 · MORRIS |
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| Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association, 6300 Greenwood Ave, Seattle | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Northwest Irish Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Northwest Irish Dancers, PMB 1106, 10002 Aurora Ave N (Suite 36), Seattle, WA 98133-9348, (206) 856-5535, nwid@msn.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 5:00-9:00 · IRISH |
| Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle |
WED · 4:00-8:00 · IRISH |
| Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle |
THU · 5:00-9:00 · IRISH |
| Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle |
SAT · 9:00A-12:00 · IRISH |
| Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Northwest Zydeco Music & Dance Association Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Carol Schreitmueller, Northwest Zydeco Music & Dance Association, 3528 Bagley Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 382-5586, zydeco@scn.org Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:30-9:30 · ZYDECO |
| Loyal Hts Community Cent, 2101 NW 77 St, Seattle |
TUE · 7:30-9:30 · ZYDECO |
| Mountaineers Club, 300 3 Ave W Queen Anne), Seattle |
THU · 7:30-9:30 · ZYDECO |
| Loyal Hts Community Cent, 2101 NW 77 St, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Parties |
Over the Water Hurdy Gurdy Association Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Marjorie Fiddler, 2519 Northwest 192 Place, Shoreline, WA 98177, (206) 542-2394, dfiddler@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (2) · 7:30-? · FRENCH |
| Ballard Community Center, 6020 28 Ave. NW, Seattle (Sep-May) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Hurdy Gurdy Festival (Sep), French/Breton Dances (Sep) |
Puget Sound Contra Dance Community Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Chuck Pliske, 3808 39 Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, (206) 938-5204, chuckp@seawell.net, Phil Katz, 3720 41 Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144, (206) 722-8228, philkatz@halcyon.com, Dave Bartley, 9032 11 Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, (206) 784-0063, marydave@halcyon.com, Mike Richardson, mrich@halcyon.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (1) · 7:00-11:00 · CONTRA |
| University Friends Meeting House, 4001 9 Ave NE, Seattle |
SAT (2) · 7:30-11:30 · CONTRA |
| Ballard Community Cent, 6020 28 Ave NW, Seattle |
SAT (5) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai, 1520 E Union, Capitol Hill, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Royal Scottish CDS Seattle Branch Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Royal Scottish CDS Seattle Branch, P.O. Box 2084, Seattle, WA 98111, Elinor Vandegrift, 6120 NE 154 St, Kenmore, WA 98028, (425) 488-7643, Elizabeth Miller, 161 NW 56 St, Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 782-8345, brmiller@gte.net, David Blakemore, 4209 NE 75 St, Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 524-6685 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:30-9:30 · SCOTTISH STEP |
| University Heights Community Cent, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle |
THU · 7:30-10:00 · SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| University Heights Community Cent, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Monthly parties |
Seattle English Country Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Julie King, 5602 8 Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, (206) 527-5535, jking@oz.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:30-9:30 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
| University Friends Center, 4001 9 Ave NE, Seattle |
FRI (1/3/5) · 7:30-10:30 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
| University Friends Center, 4001 9 Ave NE, Seattle (Sep-Jun) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Seattle Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Gordon Hamlin, 7305 Marwood Place, Woodinville, WA 98072, (425) 488-1147, ghamlin3@gte.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 7:00-10:00 · ISRAELI |
| Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 E Mercer Way, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Seattle Morris Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Steve Galey, 2859 33 Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, (206)
725-7170, steve@seattlemorris.org, Frances
Herring, littlefish@earthlink.net, Rob Falk,
3626 Fremont Lane North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 632-5708, |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:30-9:00 · MORRIS |
| West Woodland School Gym, 5601 4 Ave NW, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Singularity Contra Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jennifer Shaw, Seattle, WA 98125, (206) 361-7198, jshaw@scn.org Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (4) · 7:30-10:30 · CONTRA |
| University Friends Meeting House, 4001 9 Ave NE, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Skandia Folkdance Society Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Skandia Folkdance Society, P.O. Box 17123, Seattle, WA 98107-0823, (206) 784-7470, Robert Walsh, 2601 NW 97 St, Seattle, WA 98117, (206) 784-8959 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:30-9:30 · SCANDINAVIAN |
| Sonny Newman's Studio, 201 N 85 St (2 Floor), Seattle |
WED · 8:00-10:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
| The Phinney Neighborhood Cent, Lower Bldg, 6532 Phinney Ave N (Rm 14B), Seattle |
THU · 7:30-9:30 · SCANDINAVIAN |
| Sonny Newman's Studio, 201 N 85 St (2 Floor), Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Vinterdansen Weekend (Feb), Springdans Northwest Weekend (Apr), Midsommarfest (Jun), Skandia Ball (Oct), Jullekstuga (Dec) |
Third Friday English Country Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(206) 784-3477, lcandres@earthlink.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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FRI (3) · 7:30-10:30 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| University Friends Meeting House, 4001 9 Ave NE, Seattle (Sep-Jun) | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 2, 2001 |
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Third Saturday Contra & Square Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Matti Mero, 202½ NE 47 St, Seattle, WA 98105, (206) 547-9580 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (3) · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
| Magnolia Community Cent, 2550 34 W, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Third Sunday Open Band Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
S M Girardot, 706 North 75 St, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 706-0648, (206) 633-5652 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SUN (3) · 5:00-9:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
| Sunset Hill Community Club, 3003 NW 66 St, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
University Folkdancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Bruce Gibbs, 804 East Hamlin, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 325-7668, Jan Rickel, 11346 30 Ave NE, Seattle. WA 98125, (206) 368-7759 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI · 8:30-12:00 · BALKAN |
| VFW Hall 4137, 7220 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Wednesday Night Dance Series Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Sandy Bradley, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 325-1181 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · ?-? · COUNTRY |
| Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Wilsonian Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ellie Morhaime, Mercer Island, WA 98040, (206) 232-3560, VictoriaSoftware@compuserve.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SUN · 7:30-10-30 · ISRAELI |
| Wilsonian Ballroom, 4718½ University Way NE, Seattle |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Tacoma Old-Time Country Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Matt Temmel, 2909 West 19 St, Tacoma, WA 98406, (253) 752-6483, mtemmel@co.pierce.wa.us Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (3) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Christ Church Wells Hall, 310 North K St, Tacoma |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Tanglefoot Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Mary Dart, 8424 Spinnaker Lane SE, Olympia, WA 98503-4100, (360) 412-8142 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
| Brighton Park Grange, 73 Ave & Linderson St, Tumwater (Sep-Jul) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
WSU-Pullman International Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Hedy Herrick, 2854 Banner Road, Pullman, WA 99163, (509) 332-5625, herrick@coopext.cahe.wsu.edu, hherrick@turbonet.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
| Smith Gym Room 115, WSU, Colorado St, Pullman |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Howard & Trudy Ostby, 84949 Winesap Road, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862, (541) 938-7403, ostby@bmi.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (3) · ?-? · CONTRA |
| Walla Walla |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Spring Dance Retreat (Apr), Coffeehouses (?) |
Walla Walla International Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Andrea Winkler, 1346 Bonsella, Walla Walla, WA 99362, (509) 526-0934, winkleal@whitman.edu, Carla Houchin, 1135 Figueroa, Walla Walla, WA 99362, (509) 529-3826 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:30-9:00 · CIRCLE, LINE, COUPLE |
| Sherwood Aerobics Room, Whitman College Campus, Park & Boyer, Walla Walla |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Jul 28, 1999; (1) - Oct 6, 2001 |
Olympia Old Time Country Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Andy Plymate, PO Box 1093, Richland, WA 99352, (509) 376-8506, mail@3rfs.org, Janet Humphrey, P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99352, (509) 375-0984, The Arts Center, 1407 Goethals Drive, Richland, WA 99352, (509) 943-2787, 3r_folk@owt.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (3) · 6:30-? · COUNTRY |
| Highlands Grange, Kennewick |
SAT (Last) · 6:30-? · COUNTRY |
| Highlands Grange, Kennewick (Sep-Apr) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
International Folk Dancers of Richland Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
John Brimhall, 2502 Riverside, West Richland, WA 99353, (509) 967-2409, John Young, 9021 West Sagemoor, Pasco, WA (509) 545-1311 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 8:00-10:30 · INT'L |
| Community House, 650 George Washington Way, Richland |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Apple Country Contra Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Shelly Jenkins, 480 Cook Road, Yakima, WA 98908, (509) 966-0044, xlnto48@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (2) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Broadway Grange, South 10 Ave & West Washington Ave, Yakima |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Folklife Festival (Jul) (1) - Feb 7, 1999 |
Sun Valley Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Helen Gray, 2714 South 86 Ave, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 966-1079, phsgray@msn.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 6:00-9:00 · CLOG |
| Private Hall, J St, Yakima |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Thistle Stompers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Diane Jacobsen, 1913 SW 119 St, Burien, WA 98146, (206) 246-7990 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
River City Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Rose Marie Kelling, 2417 West Rowan, Spokane, WA 99205, (509) 327-9811 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Cascade Country Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Bill & Audrey Metz, 1824 74 St, Everett, WA 98203, (425) 355-1675 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Sound Stompers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Donna Welch, 716 South Marine Hills Way, Federal Way, WA 98003, (253) 941-0890, welchdonna@hotmail.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Country Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Kay Velmire, PO Box 2613, Silverdale, WA 98383, (360) 779-6657, velmire@telebyte.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
DiaMond Ridge Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Wendy Scott, 523 South Fillmore St, Kennewick, WA 99336, (509) 735-0362 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
M Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Anne Mills, PO Box 3361, Silverdale, WA 98383, (360) 308-9992, annemills@juno.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
M Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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M |
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Maureen Petit, 7901 31 Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126-3533, (206) 937-7006, mopettet@hotmail.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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? · ?-? · CLOG |
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SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None |
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