WELCOME TO ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING IN SEATTLE

. . . where friends meet to dance and new friends are made. We are friendly people who laugh together, play together, and dance together almost every week.

No partner needed. We switch partners for every dance.
Live music with some of the best musicians in Seattle.
Each dance is taught and called with at least one walk-through, having the music played to understand the pace of the dance.
We are a fragrance-free dance community. For the enjoyment of all, please refrain from wearing scented products.
We no longer require proof of vaccination.
Most dances are mask-optional. Exceptions are indicated.
For each event, we specify what calling style you can expect: gender-neutral means no gender terms, mixed means mostly positional with occasional gender terms.
We suggest you bring your own water bottle. Feel free to bring a snack to share at the break.

Friday Dances are generally the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays, plus occasional other events.

Regular Friday dances are held at the Swedish Cultural Center (SCC), 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.
Newcomers session from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Suggested donation $10.00 – $20.00, students under 26 years – $5.

Sunday Afternoon Tea Dances, generally 1st and 3rd Sundays each month.

Tea Dances are held at University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE – Room 209
Dance: 3:30 -5:45 pm. Newcomers session 3:15- 3:30 pm.
Suggested donation $10 – $20.
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.

SPECIAL DANCE EVENTS

Occasional Fundamentals Workshops (see schedule below)

These workshops will allow you some extra time to get more familiar with the basics you need to enjoy ECD events in Seattle and elsewhere. We’ll dance a few less complex dances, spend time on core figures (patterns), and answer some of those questions you’ve been puzzling over. Suitable for newer dancers but all are welcome!

Occasional Challenging Dances (see schedule below)

A mixture of brain teasers, dances that reward a little polishing, and some old favorites too difficult for social programs. If you’re comfortable with double figures of eight and all kinds of heys, and can keep your head while all about you are losing theirs, this might be for you.

UPCOMING DANCES

Friday, January 24, 2025

Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Callers: Peter Zarich & Russell Owen (gender-neutral calling)
Musicians: Sande Gillette, Olga Hauptman, Laurie Andres
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (newcomers session: 7:00 – 7:30 pm)
Suggested donation: $10 – $20

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Caller: Charlene Kern (mixed calling)
Musicians: Brad Reynolds, John Parejko, and Koren Wake
Time: 3:30 – 5:45 pm Newcomers session 3:15 – 3:30
Admission: $10 – $20
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Caller: Heather Webster (gender-neutral calling)
Musicians: Ruthie Dornfeld and Laurie Andres
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (newcomers session: 7:00 – 7:30 pm)
Suggested donation: $10 – $20

Sunday, February 9, 2025 Ball Workshop 1

We will review some of the more difficult dances on the program. No first-time dancers, please.

Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Callers: Peter and Mary Zarich (mixed calling)
Musicians: Dave Bartley and Julie King
Time: 3:15 – 5:45 pm No newcomers session.
Admission: $10 – $20
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.

Sunday, February 16, 2025 Ball Workshop 2

We will review some of the more difficult dances on the program. No first-time dancers, please.

Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Callers: Peter and Mary Zarich (mixed calling)
Musicians: Terry Wergeland and Ruthie Dornfeld
Time: 3:15 – 5:45 pm No newcomers session.
Admission: $10 – $20
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.

Friday, February 21, 2025

Although part of the ball weekend, the Friday welcome dance is open to all
Location: Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave NE
Caller: Laura Mé Smith
Musicians: Sande Gillette, Marni Rachmiel, Anita Anderson
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (newcomers session: 7:00 – 7:30 pm)
Suggested donation: $15 – $25

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Our annual ball. Visit seattleball.org for full details.

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Time: 3:30 – 5:45 pm Newcomers session 3:15 – 3:30 Caller: Sam Weiler of Boston, MA
Admission $10 – $20
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.

Friday, March 7, 2025

Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Callers: Theresa Barker & Rachel Pusey (gender-neutral calling)
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (newcomers session: 7:00 – 7:30 pm)
Suggested donation: $10 – $20

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Time: 3:30 – 5:45 pm Newcomers session 3:15 – 3:30
Admission: $10 – $20
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Caller: Margaret Bary
Musicians: TBD
Time: 3:30 – 5:45 pm Newcomers session 3:15 – 3:30
Admission: $10 – $20
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.

Friday, March 21, 2025

Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Callers: Mary & Peter Zarich
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (newcomers session: 7:00 – 7:30 pm)
Suggested donation: $10 – $20

Friday, April 4, 2025

Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Caller: Ric Goldman
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (newcomers session: 7:00 – 7:30 pm)
Suggested donation: $10 – $20

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

English Country Ball in Victoria, BC: Susan Kevra calling
For info and registration, visit https://vecds.bc.ca/victoria-ball/

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Friday, April 18, 2025

Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Caller: David Macemon (gender-neutral calling)
Musicians: Audrey Jaber and Alex Cumming
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (newcomers session: 7:00 – 7:30 pm)
Suggested donation: $10 – $20

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Caller: Lindsey Dono (gender-neutral calling)
Musicians: Audrey Jaber and Alex Cumming
Time: 3:30 – 5:45 pm Newcomers session 3:15 – 3:30
Admission: $10 – $20
You will need to use the code of 6160 to enter the building on the west side.