Dance Groups, Organizations and Programs

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There is plenty of room to move and reasons to lift your spirits. Whether you like to kick up your heels or sit back and watch a performance, Port Townsend provides plenty of dance opportunities. There are classes offered in all types of dance and active dancing communities for everything from salsa, contra and swing with regular events. Be sure and search the Event Calendar for "dance".

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Dance Studios
The Dance Studio - The O'Meara Family provides dance classes for all ages and styles. 1110 Lawrence Street Phone: 360-379-4951
Ling-hui's Dance Phone: 360-379-0282
Moving Arts Dance Company & Studio - Mary Lou Sanelli Mount Baker Block Building Phone: 360-385-6267
Dance Groups and Dances
Jitterbug Dance Club - Swing and Blues dances held September through April. Dances open to all, with live music. Hiroko Dennis Phone: 360-385-6919
Latin Dance Night at the Quimper Grange Hall Every Wednesday in April and May. 7:00 pm to 9/10 pm. Beginner lesson from 7:00 to 7:40. Intermediate lesson from 8:00 to 8:40. At least 40 min of open dancing to practice! Cover cost: $3 - $5 "donation". Come join with others to learn, share and dance, but above all have fun! Beginner and intermediate lessons will be mostly salsa, but I will also go into merenge, cha cha and bachata. I am focusing on listening to the music and your partner (connection) in my lessons. Periodically, other local instructors will infuse the night with new energy. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks should be available most nights. Don't worry about the cover if you bring a snack or drink. Let me know if you would like to bring anything. See you there! For information contact: Jesse Olson Find the Quimper Grange Hall here >>
Port Townsend Dance Collective - Dances held every second Saturday and fourth Friday, September through May. Dances open to all - singles, families, newcomers, experienced dancers. Live music and all dances are taught by experienced callers. Jeff Eichen Phone: 360-385-5825 Masonic Hall (behind the Post Office)
Port Townsend Contra and Square Dance - Dances held every second Saturday and fourth Friday, September through May. Dances open to all--singles, families, newcomers, experienced dancers. Live music and all dances are taught by experienced callers. Phone: 360-385-5559
Salsa - Salsa dancing held every 2nd Sunday at The Upstage. The Upstage 923 Washington Street
Tango - Milonga Tango dancing held monthly at Manresa Castle. Milonga continues to produce interest and excitement so they plan to continue to offer this on a monthly basis. In the fall that may change to Friday nights and perhaps include some weekend specials. Mike or Liz Fessler Phone: 360-821-9063 Cell or 360-437-5089 Manresa Castle 7th & Sheridan Street

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