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General information for Dancing til Dusk —
16 evenings of FREE dance lessons and glorious outdoor dancing
in Seattle's downtown parks.
All dances and lessons are FREE thanks to the support of our sponsors — please support and acknowledge their contribution! In case of inclement weather call 206-264-5646 — the Rain Hotline — to determine if the event will be cancelled.

Please check the location of each dance as they are in one of four parks downtown. See the bottom of this page for park addresses and maps.

Every night From 6–7p.m. there will be a beginning lesson in the dance style for the evening. There is a dance floor; if possible wear clean shoes that slide and do not black-mark the floor. No experience or partner is required for the lesson or dance. Each lesson will start at the beginning with the basics and will build in complexity, so be on time to get the most out of it. We have hired some of the best instructors in the city — this is your opportunity to learn from them!

Parking — Available on the street or in lots close by. Meters are free after 6pm. Keep in mind that earlier arrival will translate to easier (and more relaxed) parking.

Valuables — Please also keep in mind that these dances are in public city parks. Leaving valuables where they can be picked up by passersby is risky. Plan to keep a car key and any money with you and leave your valuables at home.

Water and Beverages — There may be water on site for purchase, but you may also wish to bring a bottle of water with you. Please also take with you your recyclable bottle when you leave.

Dina and Paul play jazz, western swing, folk, bossa nova and anything else they can think of in this lovely waterfront setting. Great veggies, food booths and even homemade ice cream! FREE

Dina Blade and Mel Leudders co-teach a week-long class of singing games with a few special guests and lots of fun. Kids of all ages are welcome, but young ones up to pre-teen are especially well suited for this community building environment. This class meets daily and is part of the childrens' programming.

Presenting World War Two songs and stories in conjunction with Independence Day. This hour long program with a 15 minute Q & A afterward will be a journey through time. It will feature popular songs from WW2 with vocals and piano accompaniment interspersed with personal anecdotes from special guest Ray Puddicomb, an elder WW2 veteran and actor, who will be speaking about his wartime experiences and displaying his memorabilia. Mr. Puddicomb is a Seattle resident who served as a soldier on the German Front during the Rhineland Campaign of 1944. This will be a rare opportunity to view an extensive personal collection from the WW II era.