Thanks for checking out this post that is going to take a deep dive into the Seattle dance scene. Our opening section will be all about the best local dance schools and studios.
Some will offer lessons for kids, others will be for adults, and at others everyone is invited. You will probably be able to find classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere in your area and we will do our best to assist.
Once the lessons have been covered in full we will move on to some of the best dance clubs and bars in Seattle before pivoting to stores where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies. Up next we will get into aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing near you.
Then we will talk about dance and music festivals both here and around the region. There will even be a dance map towards the end so that you can figure out which of these are closest to your current location.
And if you are interested you can look through more of our posts on this part of the world here.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Seattle
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults the best dance classes and studios in Seattle are:
Adults, teens, children, and toddlers ages 2.5 and up can take dance classes near you at the American Dance Institute who does a variety of forms including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Flamenco, Irish, K-Pop, Shuffle, Hula, and Tap.
All local dancers from 3 years of age and older are welcome to join VAM Studios’ ongoing classes which range from beginner to master level in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and their well-known Tap style.
Backstage Dance Studio in Bellevue offers Acro, Ballet & Pointe, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Tap lessons.
Chinese dance training is the specialty of Hengda Dance Academy.
You can learn Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop Fusion, Tap, Musical Theatre, Cheer, and Jazz Funk at Gotta Dance in Redmond.
Ballet, Hip-hop, K-Pop, Commercial, Tap, Contemporary, Bollywood, Jazz, and other styles are all available at Eastside Dance.
For all ages and skill levels Sammamish’s Glass House provides regularly scheduled dance classes in your area in the essential dance genres of Jazz, Ballet and Pointe, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, and Acrobatics.
The fundamentals program at the Washington School of Dance in Bothell starts when a student is seven years old and continues until adulthood with specific programs in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you will keep you moving all night long:
You can expect each of the above local stores to sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing. But if you need anything specific take those links to make sure they have it before you head over.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
Get a sweat in at these aerobic dance workout studios:
You will be able to find your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class at one of those spots.
Anyone looking for some of the best cardio dance classes in your area should know that Jazzercize is a great option.
At Pole Fitness you can take classes in Lyra, Twerk, and Pole Dancing in Seattle.
Cardio dance, Zumba, BootyBarre, ChoreoFusion, YogaFit, and Zumba Gold in are just a few of the adult dance fitness classes in Bothell offered at Unified Dance Studio.
Music Festivals In Your Area
There are also local dance and music festivals like:
Bumbershoot is a Seattle-based international music and arts festival that takes place every year where for 3 days you can sort through all of the live music, art events, lectures, and exhibitions taking place under the Bumbershoot for a reasonable charge and children under ten get in free.
Wintergrass is a four-day kid-friendly Bluegrass and Acoustic music festival with performances on five separate stages.
Over 40 bands perform at the three-day Fisherman’s Village Music Festival near you which is held in the heart of Everett.
The three-day Redmond Arts Festival is an outdoor event with about 60 artist stalls, a group art project, and live entertainment that is held in conjunction with Redmond’s annual Derby Days celebration at City Hall which includes a parade, music, cuisine, and kid-friendly activities.
A hundred performers will be doing their thing at numerous bars, outdoor stages, and restaurants throughout the course of the three-day Capitol Hill Block Party which is a music and arts festival honoring the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
The Federal Way Rhythm & Brews Festival is all about booze, music, and fun as bands will be performing live while guests sample various beers, wines, ciders, and spirits.
The Mercer Island Arts Council hosts its annual summer music series “Mostly Music in the Park where a variety of bands and artists from the area perform a wide range of musical genres.
That is all we have to share with you today, but check back in as we will update this post frequently. We hope that you learned at least a little something about dance classes in your area as well as studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores near you to buy all kinds of supplies.
If you think we got anything wrong or if you want to share your own tips and tricks feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Seattle!
