It is our joy to teach dance creatively and playfully so our students come to know the sheer joy, laughter and fun of dancing together. Dance for Joy! gives dance lessons in Waltz, Swing, Zydeco and Blues. We are committed to bringing the delight of partner dance to Seattle through group dance classes, private dance lessons, dances, dance workshops and special events.

Click here for our Hot Summer Dance Workshops!
June 14th and July 12th — Nightclub 2-Step with Ari and Lilli Ann!
July 19th — Advanced Cross-Step with Lilli Ann and David!
July 26th — Advanced Waltz with Lilli Ann and Ari!

Click here for our Fall and Winter Class Schedule!!

4th Saturday of Every Month Dance at Sonny's
July 25th, August 22nd, September 26th —
Lesson and DJ'd Dance Music

Workshop 7:30–8:30, Dance 8:30pm-11pm
Workshop and Dance $12; Dance only $8; Pay at the door

We'll announce what will be taught in our emails
(click here to be added to the Dance for Joy! mailing list).
Dance 8:30 to 11pm to a great mix of Waltz, Swing, Blues, Foxtrot, Nightclub 2-Step and more!

October 25th, Evening in Vienna 2009 — Save the Date!
An exciting evening of Waltzing and entertainment in the Grand Tradition.
Click here for photos from 2008's Ball.


For more information on classes and events, contact Lilli Ann at lilli@att.net.

Testimonials:

Dear Lilli Ann,

I would just like to say how delightful it is to watch you dance and teach. You have such a passion for what you do, and approach it with such joy that it infects all those you encounter, and transforms mere dancing to magic.

I am however especially grateful to your intuitive ability to translate very complex dance moves into very simple and understandable instructions, making it possible for even novice dancers to begin to experience the grace and beauty, not to mention the self-confidence and sense of accomplishment, that fluid dancing begets. I have found while taking your classes that moves I have attempted for years have become seemingly effortless, and even the rare move that I don't acquire swiftly still seems filled with light and much less arcane.

I highly recommend your dances and most especially your classes to anyone who wishes to improve their level of comfort in any of the dances you teach. I also wish you all the success you have worked so hard to achieve. Be well and happy,

—Stan Brooks

"Lilli Ann, I feel like dropping you a note to say how much I enjoyed the beginning Waltz class here in Portland. I feel like I learned a lot. I never really thought I could dance! I still don't think I really dance very well at all, but I now feel like, Hey!, I can do this! Just need some practice! Anyway, thanks a lot. Your teaching style, patience, and good humor were just what I needed to start getting rid of my second left foot."

— Gilbert Omerod


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Dancing Til Dusk, evening dances in downtown Seattle parks

New to dance? New to Dance for joy? Just want to dip your toe in the water? Your first class is FREE! Or sign up with a partner and your first lesson is two-for-one! Email lilli Ann for details.

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Let me teach you how to dance
Let me lead you to the floor
Simply place your hand in mine
And then think of nothing more

Let the music cast the spell
Give the atmosphere a chance
Simply follow where I lead
Let me teach you how to dance

From the movie Miss Potter, distributed by MGM.