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Let's Get Seattle Dancing!
Spring & Summer Dance Classes — $60 for five classes
We’re very excited about the dances as well as these new offerings! The format for all 5 week class series will include one hour or more of instruction as well as a generous amount of time for guided practice and individual help. It’s a great time to work on new moves, styling and body awareness and to get to know your fellow students.
(For all classes, please register early — space is limited, we seek to gender balance and will wait-list if necessary.)
May – June Classes

Five Wednesdays
May 14th–June 11th
Fremont Abbey Arts
4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle
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Beginning Waltz
6:30–7:45
Instructors: Lilli Ann Carey & Partner
Learn the basics of this graceful elegant dance that is the only one danced to 3/4 time music. Even the pros started at this level. It's perfect for weddings, parties or dances. You'll be introduced to moves that are true mainstays of a dance you can use the rest of your life virtually anywhere in the world. We will focus on basic techniques and style to help you look good and have confidence on the dance floor. Prerequisite: None.

Swing 2- Hot Moves and Traveling Variations
7:45–9:00
Instructors: Lilli Ann Carey & Partner
You've had Swing-1 and Swing-2 class(s) and want to keep going! We will continue with solid mainstays as well as adding a few traveling moves and footwork to circumnavigate the floor. And as we will teach an Intro to Lindy the following session, this class will teach you moves to prep you for the next level! Prerequisite: Swing 1

Five Thursdays
May 15th–June 12th
Sonny Newman's Dance Hall
201 N. 85th St, Seattle
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 Rotary Waltz Meets Latin Waltz (Intermediate/Advanced)
7:00–8:30
Instructors: Lilli Ann Carey & Jamie Shamseldin
We will explore not just Rotary Waltz variations — left and right — but infuse every class with Latin Waltz variations. These forms go hand-in-hand. David Wilbur, the creator of Latin Waltz, and I have been teaching this beautiful and passionate dance for three years now in Seattle, Portland, Atlanta, SF and DC, and we will focus on variations that are best suited to Rotary Waltz and traveling. David, Jamie and I will be conferring and creating so, despite his desire to travel and play in other parts of his life, look out, this is going to not only be some of our favorites but some all new moves as well. Prerequisite: At least one Waltz 2 class.
Waltz 3/4: Intermediate/Advanced
8:30-10:00
Instructors: Lilli Ann Carey & Jamie Shamseldin
This class is an intensive addressing both how to make moves beautiful and effortless and more complex moves nicely done. We always look at the dynamic of what works well and what may be getting in the way of a beautiful flow. We also look at body shaping, key general leading theory and more advanced follow skills. This is a wonderful group of dancers. And we always take 5–10 minutes at the end of class to play in a different dance to round out skills and just fool around. Sign up for 5 weeks at a time or $15 at the door to drop-in. Pre-requisite — At least two Waltz 2 classes before this.
Dance for Joy classes in Portland
For information on classes with my friend Uwe Hessinger, go to WaltzEclectic.org
(For all classes, please register early — space is limited, we seek to gender balance and will wait-list if necessary.)

Private Lessons
If you need to get up-to-speed for that upcoming wedding or class reunion, or want to quickly improve your skills,
private lessons are the answer! E-mail Lilli Ann or call her at 206-264-5646 to find out more!

(See list of all classes offered)