Dancing ‘Til Dusk presented by Dancing for Joy offers free dance lessons, followed by free music and dancing in July and August at selected Seattle parks. For each event, the first hour will be a beginning lesson in the dance style for the evening. No experience or partner is required. 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!
- All dance lessons are FREE thanks to the support of sponsors — please support and acknowledge their contribution!
- There is a dance floor; wear clean shoes that slide and do not black-mark the floor.
Every night, the first hour will be a beginning lesson in the dance style for the evening. 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 the
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2026 schedule of free summer dance lessons
1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! Rain Hotline: 206-264-5646. More info: Dancing Til Dusk 2023 | Seattle Summer Dancing Schedule (danceforjoy.biz)
Westlake Park
Tuesday, July 7, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Swingin’ in the Rain with Dina Blade: Swing Variety
Hing Hay Park
Thursday, July 9, 6 to 9 p.m.
Ben Thomas Tango Quartet: Tango
Thursday, July 23, 6 to 9 p.m.
Golden Earrings Jazz Band: Vintage Jazz/Swing
Thursday, July 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
The Long Ovals with Casey McGill and Birch Pereira: Swing
Freeway Park
Tuesday, July 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
Portage Bay Big Band: Big Band Swing
Tuesday, July 21, 6 to 9 p.m.
Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano: Salsa
Tuesday, July 28, 6 to 9 p.m.
Lulu Swing: Hot Club Swing (Ball Rouge, wear red)
South Park Plaza
Thursday, July 16, 6 to 9 p.m.
Jo Miller and Her Burly Roughnecks: Country/Honky-tonk
Occidental Park
Tuesday, August 4, 6 to 9 p.m.
Joel Astley and Friends: Blues/Swing
Lake City Mini Park
Thursday, August 6, 6 to 9 p.m.
Buena Vibra: Salsa
Tuesday, August 18, 6 to 9 p.m.
Ranger and the Re-Arrangers: Django Reinhardt-style Jazz
Ballard Commons
Tuesday, August 11, 6 to 9 p.m.
The JerKels: Retro Americana
Tuesday, August 25, 6 to 9 p.m.
Louisiana Night with DJ Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan: Cajun and Zydeco
South Lake Union Park
Thursday, August 13, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
DJs Rebecca and Lia: West Coast Swing
Thursday, August 27, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
The Weather Birds: Swing
Volunteer Park
Thursday, August 20, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
DJs Whitney Leisenring and Alex Hanning: Blues
Golden Gardens Bathhouse
Sunday, August 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
DJ Battle with Lilli Ann Carey & Friends: Variety Music (Ball Blanc, wear white)
If You Go
What: Dancing Til Dusk
When: July 7 through August 30, 2026
Cost: Free
What to expect: Free dance lessons, live music and social dancing. No partner or experience required.
Rain hotline: 206-264-5646
