West African Dance Classes

Sarah Lee teaches a variety of traditional dances from Guinea, West Africa. You will find yourself enjoying the movements of these dances, as well as the workout it gives you. With her friendly "show and go" style of teaching, you will develop the strength, fitness and coordination needed to move and express yourself through these amazing and joyous African dances. In class, you will learn the movement vocabulary and rhythms that make up this beautiful art form and meet great like-minded people. Come out and give it a try, you will LOVE IT!

Dance cards are available here!

Mondays 8-9:30pm at Velocity Dance Center…

Are on hold while we find a new drum friendly studio location

ALL LEVELS

$15 drop in

Founders Studio
1621 12th Avenue, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98122
(just north of the intersection of E Pine & 12th Ave E) 

Thursdays 7:30-9pm at Balance Studio*

Sarah Lee is taking a break, and the fabulous Kine Camara is teaching Thursday Night classes through April 2020. Please come out and enjoy learning from this fabulous woman!

$15 drop in

418 N 35th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
(just east of the intersection of 35th & Phinney, across from Theo's Chocolate Factory)

Special 4-Week Introductory African Dance Series

MONDAYS 6:15-7:45pm

From time to time we offer this Introduction Series to support people who are new to West African Dance. This is a great class to come and learn basic technique and some straightforward steps in a fun setting! This series will give you the foundation and confidence to participate fully in all levels classes.

Participants should register with Velocity Dance Center. Click to Register or call 206-325-8773.

Special notes:

All Monday and Thursday weekly classes are 'drop in' and need no preregistration. While both Monday and Thursday classes are open to all levels, Thursday's class tends to move at a more accelerated pace with live drumming. Come try each night and find out which works best for you!