NW Dance

One of the standout dance bands at Folklife is coming to NW Dance.

The Wiretappers had dancers smiling and moving over the weekend — and now they're bringing that energy to our Saturday dance - June 6.

⭐ "They were excellent." — Lauri Miller (Silver)

7 PM Lesson — 4-Count Western Swing with Guy Caridi & Nancy Fry

8–11 PM Dancing with The Wiretappers

Come dance with us.



More info: nwdance.net

Next up -- The Wiretappers! a spirited evening of swing, country, bluegrass and lush vocal harmony

Saturday June 6 - mark your calendars.

Dance Lesson: 4-Count Western Swing w/Guy & Nancy

More info: nwdance.net

NW Dance’s twice-monthly Saturday night events will take a summer break starting in July but there are still plenty of opportunities to dance to live music! Our friends at Dancing til Dusk will host events on Tuesdays and Thursdays, outdoors in city parks starting Tuesday July 7. Below is their schedule:

There’s something special about dancing at Haller Lake. ✨

This Saturday, May 16, join NW Dance at Haller Lake Community Club for a night with Pearl Django — masters of vintage swing and gypsy jazz-inspired rhythms that keep the dance floor moving.

🕖 Lesson: 7–8 PM
Single Time Swing Variations for Upbeat Tempos with Winfield Hobbs
🎶 Dance: 8–11 PM

Bring your dance shoes and spend the evening with us.

Tonight at the Leif 💃

Rainy City Riff Raff = horns + swing + R&B + rock ‘n roll
Basically… you’re not sitting this one out.

7 PM lesson - Traveling Nightclub Two-Step w/ Janice Eklund
8 PM - Rainy City Riff Raff
$20 at the door

Come dance.

More info: nwdance.net

This Saturday → live music + dancing at the Leif.

May 2 -- NW Dance presents Rainy City Riff Raff
An 8-piece band with three horns bringing big band, jump blues, R&B, and rock ‘n roll to the floor. From the Dorsey Brothers to the Blues Brothers… this one covers a lot of ground—and it’s built for dancing.

Leif Erikson Hall
$20 at the door (lesson included)
• 7 PM — Traveling Nightclub Two-Step w/ Janice Eklund
• 8–11 PM — Live music & dancing

Come ready to move. This one’s going to be a party.

More info: nwdance.net

Tonight’s the night 💃🕺

NW Dance Class Party
7–9:30 PM • Sunset Hill Community Hall

Great music with "The Dancin' DJ" Ron Bolin, lots of dancing, and a raffle for free dance passes.

• FREE for Spring Class Series & Workshop students
• $15 suggested donation at the door

No partner needed — just show up and dance.

Let’s move.

CLASS PARTY — Tomorrow Night!
You did the work. Now let’s celebrate.

Tuesday, April 21 | 7–9:30 PM
Sunset Hill Community Hall

“The Dancin' DJ” Ron Bolin is bringing the music—so you can practice those new moves or just dance for the joy of it.

🎟️ Plus — raffle for free dance passes

• FREE for Spring Class Series & Workshop students
• $15 suggested donation at the door
• No partner needed
• Soft-soled dance shoes or socks (we’ve got you covered if needed)

Come move, connect, and dance with us.

More info: nwdance.net

There’s something special about a Saturday night on the dance floor.

This week we’ve got The Everlovers—bringing together classic harmonies and roadhouse country in a way that just feels good to dance to.

Saturday, April 18
Leif Erikson Hall
$20 at the door (lesson included)

7 PM — Tiger by the Tail lesson with Sean Donovan
8–11 PM — Live music + dancing

Come move, connect, and be part of it.