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UP-COMING DANCES

 


2nd & 4th Fabulous Friday

VARIETY DANCE, and 

LATE NIGHT FUSION & BLUES!

(WITH FREE LESSON BEFOREHAND)


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New Weekly  

OM SUNDAY 
EVENING VARIETY DANCES!
(WITH 1-HOUR LESSON BEFOREHAND)
Starting January, 2023


@ Om Culture  (See the Logistics Below)

PLEASE NOTE:  These dances are open to all.  We are no longer checking vaccination status of attendees


Join us for our new "Fabulous Friday" Focussed-Variety Dances, and for our NEW Sunday Evening Mixed-Variety Series, all at Om Culture!

2nd & 4th Friday

Introducing our new "Focus On..." Format for 2023 

  Enjoy the perfect mix of Swing, Fox, Waltz, WCS, NC2S, Ballroom & Latin tunes, plus a healthy smattering of other dance styles (blues, fusion, 1-step, zydeco,  etc). Each dance will feature a focussed theme (ie, "Swing" or "Waltz") where the lesson and roughly 1/3 of the music played in the 7:30-9:30pm set will be in that style.  

 Doors open at 6:45pm.  Ari teaches a fun all-levels class from 7:00-7:30pm (FREE with admission to the dance) followed by a wonderful mix of music and dance tunes for your pleasure and enjoyment. 

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"LATE NIGHT FUSION SET"

Enjoy late night lyrical blues & micro-fusion after 9:30pm.  So much fun!

NEW

Weekly Sunday 

"Mixed Variety Dances"

 It's another wonderful opportunity to enjoy a wide array of social-dance music at Om Culture.  A different local instructor and DJ will be featured each week.  Enjoy a beautiful mix of social-dance music such as Swing, Fox, Waltz, Ballroom, Latin, WCS, nc2s, 1-step tunes, and more!

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"COME FOR THE PRE-DANCE LESSON!"

Each week a different local teacher will offer an introductory lesson in one style of dance.  It's the perfect way to learn a new style, or to brush up on the basics if you are already familiar with the steps.

CLICK HERE for the Om Culture FaceBook SCHEDULE

FABULOUS FRIDAY DANCES


WHEN:
  • 6:45pm: Doors Open, Pre-Dance Music
  • 7:00pm-7:30pmDance Lesson (FREE with admission) Style TBA
  • 7:30-9:30pm: "Fabulous Friday Variety Dance" (waltz, swing, blues, ballroom, Latin, WCS, NC2S, and more!)
  • 9:30-11:00pm (or later): "Fusion After Hours" (Lyrical fusion, blues, and other late-night dance music)

WHERE: 
Om Culture, 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA (plentiful free street parking on Northlake Ave.  CLICK HERE to see a map for parking)

COST:
  • From 7:00pm on (Lesson AND Dance, or Dance Only):  $15
  • From 9:30pm on (Later Night Set):  $5

PAYMENT:    

Cash or check at the door, or  
VenMo: @Ari-Levitt-1 (Phone last four: 9172), or
PayPal:  arilevitt@hotmail.com

**There is also a "Pay-What-You-Can" option for those in financial need  (We don't want cost to prohibit your participation if you really can't afford it)
PLEASE NOTE:  These dances are open to all.  We are no longer checking vaccination status of attendees

WEEKLY

SUNDAY EVENING DANCES 

@ OM CULTURE


WHAT:

A wonderful opportunity to come learn and practice social partner dancing with a warm and welcoming community of dancers.
 
For those who are less familiar with partner dancing, there will be a 30 minute ice-breaker and movement lesson preceding the dance. Experienced dancers are also invited to come to this part to get to know everyone. No experience with social dancing or any dancing for that matter is necessary. We support an environment where those newer to dance feel welcomed and supported. 
Wine and snacks will be provided at the bar area. BYOB and wine and snacks are always appreciated.



WHEN:
  • 6:45pm: Doors Open, Pre-Dance Music
  • 7:00pm-8:00pmDance Lesson (FREE with admission) Style TBA
  • 8:00-10:00pm: "Mixed Variety Dance" (waltz, swing, blues, ballroom, Latin, WCS, NC2S, and more!)

WHERE: 
Om Culture, 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA (plentiful free street parking on Northlake Ave.  CLICK HERE to see a map for parking)

COST:

  • $20 at the door, or $15 on a pass.  Please pay with cash or venmo at the door

PLEASE NOTE:  These dances are open to all.  We are no longer checking the vaccination status of attendees


UPCOMING FRIDAY DANCES for 2023: 

  • Jan 13th (2nd Fri)        FOCUS ON: "Swing"
  • Jan 20th (3rd Fri)         Special Jodi & Ari Dance Weekend - NC2S lesson & Dance
  • Jan 27th (4th Fri)          *NO DANCE TONIGHT due to Masquerade Ball @ Century Ballroom)
  • Feb 10th (2nd Fri)       *TBA
  • Feb 24th (4th Fri)         Dance only (from 7:30-10:30pm) (no lesson tonight) DJ'd by Lilli Ann Carey
  • Mar 10th (2nd Fri)        FOCUS ON: "Fusion" -- Plus, Ari DJ's great music from his recent travels
  • Mar 24th (4th Fri)         FOCUS ON: "Night Club 2-Step"
  • Apr 14th (2nd Fri)          *TBA
  • Apr 28th (4th Fri)          *TBA
  • May 12th (2nd Fri)       *TBA
  • May 26th (4th Fri)         *NO DANCE TONIGHT due to Folklife Festival
  • June 9th (2nd Fri)           (Seattle Summer Dance Festival!)  FOCUS ON: "Waltz"
  • June 23rd (4th Fri)        FOCUS ON:  "Blues"
  • July 14th (2nd Fri)         *TBA
  • July 28th (4th Fri)        *TBA
  • Aug 11th (2nd Fri)        LESSON:  Intro to Traveling Blues 
  • Aug 25th (4th Fri)         LESSON: "Musicality 101 
  • Sept 8th (2nd Fri)          *TBA
  • Sept 22nd (4th Fri)        *TBA
  • Oct 13th (2nd Fri)          *TBA
  • Oct 27th (4th Fri)         *TBA
  • Nov 10th (2nd Fri)       *TBA
  • Nov 24th (4th Fri)       Heber's Post-Thanksgiving Potluck and Dance (bring yummy food!).  No evening dance that night
  • Dec 8th (2nd Fri)        *NO DANCE TONIGHT due to private event rental 
  • Dec 22nd (4th Fri)       *Holiday Party!   LESSON: "Swing"

POSTED MARCH 1st, 2020

In accordance with the latest Seattle King County Public Health recommendations for curtailing the spread of Corona Virus, the

Dept of Health defines those most vulnerable (or at greatest risk) as:

  • People 60 and older
  • People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes
  • People who have weakened immune systems
  • People who are pregnant

The current recommendations are that people at higher risk of illness stay away from large group gatherings as much as possible, particularly if those gatherings include close contact with others.  They further recommend the following common-sense advice:

  • Stay home if you are sick, or have a chronic condition.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick or at high risk for spreading the virus.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Get a flu shot if you haven't already. 

The most important thing right now is for everyone to stay safe, to take care of each other, to prepare for events being cancelled or postponed, and to actively monitor the latest WHOCDCCanadian Public Health, and State Health Department recommendations.


We need to be especially vigilant about this because although we may not personally be in one of those high-risk categories mentioned above, there is a good chance that we will come into primary or secondary contact with others who are.  Our Om Culture dances usually draw in a fairly large contingent of dancers and putting these dances on hold until further notice will hopefully help to keep ourselves, our community, our friends, and our loved ones that much the healthier and safer in the days to come.


So be safe out there.  We look forward to starting up the Om Culture dances once the virus has run it’s course and the danger has passed, and we want to see you there as healthy and happy as ever!   :)


Ari


[New Dates TBA]  

PRE-HALLOWEEN DANCE 

at Om Culture for

The “Black Cat Ball”
A Rollicking Night of Rhythm & Boo’s!

It's going to be a GRRRRREAT night of music, dance, and more!


WHEN:   New Dates TBA (7:30-11:00pm)

  • 6:30-7:00:  Special Wine & "Boo's" Happy Hour and Social!  Come mingle & meet other dance enthusiasts   :) 
  • 7:00-7:30:  Pre-Dance Lesson: Learn the “Monster Mash!
  • 7:30-10:00:  Ari DJ’s a wonderful mix of Halloween  "Rhythm & Boo's" (plus other variety music) for your listening and dancing pleasure! 
  • 10:00-11:00 (or later):  Late night fusion & boo's....


 WHERE:  Om Culture  (2210 N Pacific St, Seattle)


 TO BRING:   A Fun New Look! (...of your choosing)
                     Finger Food to Share! (Fun!) 


 COST:   $15 (Cash or Check at the Door)

ON-GOING Dance CLasses:

Check out our DANCE CLASS Schedule