Dances


 

UP-COMING DANCES: 

 


 One-Off Fabulous Friday

VARIETY DANCES, and 

LATE NIGHT FUSION & BLUES!

(WITH FREE LESSON BEFOREHAND)

PLEASE NOTE: Om Culture FRIDAY Dances have a new one-off schedule.  Check the calendar below for times.


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OM CULTURE WEDNESDAY 
EVENING DANCE PRACTICAS!
Starting September, 2023


@ Om Culture  (See the Logistics Below)


Join us for our new one-off "Fabulous Friday" Variety Dances and NEW Wednesday Evening Practicas, all at Om Culture!

One-Off Fabulous Friday Dances 

  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 first set will be in that style.  

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"LATE NIGHT FUSION SET"

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

 
FABULOUS FRIDAY "ONE-OFF" DANCES


WHEN:

  • Check the schedule below


TIMES:
  • 7:15pm: Doors Open, Pre-Dance Music
  • 7:30pm-8:00pm: Dance Lesson (FREE with admission) Style TBA
  • 8:00-9:30pm: "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

PLEASE NOTE:

Om Culture Sunday Dances are currently on hiatus for the summer.  

Check back again this Fall for an updated schedule



1st & 3rd

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:
  • 7:15pm: Doors Open, Pre-Dance Music
  • 7:30pm-8:00pm: Dance 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:

  • Recommended Donation $15-20 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)       FOCUS ON: "West Coast Swing"
  • 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)        FOCUS ON: "Cha Cha - Rhumba Blending (The Classic 2-for-1 Dance)"
  • Apr 28th (4th Fri)          *NO DANCE TONIGHT
  • May 12th (2nd Fri)        *NO DANCE TONIGHT
  • May 26th (4th Fri)         *NO DANCE TONIGHT  (Go to the Folklife Festival)
  • June 9th (2nd Fri)           FOCUS ON: "Waltz Pivots"  (Join our SPECIAL Workshop Weekend)
  • June 23rd (4th Fri)        FOCUS ON:  "Blues in Counter-balance"
  • July 14th (2nd Fri)         FOCUS ON:  "Fun Swing Styling"
  • July 28th (4th Fri)        *NO DANCE TONIGHT
  • Aug 11th (2nd Fri)        *NO DANCE TONIGHT
  • Aug 25th (4th Fri)         *NO DANCE TONIGHT 
  • Sept 8th (2nd Fri)          FOCUS ON:  "Swivels"
  • Sept 22nd (4th Fri)        *NO DANCE TONIGHT
  • Oct 13th (2nd Fri)          FOCUS ON:  "Tango Fusion"
  • Oct 27th (4th Fri)         *NO DANCE TONIGHT
  • Nov 10th (2nd Fri)       *NO DANCE TONIGHT
  • Nov 24th (4th Fri)       Heber's Post-Thanksgiving Afternoon Potluck and Dance (bring yummy food!).                                                  No evening dance tonight
  • Dec 8th (2nd Fri)          FOCUS ON: "Musicality 102 - Special Hanukkah Party!
  • Dec 22nd (4th Fri)        FOCUS ON: "Reindeer Games"  - Holiday Party!   
  • Dec 24th (SUNDAY)    SPECIAL: X-mas Eve Holiday Party!   
  • Dec 24th (SUNDAY)     SPECIAL: New Year's Eve Party! 

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 WHO, CDC, Canadian 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