What is this page? Big-dance-floor dances and dance lessons in Port Townsend, Sequim, and Bremerton that are coming up soon.
The 15 Feb. Bremerton Elks Tea Dance is cancelled due to another planned event.
— source: Bremerton Elks newsletter weekly update, distributed 30 Jan.
17 Feb. (Tue.), 6:10 – 8:30 pm, Loft Dancers (Brigid’s Loft),
Port Townsend
host: Jim Kellogg
6:10-6:30 nothing but waltz
6:30-7:00 dance mix
7:00-7:30 Lesson 3 of 3 on the Hustle taught by Jessica and Dan
(Jessica and Dan will teach a three part beginner Hustle series on 2/3, 2/10, and 2/17 from 7:00-7:30. Hustle has its origins in the disco nightclubs of the 70s and can be danced to a variety of classic to more modern hits and popular music.)
7:30-8:30 dance mix
— source: 1 Feb. email by the organizers
18 Feb. (Wed.), 6-8 pm, West Coast Swing Workshop with Jean & Tom
Where: Brigid’s Loft.
We are asking for $5 to $10 for the workshops depending on the number of attendees, to help with the hall rental.
— source: 9 Feb. emai from Jean.
18 Feb. (Wednesdays), 6-7 pm, Night Club 2 Step Lessons start, Bremerton Elks
18 and 19 Feb. Sequim Ballroom Feb/Mar. lesson series starts
20 Feb. 2026 Sequim Community Church dance — Friday Night Live
dance and potluck dinner. Start time is 5:30 pm.
20 Feb. 2026 Buck Ellard Band
— source: Let’s Dance Port Angeles FB post, 19 Aug. 2025
21 Feb. (Sat.), 3-5 pm, dance to benefit farmers, Port Townsend
The Quimper Grange is hosting a benefit-day fundraiser for the farmlands that experienced flood damage late last year. The recipient of the day’s funds is the Washington Farmland Trust, a 501(c)3 organization: https://wafarmlandtrust.org/help-farmers-recover-floods/
Capping off the day’s events is a benefit dance, hosted by Doug and Cheri, for which all the proceeds will be donated to the cause. But of course, come earlier and enjoy the other events at the Grange this fine day.
21 Feb. (Sat.), Port Angeles Elks membership drive
21 Feb. (Sat.) Still to confirm: that the 3rd Saturday USA Dance Kitsap dance at the Bremerton Masonic Temple is occurring.
Note: As of March 2026, the venue for the 3rd Saturday USA Dance Kitsap dance will be at the Scout Hall in Old Town Silverdale (9161 Washington Ave. NW, Silverdale) rather than the Masonic Hall in Bremerton.
22 Feb. (Sun.), 6-8:30 pm, Sequim Elks dance
143 Port Williams Rd.
band: Olympic Express
— source: 2026 Sequim Elks Dance Calendar (distributed 15 Nov. 2025), dances at 6-8:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
24 Feb. (Tue.), 6:10 – 8:30 pm, Loft Dancers (Brigid’s Loft),
Port Townsend
host: Jim Kellogg
6:10-6:30 nothing but waltz
6:30-8:30 dance mix
— source: 1 Feb. email by the organizers
27 Feb. (Fri.), 6-8 pm, West Coast Swing Workshop with Jean & Tom
Where: Brigid’s Loft.
We are asking for $5 to $10 for the workshops depending on the number of attendees, to help with the hall rental.
— source: 9 Feb. emai from Jean.
27 Feb. (Fri.), 7-11 pm, All-Ages Dance Party, Jefferson County Fairgrounds
This is part of the 27 Feb. – 1 Mar. Art & Music for Everyone Sound Check program, which is free for all to enjoy. More information at https://ptcreativedistrict.org/soundcheck/
In the Round, a DJ Dance Party
All-ages dancing and good times
Erickson Building
Featured DJs include Gabrielle Gribbin, DJ LunchLady, and Mark Hardy
28 Feb. (Sat.), 7-11 pm, All Original Local Music, Concert, Port Townsend
[I think this is a listen-to-the-music concert rather than a dance-to- the-music event, but I’m not positive about that. MRM]
The concert is part of the 27 Feb. – 1 Mar. Soundcheck Arts and Music Festival. More information can be found at https://ptcreativedistrict.org/soundcheck/
7 Mar. (Sat.), 6-8 pm, West Coast Swing Workshop with Jean & Tom
Where: Brigid’s Loft.
We are asking for $5 to $10 for the workshops depending on the number of attendees, to help with the hall rental.
— source: 9 Feb. emai from Jean.
8 Mar. (Sun.), 2-4 pm, Bremerton Elks Tea Dance
DJ Terry West Elks members free, guests $15
— source: Bremerton Elks newsletter weekly update, distributed 6 Jan.
8 Mar. (Sun.), 6-8:30 pm, Sequim Elks dance
143 Port Williams Rd.
band: Ted’s Fault
— source: 2026 Sequim Elks Dance Calendar (distributed 15 Nov. 2025), dances at 6-8:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
18 Mar. (Wed.), 6-8 pm, West Coast Swing Workshop with Jean & Tom
Where: Brigid’s Loft.
We are asking for $5 to $10 for the workshops depending on the number of attendees, to help with the hall rental.
— source: 9 Feb. emai from Jean.
20 Mar. 2026 Sequim Community Church — Friday Night Live
dance and potluck dinner. Start time is 5:30 pm.
.20 Mar. 2026 Sound Advice Band
— source: Let’s Dance Port Angeles FB post, 19 Aug. 2025
21 Mar. (Sat.) Maybe Badd Dog Blues at the Port Townsend American Legion
Not yet confirmed as of 15 Feb.
22 Mar. (Sun.), 6-8:30 pm, Sequim Elks dance
143 Port Williams Rd.
band: Black Diamond Junction
— source: 2026 Sequim Elks Dance Calendar (distributed 15 Nov. 2025), dances at 6-8:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
25 Mar. (Wed.), 6-8 pm, West Coast Swing Workshop with Jean & Tom
Where: Brigid’s Loft.
We are asking for $5 to $10 for the workshops depending on the number of attendees, to help with the hall rental.
— source: 9 Feb. emai from Jean.
31 Mar. (Tue.), Loft Dancers (Brigid’s Loft), Port Townsend
From Jessica –
“March 31st we will have a live band playing 7-9 pm with traveling musician Branson Anderson (on guitar and vocals) and local musicians, Mark Sabella (on drums) and Tom Fenollosa (on bass). Branson played the loft dance last year and it was loads of fun! You can expect a mix of old-style honky-tonk, waltzes, country swing, and rockabilly.”
— source: 1 Feb. email from the organizers
4 Apr. (Sat.), 7-10 pm, Masquerade Ball, Port Townsend
Olympic Express Big Band
Presented by Olympic Peninsula Steam
7 Apr. (Tue.), Loft Dancers (Brigid’s Loft), Port Townsend
The wonderful and talented Janice Eklund will teach on 4/7, 4/14 and 4/21.
The first two evenings will be waltz and the third TBD.
The lessons will be from 6:30 to 7:15 pm.
— source: 1 Feb. email from the organizers
11 Apr. (Sat.) Kiwanis Rock & Roll Social
Where: American Legion
— source: https://ptal26.org/calendar/ (accessed 19 Jan.)
12 Apr. (Sun.), 6-8:30 pm, Sequim Elks dance
143 Port Williams Rd.
band: Sound Advice
— source: 2026 Sequim Elks Dance Calendar (distributed 15 Nov. 2025), dances at 6-8:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
14 Apr. (Tue.), Loft Dancers (Brigid’s Loft), Port Townsend
The wonderful and talented Janice Eklund will teach on 4/7, 4/14 and 4/21.
The first two evenings will be waltz and the third TBD.
The lessons will be from 6:30 to 7:15 pm.
— source: 1 Feb. email from the organizers
17-19 Apr. 2026 “Swingin’ by the Sound 2026” Port Townsend
A Collegiate Shag Workshop Weekend, Port Townsend
Swingin’ by the Sound is a weekend-long swing dancing workshop right here in Port Townsend focused on learning, improving, and dancing Collegiate Shag.
Registration is NOW OPEN – register early for a DISCOUNTED RATE.
This workshop is organized in part by local musician, Jonathan Doyle, his wife, Corinne Adams, and some of the best Collegiate Shag dance instructors from around the country. This will be the fourth year of this amazing workshop. It’s tons of fun and close to home – don’t miss it!
WHAT: Two days of Collegiate Shag classes and three nights of dancing to live music!
WHEN: April 17th-19th, 2026.
WHERE: Port Townend, WA
Find out more and register at: http://www.swinginbythesound.com
Follow on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/swinginbythesound/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Swingin-by-the-Sound-61577233565217/
— source: e-notice from Jessica Larson, 25 Nov.
21 Apr. (Tue.), Loft Dancers (Brigid’s Loft), Port Townsend
The wonderful and talented Janice Eklund will teach on 4/7, 4/14 and 4/21.
The first two evenings will be waltz and the third TBD.
The lessons will be from 6:30 to 7:15 pm.
— source: 1 Feb. email from the organizers
25 Apr. (Sat.) Port Townsend Heritage Foundation Victorian Festival is occurring around this time
In the past, the fashion show and the dance have been held at the Legion, and the 25th has been reserved at the Legion. More info to be added to this entry.
26 Apr. (Sun.), 6-8:30 pm, Sequim Elks dance
143 Port Williams Rd.
band: Rewind, music of the 80s
— source: 2026 Sequim Elks Dance Calendar (distributed 15 Nov. 2025), dances at 6-8:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
8 May (Fri.) There may be a Dance for the Earth at the Port Townsend American Legion on 8 May as part of Earth Convergence events. More info to come.
9 May (Sat.), 6-9 pm, Badd Dog Blues dance, Port Townsend American Legion
30 July (Wed.) 2026, 7 pm, Blues Dance, Fort Worden, Port Townsend
with the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues All Stars. Tickets: $30
(This is part of Centrum’s Acoustic Blues Festival
— source: flyer at Centrum seen Jan. 2026
2-10 Aug. Centrum’s “Dance This” Port Townsend
— source: Centrum’s insert in the Autumn 2025 Leader
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