What: Recurring big-dance-floor dances and lessons in Port Townsend, Sequim, and Bremerton.
(Because I don’t edit Recurring Dances and Lessons as often as I edit the PT Dance Calendar, please check the original sources to get updated details.) MRM
For dances that are coming up soon, please see
Mondays, 5:30 – 7 pm, Argentine Tango lessons, Port Townsend
instructors: Patricio & Eva
where: Brigid’s Loft, 280 Quincy St.
— source: 20 Oct. 2025 e-newsletter from PT Tango organizers
Monday nights: USA Dance Kitsap’s Ballroom Dance lessons, Bremerton
Location: Masonic Hall, 878 5th St., 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
2 Feb. (Mondays.) Rumba lessons start in Bremerton
Note: This venue for these lessons changed from the Masonic Hall in Bremerton to the Scout Hall in Old Town Silverdale (9161 Washington Ave. NW, Silverdale) as of Feb. 2026
Most Tuesdays, 6:10 – 8:30 pm, Port Townsend, Brigid’s Loft
Host & DJ: Jim Kelly in December; Jessica Larson in January.
610-630 mostly waltzes
630-700 playlist with requests accepted anytime
700-730 In November we had country two step lessons; in December we have Lindy Hop lessons.
(Jessica Larson will also teach Lindy Hop during the 16, 23, and 30 Dec. dances.)
730-830 playlist with requests accepted anytime
— source: Loft Dance update, 2 Dec.
Wednesdays, Port Angeles Eagles
6-9 pm dance with live music by the Imperfectionists, an impromptu jammin’ band. Music starts at 6 pm. — source: OPDB, November post.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sequim Ballroom Dance lessons
Outstanding lessons from great instructors.
— See sequimballroom.com, ph: 646-752-8491
Thursdays, 7:00-9:30 pm, Roots Fusion Dance, Port Townsend
Brigid’s Loft, 280 Quincy Street, 2nd floor
entrance fee: $7-$14 sliding scale
You do not have to bring a partner. We welcome beginners. Music is contemporary and includes an assortment of tempos and styles for fusion and micro-fusion dance.
For more info, reach out to the organizers at RootsFusionDance@proton.me
— source: 4 Feb. 2026 newsletter notice
1st Thursdays, 1 – 3 pm, Bremerton Elks Tea Dance
— source: Oct. 2025 flyer.
1st Friday Community Dance, Chimacum Grange, 7 pm lesson, 7:30 pm dance
The 4 Feb. 2026 dance was a square dance.
— source: flyer seen Jan. 2026.,
2nd Fridays, 6-9 pm Jean & Tom’s Dance, Brigid’s Loft,
Port Townsend (also, their West Coast Swing workshops for Feb. and Mar.)
WCS workshops, 6-8 pm
18 Feb. (Wed.), 27 Feb. (Fri.), 7 Mar. (Sat.), 18 Mar. (Wed.), 25 Mar. (Wed.)
Friday, Mar 13 – Variety Dance 6-9 pm; West Coast Swing practice from 6-6:30, and group class from 6:30-7:15: Variety Dance from 7:15 – 9
We are asking for $5 to $10 for the workshops depending on the number of attendees, to help with the hall rental.
Check out the X Dance Channel on YouTube for easy tutorials on West Coast Swing, such as “West Coast Swing Secrets – What Really Matters” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zupkXzZp04&list=PL899_ig_c4Dz-5UPCb9nO76znnHwxlF5-
— source: 9 Feb. email from Jean
3rd Saturdays, USA Dance Kitsap Ballroom Dance, Bremerton
Hall of Fame DJ Terry West (plays a variety of rhythms)
Complementary Lesson: 7-8 pm, Open Dancing 8-10:30 pm
Location: Bremerton Masonic Hall, 878 5th St, Bremerton WA
Note: This venue is changing to the Scout Hall in Silverdale as of the March 2026 dance.
For more information, please see http://www.usadancekitsap.org/
1st Sundays, Argentine Tango Lesson and Milonguita Dance, Port Townsend
Lesson (5-6 pm); Dance (6-9 pm)
Instructors: Patricio Touceda and Eva Lucero
Venue: Brigid’s Loft, 280 Quincy Street.
The DJ for the night is determined for each dance.
— source: TangoPT.com
2nd and 4th Sundays, 6 to 8:30 pm, Dances at the Sequim Elks Lodge
Sequim Elks, 143 Port Williams Road.
— source: 29 Nov. OPDB FB post from the Sequim Elks Music Team
2nd Sunday Tea Dances, Bremerton Elks
12:30 pm, often a lesson. Open dancing from 1 to 3 pm with DJ Terry west.
$10 cover (for those who have not already paid for the Sunday brunch).
brunch from 11 am – 2 pm, $20. If you’re going to attend the brunch, you need to purchase brunch tickets from the Elks in advance.)
⸺ for the Bremerton Elks calendar, see https://www.bpoe1181.org/calendar-events/
Various Days: West Coast Swing Workshops with Jean and Tom
6-8 pm at Brigid’s Loft; $5-$10; open to all levels
Please contact jeanbettanny@gmail.com for schedule.
— source: 2 Feb. 2026 email from Jean.
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SOME BALLROOM DANCE RESOURCES FOR THE OLYMPIC AND KITSAP PENINSULAS
(This section is under construction.)
Olympic Peninsula
PORT TOWNSEND
– Port Townsend Dance Calendar
https://nowthenetc.com/pt-dance-calendar/
– Recurring Dances and Lessons
https://nowthenetc.com/recurring-dances-and-lessons/
– Port Townsend American Legion dances
https://ptal26.org/public-events/
– Argentine Tango in Port Townsend: Tango PT.com
Facebook Connections
– Olympic Peninsula Dancing Buddies
– Let’s Dance Port Townsend
SEQUIM
– Sequim Elks
– Sequim VFW
– Sequim Grange
PORT ANGELES
– Port Angeles Eagles
Kitsap Peninsula
USA Dance Kitsap (dances and lessons at the Masonic Lodge in Bremerton)
– USA Dance Kitsap http://www.usadancekitsap.org/
– USA Dance kitsap Peninsula Chapter 1025 | Groups | Facebook
– Kitsap Dance Club Facebook page (dances and lessons at the Bremerton Elks)
– Bremerton Elks https://www.bpoe1181.org/calendar-events/
Some Other Places
Am Vets in Tacoma: Terry West is often the DJ there.
Olympia Elks Steve Fisher’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/steve.fisher.94849
For dances that are coming up soon, please see
Now & Then & Etc 