What: Recurring big-dance-floor dances and lessons occurring 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.
3 Nov. (Mon.) Amerrican Tango lessons start in Bremerton
3 Dec. note: Matej and Jessica are teaching Round Dances on the first three Mondays in December, rather than the lesson being line dances by George and Jan.
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, Sequim Ballroom Dance lessons
Excellent dance lessons by Werner & Shimkiri
— See sequimballroom.com, ph: 646-752-8491
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
Some Thursdays, 7:30 – 10 pm, Fusion Social Dance, Port Townsend
with DJ Lisa-Madelle Bottomley
Where: Brigid’s Loft., 280 Quincy Street
source: Bazaar Girls Pop Up Dance Parties FB post, 17 Oct. 2025
more info: lisab@olypen.com
1st Thursdays, 1 – 3 pm, Bremerton Elks Tea Dance
— source: Oct. 2025 flyer.
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
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/
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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 