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, Intermediate-level 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.
1 Apr. 2026 note: The 5:30 – 7 pm intermediate-level lessons continue, the 7 pm beginner-level lessons concluded 30 March and will resume in September.
Monday nights in May
USA Dance Kitsap’s ballroom dance lessons, Silverdale
For more information, please see http://www.usadancekitsap.org
Tuesdays, 6:10 – 8:30 pm, Loft Dancers at Brigid’s Loft in Port Townsend
DJ Music and occasionally live music
6:00-6:30 pm mostly waltzes
6:30-8:30 lots of swing–Lindy, Charleston, East Coast swing–and waltz. Some variety of rhythm.
Often, the Loft Dancers have a half hour lesson sometime during the 6:30 – 8:30 time period. See the Port Townsend Dance Calendar <https://nowthenetc.com/pt-dance-calendar/> on this website for the current information about soon-to-occur lessons, bands, and other information.
– entry updated 31 May 2026
Most Tuesdays Tango Practica
Masonic Hall, Port Townsend
(more details to follow)
— entry updated 1 Apr. 2026
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm, Slow Waltz Lessons, Bremerton Elks
Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sequim Ballroom Dance lessons
Outstanding lessons from great instructors.
— 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.
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 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.
1st Friday Swing, Waltz, & More. Bainbridge Island
Hosted by Bainbridge Island Rowing and Kitsap Lindy
Location: Stan Pocock Rowing Center, 281 Brien Drive SE, Bainbridge Island
Time: 7 pm to 9:30 pm (lesson from 7 to 7:30)
Pay what you can: suggested $25 adults and $15 students
— source: flyer seen May 2026
3rd Saturdays, USA Dance Kitsap Ballroom Dance, Silverdale
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
Various Sundays, Tea Dance, Bremerton Elks
What is a Tea Dance? A variety-of-rhythm dance that occurs in the afternoon.
(Though the time is not posted on this flyer, the Tea Dances have been occurring from 2 – 5 pm.)
Various Days: West Coast Swing Workshops with Jean and Tom in Port Townsend
On various days; please contact jeanbettanny@gmail.com for details
— source: 3 Mar. 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)
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 