September 25 through October 16 – Jana Rickel teaches a 4 Friday series of intermediate-level Balkan dance classes from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Fee: $20 per class. Fee may be paid by cash, check, or debit/credit card. A service fee is added to debit and credit cards.
October 23 and October 30 – FREE Balkan Dance Basics classes from 7:30 to 8:30 PM taught by Jana Rickel. In these two classes you will learn dances that will make learning other Balkan dances easier. No experience needed. A partner is not needed. Stay following class and dance some more. The dances learned in class will be repeated.
Jana’s “Dances You Wish You Knew” series, occasional Friday evenings
Jana plans to hold occasional sessions of “Dances You Wish You Knew” teaching. This is a FREE, half-hour lesson from 7:30 to 8:00pm, geared to beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to arrive before 7:30pm – the session STARTS ON TIME, because it has to end at 8: 00. Dates are TBD, so keep checking the website!
Our Instructor Jana Rickel
Jana has been studying and teaching Balkan dance for many years. Her easygoing and friendly style makes learning even the most challenging dances fun.
Classes requiring a fee are held in 4 to 6 week series and are usually geared for intermediate dancers. People can participate in single classes, but of course, you will get the most from attending a whole series, as many dances take more than one lesson to learn solidly. Classes are sometimes planned in conjunction with other special events or live music parties so you are prepared to enjoy yourself to the fullest at all our events.
Between Jana’s classes, we often have guest instructors from our group or special workshops led by internationally known teachers. Stay tuned for Upcoming Events.
We hope to have a list of dances that have been taught over the last several years. This project is pending.
Come Dance With Us on Friday Nights!
Traditional participatory dances of Southeast Europe
Most weeks, dancing to recorded music 7:30 – 10:30 (see calendar for classes and special events scheduled) Capitol Hill Seattle Russian Community Center
704 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. [Map] On the corner of 19th Ave E & E Roy St
all ages – line dances – great music – good exercise – good company – fun!
