07/31/2026  Special Bulgarian class by Petur Iliev!

Warm up dancing to recorded music beginning at 7:30 PM. Then, Bulgarian-born dancer and choreographer Petur Iliev teaches a Bulgarian dance class 8:00-9:30 PM. 
         Class fee: $20 or $10 with a student ID.
           Free if 18 years of age or younger. 

Dance to recorded music based on requests following class. 
Let’s welcome Petur back with a party! Bring party snacks to share. 

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1504531130860333/

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 are held in 4 to 8 week series and can be geared for beginner and/or 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.

Catalog of Dances Taught (under construction)– A list of dances taught at all SBD classes

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!