Registration Policy The registration deadline for dance classes is two work days prior to the day a class is scheduled to begin. At that point, if there is insufficient registration, the class will be cancelled and registrants will be called with the bad news. In addition, classes may be cancelled or moved to another night if registration numbers are extremely low five days prior to the scheduled start date. So please register as early as you can!

Providing we have met minimum numbers, registration for classes remains open until the second class of the series. No new registrations are accepted after the second week.

Spring and Summer Class Schedule

Monday

Bainbridge Athletic XPress (BAX)
403 Madison Ave N (The Pavilion), Bainbridge Island

Register online using PayPal. Just click the button next to the class you want.

West Coast Swing A smooth, slotted style Swing danced to slower tempos such as rhythm and blues. Different patterns taught each session. BAX

WC I  7:30-8:30pm  4/28-5/19 (4 weeks)  $45 Register by Friday, April 25.
WC II  7:30-8:30pm  6/2-6/30* (4 weeks)  $45 * No class June 23.

Tuesday

Island Center Hall (ICH)
8395 Fletcher Bay Road, Bainbridge Island

Register with BI Metro Park & Rec: (206) 842-2306

Salsa Learn this spicy mixture of Latin dances! Popular all over the world, Salsa is danced to rhythmic Afro-Caribbean and Latin American beats and evokes an irrepressible zest for life. The club style taught in this class is energetic and passionate! Different patterns taught each session. ICH

Activity #221001

Sec 02  T  7:15-8:15pm  5/20-6/10 (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Boogie Woogie SwingA favorite jazzy dance originating in the 20’s, popular during WWII, jumping in the 50's and still swinging today! Learn smooth styling and fancy footwork. This energetic style is danced to medium upbeat tempos with double time or touch step rhythm. Different patterns taught each session. ICH

Activity #221002

Sec 02  T  8:15-9:15pm  5/20-6/10 (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Activity #421002

Sec 01  T  8:15-9:15pm  7/1-7/22  (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Sec 02  T  8:15-9:15pm  8/5-8/26  (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Savoy SwingSometimes referred to as Lindy Hop, this is a favorite jazzy dance originating in the Savoy Ballroom, NYC in the late 20's. Learn a variety of beginning level Lindy and Charleston style 8 count patterns. This is a fun, smooth style we’ll dance slow to medium tempos! Different patterns taught each session. ICH

Activity #421001

Sec 01  T  7:15-8:15pm  7/1-7/22  (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Sec 02  T  7:15-8:15pm  8/5-8/26  (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Wednesday

Island Fitness (IF)
190 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island

Register online using PayPal. Just click the button next to the class you want. Or register with Island Fitness by calling (206) 842-5720.

Salsa II Refresher Workshop A one-day refresher for students who have taken Salsa level II. This workshop will review and practice patterns taught from the previous 2 series. No registration necessary. Pay at the door.

W  8:00-9:00pm  5/14 (1 day)  $10

Salsa II* A spicy mixture of Latin dances that evokes an irrepressible zest for life! The energetic club style taught in this series is popular all over the world! *Completion of Salsa I is a prerequisite for Salsa II. IF

W  8:00-9:00pm  5/21-6/18 (5 weeks)  $55

Thursday

Island Center Hall (ICH)
8395 Fletcher Bay Road, Bainbridge Island

Register with BI Metro Park & Rec: (206) 842-2306

Argentine Tango Presently the most popular form of Tango, this is a dance filled with passion and dramatic styling. It involves wonderful interpretation and interplay between partners and has elegant footwork. ICH

Activity #221003

Sec 01  Th  7:15-8:15pm  5/8-6/12 (6 weeks)  $60. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Mad Hot Ballroom Learn the basics in the two most popular American ballroom dances! Ballroom dancing as we know it began with the Waltz. Most popular today, this is a slow Waltz with long gliding steps. Foxtrot is common on the social floor and easy to learn, with smooth and flowing slow and quick steps. ICH

Activity #221004

Sec 01  Th  8:15-9:15pm  5/8-6/12 (6 weeks)  $60. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Bachata From the Dominican Republic, the hottest Latin slow dance today! Romantic and bluesy, it combines simple steps with sensual hip and body movements! ICH

Activity #421003

Sec 01  Th  7:15-8:15pm  7/10-7/31 (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Merengue A fun, festive and easy one step Latin dance you’ll find frequently at clubs! Patterns are spontaneous and improvisational! Figures include wraps, pretzels and tunnels. ICH

Activity #421004

Sec 01  Th  7:15-8:15pm  8/7-8/28  (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Salsa Learn the basics of this spicy mixture of Latin dances that evokes an irrepressible zest for life! This energetic and passionate club style happens to be the most popular all over the world. Danced to rhythmic Afro-Caribbean and Latin American beats, it evokes an irrepressible zest for life! Different patterns taught each session. ICH

Activity #421005

Sec 01  Th  8:15-9:15pm  7/10-7/31 (4 weeks)  $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Sec 02  Th  8:15-9:15pm  8/7-8/28 (4 weeks)   $40. Off-island residents add $5.   Register

Friday Afternoons

Dance classes for teens, ages 12-18

Island Fitness (IF)
190 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island

Register with BI Metro Park & Rec: (206) 842-2306

Mad Hot Ballroom Learn to dance the most popular American and Latin ballroom dances! The first session includes instruction in Foxtrot & Rumba, both easy to learn. Foxtrot is very common on the social floor with smooth and flowing step patterns. Rumba is a favorite slow tempo Latin dance. The second session will concentrate on Waltz & Cha Cha. Ballroom dancing began with Waltz and still popular today, is a slow Waltz with long gliding steps. Cha Cha has a relaxed style, combining the feel of Rumba and footwork of Swing. IF

Activity #221021

Sec 02  Waltz & Cha Cha   F  3:30-4:30pm  5/16-6/6 (4 weeks)  $40.   Register

Activity #421021

Sec 01  F  3:30-5:00pm  7/11-7/25  (3 weeks)  $45.   Register

Swing & All That Jazz Swing, a favorite jazzy dance originating in the 20's, popular during WWII, jumping in the 50's and still swinging today! Learn smooth styling and fancy footwork with Lindy, Charleston, Boogie Woogie and Jazz patterns! A single, double & triple time Lindy danced to various tempos. Different patterns taught each session. IF

Activity #221022

Sec 02  F  4:30-5:30pm  5/16-6/6  (4 weeks)  $40.   Register

Activity #421022

Sec 01  F  3:30-5:00pm  8/8-8/22  (3 weeks)  $45.   Register

Fridays at the Senior Center

Dance classes for the young at heart!

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center
370 Brien Drive SE, Bainbridge Island

Register with BI Metro Park & Rec: (206) 842-2306

East Coast Swing A favorite jazzy dance originating in the 20’s, popular during WWII, jumping in the 50’s and still swinging today, East Coast Swing is a single-time Lindy danced to medium and fast tempos. This is an excellent place to begin to learn partner dancing.

Activity #261050

Sec 02  F  2:00-3:00pm  5/16-5/30 (3 weeks)  $24.   Register

Activity #461050

Sec 01  F  2:00-3:00pm  7/11-7/25 (3 weeks)  $24.   Register

Sec 02  F  2:00-3:00pm  8/8-8/22  (3 weeks)  $24.   Register