Studios/Instructors/Clubs*
* If you are an instructor who should be listed here or know of a school that should be listed, please tell us by using the email address at the end of the directory.
Abbey Ballroom—Tacoma
Great little ballroom in old church on property now owned by University of Washington. USABDA holds monthly dances there. On other weekends there is salsa dance/instruction. Ballroom classes during the week: Waltz, Foxtrot, West Coast Swing. For details: www.abbeyballroom.com
Abayas' Ballroom—Everett
They offer "top notch instruction in a warm and friendly atmosphere." Group Classes Tuesday through Saturday and Social dance on Friday Nights. 12811 8th Ave. W. E-101 Everett, WA. 98204 (Only two exits north of Alderwood Mall) For more information phone 206-769-7350 or log on to www.abayasballroom.com>/a>.
The Alley Cats Swing Revue—Bellevue Youth Swing Dance Club & Performance Team
Specializing in Lindy Hop, Swing, Shag and Balboa based centrally in Bellevue, WA. We are building confidence and self-esteem among the Youth Community through swing dance lessons, weekly comraderie and community performances.
Website address: www.alleycatsswing.com.
Arcadians
Billed as "Seattle's oldest dinner and dance club," these folks emphasize
foxtrot, waltz, rumba and swing, to live music. They meet occasionally. For dates, phone
(425) 226-9605, 728-4303, 725-0479.
Ardelle's (Sharon) Dance Factory —Seattle
Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, country. 527 NE 91st St., Northgate. (206) 522-0575.
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Batiste, Omar
Instructor in Middle East dance. Long-time Seattle dance enthusiast, dating to 60s and Koleda dance troupe. May be contacted at (206) 329-4743.
Bigfoot Cajun and Zydeco Dancers
The group teaches beginners' Cajun and Zydeco dance classes for parks and recreation departments and clubs in the Seattle Metropolitan region. Their website: http://www.scn.org/cajun
Blue Skies Dance—Seattle
Todd and Krissy Biernacki have danced, competed and taught Swing and Salsa internationally, and are now offering group and private lessons in Seattle. They teach Cuban Salsa, Merengue, Swing / Lindy Hop, Waltz, Foxtrot and One-step / Blues. Private lessons are usually taught at their lovely houseboat. They can be reached at (206)324-4253 or email dance@blueskies.ms. Their website: http://www.blueskiesdance.com.
Boeing Big Band Dance Club
The club is now welcoming non-Boeing employees. Dance instructors are Jim and Jackie Trimble. Lessons cover Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba and Foxtrot. Classes are taught in Everett on Mondays and Kent on Fridays. Cost is $3.50 per person, $3 for club members per class. For information: Zelda Hawk (206) 662-0955 and Ron Austin at (425) 277-3892. Visit their Web site at www.geocities.com/bbbdanceclub/index.html.
Bolin, Ron
A.k.a. The Dancin' DJ. (425) 917-1188, or toll-free, (888) 423-8635. Email him at ForAFunDJ@aol.com
Broadway Dance Club—Everett
Feature Friday night dances 8-10 p.m. for $5 cover. For information: (425) 339-8825. Located at 2931 1/2 Broadway.
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Cajun
For Zydeco Community Dance Calendar, Seattle's new, comprehensive, Web-based community calendar for all local Cajun and Zydeco dance events, see http://www.eventcal.net/cajun-zydeco Also see: Bigfoot Cajun and Zydeco Dancers, above.
Century Ballroom and Cafe —Seattle
Something is always going on at the Century. It is both a school and, several nights a week, a dance hall. Located close to Madison Street in the Capitol Hill area, (915 E. Pine) this is one of Seattle's hot dance venues, and it serves all ages. (Read about it on the "Great Floors" page.)
The Century offers East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Salsa for adults and teens, and tap. Instructors are Hallie Kuperman, owner of Century Ballroom, and Lovica Callisti. Kuperman is director for Swing Girls and has taught Swing and Lindy Hop for several years. Callisti is instructor for Savoy Swing Club and Swing Girls.
Century's Web site at http://www.centuryballroom.com/ provides a map that makes getting there easy.
Send email to: info@centuryballroom.com.
Cimarron Country Dancers
The Cimarron Country Dancers Sponsor a Country dance on the first and third Saturdays of every month from 8 to 11, and lessons on Thursday evenings at 6:30. They are held at the Valley Dance Hall, 1705 Willow St. Sumner. All dances are smoke and alcohol free. For more information: www.cimarrondancers.com; or phone 253 848-7220.
Conley, Patti —Seattle
Patty teaches group and private dance lessons, including Swango, the merger of West Coast Swing and Argentine Tango. Read all about it at www.SwangoSeattle.com. Phone her at 206.789.3958. E-mail: patticonley@comcast.net
Cut A Rug Productions
See West, Terry, below.
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DanceArt —Federal Way
Described as "dance enthusiasts from all over the South Sound area, DanceArt is
instructors Paul Hart and Cherie Ponder. They have taught Ballroom, Swing, and Latin dance
to couples and singles at the Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St. Both
participated with the Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Team in college and head a
50-member youth performing dance team, "48 Feet" (which started out with 12
couples, hence the name). They teach individual lessons at Intellipass Professional
Learning Center, 1925 S. 341st Place, Federal Way. Phones: Hart, (253) 874-6799; 24
hr. msg, (425), 353-5676. Ponder, (253) 735-7341. Email: paulh@intellipass.com. Their website, http://www.angelfire.com/wa/48feet, includes
videos that demonstrate specific dance moves.
Danceland —Seattle
327 NE 91st, Seattle. Phone: (206) 523-4697. Visit DanceSeattle website for photo and directions.
DanceSeattle —Seattle
Instructors are F.J. Abaya and Natasha Thayer, (206) 989-8124 and 663-7244. They teach
Latin, Swing, etc. Group classes are held at Velocity, Studio 2, 911 E. Pine and cost $8.
BALLROOM NIGHT: Every fourth Sunday they hold this event at the Century Ballroom. Ballroom Night includes a performance by top dancers, a $2 workshop at 6 p.m. and $10 for DJ music 7-10 p.m. Best to confirm ahead of time. Email address: ucandance@danceseattle.com
Webpage: http://www.danceseattle.com
DanceSport International —Seattle
Special interest in training youth for possible competition in the Olympic Games. 12535
Lake City Way N.E., Seattle 98125. Dance parties 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays. Phone
(206) 361-8239. FAX 365-5884.
Dance Workshop —Seattle
17512 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle 98133. Phone (206) 542-5550.
DanceWorks Studio —Redmond
They teach Ballroom, all types of Swing, Salsa, Latin, Argentine Tango and Hip Hop. Private, group and series classes as well as an open party every Friday. DanceWorks Studio has two dance floors and serves all ages is a non-alcoholic and non-smoking atmosphere. Location: 16641 Redmond Way, Redmond WA 98052. Phone: 425-869-7595. Ample parking, air conditioning. Studio rentals available for weddings or special events. Visit their Web page. E-mail info@danceworksstudio.com.
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Eastside Swing Cats
Professional performances specializing in Lindy Hop, Swing, Shag and Balboa. Dances of the 1920's thru 1950's. Performances, floor shows, or with lesson. Small gatherings, Large Corporate Events, theme parties. For pricing and availability, contact Alison at (425) 941-9144 or e-mail at esideswingcats@centurytel.net.
Website address: www.eastsideswingcats.com.
Eastside Swing Dance—Redmond & Issaquah
Weekly Swing dance classes. Specialty 2 hour workshops include: Shag, Balboa, Charleston, Lindy Hop and Father/daughter dances. Group or private instruction available. Contact: Chris or Alison at (425) 941-9144 or esideswingdance@centurytel.net.
Emerald Ballroom Dancers Society
A non-profit, formed in the spring of 1998, this groups holds inexpensive dinner dances at various locations. Dances incluce ballroom standards, Latin and Swing. A frequent location is the Filipino-American Community Hall in Algona, where classes are taught. For membership information and future events phone Tess (253) 839-3585, Anne (253) 850-1480 or Charlie (425) 644-8162. The group is organizing to grow, and offers a great opportunity for dance enthusiasts who want to be part of the leadership of a dance organization.
Everett Mountaineers
Look under Mountaineers, below.
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Fifth Avenue Dance Studio —Seattle
Ballroom, Latin, Swing. In Seattle, at 5th and Stewart across from the Westin. Phone
(206) 621-9824. In Tacoma, 3547 Bridgeport Way West, next to Denny's. Phone (253)
566-3904.
Five Star Dance and Fitness Club —Renton
Michelle Hoyos and Katerina Fedor-White teach ballet, jazz, dancercise, tap, social
dance, and Viennese Waltz. Each has more than 20 years experience in teaching. Hoyos has a
BA in Dance and Drama from U.C. Irivne and an MA in Dance and education from UCLA.
Fedor-White has worked for TV and movie industry in Europe, holds a BA in dance with
specialization in ballet and MA in education and choreography from Art Conservatory of
Prague. Location: 5 Star Athletic Building, 15612 SE 128th St., Renton 98059. Phone (253)
226-1943.
Forty-Eight Feet
See DanceArt, above.
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Gross, Lynn
See Swing Street Productions, below
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Impulse Ballroom
Described by operators as "Bellevue’s premier independent dance studio." They report that they "offer group classes and private instruction for social and competitive dancers from "some of the top independent dance teachers in the area. Impulse is also the home of Collegiate Youth Dancesport, competitive dance training for students between the ages of 5-21. CYD is the longest running competitive youth program in the state of Washington and the only program to have produced a youth National Champion." Impulse Ballroom owners report they are are Professional Standard Champions Stephen and Cora Lyn Uczekaj. Location: 2273 – 140th Avenue NE. For information, phone (425) 746-6600. Website: www.impulseballroom.com
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LaFranchi, Anita—Seattle
Instructor since 1987, currently at Shoreline, Seattle Central and South Seattle community colleges. Specializes in group lessons for beginning dance. Classes in Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, Jitterbug Swing, some Charlston, Salsa, Merenge, Rumba, Cha-Cha and Country Western: line, two-step, ten-step and Western Waltz. Web site: http://www.dancinweb.com/Dance.html. E-mail: awebdancer@mindspring.com.
Leverett, Patty
See TangoFusion Dance Company below.
Living Traditions —Seattle
These folks, Walter and Nancyanna Dill, are involved in a wide variety of dance forms,
from something as familiar as waltz and cha-cha to the cajun two-step and some wild Lindy
moves. Yet they don't have their own studio. They rely on outside floors such as the Leif
Erikson Ballroom in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, the Mountaineers Club near Seattle
Center, and Swedish Club, between downtown Seattle and the Freemont neighborhood. They
publish their own newsletter and host a website —www.ltdance.com
Office location: 2442 NW Market St., Suite 168, Seattle WA 98107. Phone: 800-500-2364 or
(206) 781-1238.
Long, Ed
Instructor in Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Samba, Rumba, Cha Cha. Sells instructional videotapes. Private, group lessons at his studio or your facility. Phone: (425) 885-1993.
Love to Dance Club--Olympia
Located in Olympia, this non-profit ballroom dance club has been teaching public dances
for eight years, reports Dave Lynch, volunteer coordinator.
Location: Heritage Hall at the Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054
Carpenter Road SW, Lacey.
Dances: Love to Dance Club hosts 10 dances a year supported with two-piece bands at
community and fraternal clubs, catering to an age group that varies from 20-60. The dances
are scheduled for the Third Saturday of the month, 8-12 p.m. Cost is $8 for non-members;
those who have already paid the $50 year annual fee are admitted free.
The club also hosts free drop-in practices for the public on alternate Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
ContactLynch at (360) 754-6697 or via email at DAVIDLYNCH99@HOTMAIL.COM.
Lykes To Dance
MaryLee Lykes and Sean Donovan teach Zydeco, blues, salsa, swing, waltz and Cajun. Vision statement "Lykes to Dance serves its community by creating a positive, inviting, and supportive environment where people can gather in the joyous exploration of dance. PO Box 51042, Seattle 98115. Phone: (206) 729-2669. Web site: www.LykesToDance.com.
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Patrick McMonagle —Seattle
Pat instructs International Folkdance, Scandinavian, Northern European, Balkan, Greek
and Israeli. Teaches at Everett Mountaineers, lives in Seattle. E-mail ocw@isomedia.com
Mountaineers
See See Seattle Swing Dance Club
Go to "Mountaineers" on Great Floors page
(Everett) Mountaineers
There are Friday night dances here on an irregular schedule, co-sponsored by the Mountaineers and City of Everett. There is additional instruction on other days, reports Pat McMonagle, instructor. They are primarily international, North European couple dances and Balkan line dances. Activities start at 8 p.m. with a half-hour of instruction.
There's no charge, but a $3-5 donation is welcomed. Register through Everett Parks and Recreation (206) 259-0300. For information, call Everett Parks & Rec, or Pat at (206)
367-5386 in Seattle.
DIRECTIONS: North on I-5; exit 192; follow signs to 41st or Mukilteo. When road widens, stay in middle lane and go straight. In a mile the road winds; follow yellow line until it passes under footbridge in Forest Park. Take next left, drive up hill to WPA log cabin with a wonderful dance floor. Click here for photo.
(Tacoma) Mountaineers
Located at 2302 N. 30th Street, the Tacoma Mountaineers enjoy use of a 40-70 vinyl dance floor with a room capacity of 175.
Dues are $48 per year for a membership that allows use of Mountaineer facilities throughout the Puget Sound area.
Among the dance events held at the facility are Tuesday night folk dancing. Phone: (253) 566-6965.
Munro, Kaye
Instructs ballroom, Latin, Swing (especially West Coast Swing) at Applegate Studio evenings and weekends. Phone 253-536-1397.
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Northwest Dancesport
The studio is located at 1925 S 341st Place in Federal Way and is owned and operated by Rick Gossard, a professional instructor and competitor for over twenty years. Instruction is available for beginning through the advanced dancer. Private and class lessons available. Weekly dance parties. Sprung oak floor. Dances offered: Ballroom, Latin, Country, Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango, others. The studio is also available to rent for private parties. Visit http://www.nwdancesport.com for more detailed information on "New Student" specials, class schedules and teachers or e-mail Rick at DanceCrazedGuy@Yahoo.com.
Northwest Zydeco Music & Dance Association
See Zydeco listing
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Omar Batiste
See Batiste, Omar
Our First Dance —Seattle
Owner-instructor Angela Fleagle reports she has specialized in wedding dance instruction since 2000. She offers both group classes and private lessons to get couples ready for dancing at their reception, and of course, their first dance. Visit the Web site at http://www.ourfirstdance.com/. Contact Angela Fleagle at angela@ourfirstdance.com. She teaches at Civetta Dance Space, 124 North 103rd Street, Seattle, WA 98133. Phone: (206) 522-0413.
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Pacific Dance Center —Seattle
411 Fairview Ave. North, Ste. 200, Seattle. (206) 667-0499. Classes in American-style
and social dancing. Open ballroom weekly after group lesson.
Patty Leverett
See TangoFusion Dance Company below.
Patti Conley
See Conley, Patti, above.
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Ryan, Don
Instructor in Latin American and Ballroom, at various places: Renton Eagles, Valley Rally Fitness Club (Monroe), Tacoma Elks Lodge, Lake City Community Center (Seattle),
Samena Recreational Club (Bellevue), Kitsap Golf & Country Club (Bremerton). Teaches
"the easy Ed Cheney way." Address: 10423 Lake Steilacoom Dr. SW, Tacoma WA
98498. Phone: (253) 584-5534.
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Salsa Caliente! —Seattle
Howard and Marissa provide group and private lessons, dances and workshops in salsa,
mambo, merengue, cumbia and Rueda de Casino, a dance style originating in Cuba and
relatively new to the Puget Sound area. (Rueda, which means "the wheel,"
involves partner changes, as in square dancing and features constantly changing moves.)
Address: PO Box 31554,Seattle, 98103. Phone: (206) 633-5166. Email salsacali@aol.com
Savoy Swing Club
The Savoy Swing Club was founded in Seattle in 1993 to preserve and promote Savoy-style
Lindy Hop, the orignal form of Swing dance that developed in Harlem during the late 1920's and 1930's. SSC is an incorporated, non-profit, volunteer-based social dance organization with more than 400 annual members. The club presents Lindy Hop to the community through performances and demonstrations, classes and workshops, special dance events, and a newsletter mailed to members. The club features a formal Performance Troupe which tours the Pacific Northwest performing Lindy Hop and 1930's jazz. The club's Demonstration Group (Emerald City Swing) also offers participative demonstrations and performances.
For information, (206) 547-7676. PO Box 75535, Seattle WA 98125. Website: http://www.savoyswing.com/. E-mail: savoy@eskimo.com.
Seattle Swing Dance Club —Seattle
Lessons and dance at Mountaineers, 300 3rd Ave. West,
Seattle. These folks also are a good source of dance information via their message
hot-line, (206) 789-3970. Website: Seattle Swing
Dance Club.
Serfling, Dave —Seattle & Eastside
Dance instructor in the Seattle and Eastside area (from Bellevue to Auburn) since 1988. Dave teaches Country Western, East and West Coast Swing, Jitterbug, Lindy, Line Dancing, Hustle, Night Club Two-step and Ballroom. He teaches around the Puget Sound area and at The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn. Organizes dance cruises. Phone: 425-255-9211; Email: dave@learn2dance4fun.co; Web page: www.learn2dance4fun.com.
Soundview Ballroom, Inc. —Port Orchard
Operated by Matt Jensen at 2065 Bay St., Port Orchard WA 98366. Phone (360) 895-1000.
To get there:
- Take I-5 south and exit onto Hwy 16 West.
- Pass Gig Harbor and take Port Orchard's Sedgwick Road exit, turning right onto Sedgwick Road.
- Go to the second stop light and turn left onto Jackson.
- Follow Jackson for approximately four or five miles. It will become Olney Avenue and terminate at the waterfront.
- Turn left onto Beach Drive. Soundview Ballroom will be the first building on the right, beneath the Happy Teriyaki restaurant.
Staeheli, Star
Dance instructor for Emerald Ballroom Dancers Society. Monday nights, 7-9 at Filipino-American Community Hall, 103 6th Ave. N,
Algona: Beginners at 7 p.m.; advanced at 8 p.m. Phone (253) 839-3585 for more information.
Strictly Ballroom
The instructors go by their first names, Carmen and Dale. Carmen reports that she is a music and dance major who has been dancing since age 5, "professionally trained and highly experienced." She instructs in Waltz, Rumba, Hustle, Swing, Salsa, Cha-cha and Merengue and holds smoke/alcohol free dances (semi-formal and formal) at the Hayloft Dance Hall, 15320 35th Ave. W, Lynnwood. They provide "a safe and comfortable learning environment for students." The objective is also to introduce ballroom dance into public schools. For information, phone Carmen at (425) 776-4007, or visit her Web site.
Swedish Cultural Center —Seattle
Located on Queen Anne Hill, downhill from Aurora and uphill from Westlake, the Swedish club features a "great dance floor and wonderful view of Lake Union. It is a favorite location for folk dance enthusiasts of all persuasions. The address is 1920 Dexter North, Seattle, WA 98109. For directions, phone (206) 283-1090.
Swing Street Productions
Group and private lessons by Lynn Gross are held regularly in Bellevue, Mill Creek,
Everett, Seattle and Swing Street Studio in Kirkland (private lessons). Gross reports she
has taught more than 10 years and is certified by the Golden State Dance Teachers
Association. Lessons cover West Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step, Ballroom, Jitterbug,
Salsa and Merengue. Locations:
- BELLEVUE: N. Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave. NE.
- EVERETT: Floral Hall at Forest Park, 802 Mulilteo Blvd.
- MILL CREEK: City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
- SEATTLE: Seattle Athletic Club, 2000 Western Ave.
Phone for Swing Street Studio: (425) 827-5829. Email address: swingst@nwlink.com.
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Tacoma Dance Studio
Instruction in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Salsa. Friday night dance parties. Located at The Abbey Ballroom, 1901 South Fawcett Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Tacoma. Call for information. (253) 640-5904. Please visit our Web site.
Tacoma Mountaineers
Look under Mountaineers, above.
TangoFusion Dance Company
Patty Leverett offers group classes and private lessons in Argentine Tango, Milonga and Tango Vals at DanceWorks Studio in downtown Redmond. She is also artistic Director of TangoFusion DC and can be contacted for performance availability at (206) 595-2047 or via e-mail at mstangosita@juno.com. More info/details at www.mstango.com.
Tico Tico Dance Club
Tico Tico is one of the oldest dance clubs in the state. It offers 5 Saturday night dances a year to members for $75 or $25 per dance (couples or singles) at the Lakewood Elks Club, 6313 75th West, Tacoma, (253) 588-2388. (You don't have to be an Elk to attend.) The ballroom is 50x25 feet and holds 200. Dances offer live music from groups that provide "the full range of ballroom dance types," and run 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission includes a dessert served midway through the evening, and many guests bring potluck hors d'oeuvres ranging from dips to meat dishes. Dances range from formal to semi-informal.
Members serve on a committee for one of the dances. Individuals wishing to be on Tico Tico's mailing list should contact Toni Maupin, (253) 838-9759 or email dmmaupin@worldnet.att.net.
Thompson, Steve
Steve has taught ballroom and line dancing, and also DJs. He can be reached in Tacoma at
(253) 535-6167 or via email at steve@gillshirekennels.com
Triplestep Dance Productions
Tammy and Bryan Foss, Bellevue Lindy Hop Instructors and Performers. Web site: www.triplestep.com.
Trimble, Jim & Jackie-Everett, Kent
Instructors since 1998, currently teach ballroom dance at the Boeing Big Band Dance Club in Everett and Kent. Jim & Jackie specialize in group lessons for East Coast Swing, Rhumba, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, and Merenge. Web site is www.geocities.com/jimtrimble/index.html
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U-R Dancing —Bellevue and Kirkland
Kathi Urban and Tom Riza are certified professional instructors specializing in Swing, Latin/Salsa, Ballroom, Country Western and wedding preparation. They hold classes in Bellevue and Kirkland, along with monthly dances open to the public. The dances are held at the North Bellevue Community Center, which has a 3,000 sq.ft. floor. Their Web site: www.u-rdancing.com. Phone Kathi at (425) 889-8000 or e-mail her at kathi@U-RDancing.com. You can phone Tom at (425) 882-0209.
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Waltz etcetera —Seattle
Bejurin Cassady, Monica Magee, and Henry Burton report that Waltz etcetera is a weekly dance to recorded music.
"We are a friendly, enthusiastic group of dancers who love the traveling dances: a lot of waltz, one step, and fox trot, seasoned with a sprinkling of other dance rhythms. Variety is the word—you'll never be bored with our music selections! Read about us at our Web site.
"We meet Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm, at the Richmond Masonic Center, corner of North 185th Street and Linden, 1 block west of Highway 99, just on the other side of Fred Meyer. There is easy parking in the Center's lot, but it fills up. It's (officially) OK to park in Freddy's lot. $4 per person to cover hall rental. Come dance with us!"
Contact the Web site to get on their e-mail list —ed.
Washington Dance Club —Seattle
1017 Stewart, Seattle 98101. Phone (206) 628-8939. Great wood floor, parking right
across the street. Instruction in ballroom, Latin. Special group events and dance evenings
open to the public.
West, Terry (and Jackie Hursey)
A.k.a. "Cut A Rug Productions," Instructors, DJs, and special events. They are leading instructors in West Coast Swing and work at a variety of locations. Mailing address: 3215 21st St. SE, Auburn WA 98092. Phone: (253) 939-8217. Email: cutarug@attbi.com
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Zydeco
Cajun/Zydeco Community Dance Calendar. Seattle's new, comprehensive, Web-based community calendar for all local Cajun and Zydeco dance events. http://www.eventcal.net/cajun-zydeco See Bigfoot Cajun and Zydeco Dancers "Our Community Calendar is like a bulletin board, with all of the various Cajun/zydeco presenters posting their own individual information directly onto the calendar themselves," reports Richard Smallwood, a representative of the group.
Northwest Zydeco Music & Dance
Association
"Zydeco originated in Louisiana and derives from blues, French, Cajun, Cerole, African and Carribbean traditions," according to an association flier. The music is described as high energy and syncopated. It is very danceable and easy to learn. Zydeco hotline is (206) 382-5586. Website: www.scn.org/rec/zydeco.
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