hallie kuperman

Hallie Kuperman is a beloved Seattle dance instructor, producer, and community builder with over three decades of experience in social dance. She founded and owned Century Ballroom from its inception in 1997 until the brick-and-mortar space closed in 2025. Today, Century lives on through Century Ballroom Roadshow, where Hallie and her dance partner Alison continue to teach, DJ, and produce dance events throughout the community.

Since 1991, Hallie has taught nearly every form of social dance, working with dancers of all levels and backgrounds. She currently teaches all levels of Salsa at Reverie Ballroom, and DJs and instructs for OutDancing, the monthly LGBTQ+ social dance at Reverie Ballroom.

In addition to teaching, Hallie produced, choreographed, and performed in Century Ballroom’s acclaimed cabaret shows. Since 2010, she has co-produced Seattle Dances, a “Dancing With the Stars”–style fundraiser benefiting Plymouth Housing, combining performance, community engagement, and philanthropy.

Her teaching and choreography experience spans an impressive range of institutions, including Google, Microsoft, Team Survivor Northwest, EMP, the University of Washington, Cornish College of the Arts, Northwest School, Folklife, and countless schools, private lessons, and community programs.

At the heart of Hallie’s work is a deep passion for her students. She is dedicated to creating inclusive, supportive, and joyful learning environments where dancers feel welcome, confident, empowered, and inspired—on and off the dance floor.