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General

Century Ballroom has transitioned from being a brick and mortar space to being a roving program, bringing instruction and dancing to communities around the region…and beyond.

Reverie Ballroom has taken over our physical space.  You can find them at 915 E Pine St., Seattle, WA, 98122 on the second floor of the Oddfellows Building.

See their location on Google Maps.

Directions from the south

  • Take I-5 North
  • Exit at Madison Street (Exit #164 A)
  • Turn Right (east) onto Madison until Broadway Ave E
  • Turn Left (north) onto Broadway until E Pine Street
  • Turn Right (east) onto E Pine Street
  • Reverie Ballroom is on the first block, on the right hand side

Directions from the north

  • Take 1-5 South
  • Exit at Denny Way/Stewart Street (Exit #166)
  • Go through 1st light
  • Turn Left (east) onto Denny Way
  • Cross I-5 and continue east to Broadway (you can either continue straight on Denny, or follow the arterial as it swerves left onto Olive)
  • Turn Right (south) on Broadway until E Pine Street
  • Turn Left (east) on E Pine Street
  • Reverie Ballroom is on the first block, on the right hand side

Classes/Workshops

In many partner dances, the lead initiates the moves, and the follow responds. In the olden days, the man would be the lead and the woman would be the follow. At Century Ballroom, we don’t feel constricted by these roles, and you will see women leading and men following (many dancers do both).

No. We work to keep an equal number of leads and follows in our classes so that you will have someone to dance with. We rotate partners throughout class so you will have a chance to dance with everyone.

Begin by seeing if there is a “Couples Only” class offered because we don’t rotate in those classes. If there isn’t a couples-only class, then you may stay with your partner. (The instructors agree it does speed up the learning process if you dance with different people, and if you are lucky enough to have someone to practice with.)

In order to keep classes as balanced as possible, we sometimes have to restrict a particular role. Definitely get on the waitlist, though, as we are able to let people in as others register.

Wear comfortable clothing and keep in mind that it does get warm in class.

Wear shoes that are comfortable and stay securely on your feet. A leather or a suede sole is ideal so you can easily spin.

As a courtesy to those around you, please refrain from wearing fragrances and perfumes.

For classes offered by Reverie Ballroom, register online here.

For classes offered by Century Ballroom Roadshow, Register online here! (preferred method)

For classes offered by Century Ballroom Roadshow, you can also email Cl*****@*************om.com or register at class (but be sure to show up early and remember we cannot guarantee there will be space for you).

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You are always welcome to email us with any problems you may be encountering. Please provide the following information so we can help resolve the registration issue:

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If you are registering with Reverie Ballroom, contact them directly at re**********@*************om.com

Can I pay per class?

You may drop in to any of our classes if you have already taken the class, and if there is room for you in the class that day. Couples may drop in if they have not taken the class before provided they don’t rotate partners. We do not recommend dropping in to a class after week two. Please check in with the instructors upon arrival. Drop-ins at Reverie Ballroom are $28 for 60-minute classes.