Our Mission Statement:

Northwest Dance Network promotes the joy of social dance by creating opportunities to explore the rich and varied world of music and dance.

We collaborate with others to:

• create greater public awareness of diverse dance options and educate people about the benefits of dance.
• provide resources that enable individuals and organizations to flourish and create community through dance.
• inspire people of all ages, abilities and communities to dance
• encourage the growth of dance by providing:
• dances
• classes
• special events
• educational materials
• information about dance opportunities

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We create fun, easy ways for singles and couples of all ages and abilities to experience the rich and diverse world of partner dancing.

NDN does this by offering non-competitive group classes in Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Foxtrot, Nightclub Two-step, Tango and more. Our classes are fun and comfortable. Each class is taught by two highly skilled and entertaining instructors teaching lead and follow roles. We excel at teaching beginners.

Come with or without a partner, meet new people and enjoy a whole new community while you have fun learning to dance.



What People Say About Us:

"Walter and Living Traditions' great strength is that they make it safe to fail when you are learning to dance. People learn faster and have more fun when it is okay to make mistakes."
-- Dean Paton, journalist, screenwriter

"I felt really awkward when I arrived for that very first class, but Walter and Julie put us all at ease immediately. Their instruction was so clear, their enthusiasm so contagious, and the music so fun, I walked away with a huge smile on my face. I couldn't help thinking, 'My god, if only more people danced, there would be no need for Prozac.'"
--Lisa Weil, marketing and business consultant

"Through Living Traditions, not only did I discover the magic and fun of partner dancing, I also found my dance partner for life, my wife Bonnie. Our love of dance has become a part of our life, an expression of the way we play, share, and grow as a couple."
--Denny Organ, Director of International Manufacturing and Strategic Planning for Starbucks

"When my husband and I signed up for our first Living Traditions dance class over a year ago, I didn't expect for dance to be more than occasional fun; now we're addicted. I never expected to develop a sense of community from dancing, but we have. We look forward to seeing the friendly, caring faces at classes and dances. I never expected to gain a few dear, close friends, but we have. When we signed up for that first class, I have no idea dancing could be healing. When I dance there are no bills, no sick kid, no career woes, no moles chewing up my garden, only the music, the movement and my partner. Sheer delight."
--Vickie Legman, Business communication trainer.