Dance artist and instructor Alethea Alexander feels lucky to live in Seattle - in large part because the city offers so many venues and opportunities to dance. Alethea teaches dance at UW and Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University, and is the director of training at Dance Church, a free-form and all-levels movement class / dance party.

But if the thought of dancing next to other people makes you anxious, Alethea has a suggestion. Just dip a toe in. Try a class that interests you and see how it feels. She says the rewards are worth pushing through the discomfort. 

Here are some of the places Alethea suggests checking out - all are welcoming to anxious and first-time dancers. 

Afrodance Seattle

PNW Afro Dance Camp 2025 

Dance Church Seattle

Velocity Dance Center 

Drop Zone Dance

The Beacon Studio 

Salsa Con Todo

OmCulture 

 

More links from this episode:

Cannonball Arts

“Dance Yourself Free”, NPR’s Throughline episode about Chicago house music

 

Where’s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Leave us a message at 206-221-6100. Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org. 

Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! 

Become a KUOW member today. 

Dance artist and instructor <a href="https://www.aletheaalexander.com">Alethea Alexander </a>feels lucky to live in Seattle - in large part because the city offers so many venues and opportunities to dance. Alethea teaches dance at UW and Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University, and is the director of training at Dance Church, a free-form and all-levels movement class / dance party.
But if the thought of dancing next to other people makes you anxious, Alethea has a suggestion. Just dip a toe in. Try a class that interests you and see how it feels. She says the rewards are worth pushing through the discomfort.&nbsp;
Here are some of the places Alethea suggests checking out - all are welcoming to anxious and first-time dancers.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.afrodanceseattle.com">Afrodance Seattle</a>
<a href="https://www.afrodanceseattle.com/pnwafrodancecamp2025">PNW Afro Dance Camp 2025</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://go.dancechurch.com/upcoming?event_category_id=dance-church-seattle">Dance Church Seattle</a>
<a href="https://velocitydancecenter.org">Velocity Dance Center&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.dropzonedance.com">Drop Zone Dance</a>
<a href="https://www.massivemonkees.com/the-beacon-studio">The Beacon Studio&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.salsacontodo.com">Salsa Con Todo</a>
<a href="https://omculture.com">OmCulture</a>&nbsp;
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More links from this episode:
<a href="https://cannonballarts.com">Cannonball Arts</a>
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/02/28/1160259231/dance-yourself-free">&ldquo;Dance Yourself Free&rdquo;</a>, NPR&rsquo;s Throughline episode about Chicago house music
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Where&rsquo;s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Leave us a message at 206-221-6100. Drop us a line at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:meetmehere@kuow.org">meetmehere@kuow.org</a>.&nbsp;
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here!&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate">Become a KUOW member today</a>.&nbsp;

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

HOSTS
Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.
Katie Campbell covers Seattle’s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.
Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We’re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.
HOSTS
<ul>
<li>Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.</li>
<li>Katie Campbell covers Seattle&rsquo;s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.</li>
<li>Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We&rsquo;re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends</li>
</ul>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

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