Alison Cockrill reflects on fifteen years teaching Bachata with Jonathan Wingard-Phillips at Century Ballroom and then Reverie, honoring the partnership that helped shape Seattle’s Bachata dance classes and vibrant social dance community.

Century Ballroom’s owner steps in as Interim CEO of Reverie Ballroom after founder Eliza Wilder’s departure to support her family. In this personal letter to her community, Hallie speaks frankly about what she has to offer this new company during a period of transition that will serve the international dance community.

Due to her father’s declining health and battle with Alzheimer’s, Reverie’s founder and Executive Director Eliza Wilder makes the difficult decision to step down from her position and move home to California to be closer to her family. The former owner of Century Ballroom, Hallie Kuperman, will act as Interim CEO to usher this historic home for Seattle social dancing into its next chapter.

Throughout February, we’ll be honoring the Black artists and leaders who have shaped dance history. Read on to learn the stories, history and living links to Lindy Hop founder Frankie Manning and one of the most influential and charismatic Kizomba dancers on the planet, Mestre Petchú.

We would love to hear from you as we build our monthly membership program for Seattle dance classes, the best social dancing, dance studio rental time and community programming. Give your opinion on pricing and more!

Announcing the conclusion of the Reverie Yoga Seattle program at the end of the month. The Reverie Board goes into the reasons why the program is ending and how you can follow the incredible founder and director, yoga teacher Shelly Storm, moving forward.

Our Executive Director Eliza Wilder gives a response to questions about how the October 2025 Washington sales tax on dance classes will impact Reverie Ballroom, and why series class prices were raised upon our grand opening.

In this article from the blog Capitol Hill Seattle, Executive Director of Reverie Ballroom Eliza Wilder is interviewed about her plans for the historic ballrooms.

Reverie Ballroom is thrilled to announce the grand opening of The Emerald, our newly restored ballroom in the heart of Capitol Hill. This stunning space now hosts all social dancing, dance classes, and yoga classes—including drop-in Vinyasa and Sunday meditation. Whether you're exploring swing, salsa, or waltz, or beginning a yoga practice, The Emerald will have it! As we renovate our iconic Grand Ballroom, The Emerald will be our vibrant home for community connection. Located steps from the Capitol Hill light rail station, this historic venue blends vintage charm with a fresh, welcoming energy.