Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
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Street parking is free on Sundays and holidays!
There is street parking throughout the neighborhood. Street pay stations need to be paid until 10:00PM. Please read the hours on your pay station carefully.
If you are unable to locate a spot on the street, we recommend using the Seattle Central College Garage, located at E Pine and Harvard Ave E (two blocks west of Reverie Ballroom). They normally charge $15.
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There is an elevator in the building, and restrooms which are fully ADA compliant. In addition, the 10th Avenue East entrance to the building has a ramp. Please contact us if you need any assistance.
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Water bottles are welcome at the ballroom! We ask that all water bottles be emptied before entering the building. There are no exceptions. They can be refilled at the water stations located in each ballroom or next to the bathrooms on the second floor. We ask that you refrain from bringing glass water bottles.
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We keep a lost and found for your displaced items.
Just come by anytime there is normal programming and ask a person on door staff to assist you.
Dance/Workshop FAQs
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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.
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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 Reverie Ballroom, we don’t feel constricted by these roles, and you will see women leading and men following (many dancers do both).
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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.
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If you are uncomfortable rotating or trading partners, of course you may stay with the partner of your choice. Please note that the instructors agree it does speed up the learning process if you dance with different people, but above all, we want you to be comfortable.
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Tap shoes are not necessary for the first week of Tap 1, so you can try the dance out before committing to buying shoes. If you’re planning on attending the whole session, you will need Tap shoes, which can be purchased at Center Stage in the University District. Their SoDanca adult tap shoe is an affordable option for beginners.
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Yes! A full refund is available anytime before the first class begins.
💸 50% refund or remaining class credit if you withdraw after the first class but before the second.
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Because our series classes are role-balanced and build from week to week, we are unable to offer make-up sessions for missed classes.
If you need to miss a class, you are still welcome to complete the series! Teachers will typically review the prior week’s material before building upon it. We also recommend connecting with another student in the class to review and practice.
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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 offer drop in classes after week 2 without instructor permission. Please check in with the instructors upon arrival. Drop-ins to series classes are $28.
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Reverie Ballroom is a a short distance away from Seattle’s Link Light Rail Capitol Hill Station, just cross the beautiful Cal Anderson park and you’re here! We are at the center of the bustling Pike/Pine Corridor, there are numerous bus stops nearby as well, just type in our address 915 E Pine Street or search for Oddfellows Hall.
