Dance. Learn. Dream.

Inspired by iconic dance halls like the Savoy, Palladium, Crystal Ballroom, and Paradise Garage, the name Reverie honors history while celebrating something uniquely our own—a place to lose yourself in the rhythm, the music, and the moment.

Whether you love swing, fusion, salsa, tango, or ballroom, this is your space to dream, dance, and make new memories.

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Welcome to Reverie

At Reverie Ballroom, learning to dance is more than mastering steps—it’s a joyful way to build confidence, reduce stress, stay active, and connect with others in a welcoming community. Whether you’re drawn to the playful swing of Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing, the passion of salsa and tango, the elegance of ballroom, or the creativity of fusion, there’s a style to match every personality and pace. From absolute beginners to experienced dancers, Reverie offers a space to explore new rhythms, grow your skills, and experience the simple magic of moving to music together.

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Social Dances

Social Dancing

Step onto the dance floor at Reverie Ballroom and discover the joy of moving, connecting, and celebrating together. Our weekly social dances offer a welcoming space for every level—from first-time beginners to seasoned dancers—to enjoy great music, friendly partners, and an uplifting community atmosphere. Whether you come to practice what you’re learning, meet new friends, or simply lose yourself in the rhythm for a few hours, you’ll find an open invitation to belong, dance, and make unforgettable memories all week long.

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Learn to Dance

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People dancing on a stage with a band in the background, under a chandelier and a showy curtain in a theater.

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Special Events This Month

Blog

Fifteen Years of Bachata at the Ballroom: Alison’s Tribute to Jonathan

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.

Real Talk with Hallie: Back to the Ballroom Office as Interim CEO for Reverie

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.

Reverie’s Founder Steps Down: Goodbyes, Big Changes, New Beginnings

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.

Black History Month: Frankie Manning and Mestre Petchú

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.

Help us Build our Dance Memberships

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!

Hard Decisions About Reverie Yoga Seattle

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.

A Note on Pricing, Growth and the New Dance Class Tax at Reverie Ballroom

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.

The Renovation of the Oddfellows Hall Ballrooms: Eliza Wilder’s vision for seattle dances

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.

Welcome to The Emerald! Seattle’s newly renovated home for dance and yoga

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.

The Seattle Times: Seattle’s Century Ballroom Space to Change Hands

The Century Ballroom, a beloved Capitol Hill dance hall owned and operated since 1997 by Hallie Kuperman, will soon be ending its run — but the dancing will continue…

Moving Forward with Immense Gratitude

First and foremost, I’d like to express my overwhelming gratitude for the support and enthusiasm y’all have shown towards this project and our dreams of reinvigorating Century Ballroom to live on for many years to come…

Breaking Developments

We signed the lease! It’s going to take some time for that to sink in… my face hurts a bit from grinning…

Capitol Hill Seattle Blog: New Plan for the Century Ballroom

Last night we announced our plans on facebook live, in a spirited Q&A with Hallie and Alison on Century’s facebook page. This morning, Capital Hill Seattle Blog put up a beautiful piece, synthesizing our plans…

Re-Imagining Century Ballroom

Century Ballroom has been a cornerstone of the Seattle dance community for 28 years, led by Hallie Kuperman. We are lovers of dance, deeply embedded in these communities, and we want to continue her mission and protect the precious resource of this beautiful historic space…

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