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Getting My Groove

Getting My Groove

Getting My Groove

Whether attending a wedding, nightclub or just a social gathering, dancing is sure to be one of the main forms of entertainment. For many people, however, dancing is a cause for inhibition, often resulting in “wallflowers.” Admittedly, up until recently I was one of those people who looked at the dance floor with disdain from my lonely perch against the wall. Some day I hope to be getting my groove on the dance floor.

Having never even attempted to dance, I decided that the best option for overcoming my fears was to enroll in some Renton dance lessons. During the first few dance classes, I was all over my partner’s feet, and I considered throwing in the towel. With a little persistence however, I gradually found my stride and now I am quite adept on the dance floor.

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Dance Cruise 2017

Dance Cruise 2017 on Carnival MiracleJoin us on our Mexican Riviera Dance Cruise 2017

Saturday February 18-25, 2017

The Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn presents Dance Cruise 2017. This Dance Cruise 2017 will be to the beautiful Mexican Riviera including Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta. We have been leading “Dance Cruises” since 1992 through the Western, Eastern and SouthernCaribbean, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Canada and Alaska.

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Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Dance

Happy Chinese New YearChinese Lunar New Year Celebration Dance

Jimmi and Dave Serfling would like to honor you, our friends, as we celebrate this new lunar year of the Monkey with a Saturday night Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Dance. We have a gift for the first 75+ people that come.

Keep your eye on our schedule for other Saturday nights in the future.

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Year At A Glance 2016 Dance Class Schedule

At-A-Glance-Calendar-2016Year At A Glance 2016 Dance Class Schedule

Have you wanted to see the whole year of classes at the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn on one piece of paper?

Here it is. We created a PDF (Year At A Glance 2016 Dance Class Schedule) for you to plan your 2016 Dance classes around the holidays and your vacations.

It includes:

  • Our 5 & 6 week Dance Classes
  • Alternating blue and yellow Series to make it easy to read
  • Our “Class Parties”
  • When we don’t have classes for special holidays

You can click the image and print it or save it on your favorite electronic device for future viewing.

If you want to see our Dance Class Schedule in full with details and links for registering click here

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Country Dancing in Seattle

Country Dancing in SeattleCountry Dancing in Seattle

There are very few places to go Country dancing in Seattle anymore. Country Dancing in Seattle slowed down after its heyday during the 1990s but has been steadily on the rise again. In the late 1980s through the 1990s there were many Country bars and clubs in the area like the Riverside (Tukwila) , Little Red Hen (Seattle), Parker’s (North Seattle), McCabe’s (Tacoma), Club Broadway (Everett), Jerry Andel’s (Everett & Auburn) and the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn (Renton).

Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn

The Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn is by far the biggest one left. One thing that sets the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn apart from the other places to go dancing is there is no alcohol. It is a place to just dance and have a good time. With 4,000 sq. ft. it is the largest hardwood dance floor for “any” kind of dancing in the Seattle area.

If you live in Seattle or are visiting Seattle this is a destination you really should put on your list of places to go for Country Dancing in Seattle. The best night for country dancing is Friday night. There are dance lessons every night and even during the day.

Dave Serfling

The owner Dave Serfling has been teaching adults to dance since 1988. His relaxed fun attitude has helped thousands of people come to love dancing. His decades of experience teaching has helped everyone that wants to learn to dance “Learn to Dance” and have fun. If you are looking for a place to start your Country dancing in Seattle you should try the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn for sure.

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25th Annual Ho-ho-hoedown at Rockin Horse Dance Barn

Here comes our 25th Annual Ho-ho-hoedown at Rockin Horse Dance Barn on Friday. We will be celebrating our Class Party & Potluck, Dave’s Birthday (that’s me) and Christmas with our 25th Annual Ho-ho-hoedown. You can expect a great turnout this night. Dave Serfling will be teaching Nightclub 2-Step at 7pm so please join us for the whole evening. There will be our potluck at 8:30pm (please bring an item to share), Raffle drawings and door prizes.

I love December as most of you know. It’s my birthday month and I wait all year long for it. I try to celebrate as much as possible this time of year. Night gets to its longest in December and it tends to feel the coldest and dampest so I like to celebrate it with indoor dancing and parties.

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Registration Policies Information

Registration Policies InformationRegistration Policies Information

Please read our Registration Policies Information to help you prepare for your first dance classes with us. If you have any questions please feel free to ask one of our staff members (not one of our instructors).

Discounts/Vouchers
If you qualify for a discount our staff will deduct it before your Bank Account or Credit Card is charged.
If you have a voucher please use the COMMENT section near the bottom of this form and enter where you purchased it, the date and the Voucher number. It is not necessary to enter any other payment info if you have a paid Voucher.

Assumption of Risk
In Consideration of participating in classes at the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn, LLC, I understand there are certain risks of injury, and I am willing to assume these risks. I hereby certify that I am capable of participating in the activities of the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn, LLC and I am healthy and have no physical or mental disabilities or infirmities that would restrict full participation in dance activities except as listed below. I hereby waive, release, hold harmless and covenant not to sue the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn, LLC, its officers, employees and other representatives, for all claims made on account of an injury suffered in the normal course of dancing, whether the result of negligence or any other cause.

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Christmas Night Dance Party 12/25/2015

Dance-InstructionFriday Night Christmas Dance

Friday night dancing

December 25th NO DANCE LESSON

Dance only:

  • Time: 7;00 – 10:00
  • Price $10.00/person

Are you looking for a place to go dancing after celebrating the holiday with your family or friends? Been cooped up all day?

Join us for a fun, casual evening of dancing and socializing at the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn. You can bring snacks or treats to share and add to the festivities.

There is no pre-dance lesson this night. So come a little earlier and get your dance on! This dance has been going on for a number of years now and is very successful. You would be surprised to see how many people love to dance as often as they can, EVEN on Christmas. We look forward to seeing you too.

Variety of Music:

Country, Swing, Ballroom, Nightclub, Top 40, Latin and Line Dancing

Partners & Singles of all skill levels 18 and over.Christmas-Tree

  • Practice what you are learning in classes or just come have fun.
  • Smoke & Alcohol-Free!
  • Large 4,000 sq.ft. Hardwood Dance Floor!
  • Lots of Free Onsite Parking!

What Should I Wear?

  • Casual to Smart Casual
  • Saturdays can vary every week depending on who comes and what mood people are in.
  • Men are in black jeans or dark slacks and nice shirts.
  • Women wear jeans, skirts and dresses.
  • If the night has a dress code that will be noted in the advertising.
  • For example we have a Halloween Dance, Red & White Ball, Holiday Ball, Christmas Dance or New Year’s Eve Dance.

 

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New Years Eve Dance Party 2016

New Years Eve Dance Party 2016

Join the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn for a Rockin’ Glitzy New Years Eve Dance Party 2016. This New Years Eve Dance Party 2016 has a Glitzy theme. You can add some Glitz to your outfit to add some fun to the night. The attire is Smart Casual to Formal. We are serving Catered appetizers and desserts.

Balloon Drop and Sparkling Cider toast at midnight.

Music by Dave Serfling

8:00pm Jitterbug Lesson

8:30pm Dancing begins

Tickets are $35 by 12/25/15 or $45 at the door

Click Here for Tickets

New Years Eve Dance Party 2016

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