This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Saturday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at CHOP SUEY in Seattle. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party …

You have the urge to let loose a little, but your friends don't? We know the feeling! Come dance to all types of music with us. We are friendly and respectful, diverse and accepting, so don't worry about fitting in-- you will find friends here. We expect to offer dance nights every night for a wide variety of music. If you're interested in attending an event that we don't already offer, please suggest it! We promote responsible dancing.

Partner dancing is one of the funnest, most creative, interactive and social activities there is -- the perfect catalyst for meeting people, connecting, and forming wonderful relationships both on and off the dance floor! The aim of this Meetup Group is to help create and support a vibrant social dance community in the Greater Seattle area and on the Eastside (Mercer Island, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, etc), and in so doing, to meet other like-minded dance afficionados, to further develop your …

Ragga Jam - is a very energetic and expressive dance style, based on the Jamaican and Antillean rhythms ... the creator of this dance style - a charming Laure Courtellemont (France) Find out about this hidden gem of a dance style! Feel free to let loose, move your body, dance and most importantly, have fun! Help us bring Ragga Jam dance to the mainstream here in Seattle! This is a free event, all are welcome and encouraged to invite others! No experice nessary we just get together and dance , dr …

Lean to belly dance with Delilah; a master instructor and performer! Learn for fun, fantasy, fitness and much much more. Belly dance teaches women to get to know and control every part of their body and express your emotions through every part. Just like singing and playing musical instruments; only you are the instrument, your hips the tambourine and your voice comes from your heart and through every skin pore! First we learn the bodies ABC'c; shimmies, twists, hip lifts & drops, undulations, s …

Welcome! Our group is large and diverse, with regular well attended hikes.  Some are quick, short hikes close to the city, while others are on less-traveled hiking trails a bit further off the beaten path. We also have regular dragon-boat practices on Lake Union with the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club four times per week. Dragon-boating is a great way to get in shape, meet new people, and have fun outdoors year round no matter what the weather is like! For more info on dragon-boating, check ou …

If you are over 50, your new life has just started! Let's celebrate it together! If you are single, do not despair! This goup is created for those who wish to connect with like-minded people close to their age and who live in the Eastside. It is a social group for active professional singles (50+). Social events, art galleries, listening to live music, book discussions, walking in the rain (and sun), jogging, hiking, fundrasing/charity events to contribute to the world, healthy lifestyle, fitnes …

This group is centered around movement and philosophy. Movement is something we obviously all do, and all have different perspectives and experience with. You might be a dancer, waitress, yoga practitioner, qigong student, martial artist, football player, cross fit athlete, swimmer, doctor, psychologist, actor, etc. All of those roles will give a person a different focus and set of values for how they want to move their bodies. So what do we do? We take the skills and strategies each person ha …

The FUNK of FORTY THOUSAND YEARS! Thrill The World is the annual global attempt to break the world record for the Largest Simultaneous Thriller Dance while raising money for charity.  November, 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller video. Each year in October the Seattle Thrillers join Thriller groups in other nations to perform at the same exact time.  The next performance will be Saturday, October 26, 2013, 2:00 pm at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square.  The local group …

This is a group for women who want to start moving but are unable to keep up with the average person due to weight and mobility issues. I am 60+ and have made a commitment to get healthier. (I tried a dance class and my feet hurt so badly I could have cried!) I live in Downtown Seattle and do not have a car. For that reason, I think a good place to start this adventure is to walk around Victor Steinbreuck Park near Pike Place Market. We can stretch, walk, relax, talk about our goals. The only ru …

Meet other local Black Professionals in the Puget Sound area and beyond! Singles and couples meet to network, make friends, socialize, expose yourself to adventure, new ideas, new poeople, fun (movies, dinner, dancing, weekend get-a-ways, winter ski trips, cooking classes, etc.), seminars, live shows, theatre, private parties, workshops, traveling, guest speakers, wine tastings & more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: ~ I AM …

This group is centered around movement and philosophy. Movement is something we obviously all do, and all have different perspectives and experience with. You might be a dancer, waitress, yoga practitioner, qigong student, martial artist, football player, cross fit athlete, swimmer, doctor, psychologist, actor, etc. All of those roles will give a person a different focus and set of values for how they want to move their bodies. So what do we do? We take the skills and strategies each person ha …

This is a time for spiritual women -like yourself- to gather in sacred council. The calling is clear and persistent… You do hear it!  You can feel it!  Women… come and let us gather together, as we once did, in a gentle supportive circle where we  are collectively creating a sacred synergy through drumming, singing, dancing, ceremonies, rites of passage from all faiths, creative art, movement and food as we share and celebrate together. As a gathering of women, we approach our spiritual work thr …

We have been throwing fabulous parties for years! Now you can find out where all the cool free parties are being held throughout the Seattle area! Come join us for art, music and lots of cool, fun people! Gasworks Gallery

Sunshine Grove is an rare community of amazing women and men who love to share and learn about Herbalism, Herbs, Permaculture Design, Gardening, Sustainable Living, Wild Edible Foods, Chickens, Growing and Harvesting Vegetables - Herbs and Plants, Canning, Making Infusions - Salves and Tinctures, Crafts, Day Hikes, Hiking, Nature Walks, Herb Walks, Taking Adventures & Tour, Field Trips, Mushrooms, Ethnobotany, Herbal Medicines, the LOVE of the outdoors, facilitating Womens Groups , Hand Drumming …

hoop·la [hoop-lah] noun Informal. 1.bustling excitement or activity; commotion; hullabaloo; to-do. Hula Hoopers, let's unite! I know your out there. I've seen you walking around Seattle with your homemade hoops and jamming to music barefoot with a big smile on your face. No?? Well you should try it sometime. Hula hooping is no longer that silly thing you did when you were a kid. It's exercise, expression, self-empowerment, strength building, & stress reducing.  Hooping has been around for ages a …

I created this group for people who have lived somewhere in Africa at some point in their lives. In order to foster social connections that promote; tolerance and understanding through friendships with people from other parts of Africa shared language moral/cultural support to other Africans in need If this fits you, welcome to the group and your new connections. What we do The connections in the group are instantaneous because we have one major thing in common. We are Africans. Whether …

Enjoy the  happy-making and healing movements & meditations of Sheng Zhen Gong, the Qigong of Unconditional Love! Before explaining more about qigong and this particular system of qigong specifically, I must tell you that this qigong changed my life. I know that is a strong statement to make, but it's true. Before attending my first workshop with Master Li Junfeng in 2006, I had sort of a dark cloud hanging over me. I was self-conscious. Shy. Not one of those bubbly, glowing, happy people. And I …

Soulcraft Adventures are journeys to experience the wildness of your Soul. There are easy to challenging invitations that are full of adventure, wisdom, ceremony, quests, Shamanic work, and heart openings as you reach your highest visions. This is for people seeking to launch beyond the psychic, spiritual, social and personal limitations assumed and habitually lived in our Western modern society. The explorations will be deeply moving and you will feel what it means to find and follow your purpo …