Dance artist and instructor Alethea Alexander feels lucky to live in Seattle - in large part because the city offers so many venues and opportunities to dance. Alethea teaches dance at UW and Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University, and is the director of training at Dance Church, a free-form and all-levels movement class / dance party.
But if the thought of dancing next to other people makes you anxious, Alethea has a suggestion. Just dip a toe in. Try a class that interests you and see how it feels. She says the rewards are worth pushing through the discomfort.
Here are some of the places Alethea suggests checking out - all are welcoming to anxious and first-time dancers.
More links from this episode:
“Dance Yourself Free”, NPR’s Throughline episode about Chicago house music
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