Evening social dances, Classes, & Event Headquarters:

Washington Hall

Historic Washington Hall is nestled in the Central District neighborhood, a historically famous area that once housed many of Seattle’s famous jazz clubs in the 1940s & 50s.

153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Parking: street / neighborhood

Public Transportation:

The First Hill Line streetcar stops just a couple of blocks walking from Washington Hall’s front door (hop off at the 14th & Washington stop).
If taking the #27 Metro Bus, hop off at 12th & Yesler and walk 3 blocks to the venue.

NEW for 2025: Lunchtime FOOD TRUCK @ Washington Hall!

Coffee & Bites near Washington Hall:

Coffee & Bites near Dance Underground:

For those taking classes at Washington Hall during the day (and anyone else who would like to come join us), we’re ecstatic to be welcoming a FOOD TRUCK stationed directly outside for your lunch break.

Mr. Gyro’s will be serving up delicious mediterranean vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lunch options! Co-owner, Sammy, will be on site to make sure everyone is happy and fed, so grab your wallet and pop downstairs/outside to support a local Seattle favorite small business for your lunch.

“This food truck is at my office monthly and are easily a fan favorite of our company. We never miss a day to go get lunch from Sammy at the Mr. Gyros food truck! One of the nicest small business owners around and delicious food - every time!” ~Robin, NW Balfest board member

Other spots near Washington Hall:

Coffee nearby: The Usual (1.5 blocks away)

Other options: Jucivana Smoothies (2 blocks away), Pho Bac Súp Shop (4 blocks away)

Dance Underground is located in a very fun and lively neighborhood, so you certainly won’t be hurting for food options!

Coffee nearby:

Ada’s Technical Books & Cafe (less than a block away)
Victrola Coffee (less than a block away)
Caffe Ladro (1.5 blocks away)
Bakery Nouveau (1.5 blocks away)

Bites:

Smith (next door)
Spice Waala (next door, Saturday only)
Hopvine Pub (2 blocks away)
Jamjuree Thai (2 blocks away)
Liberty Bar / Sushi (2 blocks away)
Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House III (2.5 blocks away)

Classes

Dance Underground

Tucked (surprise, surprise) underground on bustling 15th Avenue on Capitol Hill, Dance Underground will be hosting 2 tracks of classes during the daytime of NWBF.

340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Parking: street / neighborhood (give yourself a little extra time to find parking - this is a popular neighborhood)