Roll Up The Rug & Dance!

We offer fun, detailed, private, semi-private, and group classes that are designed to bring joy to your day, clarity to your step, connection to your partner, and love & passion to your life!

Join our MAILING LIST to get informed about upcoming Roll Up The Rug classes, dances, special events, camps, cruises & more! 

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Teaching in Seattle, throughout the USA, and internationally. Talk to us about bringing a workshop to your community! 

Join us for the best way to travel & dance!

Worldwide Dance Adventures! 

(Where in the world would YOU like to dance?)  

UPCOMING 
DANCE-TRAVEL EVENTS!

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Crete on the Beat

(a treat for your feet!)

Oct 4-13, 2024  

 

Ten fun-filled days of Balboa dancing, workshops, music, dining, exploring, socializing, and numerous R&R opportunities on the beautiful island of Crete (in Greece), with Ari, Christine, and a fabulous group of dancers!


CLICK HERE for details and information! 



 -- ALMOST SOLD OUT (1 lead spot left) -- 

Chacala Dance Adventure

& WCS Intensive!

(Mexico)

Nov 7-14, 2024 

 

A truly incredible blend of travel, play, & learning! During Mexico Dance Week in Chacala, we use the seaside village of Chacala as our veritable playground -- relaxing, taking in the casual vibe, exploring the region's natural beauty, enjoying unique local dining & dancing opportunities, attending dance classes together, and spending a portion of each day engaged in some kind of fun outdoor 'adventure'. This week, come join special guest instructor and national WCS champion, Terra Summers, for a special focus on West Coast Swing! Not to be missed :)


CLICK HERE for details and registration




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 -- ALMOST SOLD OUT (1 lead spot left)-- 

Explore Cuba Dance Adventure

Jan 5-15, 2025  

 

Experience the splendor of Cuba, a culture-rich Caribbean gem where the rum is plentiful, the smiles infectious, and dancing is essential. Travel with a fabulous group of fellow dance aficionados and immerse yourself in the culture where Salsa and Rumba were born. Engage with local dancers and instructors in special dance sessions we have planned. Enjoy a very special dinner and show in Havana with the Buena Vista Social Club! It's the perfect blend of culture, history, connection, travel & adventure! Space is limited, so sign up soon.


CLICK HERE for details and registration


Costa Rica Dance Adventure

Jan 23-31, 2025  

 

Discover the country that encapsulates ‘pura vida’ (the simple life) on this 9-day exploration of Costa Rica tailored to the dance enthusiasts among us. This laidback paradise, where even the sloths are taking things slow, offers so much to see and do and is a perfect setting for all nature lovers. A restful post-trip add-on will also be available to visit some of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches and coastline.


CLICK HERE for details and registration


Waltz Week in Vienna

Feb 16-23, 2025  

 

Waltz Week in Vienna is the ultimate in elegant dance adventures -- a truly incredible travel, play, & workshop experience! During Waltz Week, we use Vienna as our veritable playground -- exploring the city's beauty, enjoying unique dining opportunities, attending dance classes together, taking part in exchanges with other local dance schools, attending balls, and much more! Space is limited, so sign up soon.


 CLICK HERE for details and registration




Dance Budapest

(Hungary)

(April 2-8, 2025)

 

Join us in Budapest with guest teachers from Hungary, Argentina, and the USA, learning Argentine Tango, Blues, Lindy Hop, Ballroom, and more!  Includes luxury hotel + daily breakfasts, all dance workshops, entrances to all attractions, chef restaurant dinners, transportation in the city, dance parties & performances, and a 2-day tour to Lake Balaton (includes boat trip, wine & cheese tasting, castle visit, and more)  Come and join us for this fun adventure  :)   


CLICK HERE for Details & Registration





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Mar 26-April 1, 2025 WWDA Event

Waltz Week in Krakow (Poland)

One of the few cross-step waltz communities in existence in Europe today is located in Krakow, Poland -- which also happens to be one of the most beautiful and charming capital cities of Eastern Europe.  Come dance with the locals and be inspired in all things cross-step! (and of course, in all of the other social dances as well). Perfect to do in conjunction with our Budapest Trip, May 2-8! (See details above)  CLICK HERE  to join our Krakow Poland Adventure Facebook Page and be the first to learn about the details for this event.  

Details Coming Soon!

 

 

Early April, 2025 WWDA Event

Amsterdam Tulip Tour & Dance Adventure

As you may have heard, we're planning a fabulous dance adventure trip to the Netherlands just in time for tulip season. CLICK HERE  to join our Bike, Barge, & Dance Adventure Facebook Page and be the first to learn about the details for this event. 

Details Coming Soon!

 

 

April 20-30, 2025 WWDA Event

French Castles Dance Tour

We start in the medieval fortress city of Carcassonne, then stay in two gorgeous fairy-tale castles while exploring the Dordogne Valley region of France -- known for it's charm, it's gastronomy, it's wine, and it's beauty.  This is the trip of a lifetime!   CLICK HERE  to join our Dordogne Dance Adventure Facebook Page and be the first to learn about the details of this event. 

Details Coming Soon!

 

 

May 9-11, 2025 Ari & Friends Event

Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat Weekend

Join Ari & company in beautiful British Columbia for our 9th annual dance & workshop retreat in this historic lakeside setting -- with live music & dancing, hot springs, and special guest instructor Sharon Sebo from Kelowna, B.C.       CLICK HERE  to join our Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat Facebook Page and be the first to learn about the details of this event. 

Details Coming Soon!

 

 

May 27-June 3, 2025 WWDA Event

Hawaii Dance Adventure

We're planning a fabulous 8-day dance adventure trip to the big island of Hawaii -- splitting our time between Hilo & Kona, visiting waterfalls, beaches, and volcano's in between, and connecting with the wonderful dance communities in those two towns. Fun is guaranteed :)  CLICK HERE  to join our Aloha Hawaii Dance Adventure Facebook Page and be the first to learn about the details for this event. 

Details Coming Soon!




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Join us on social media to get up-to-the minute information on all of the trips we are planning for the future. Rooms can sell out quickly, so this will be the best way to stay informed. 

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*THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED:  

We will let you know the rescheduled dates once we know more ourselves....

Join us in Seattle:

[New Dates TBA]

 "Waltz Fest NW" 

Join dancers from Seattle, Portland, Vancouver (B.C.), and from across the country for our 5th annual "Waltz Fest NW!"-- celebrating our love of the waltz, the waltz community, and the diversity of the NW dance organizers, teachers, and venues that promote and support social waltzing within their dance line up.  Details from 2019 at www.waltzfestnw.com 

Upcoming 1st & 3rd Sunday


Om Culture Dances


Dances are held at Om Culture 
(2210 N. Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98103)
Just come on down - pay at the door!

UPCOMING DATES:  

  • CLICK HERE to see the schedule for events Ari is running at Om Culture.
  • CLICK HERE to go to the "Shall We Dance" FB Page which lists the most updated information on these events at Om Culture

TIMES (the following times are good for most 1st & 3rd Sunday Dances.  Check the FB Group "Shall We Dance" for the most up-to-date information about these events):

  • 6:45 pm: Doors Open, Pre-Dance Music
  • 7:00 - 7:30 pmDance Lesson (FREE with admission) Style TBA
  • 7:30 - 10:00 pm: "Fabulous Mixed Variety Social" (the best of swing, blues, waltz, ballroom, Latin, WCS, NC2S, fusion, and more!)
COST:  (cash, PayPal, or Venmo at the door)

Suggested price: $15 with an Om Culture Pass, $20 at the door. Pay-what-you-can option is always available as well.

CLICK HERE for more details, lesson topics, etc

(Right) Ari & Alyssa demo "Micro Fusion" at the Heart-Sound Fusion Camp

Ask us about:

Private Lessons!

The best way to take your dancing to that next level!

Check out our latest

 DANCE VIDEOS 

Showing examples of swing, blues, waltz, NC2S, "fusion" waltz, cross-step waltz, NC2S, balboa, and more!

Give the gift that keeps giving (and giving back!):

  Roll Up The Rug GIFT CERTIFICATES 

Good for group classes, private lessons, or entrance to our "Fabulous Friday" dances at Om Culture! 


...to listen to a PodCast from the 2016 Singularity University "Exponential Medicine" Conference where Ari describes his involvement in pioneering a new area of "Wellness & Dance"

Join us for our 

Fabulous 2nd & 4th Sunday Variety Dances 

@ Om Culture

Now on a "one-off" schedule  CLICK HERE for dates & details

Pick up Ari's latest books.  CLICK HERE to read more...

Join us for:

"Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat"

 *POSTPONED*
DATES TBA

We're back for another amazing weekend of dancing & hot springs!

CLICK HERE for details from past events 

 *POSTPONED*

DATES TBA 

 Join us for a very special dance weekend in Seattle, Washington 

WALTZ-FEST NorthWest

Celebrating all things Waltz in the NW, with Fabulous Workshops and Nightly Dances! 

CLICK HERE for 2019 details  (2022 details pending)

Join us for a very special dance experience:   

“Dancing with Horses"

in Glenwood Springs, CO & Victoria, BC

Dates: TBA

CLICK HERE for description & details from previous workshops

Join us for a fun & fabulous:

Mexico Dance ADVENTURE Retreat!

Taking place Nov 28-Dec 5, 2023

in beautiful Chacala, Mexico (near Puerto Vallarta)

CLICK HERE for Details 

Join us for our 

Ongoing Seattle  Classes

(New Classes TBA)


CLICK HERE for the  schedule & class details


Join us for 

  MONTHLY STAND-ALONE WORKSHOPS

in a variety of topics, with fabulous instruction and fun, innovative moves!

CLICK HERE to check the schedule & details


Roll Up The Rug Classes & Events  

High energy and fun social dance classes and dance events!
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere in great dance venues! 
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World-class instruction with solid lead/follow styling and technique!
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 Some of the most beautiful dance music you'll ever hear!
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Perfect for singles, couples, families or groups!
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All ages welcome -- no partner necessary!

 

“Ari Levitt – absolutely one of the finest dance teachers and dancers I know. His teaching style is clear and thoughtful, with a generous dash of humor. He is extremely creative and he teaches dancers how to take steps and styling from one dance form to other dances in interesting and fun ways. His blues dancing is sensational.”

–Kurt Reisser, Denver, CO

"After all the years of lessons I’ve had, YOUR CLASS taught me how to be more receptive to my partners energy and intention in ways more subtle than I ever imagined. The synch and flow with them is a real high….. and I’m dancing with top leads now. Thanks so much!

You clearly know that moves alone don’t make a dancer. You show moves in a clear way I can easily absorb, but even more, you teach the secrets of real connection with one’s partner that makes dancing with them feel so extraordinarily good."

– Julie Minns, Seattle, WA

 "The best 'connections' instructor I have ever met!"

- Joan, Hawaii

Please Join our FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN to help support those in need!

I recently created my own version of a public service announcement for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic in the guise of a poem/book entitled:

"Six Feet Apart,Together"

- A tale of social distancing in the age of a pandemic

Proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support local Arts communities who are suffering from the Covid-19 outbreak and are in need of financial assistance.  The book is currently available either directly through "Roll Up The Rug", or through "Amazon Books"   (See links below)
CLICK HERE if you are local to Seattle and can pick up the book in person at one of our Om Culture dances once they resume (*preferable option for locals since more money goes directly to the fundraising campaign) 
CLICK HERE to order the book on Amazon (*preferable for anyone not local to Seattle)
CLICK HERE if you would like to hear Ari reading the book in person (or check out the YouTube video below):  

BELOW:  Ari reading his book "Six Feet Apart, Together 

-- A Tale of Social Distancing in the Age of a Pandemic. 


If you enjoy the video, please "like" it on YouTube and share the link with your friends.  We would love to see it go viral!

 Swing, Blues, Balboa, Lindy, WCS, Night Club 2-Step, Hustle, Waltz (Rotary, Cross-Step, Fusion, Viennese), Foxtrot, Salsa, Merengue, Cha cha, Rhumba, One-Step, Styling, Connection, Lifts & Drops, and more!