We’re coming back in September!

By Lara McIntosh | August 12, 2021 |

In late March 2021 I had my right knee replaced. Before the surgery I had thought I’d be back to dancing and teaching in some form after 6 weeks or so. I really had no idea how deep, personal and  profound my healing process would be and how important to go slowly and not push…

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April 2021

By Lara McIntosh | April 5, 2021 |

Happy Spring! This month will have an unusual schedule for online classes. We are on our regular Tuesday & Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am through April 15. Check back on our class page for details on the rest of the month and also May offerings as things unfold.

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Gratitude for our 16 years of Thanks-Giving dances+donate

By Lara McIntosh | November 25, 2020 |

As with so many things during this time of striving to turn the tide of the Covid pandemic, Wassa Dance and Village Volunteers annual Thanks-Giving Dance by Donation fundraiser will not be happening this year. I am very sad about this as it has been one of the great highlights of my year both personally…

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Musing on live music Sundays

By Lara McIntosh | June 12, 2020 |

Back in the late 1980’s when I was a student at Physical Culture Fitness Studio, there was a Sunday class taught by Kristi Rudolph with live African percussion. That was the most exciting class of the week to take. And, at the time, it was one of the few places drum students (most of whom…

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Black Lives Matter

By Lara McIntosh | June 13, 2020 |

Wassa Dance lives in solidarity with all who are devoted to the necessary work of creating true social justice in our world. We look forward to the time when we can safely come together again and dance.

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Covid-19 update 3/12/2020

By Lara McIntosh | March 13, 2020 |

UPDATE for Wassa Dance regarding Covid-19 on 3/12/2020 While we are still on our regular schedule @Balance Studio for now, classes will be limited to ten participants keeping the required social distance and following all directives from Gov. Inslee and the CDC. PLEASE CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND ONE OF…

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Amidst the Covid-19 concerns – 3/10/2020

By Lara McIntosh | March 10, 2020 |

Dear Friends and Students, Wassa Dance classes are on our regular schedule for now. We are trusting in folks following best practices for both self-care and community well being. Dancing in community is a beautiful thing and we are grateful for every day this happens, especially now. If you are feeling sick or vulnerable, please…

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