music & dance in the Great NW!
Get ready for the Louisiana Dance Party
Oct.25 | Zydeco Workshops
Louisiana-style Zydeco with Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan & Erika “Gator Babe” Olsen • 3–4:30pm Zydeco Fundamentals (beginner) and 4:30–6pm Zydeco Groove (intermediate) at Sunset Hill Community Hall (3003 NW 66th St, Ballard). Come find out what makes Zydeco dancing so soulful and sweetly addictive! Visit NWDance.net for details & registration
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It’s a go, baby!
Nov.1 | Louisiana Dance Party
It’s our very own Louisiana dancehall! Celebrate the joie de vivre of Louisiana (and Texas) music and dance with Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan playing an extraordinary Zydeco mix spiced with soulful waltzes, smokin’ Blues, and swingin’ Cajun 2-step. 12pm Dance Lesson, 1-3pm Dance at the Reverie Ballroom (Oddfellows Hall, 915 E Pine St, Capitol Hill).
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20th Annual
Nov.8 | Louisianathon 2026
Cajun & Creole Celebration of Dance, Food and Culture! Six live bands including Les Femmes d’Enfer and Swamp Soul. Cajun jam kickoff 12:30pm, music until 7pm. Cajun & Zydeco dance lessons with Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan and Cajun food for purchase. Large dance hall with free parking nearby. Please join us for a day of celebration and community!
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Let’s Dance!
Sean pairs passion for dance with a love for teaching, bringing joy and excitement to learning and focusing on the vital power of dance to delight and transform us.
Now offering in-person and Zoom lessons. For private lesson times (including daytimes/weekends), group lessons, special events, wedding dances, and DJ services, email Sean or call/text 206.860.8714.
Private lessons are the fastest way to learn, build confidence, and progress in your dance. The individual attention provided can yield exponential results, and with Sean, your learning will be effective, encouraging, and fun!
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PRO DJ Services
A professional DJ since 2004 (including over 15 years on air with KBCS 91.3FM), Sean hosts regular dances and can provide music to help make your celebration extraordinary, whether it be a wedding, party, or special event. Sean is known for listening to how you’d like your event to sound and flow, and helping delight you and your guests by creating a unique soundtrack for your memorable good times. He’s exceptionally versatile, personable, and thorough, and can also teach a dance lesson for your guests!
To discuss DJ services and custom pricing, please email Sean or call/text 206.860.8714.
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