music & dance in the Great NW!
Dance Party in Anacortes
Aug.7-9 | MAD Festival
Taylor Winningham’s MAD Festival happens early August and features: “Three days of line dancing, social dancing, fun, learning, live music, and more fun and more dancing.” The Gator Boy will be there teaching Zydeco and we’re looking forward to some good fun with our dancing friends in beautiful Anacortes!
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2nd Friday Dance
Aug.14 | Gator Boy’s Juke Joint
Gambol and dance with lovely partners in joyful community to the Gator Boy’s extraordinary variety of soulful, groovy sounds. Dance lesson 6:30pm, Dance 7:30-10pm, just $15 at Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle). House-party charm with roadhouse revelry, lovely people, great venue.
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Live from Louisiana!
Aug.15 | Kent Cajun & Creole Fest
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble are back this year, along with Zydeco Lowdown and America First Corp Band for this free event, 1-7pm at Kent Burlington Green Park (299 Railroad Ave N, Kent). The Gator Boy & Gator Babe will teach a Zydeco lesson starting 1pm and believe you me, this party will be rippin’!
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3rd Friday Dance
Aug.21 | Gator Boy’s Juke Joint
Gambol and dance with lovely partners in joyful community to the Gator Boy’s extraordinary variety of soulful, groovy sounds. Dance lesson 6:30pm, Dance 7:30-10pm, just $15 at Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle). House-party charm with roadhouse revelry, lovely people, great venue.
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Party in the great outdoors
Aug.25 | Louisiana Dance Night
Dancing til Dusk presents Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan at Ballard Commons 6-9pm. Frolic to an extraordinary variety of driving rhythms and soulful melodies from Louisiana’s rich musical heritage 7-9pm, take a Zydeco lesson with Sean Donovan & Erika Olsen 6pm, plus a Zydeco Cha Cha line dance at the break around 8ish
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Live from Louisiana! • Tickets
Aug.29 | The Revelers
Dedicated to the “holy trinity” of Cajun culture — hot music, all-night dancing, and great food — The Revelers bring their Louisiana dancehall party to Seattle on a very special Saturday night at Gator Boy’s Juke Joint — Get your tickets now! 6:30pm Lesson, 7:30-10pm Dance, Eagles Mother Aerie (8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle).
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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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