Vakarai Choir
Seattle Vakarai is a Lithuanian choir that welcomes all individuals, no matter their proficiency in Lithuanian. They have been performing at community events in addition to participating in song festivals in Lithuania, Canada, and the USA since 2009. If you like singing in a choir and love Lithuanian songs, please join Seattle Lithuanian choir "Vakarai". Practices are held Sunday evenings at the Ronald United Methodist Church in Shoreline. Click on the link below to receive more information about this choir.
Lietutis Lithuanian Folk Dance Group
Lietutis Lithuanian Folk Dance Group has been central to our community since its inception in 1981. Through the years, they have performed in folk dance festivals throughout the United States, as well as festivals in Canada. It consists of two age groups: adults 18 and older and veterans. If you are interested in joining this wonderful group, click on the link below.
Daughters of Lithuania
The Daughters of Lithuania is a nonprofit organization, established in 1958, with the motto, “A helping hand for the needy.” Their mission was, and continues to be, providing charitable aid to Lithuanian immigrants living in the United States, as well as to those in need in Lithuania. Run by women in the community, the Daughters of Lithuania offers workshops and opportunities for women in the community to gather together while at the same time helping those in need around them.
Griaustinis Lithuanian Folk Dance Group
“Griaustinis” is a Lithuanian folk dance ensemble founded by a group of close friends united by a shared passion for Lithuanian culture and traditions. The group brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents to create performances that are both visually striking and emotionally engaging.
With a strong commitment to preserving Lithuania’s rich cultural heritage,” Griaustinis” choreographer Izabele Jasutyte incorporates authentic folk-dance patterns and stylistic elements into its choreography. Rehearsals are filled with warmth, laughter, and collaboration, reflecting the group’s spirit of friendship and community.
“Griaustinis” is more than a dance group—it is a reflection of the strong friendships and shared joy that grow through dancing, learning, and celebrating together.
DebesÄ—liai Lithuanian Folk Dance Group
Meet DebesÄ—liai, a talented Lithuanian teen folk dance group led by Izabele Jasutyte. Many of the group’s members grew up in the Lašiukai dance group, and now they’re spreading their love of dance beyond the WA borders, even to Portland, OR! They’re currently planning to represent LACWA at the Šokių ŠventÄ— 2026. The group meets once a month in Maple Valley, WA, not just to practice hard for two hours, but also to strengthen the bonds within their community. And guess what? They’re always open to welcoming new members!
Lašiukai Lithuanian Folk Dance Group
Lašiukai is the Seattle-area children's dance group, a continuation of children's groups representing this community for decades under different names. Our current group has 19 dedicated dancers and have a full year of performances scheduled including Šokių ŠventÄ— 2026 in Chicago. We even have two boys joining us from the Portland community. Our current director is Tonya Floria (née Dunaravich) who has danced with our local groups for 25 years before leading this group. She is proud to have three daughter, a niece and a nephew as part of the group.
Lietutis Vintage Lithuanian Folk Dance Group
We are a group of veteran dancers with many years of camaraderie in Lietutis. Our hearts are still dancing merrily despite our senior years, and we are looking forward to swelling the ranks of the Seattle contingent going to Šokių ŠventÄ— in July 2026. Our teacher, Zita Petkus, the founder and former director of Lietutis, was coaxed out of retirement to help us show the world that being vintage still has value and that age is no impediment to enjoying dance!
Baltic Book Club
The Baltic Book Club was established to read and discuss both fiction and nonfiction that people with an interest in the Baltic countries would enjoy. Over the years this has included a wide range of literature, poetry, politics, history, and other areas. Although the main focus is on the Baltics, other books recommended by members are also discussed. The group meets on Zoom at 7pm the fourth Wednesday of the month (with some exceptions) from September to May.
