Weekly founder and investor dance meetup with Lala—“Waka Waka” By Shakira (Practice Week)
- Date
- 2026-05-10
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, USA
- Host
- B.E.L.L.E Dance Crew Seattle
About this event
If your week usually lives in meetings, decks, and quick coffee chats, this is a different kind of founder and investor meetup. Instead of another sit-down conversation, you’ll spend Sunday morning moving through a focused practice session for Shakira’s “Waka Waka” with Lala, alongside people building companies, backing them, and showing up for community in a more human way. This is a space for connection with a clear activity at the center. You’re not expected to perform, network on command, or already know the choreography. The point is to practice, loosen up, meet good people, and share an experience that makes conversation easier and more real. About the Event This weekly meetup brings together founders, investors, and community-minded people around dance. The format is simple: an in-person practice week session led by Lala, focused on “Waka Waka” by Shakira. That means the emphasis is on learning, repetition, and having room to get more comfortable with the moves rather than trying to make everything perfect on the first pass. Because the event combines tech and arts-culture, it creates a different kind of social dynamic than a standard industry gathering. Dance gives everyone a shared starting point. You don’t need a polished intro, a perfect pitch, or a strong reason to walk up to someone. The activity does a lot of the work for you. This meetup is also intentionally community-oriented. The people in the room may come from startup, investing, creative, or adjacent circles, but the format invites everyone to meet as people first. That changes the energy in a useful way: more relaxed, more memorable, and often more conducive to honest conversations. What to Expect Expect a practice-centered morning that balances movement, instruction, and natural conversation. Since this is a practice week, the session is likely to focus on building familiarity with the choreography in manageable pieces, so attendees can improve through repetition rather than pressure. You can expect elements like: A casual arrival and chance to settle in before the session begins Guided dance practice led by Lala around “Waka Waka” Time spent breaking down movements and running them again A friendly group atmosphere where people can learn at their own pace Organic conversation before, during breaks, and after the practice The tone is active but approachable. Some attendees may come mainly for the dancing, some for the people, and many for both. Either way, the shared structure makes it easier to participate without overthinking how you fit in. You should also expect a meetup that feels more participatory than performative. This is not about standing on the sidelines watching other people connect. It’s built around doing something together, which naturally lowers social friction and gives everyone an immediate common topic. Why Attend There’s real value in meeting people outside the usual professional script. Founders and investors often spend a lot of time in highly analytical environments; a dance-based meetup offers a more grounded, energizing setting that can reset your attention and help you connect in a less transactional way. If you’re a founder, this can be a refreshing way to expand your network beyond formal startup events. If you’re an investor, it’s a chance to meet people in a context that reveals personality, openness, and community instincts more clearly than a pitch meeting ever could. If you’re simply adjacent to those worlds, you still get a welcoming entry point through the shared activity. You’ll leave with more than a contact list. You may come away with: Practice and confidence with a recognizable, upbeat routine New conversations that started naturally instead of awkwardly A stronger sense of community in the Bellevue area A Sunday activity that is social, physical, and mentally refreshing A reminder that professional circles can be creative and fun without losing substance That combination matters. Events are often either useful or enjoyable; this one aims to be both. The dance gives the meetup shape, and the people give it depth. Practical Details This event takes place in person in Bellevue, USA, which means it’s best suited to local attendees or anyone nearby who wants an active Sunday morning plan. The in-person format is a major part of the appeal: movement, timing, and group energy all work better when people are sharing the same room. The meetup is scheduled for Sunday, May 10 at 10:30 AM PDT. Morning timing makes this a good fit if you want to start your day with something social and energizing while still leaving space for the rest of your Sunday. A few practical things to keep in mind: Come ready to move and participate Practice week suggests a beginner-friendly, repetition-based mindset is useful You do not need to treat this like a formal networking event It helps to arrive open to both dancing and conversation If you’ve been meaning to meet more people in tech and investing without another conventional meetup, this is a strong alternative. And if you already like dance, community gatherings, or activity-based social events, this gives you a clear reason to show up, move, and connect.
Who should attend
This is for you if you like the idea of meeting smart, interesting people through a shared activity instead of a standard networking format. - You’re a **founder** who wants a more relaxed way to build relationships than coffee chats, pitch events, or panel-heavy meetups. - You’re an **investor** who enjoys community spaces and prefers getting to know people in a setting that feels human, active, and low-pressure. - You work in or around **tech** and want to expand your circle in Bellevue through something more memorable than another business mixer. - You’re **dance-curious** and open to learning or practicing choreography, even if you’re not an experienced dancer. - You value **arts, culture, and movement** and like events where conversation happens naturally because everyone is doing something together. - You want a **Sunday morning activity** that feels social, energizing, and structured enough to make showing up easy. You do not need to come in as the best dancer in the room or the most outgoing networker. If you’re open, participatory, and interested in community, you’ll likely feel at home here.