We Embrace All Who Enjoy All Things Italian and Desire To Expand Their Knowledge of a Beautiful Country, Its People and Its Language
The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington promotes Italian language and culture. Our English and Italian programs are open to the public. We host an annual Christmas party as well as other special events throughout the year. The Society sponsors an Italian Language program with beginner to expert classes.
About the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington
The Società Dante Alighieri, with headquarters in Rome, is the leading institution in Italy and abroad for the teaching and promotion of the Italian language and culture. Since 1984 the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, has offered Italian language classes in Seattle on the Seattle University campus. Classes are now offered online and are taught by qualified native Italian speakers.
Italian Language Classes
Interested in learning Italian or improving your current language skills? If you are, you have come to the right place.
For over 30 years, the Italian language program of the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington has been the ideal place to learn Italian in the Seattle area. Now, thanks to the online offering, anybody can access our classes.
Announcements
Italian Meeting–September 25
 Presenta Join us for our first Italian-language meeting of the season. Made in Italy is a journey among food, fashion, handcraft and masterpieces that make Italians famous throughout the world.  Presented byIsabella Moriconi   Isabella was born in Roma and has...
September 11, 2024 – English Meeting
 Presenta The 2024/2025 Inaugural English Meeting Join us for the first chapter meeting of the season. We will be having aperitivo hour as usual, followed by dinner cooked by Joyce Ramee. Then, test your Italian prowess and...
Sept 2024 Dante Seattle La Voce
 September 2024  President's Message Ciao A Tutti I don’t know about you but this summer seems to have zipped by me. One moment I was swimming in Lake Washington and sipping on Campari spritzes, and the next, I was pulling out the winter sweater box, taking...
Italian Language Classes begin October 3
The 40th school year of the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington resumes on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Your evening classes are now online and suitable for everybody in Washington State and in the West. Registration is open until September 27th. but classes fill up...
May Dante Meeting (In English)
 DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY of WASHINGTONpresentsUndiscovered Rome given byDon De SantisFormer Speaker for Rick Steves Travel Center (English Meeting, Live) Undiscovered Rome is a walking tour of Rome discussing off-the-beaten-path churches, history, art, and...
May 2024 Dante Seattle La Voce
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The Dante Alighieri Society is a IRS 501(c)(3) organization. Membership is open to anyone who supports the objectives of the organization. We embrace anyone who enjoys all things Italian and desires to expand their knowledge of a beautiful country and its people.
- Dante memberships and donations are tax-deductible
- Membership provides discounts at some attractions in Italy
- Opportunity for free tickets SIFF’s Cinema Italian-style film festival