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Comitato di Seattle

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The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in Seattle, WA USA and an official chapter of the Società Dante Alighieri whose mission is the promotion of Italian language and culture in the world.

Our Offerings

• Bi-monthly presentations, one in English and one in Italian, on Italian art, history, cinema, music, life and culture
• Dinner meetings for good conversation and warm hospitality
• A monthly member newsletter La Voce della Dante with captivating articles and news about DAS
• Top-quality online Italian language courses with dedicated and experienced native Italian speakers teachers
• The Italian language certification exam PLIDA
• Sponsorship of events linked to our mission and much more

Our organization

The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington is a membership organization with an Executive Board of four officers and consiglieri. Executive Board members are elected each year at the Society’s Annual General meeting, usually held the second Wednesday in April. The Italian language program operates under the supervision and coordination of a language program director, ex-officio Board member.

Our history

Early roots of the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington date back to 1908. First officers are depicted in the photo. The first president Dr. DeDonato was a local physician.  He received Presidential recognition for his anti-fascist Italian radio broadcasts during World War II.  Since then periodical reorganizations and improvements occurred to keep up with time. Today the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington is a vibrant organization with a calendar full of engaging events, a series of popular online Italian language courses, the Italian language certification PLIDA and a landmark for all the italsimpatici in the Seattle area and beyond. 

President: Trevor Pogue

Seattle

CONTACTS

Address: P.O. Box 9494,WA 98109 Seattle,Stati Uniti

E-mail: info@danteseattle.org / school@danteseattle.org

Phone: +1 206-289-0419

I nostri
corsi

Italian Language Program 

Director and PLIDA Coordinator: Prof. Giuseppe Tassone

Online Courses 

Fall, Winter and Spring

Tuesdays and Thursdays (All Levels & Sections)

Mondays and Wednesday (Level A1 - Sec. C)

7:00-8:30 p.m. (PT)

Winter Quarter Dates 

Levels: A1 - A2 - B1 - B2

January 7 - March 14, 2025

Esame PLIDA

Next Sessions

November 13, 2024

Students Testimonials: “I love taking classes with my instructor. I think he is a very patient and effective instructor, and he makes learning fun and interesting. He's very good at not only conveying the material, but often times expanding on context and important additional notes that are very helpful. He creates a very good learning experience, and I'm lucky to have him as my teacher.” / “I think my instructor is a fabulous teacher. She speaks Italian super clear and at the right pace for our level. She is excellent at keeping the content engaging for the whole 90 minute class (impressive!). I enjoy her teaching style and pace and hope to have her as my teacher again.” / "I’m very happy with our instructor’s expertise, approachability, and professionalism as well as a class of students who really challenge me with their high level Italian. The class is a perfect balance of being supportive and yet challenging.” / “I liked the way this class is taught. I have taken several classes before and this time I actually am retaining the grammar better.”/ “Book was good and so was the workbook.”/ “I think the way the materials are presented for class are very helpful, and the formatting works well. “ / “The only other language class I have taken is high school Spanish, and I think this class is more fun and better structured.”  / “It has been the best Italian language program I have taken” / “This is the best Italian class I’ve taken with an excellent instructor; it’s intense, but really fun.” “I use all the material and especially like the option to check our answers - it helps me see, before a class, what I need to practice more. It helps me to be prepared before class.” / “I liked the after-class activities we did to reinforce what we learned in class.” / “Organizational structure for each session (what to do before, etc.) is great. “ / ”The convenience of online courses cannot be beat. I honestly do not think I would physically attend a class held at the same time and with the same frequency.” / “Online - it makes it easier for me because I travel 3-4 days a week for work. I can take my learning material and computer anywhere!”

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I nostri
eventi

In-person programs are held on Wednesday evenings at St. Clement's Episcopal Church. 1501 32nd Avenue South, Seattle, 98144, in the Mount Baker neighborhood, unless otherwise noted. Doors open 6:00 with presentations at 7:30.

Event Coordinator: Alessandra Hankinson

September 11th

Kick-off meeting and 'pub-style' Italian trivia night with Domenico Minotti. Collaborate with your teammates in this head-to-head trivia challenge!

September 25th

Isabella Moriconi presentation topic - 'MADE IN ITALY: A journey of Italian, food, fashion & handcrafted products that make Italians famous and proud!'

September 28th-29th

37th Annual Festa Italiana Seattle Center - 305 Harrison Street - Seattle, WA 98109

October 9th

Gina Siciliano speaks about her graphic novel, I Know What I Am: The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi - Italy's greatest female painter

October 20th

Dante Language School Mixer Queen Anne Beer Hall - 203 W Thomas St Seattle, WA 98119 2:00-4:00 pm

October 23rd

Mario Cazzanti presents a poetic itinerary 'Dall'Andalusia all'Ucraina' - a special collaboration with Il Punto.

November 13th

Kate Causbie speaks about 'Tarantella' - an Italian folk dance accompanied by a demonstration (participation encouraged!)

November 27th

Thanksgiving - No meeting

November 7th-14th

Co-sponsorship Siff Cinema Italian Style Italian Film Festival - SIFF Cinema Uptown - 511 Queen Anne Ave North Seattle, WA 98109

December 11th

No meeting - Festa di Natale Potluck & Tombola will take place on the evening of Saturday, December 14th

December 25th

Christmas - No meeting

December 14th

Festa di Natale Potluck Greenwood Room (Greenwood Senior Center) 525N SsthSt - Seattle, WA 98103 6:00-10:00 pm

January 8th (Zoom)

Cecilia Strettoi speaks about the rise of the Piccirilli brothers - renowned marble cutters & creators of iconic US landmarks

January 22nd (Zoom)

Serena Piccoli speaks about Padova - a special collaboration with Dante Aligheri B.C!

February 12th (Zoom)

Luke Magnotto speaks about his book on Lionardo DiCapua - 17th century Italian physician, scientist, teacher & author

February 26th (Zoom)

Elisabetta Valentini speaks about Umbria/Perugia - a special collaboration with Perugia-Seattle Sister City Association!

March 12th

Wine tasting with Richard Kinssies owner of Wine Outlet on Elliott Ave in Seattle

March 26th

Alex Minami from Seattle Opera speaks about upcoming performance of 'Tosca'

April 19th

Annual General Meeting/Board Elections (no presentation)

April 23rd

Elisabetta Brogi speaks about the history of food in Florence during the Renaissance

May 14th

Domenico Minotti gives a presentation on the Italian heritage of DAS members

May 3rd-17th

Seattle Opera presents 'Tosca'

April or May

Festa di Primavera (TBD)

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