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The beat of Seattle since 1971
Our Vision
To be a global leader in electronic dance music that entertains, educates, connects, and inspires.
Our Values
Dance
Provide a platform for diverse talent to create the future of electronic dance music.
Mentor
Foster a safe place for students to feel empowered, gain real-world skills, and prepare for a successful future.
Community
Use the power of music, media, and education to uplift voices, spark connection, and strengthen the bonds that allow us to serve, celebrate, and grow our community.
Respect
Foster a culture of acceptance, respect, and belonging that reflects the variety of identities, voices, and perspectives in our community.
Beyond the Broadcast
DANCE 89.5 is more than just a radio station – we’re a taste maker in electronic dance music, a dedicated community partner, and a hub for the next generation of media professionals.
Public Radio & Digital Media
DANCE 89.5 is a leader in radio and digital media. We produce live shows, stream worldwide, and create original digital content across multiple platforms.
Teach & Educate
With over 100 students a semester, DANCE 89.5 provides a supportive learning environment that starts in the classroom and quickly jumps into real life work experience. We mentor students one-on-one as they host live air shifts, write social media, record and edit podcasts, and engage with the community at events.
Community First, Always
At DANCE 89.5, community is at the heart of everything we do. We connect our listener community through live events, local outreach, and collaborations with artists, organizations, and nonprofits. Whether we’re spinning music at an area festival or supporting causes that matter to our audience, we’re proud to be a vibrant, inclusive voice in the community we serve.
Our history in a nutshell
From KNHC to c89.5 to DANCE 89.5
Over the years, from humble beginnings as a low power AM station, KNHC has expanded our reach and evolved our programming, becoming the well-respected name in the world of electronic dance music we are today.
Our audience from Seattle to the world
Thanks to our powerful signal and global online streaming, DANCE 89.5 reaches hundred of thousands of listeners across the Puget Sound region and around the world.
While the map shows our ‘guaranteed’ broadcast coverage, listeners tell us they easily hear us as far north as Bellingham, south to JBLM, and as far west as Port Townsend. Wherever, however you listen, you’re connected to the pulse of electronic dance music. So crank it up and tell a friend.
Some big names have been discovered on 89.5
From Black Box and Daft Punk in the 1990s to Lady Gaga and Calvin Harris in the 00’s & beyond, we’ve had the honor of breaking some of the biggest names in dance music and beyond – all from with in Nathan Hale High School.
Black Box
Everybody Everybody
1990
Daft Punk
Da Funk
1995
Calvin Harris
Acceptable In The 80’s
2007
Lady Gaga
The Fame
2008
Get your music on the air waves
Who’s that with Harmony? Yep, it is indeed Lady Gaga. We were the first in the nation to play her breakthrough single “Just Dance” way back in 2008. And maybe you have created the next big hit. Now, we just have to hear it…
DANCE 89.5 In the Headlines
If you are a reporter or journalist seeking information on a story about DANCE 89.5 or any of its programs, please email June Fox or call 206.252.3800
The People That Get Things Done
Our members keep the lights on and the transmitter humming, but it is our staff and volunteers that keep the party going.
Our Staff
June Fox
General Manager
Harmony Soleil
Program / Music Director
& Evenings Host
Drew Bailey
Morning Show Host & Operations
Billy Thompson
Director of Corporate Support
Bruce Wirth
Membership Director
Elena Lopez
Business Manager
Buzz Anderson
Chief Engineer
Sarah Lynn
Traffic Director
Mia Maya
Promotions and Marketing Director / On-air Host
Alex Morris
Corporate Support
Matt Cohn
Programming Assistant /
IT Engineer / On-air Host
David Chattin-McNichols
SPS Technology Specialist
Our Community Volunteers
Whether they are working hard behind the scenes or in the spotlight spinning the latest hits, here the people that make DANCE 89.5 happen for the love of the music and our community!
1kHz | Electric Variety Pack
Avery Usita | Drive@5 DJ
Ben O | Friday afternoons
DJ Creativity | Remixes, Mashups, and Bootlegs • Drive@5 DJ
Dakota Fox | KPlus
D Double J | Thursdays mid-day
Derrick Deep | The Vortex
DJ Drew Harlander | On the Edge
Gabriel Zus | Test Spin
Grayson Rose | Sub 49 Radio
Harmony Soleil Evenings w/ Harmony • Weekend Windup • Drive@5 DJ
James Gatz | Sub 49 Radio
Jimni Cricket | Push The Tempo
John Canning | Engineering
Josh Dahlberg | Groove Gallery
Justin Dohman | The Lockdown
Keano | The Bassment
Kryspin | Drive@5 DJ
DJ Lady Love | It’s a Vibe
LowkeydintheHouse | Wednesday mid-day
Niko | NuSkool + Ol’ School
Madlon | Color Theory
Makenna Schumaker | Monday mid-day
Matt | Planet Dance
Mia Maya | Fridays mid-day
Mel McCoy | Planet Dance
Owen Bingham | Evening Producer & Powermix Host
DJ Polo | Carnaval Mix
Quaad | Electric Variety Pack
Randy Schlager | Powermix
Richard J. Dalton | Café Chill
Seth Bolin | Café Chill
DJ Tamm | Nocturnal Transmission
Trent Von | NuSkool + Ol’ School • Save The Wave
Walt Deez | Groove Gallery
William Mayfield | Drive@5 Host • Weekend Producer
Zola | Monday afternoons
DJ Zuul | On the Edge
Our Non-Profit Board
The KNHC Public Radio Association supports and provides strategic guidance for educational opportunities, a viable brand, and state-of-the-art facilities that enable students to develop 21st-century job skills while providing high-energy dance music to the listening community.
Wanna work together?
Why wouldn’t you? If you love the energy and variety of the dance music genres mixed with the thrill of mentoring the next generation, check us out!