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February 2019
Nightclub 2-Step Beyond Beginning Workshop
In this 3-hour workshop, participants' repertoire of moves will be expanded, as well as improvements on technique. It will focus on dancing to slower music, mostly country ballads. Participants should be comfortable dancing basic Nightclub 2-Step patterns. This is not a beginner class.
Find out more »Swing and Ballroom Dance Lessons in the Couve
Classes are taught by Joseph and Julieann Platt. Couples and singles are welcome. No partner needed. Classes for six weeks on Sundays. "The Swings" for beginners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; beyond beginning "Quickstep" from 6:30 to 7:30; then intermediate waltz, choreographed routine formation from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Full six-week session price is $60 for one hour; $90 for two hours; $150 for three hours. For drop-ins, it is $12 for one hour; $18 for two hours; or $30…
Find out more »Belly Dance Class, Level 1
Learn the beautiful art of belly dance in an easy-to-follow class. Level 1 focuses on the foundations of belly dance in a beginner format that builds week to week, and helps improve coordination, musicality and flexibility. These courses are low impact and body positive. Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga attire. Bring water and a hip scarf. All shapes, sizes and skill levels welcome. Visit www.maliachristina.com for more information on the instructor.
Find out more »March 2019
West Coast Swing Whips Workshop
In this 3-hour workshop for beyond beginner West Coast Swing dancers, participants will focus on a variety of whips and whip variations. This class assumes that participants are comfortable dancing the basic West Coast Swing patterns. This is not a beginner class.
Find out more »Portland Mardi Gras Ball: “Tableaux on Pirate’s Alley”
Portland’s annual Mardi Gras Ball, 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Tiffany Center Emerald Ballroom, 1410 S.W. Morrison St., has been listed by the New Orleans Times-Picayune as one of the top five most authentic Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States outside of Louisiana. This is Louisiana revelry with full costume finery and high-spirited indulgence. Costumes are highly encouraged – but not required – with prizes awarded to the best. A crowning of the Mardi Gras King and Queen will include…
Find out more »Country Two-Step Beyond Beginning Workshop
In this 3-hour workshop designed to improve Country Two-Step, participants will review country two-step fundamentals (such as frame, timing, lead/follow technique, turning, line of dance) as well as learn intermediate patterns. This class assumes its participants are comfortable dancing the basic Country Two-Step patterns. This is not a beginner class.
Find out more »Belly Dance Class, Level 1
Learn the beautiful art of belly dance in an easy-to-follow class. Level 1 focuses on the foundations of belly dance in a beginner format that builds week to week, and helps improve coordination, musicality and flexibility. These courses are low impact and body positive. Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga attire. Bring water and a hip scarf. All shapes, sizes and skill levels welcome. Visit www.maliachristina.com for more information on the instructor.
Find out more »West Coast Swing Dance
This is a monthly event on the first Thursday of every month. All ages are welcome. No partner is required. There is a $5 donation requested. 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Beginning lesson with Carole Duttlinger 7:30 to 9 p.m.: West Coast Swing Social Dance and Practica (DJ Carole Duttlinger)
Find out more »Contra in the Couve!
Contra dancing is an American social dance tradition dating back to the colonial period. No fancy footwork involved. Contra is always prompted by a caller. Dance instruction at 7:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Find out more »Contra Dance
All ages, child friendly and alcohol free, held the second Friday of each month. Arrive at 7:30 p.m. to learn the basics or help others, and then dance to live music from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome, even for people who don't want to dance; there is plenty of seating and free parking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Admission is $6 to $15 on a sliding scale at the door.
Find out more »Second Friday Big Band Ballroom Dance
Swing Street Glenn Tadina Big Band. Dance to a live 16-piece Big Band plus vocalists from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Enjoy a wide variety of dance music: waltz, foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, rhumba, cha-cha, tango and more. Many are arrangements of the 30's, 40's and 50's Big Bands such as Glenn Miller, Les Brown, Harry James, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billy May, Tommy Dorsey, Les Elgart and others. Ballroom dance $10 per person. Come…
Find out more »Belly Dance Class, Level 1
Learn the beautiful art of belly dance in an easy-to-follow class. Level 1 focuses on the foundations of belly dance in a beginner format that builds week to week, and helps improve coordination, musicality and flexibility. These courses are low impact and body positive. Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga attire. Bring water and a hip scarf. All shapes, sizes and skill levels welcome. Visit www.maliachristina.com for more information on the instructor.
Find out more »Belly Dance Class, Level 1
Learn the beautiful art of belly dance in an easy-to-follow class. Level 1 focuses on the foundations of belly dance in a beginner format that builds week to week, and helps improve coordination, musicality and flexibility. These courses are low impact and body positive. Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga attire. Bring water and a hip scarf. All shapes, sizes and skill levels welcome. Visit www.maliachristina.com for more information on the instructor.
Find out more »April 2019
West Coast Swing Dance
This is a monthly event on the first Thursday of every month. All ages are welcome. No partner is required. There is a $5 donation requested. 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Beginning lesson with Carole Duttlinger 7:30 to 9 p.m.: West Coast Swing Social Dance and Practica (DJ Carole Duttlinger)
Find out more »Contra Dance
All ages, child friendly and alcohol free, held the second Friday of each month. Arrive at 7:30 p.m. to learn the basics or help others, and then dance to live music from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome, even for people who don't want to dance; there is plenty of seating and free parking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Admission is $6 to $15 on a sliding scale at the door.
Find out more »Second Friday Big Band Ballroom Dance
Swing Street Glenn Tadina Big Band. Dance to a live 16-piece Big Band plus vocalists from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Enjoy a wide variety of dance music: waltz, foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, rhumba, cha-cha, tango and more. Many are arrangements of the 30's, 40's and 50's Big Bands such as Glenn Miller, Les Brown, Harry James, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billy May, Tommy Dorsey, Les Elgart and others. Ballroom dance $10 per person. Come…
Find out more »May 2019
West Coast Swing Dance
This is a monthly event on the first Thursday of every month. All ages are welcome. No partner is required. There is a $5 donation requested. 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Beginning lesson with Carole Duttlinger 7:30 to 9 p.m.: West Coast Swing Social Dance and Practica (DJ Carole Duttlinger)
Find out more »Contra Dance
All ages, child friendly and alcohol free, held the second Friday of each month. Arrive at 7:30 p.m. to learn the basics or help others, and then dance to live music from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome, even for people who don't want to dance; there is plenty of seating and free parking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Admission is $6 to $15 on a sliding scale at the door.
Find out more »Second Friday Big Band Ballroom Dance
Swing Street Glenn Tadina Big Band. Dance to a live 16-piece Big Band plus vocalists from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Enjoy a wide variety of dance music: waltz, foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, rhumba, cha-cha, tango and more. Many are arrangements of the 30's, 40's and 50's Big Bands such as Glenn Miller, Les Brown, Harry James, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billy May, Tommy Dorsey, Les Elgart and others. Ballroom dance $10 per person. Come…
Find out more »June 2019
Contra Dance
All ages, child friendly and alcohol free, held the second Friday of each month. Arrive at 7:30 p.m. to learn the basics or help others, and then dance to live music from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome, even for people who don't want to dance; there is plenty of seating and free parking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Admission is $6 to $15 on a sliding scale at the door.
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