Upcoming Dance Events
Sat. Dec 13 Annual Portland Dance Eclectic Holiday Ball
Norse Hall, NE 111 11th Ave, Portland, OR
7:00 pm to 10:30pm - Norse Hall - Main Ballroom
Dance: Suggested $20. No one turned away
Celebrate the season with one of our most beloved annual events—a festive night of music, connection, and joyful dancing. Bring your full repertoire and enjoy an uplifting, elegant mix of waltz, swing, Latin, and nightclub two-step, blended with a selection of danceable holiday favorites.
• Dress is urban eclectic—from blue jeans to ballgowns.
• Enjoy holiday decorations and seasonal treats.
• Dance on Portland’s premier large dance floor.
DJ Dennis Myers: Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Latin, NC2S, Tango. plus danceable Holiday music
| December 21- Holiday Sunday Dance Eclectic |
| Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland- |
As we look toward our 2026 season, we have some big decisions to make, particularly regarding our venues and schedule. We are exploring changes to Blues Eclectic (location and timing) and considering adding regular Sunday dances at Fulton Park Community Center.
To ensure these decisions reflect what the community wants, we have created a questionnaire to check in on what is resonating with you and what you would like to see evolve; Here is the link:
December 28- Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall w/ Lesson
Norse Hall, 111 SE 11th Ave, Portland
Dance w/ Lesson: Suggested $20. No one turned away
Dance Only: Suggested $15
10:30 am: All-levels Lesson with Rachel Lidskog. topic:: Secret sauce for a delicious dance. Coonection & Care. Key ingredients to help enhance and elevate the flavor of your social dance experience.
11:30 am to 2:30 pm Dance: DJ Dennis Myers. Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin. Stay tuned for more information.
Other Dance Events
Dance with Joy Studios Open House Weekend
Holiday Showcases + Fundraiser for Oregon Food Bank
December 12, 13 & 14. - 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR,
Join us for a heartwarming weekend of dance, music, art, and community as we celebrate the season together and support the Oregon Food Bank. Together, we’ll share joy, connection, and compassion—helping bring warmth and nourishment to those in need this holiday season.
• Friday, December 12 — 7:30pm–10:30pm
• Saturday, December 13 — 4:00pm–7:00pm
• Sunday, December 14 — 4:00pm–7:00pm
Suggested Donation: $10–$25 + a non-perishable food item for the Oregon Food Bank (No one turned away — all are welcome!)
1st and 3rd Mondays, Lenora's Room- 3300 SE Woodard St, 8 to 10:30pm
Jan.4 Tango Nexus- Baker Building, 5511 N Albina Ave, 7 to 9:30pm
Dance With Joy Studios, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Sellwood
Sesame Club dances are the first and third Fridays at Norse Hall
Rose City Studios dance socials: every 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7:30-10pm at Polish Hall, 3832 N Interstate Ave., Portland
Link for Paying for an Event the day of the event
Donate or pay for dance to Portland Dance Eclectic
