Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, Waltz Eclectic w/ Special lesson by Rachel Lidskog at Norse Hall
An eclectic mix of casual ballroom music - Waltz, Swing, East and West Coast, Nightclub Two-Step, Latin and Tango.
10:30 Lesson: This Sunday’s dance will have a special lesson from Rachel Lidskog:
Tips for Leading, Following and Achieving a Better Connection in your Social Dancing. It is definitely an all-levels class for both leads and follows.
11:30am to 2:30pm: Dance, DJ Dennis Myers
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave.
Cost: $15 to $10 sliding scale
Monday. Jan. 30 - Dance Eclectic at Lenora's
The playlist for the evening will include Waltz, Swing, Blues, Tango (both traditional and alternative) and world music. This playlist will encourage dancers to respond to changes in tempo and dynamics and to use melody more in structuring their dance.
DANCE: 8:00 TO 10:30. DJ Dennis Myers.
Cost: $10 to $15 Sliding scale.
Lenora's Ballroom, 3300 SE Woodward St. Portland
Sat., Feb. 4 - Blues Eclectic
A fun, eclectic playlist with varied tempos of blues, swing, alt tango and waltz.
7:30pm to 8: Lesson - Warm up Blues lesson with Eric and Dorothy
8:00 -11:00pm- Dance w/ DJ Dennis Myers
Dance& Lesson: $15 to $10 sliding scale
The dance is open to all. Masks are optional but encouraged.
Norse Hall, Upstairs ballroom, 111 NE 11th Ave
Sat. Feb. 11, Winter Waltz Ball at Norse Hall
An Eclectic mix of Casual Ballroom music - Waltz, Swing, East and West Coast, Nightclub Two Step, Latin and Tango.
7:30pm to 11pm: Dance to recorded music. Expect a selection of Waltzes worthy of Valentine's Day upbeat swing and foxtrot, and night club two-step plus Latin and alt Tango selections later in the evening.
• Dress is urban eclectic: ball gowns to blue jeans.
• Dance on Portland's premier large dance floor.
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland,
7pm to 11pm: Lesson TBD, DJ Dennis Myers
Cost: $15
Sun. Feb. 19 - Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall
An Eclectic mix of Casual Ballroom music - Waltz, Swing, East and West Coast, Nightclub Two Step, Latin and Tango.
10:30: Lesson: TBD
11;30am to 2:30pm: Dance, DJ Dennis Myers
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave.
Cost: $15 to $10 sliding scale.
Winter Dance Schedule
January
1/7 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:30pm to 11pm Lodge room
1/15 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Grand Ballroom
1/29 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Grand Ballroom
February
2/4 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:30pm to 11pm Lodge room
2/11 Saturday Waltz Ball 7:30pm to 11pm Grand Ballroom
2/19 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Grand Ballroom
March
3/4 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:30pm to 11pm Lodge room
3/19 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Grand Ballroom
3/26 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Grand Ballroom
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Other Dance Events
Join us for Monday night waltz, Swing, Blues and more.
8:00 - 8:30 pm- Lesson and warm up with Eric and Dorothy,
8:30 - 10:30 is open dancing to a varied playlist and a fun night of dancing.
Dance is open to all and masks are optional. $15 - $10 sliding scale for the evening.
Lenora's Room, 3300 SE Woodward St
TangoNexus will be fourth Sundays on-going. 7:00 -9:00, $15 at the door. Rose City Studio. Music for the omnivore dancer. A great opportunity to practice tango in a comfortable atmosphere
Rose City Studio, 1420 NW 17th Ave
7:30-10:30 Lesson followed by general dancing
$15, $10 members ($40 annual membership fee)
Drop-in lesson and CD music for all Sesame Club dances
General Dancing to professional DJ'ed music in the main ballroom.
Check the sponsor's website for dances that feature a live band
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland
See rosecitystudio.com for schedule of upcoming dances or Contact Lisa: (text: 971.255.0586)
Rose City Studio, 1420 NW 17th, $15. Vaccinated-only and masks
A Statement about our Covid policy.
Due to the evolving nature of Covid, our policy regarding Covid has been evolving along with it.
Currently our policy is:
1. Although we encourage everyone to get the current vaccination, we will not be requiring it.
2. Masks at dances are optional, but are encouraged, especially for those who have any high risk factors .
3. We also recommend that you do a home COVID test prior to attending a dance, especially if you have been in a situation were you could have been exposed to Covid.
4. Do not come to a dance if you have any symptoms of Covid
We realize some of our dancers will not be satisfied with our policy. It's hoped that all dancers will consider both their own health and that of their partners when making their decisions.
