PortlandDanceEclectic

June 22, 2025. Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall

June 22 -. Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall w/ Lesson
Norse Hall | 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR

10:30 AM – All-Levels Waltz Lesson
With Uwe Hessinger and Colleen Suzanne from Connect to Dance
A welcoming, skill-building lesson designed to help you refine your waltz and get moving with confidence before the dance begins.

11:30 AM to 2:30 PM – Social Dance
Music by DJ Dennis Myers
A Casual Ballroom Eclectic playlist featuring Waltz, Swing, Two Step, and Latin.
Today’s Theme: Rediscovered Favorites
This playlist highlights favorites loved and often played before 2012—but have rarely revisited since. Expect a generous helping of waltzes, a few modern French tunes, fresh, fun swing songs, and other memorable favorites that balance a playlist a little different from our usual mix.

Pricing
Dance + Lesson: Suggested $20
Dance Only: Suggested $15

No one turned away for lack of funds.
Pay what you can—your presence matters more than the price. If you’re able to contribute at or above the suggested amount, it helps support the musicians, teachers, and venue.

Upcoming Portland Dance Eclectic Dance Through August 2025

July Dance Events

July 5 Blues Eclectic is at the Oak Studios - 200 SE Oak St, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
This month, we're moving our Blues dance to be part of the Portland Blues Experience! The entire building will be alive with music and dancing as part of this special weekend.
There will a Blues dance lesson followed by great Blues music by DJ Dennis Myers. Other rooms will also be open throughout the evening—feel free to wander, explore, and dance in different spaces. Stay tuned—more details will be posted on our website soon. It’s going to be a fun and festive night—don’t miss it!

July 6 - Portland Blues Experience 2025 – Full Weekend + Dance Day at Director Park! 10am - 10pm. For more than two decades, the Portland Blues Experience has been curating incredible events for dancers attending the Waterfront Blues Festival. In 2025, we're turning up the volume with something extra special! More information coming on website

June 12 Bastille Day Dance - 7pm to 10:30pm, Norse Hall - Dance to a French language playlist of danceable music & celebrate in French Style. Information coming on website.

July 20 Sunday Dance Eclectic- Norse Hall - Lesson with Uwe and Colleen

July 26 Sat. Black and White Ball- 6:45 to 9:45pm. Multnomah Arts Center- outside on our portable dance floor. Registration opens Sun. 6/8 at dances and online.

August Dance Events

August 2 Blues Eclectic - 7pm to 10:30pm, Norse Hall - Lesson to be determined

August 9 Free Dance at Director Park from 6pm to 8pm repeating last years events

August 17 Sunday Dance Eclectic- Norse Hall with Live music from a PDE favorite: Larry Unger and Friends. 11pm to 2:30pm. Details soon.

August 23 Encore Ball at Multnomah Arts Center with live music from a 17 piece VanPort Big Band - 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Co-Organized with Kevin-Frank Purell. Details coming soon.

August 30 Free Dance at Director Park from 6pm to 8pm repeating last years events

Other Dance Events

1st and 3rd Mondays, Lenora's Room- 3300 SE Woodard St, 8 to 10:30pm

July 6, 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