Encore Ball featuring Vanport Jazz Swing Orchestra,
Sat. August 23, 6:30pm to 9:45pm at
Multnomah Arts Center,
Tickets available online and at the door
Cost: $50 to $39 sliding scale (no one turned away)

 
This year’s Encore Ball is going live with the 17-piece Vanport Jazz Swing Band! Join us for an evening of incredible live music, vibrant dancing, and joyful connection. Pre-registration is going strong, with a well-balanced mix of leads and follows—and it's still open!

We’re looking forward to a warm and fun evening of dancing! The forecast is calling for low 90s at the start of the night, cooling into the 80s as the evening goes on. It’s definitely on the warmer side, but we’ve got some comfort built in: the dance floor is covered and protected from direct sun, and we’re adding a shade cloth to help soften the light and reduce the heat from the setting sun..
The Encore Ball is traditionally a colorful event, so bring your personal flair and express your style. Let’s revel together in the unforgettable spirit of this one-of-a-kind dance party.

Vanport Jazz Band Meets the Encore Ball – Two Great Traditions in One Night
A few words from Kevin-Frank Purell:
My earliest and ongoing memories of the Vanport Jazz Band are inseparable from three couples I affectionately call “the Vanport Dancers.” Their dedication—never missing a rehearsal—embodies the same deep love of music and dance that brings us all together. They set the tone for the joy and connection we’ll share on this special night.

The band shares that same passion, and they won’t disappoint. They’ve crafted a lively, dancer-friendly playlist with a variety of tempos and styles—perfect for foxtrot, cha-cha, waltz, nightclub, and swing. Their June performance at Swing Club PDX proved how well this mix works—it had the dancers on their feet all night.

And before the band begins, Dennis will ease us into the evening with a half hour of his signature music mix and continue spinning great tunes during the band’s breaks.

It promises to be an unforgettable night—fantastic live music, joyful movement, and a room full of dancers sharing the floor. We can't wait to see you there.
 For more information and to purchase tickets, [visit our website here]

August 30 Free Dance at Director Park from 6pm to 8pm

Repeating last years events We’re back downtown! Join us as part of your Labor Day Weekend for this Saturday dance at Director Park. Dance to the Dance Eclectic playlist and enjoy our pleasant Portland evenings with joyful movement, fun, and friends.Kick off your Labor Day weekend with an evening of dancing outdoors. We’ll have our full dance floor set up in the heart of downtown, plus a summertime playlist that blends the best of Latin, swing, and waltz — a joyful mix to celebrate the season.
Come spin, sway, and soak up the last sparkle of summer with this free outdoor dance event. Bring a friend, bring your energy, and let’s make Director Park come alive with music and dancing!