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Sat. Feb. 21, 7:30 pm to 10:15 Blues Eclectic at Waverly Heights Church
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Feb. 21, 2026, Blues Eclectic at Waverly Heights Church (No Lesson)
3300 SE Woodward Ave, Portland, OR. 7:30pm to around 10:15pm
Dance: Suggested $15, No Lesson this month. No one turned away

We’re excited to bring Dance Eclectic to Waverly Heights Church in Southeast Portland — a welcoming venue in a quiet neighborhood, currently home to the Monday night Lenora’s Room dances.

This location offers several advantages over Norse Hall: easier evening parking, a beautiful vaulted interior, great floor and acoustics, and a cozy, intimate atmosphere. It’s an ideal space for our Blues Eclectic dances.

Music by DJ Dennis Myers: A mix of blues, waltz and swing, both classic and contemporary. Whether you’re grounded in blues or curious to expand your dancing, the music will be rich, expressive, and inviting.
We look forward to dancing with you in this new space.

Sun. Feb. 22 4:00 pm to 7:00pm PDE Tea Dance @ Dancing with Joy
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Feb. 22, 4pm to 7pm, Tea Dance – Dance Eclectic in Sellwood
Dancing with Joy Studios – 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR
Dance: Suggested $15. No one turned away (No Lesson)

We’re excited to add a new event to our monthly Dance Eclectic schedule — a Fourth Sunday afternoon Tea Dance at Dancing with Joy Studios in the heart of Sellwood. This time slot (4–7 PM) gives you the best of both worlds: a chance to arrive at a dance in the light of day, head home at a reasonable hour, and start the new week refreshed. Sellwood’s cozy, village-like atmosphere also makes it easy to grab a bite before or after, making this more than just a dance — it’s a full experience.

During February: Dance with Joy is hosting fundraiser events all month for charities supporting immigrant communities, with studio earnings (after expenses) and any donations beyond the standard entry fee going to these organizations.

Music by DJ Dennis Myers:  — We’ll be flowing in right after an Argentine Tango práctica in the same space, so you may notice a tango-tinged energy in the air as we begin. Expect the usual Eclectic mix you love—waltz, blues, swing, world, soulful surprises—plus a few especially “tango-friendly” tracks. Come for your favorite styles, stay for the unexpected ones, and as always: dance what you know and feel, and help us make the room welcoming for newcomers and cross-over dancers alike.

Feb. 28, Saturday - Annual Dance Eclectic Winter Ball at Norse Wall, 7pm to 10:15pm
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Sat, February 28. 2026 - Portland Dance Eclectic Winter Waltz Ball Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm


Celebrate 25 years of winter magic on the dance floor. Our very first Winter Waltz Ball was held in February 2001, and this year we return to that spirit for a special 25th anniversary evening. The focus of this milestone Winter Ball will again be on the waltz—featuring a huge variety of styles and favorite tunes from across our 25-year history.

One of the highlights of PDE’s year, this is an uplifting night of music and dance designed to help you relax, let go, and simply move. In addition to waltzes, the playlist will weave together swing, two-steps, and other casual ballroom styles, ranging from deep and soulful to playful and expressive—all blending into a seamless flow that invites connection with the music and with each other.
Come dance, unwind, and let the music lead the way.

Dress: Urban eclectic — ball gowns to blue jeans
  • Dance: Portland’s premier large dance floor
  • Vibe: Warm, welcoming Norse Hall ambiance
  • Bar: Open for drinks
  • Treats: Please feel invited to share treats (alongside those in the lounge)



    • March.8 Sunday Dance Eclectic at Fulton Park CC
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    March 8, 2026- Sunday Dance Eclectic at Fulton Park C.C. 68 SW Miles St, 11:00am to 2:00pm- No Lesson


    (Just a few minutes off the Terwilliger !-5 exit)

    Dance Eclectic is back at Fulton Park Community Center for our First Sunday monthly dances! We’re thrilled to include this beloved venue in our regular rotation. From 2008 to 2019, Fulton Park was a favorite among our dancers — and for good reason. Dancers love the classic charm of the building, the cozy yet spacious interior, and the welcoming atmosphere. Even better — the dance floor, which was a concern when we left, has been beautifully refinished! It now rivals the quality of the floor at North Hall.
    While there’s no lesson this Sunday, we’ll be introducing regular lessons at 10:30 AM in the coming months — stay tuned!

    11am to 2pm: DJ Dennis Myers will be playing a Casual Ballroom Eclectic mix, with plenty of Waltz, Swing, Two Step, Latin, and more.
    Come dance into the new year with us — same magic, new-old space
    Dance: Suggested $15. No one turned away

    Upcoming Dance Events

    3rd Fridays, 8:30pm - Alternative music milonga with DJ Alison: Dance With Joy Studios, 8051 SE 16th Ave. Highly Recommended for tango and fusion dancers

    Celebration Dance for Gail Getz- Sunday, May 17 , 2:00-4:30
    Location: Polish Hall on N Interstate Ave. Dance is free to all !!!. Gail’s children will be there and hope to meet dancers. There will be a few Irish dances for all to participate in as this was one of her loves. Parking in the Kaiser lot behind Polish Hall is fine .

    !st Sunday Tango Nexus has moved to Dance with Joy Studio 5pm to 5:30 Intermediate lesson with Sandy and Steve, 5:30 -7:30: Practica/Dance:

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

    Schedule o Dances through June, 2026

    ▾ January
     • 1/10 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7pm to 10:30pm Waverly Heights
    • 1/18 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Norse Hall
     • 1/25 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dancing for Joy
     ▾ February
     • 2/1 Sunday at Fulton Park. 10:30 to 2:30
     • 2/7 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7pm to 10:30pm Waverly Heights
    • 2/15 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
     • 2/22 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dancing for Joy
     • 2/28 Saturday Waltz Ball 6:30pm to 10pm Main Ballroom.(Tentative)
    ▾ March
     • 3/1 Sunday at Fulton Park. 10:30 to 2:30
     • 3/7 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7pm to 10:30pm Waverly Heights
    • 3/15 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
     3/22 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dancing for Joy
     • 3/29 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
     ▾ April
     • 4/5 Sunday at Fulton Park. 10:30 to 2:30
     • 4/11 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7pm to 10:30pm Waverly Heights
    • 4/19 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
     • 4/26 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dancing for Joy
     ▾ May
     • 5/3 Sunday at Fulton Park. 10:30 to 2:30
     • 5/9 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7pm to 10:30pm Waverly Heights
    • 5/31 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dancing for Joy
     ▾ June
     • 6/6 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7pm to 10:30pm Waverly Heights
    • 6/21 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
    • 6/28 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dancing for Joy
     ▾ July
    • 7/11 Summer Dance 6:30pm to 10pm Main Ballroom.

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