Sun., April 21 , 10:30am to 2:30pm - Dance Eclectic w/ Lesson

10:30 Lesson: All levels lesson with Brenda Russell from DanceMode.
Topic: For this all-levels pre-dance lesson we’ll navigate the rhythms of music through "traveling boxes," exploring how different time signatures and syncopations can transform our movement and spatial awareness on the dance floor. Gear up to glide, syncopate, and connect in this dynamic session designed to enhance your musicality and expression in dance!

11:30 Dance: DJ Dennis Myers
Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Latin, NC2S, Tango

Cost: Dance w/ Lesson: $20 to $10.
Dance only- $15 to $10 - Sliding scale
Norse Hall, 111 11th Ave, Portland,

May 3 to 5 - Blues Eclectic w/ Lesson by Ari Levitt

Ari is doing a whole weekend of workshops that should be of interest to Blues dancers. Link for details

Weekend Schedule:

Friday, May 3rd:  Dance with Joy Studio, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
        6:30 PM: East Coast Swing meets Balboa, Blues & Tango - explore rhythm breaking and creative movement integration.
        8:00 PM: NightClub 2-Step & Salsa Fusion - fuse basic NC2S with elements of Salsa for a unique dance experience.

Saturday, May 4th: Dance with Joy Studio, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
        1:00 PM: Master effortless Lead & Follow - enhance your understanding of dance physics and social connection.
        2:30 PM: Waltz & Swing Fusion - add a twist of Swing to your Waltz.
        4:00 PM: Dive into Musicality and Conversational Dancing in Blues & Swing - focus on poly-rhythmic and expressive dance forms.

Saturday Evening, May 4: Norse Hall, 111 NE Couch St, Portland. 
        7:00 PM: Blues Eclectic Dance with a lesson in Blues Fusion. $20 at door

Sunday, May 5th: Dance with Joy Studio, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
        1:00 PM: Experience the charm of Down-Tempo Swing (Laminu) - enjoy the relaxed, flowing movements perfect for slower tunes.
        4:00 PM: Intro to Balboa - spice up your Swing with fast-paced, fun Balboa steps and combinations.

Sat. May 4 - Blues Eclectic w/ Lesson by Ari Levitt

10:30 Lesson: Blues Fusion
In this playful pre-dance all-levels lesson, learn how the newest dance genre of “fusion” takes many of the core concepts and stylings from blues and then opens the door for even more creativity, improvisation, partner-play, and musicality. All are welcome. No knowledge of blues or fusion is necessary.

Ari is doing a whole weekend of workshops that should be of interest to Blues dancers. Link for details

11:30 Dance: DJs Ari Levitt & Dennis Myers
Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Latin, NC2S, Tango

Cost: Dance w/ Lesson: $20 to $15
Dance only- $15 to $10 - Sliding scale
Norse Hall, 111 11th Ave, Portland,
?Norse Hall, 111 11th Ave, Portland,

Sun., May 19 - 10:30am to 2:30pm - Dance Eclectic w/ Lesson
10:30 Lesson: Uwe Hessinger and Colleen Suzanne from Connect to Dance
Topic: TBD

11:30 Dance: DJ Dennis Myers
Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Latin, NC2S, Tango.
We will have a number of new waltzes this Sunday. If you are interested in viewing what another group from Russia is doing with waltz, Here is a link to some videos.

Cost: Dance w/ Lesson: $20 to $10. Dance only- $15 to $10 - Sliding scale
Norse Hall, 111 11th Ave, Portland, OR