PortlandDanceEclectic

August Dance Events

September 13, 2025. Free Dance at Director Park - 6-8pm

Last Dance of the Summer!
Free Outdoor Dance at Director Park
Saturday, September 13, 6:00–8:00 PM
Downtown Portland, 815 SW Park Ave.

Join us as we wrap up the summer with one final evening of dancing under the open sky! We’ll have our full dance floor set up in the heart of downtown and a vibrant playlist blending Latin, swing, waltz, and more — the perfect mix to send the season off in style.
Come spin, sway, and soak up the last sparkle of summer. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s your chance to be part of one more magical night of music and movement.
Bring a friend, bring your joy — and let’s make this summer’s final dance one to remember!

HELP NEEDED AROUND 5pm TO HELP INSTALL THE FLOOR.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN. THANKS!

Encore Ball – It was a hot night, and so was the music and dancing!

To those who purchased tickets but couldn't attend due to the heat: we'd love to offer you free admission to one or two of our dances—your choice. Just check in at the front desk; your name will be on the list.
Special thanks to Kevin-Frank Purelll, whose vision and hard work made this live music night possible—including almost single-handedly putting up the shade cloth!;
His note follows below.

Wow! What a night of music and dancing—thank you all for making the Encore Ball so special!
Huge thanks to VanPort Jazz Band for their stellar performance, and to everyone who came out to dance and support the event.
Shoutout to all the amazing dancers in our Portland community, our guests from Vancouver Arthur Murray, Lauren and Aaron from Swing Club PDX, and the VanPort Dancers—with a special nod to my dear friends Jack and Fran Laub for joining us.
A heartfelt thanks to the pillars who made it all run smoothly:
Bernice Dietlein (snacks, water, and heart!), plus Debra, Judy, Ann, and Jeanine with her fabulous Cooling Station.
And finally, deep gratitude to the tireless helpers: Jerome Martin, Connie, Steve, David, Dave, and so many others—your presence made the night shine.

Encore Ball – It was a hot night, and so was the music and dancing!

Sept. 21, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall with Lesson, 10:30 to 2:30pm

September 21 - Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall w/ Lesson 10:30 to 2:30PM
Norse Hall, 111 11th Ave, Portland, OR-
Dance w/ Lesson: Suggested $20. No one turned away
Dance Only: Suggested $15

10:30 am: All-levels Waltz Lesson with Uwe Hessinger and Colleen Suzanne from Connect to Dance. A 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 Dance: DJ Dennis Myers. Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin. Focus today's playlist; It's been a while since we have had a recorded music dance at Norse Hall so expect a number of fun new songs as well as familiar favorites. Stay tuned for more information.

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October 4. - Blues Eclectic at Norse Hall, with Lesson by Sandy Ninh

October 4 Blues Eclectic with lesson - Norse Hall -
Building open at 6:45 pm

7:00pm: All-Levels Lesson with Sandy Ninh
Topic: Tango Tools for Blues Dancers

8:00pm to 10:30+pm Dance: DJ Dennis Myers. Eclectic Playlist with Blues, Waltz, Swing,. All Blues Eclectic dances are Tango Friendly.

Dance w/ Lesson: Suggested $20. No one turned away; Dance Only: Suggested $15
Norse Hall, 111 11th Ave, Portland, OR

Other Dance Events

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

Sept 7, 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