Portland Dance Eclectic is back to our regular schedule of dances at Norse Hall
November 28 - Holiday Sunday Waltz Eclectic- 10:30am to 2:30pm
Our Sunday Dances during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday have over the years been some of our most popular events. This year they return with a Sunday dance before and after Thanksgiving.
10:30 am to 11:30pm- Rumba lesson with Lisa Boucher of Rose City Studios.
Learn the basics of the fun, flirty and versatile Rumba. Danced to a variety of musical styles and tempos, Rumba is a great addition to your dance toolbox!
11:30 am - Pianist Gene Freeheart returns to play a set of waltzes
11:45 am to 2:30pm- Dance to a Waltz Eclectic playlist. DJ Dennis Myers
Norse Hall Main ballroom,
Cost: $15, no hassle discount to $10 for those on limited budgets
Vaccination verified only, masks currently required
Saturday December 4, 8:00 to 11:00 PM - Blues Eclectic at Norse Hall
A varied Blues, Swing and Alt playlist in the comfortable atmosphere of Norse Hall's upstairs ballroom.
8:00-11pm Dance w. DJ Dennis Myers
Cost: $15, No hassle discount to $10.
Vaccination only with verification. Masks required.
111 NE 11th ave, Portland
December 11- Dance Eclectic Saturday Evening Dance- 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Lesson and Details to be determined.
Norse Hall Lodge Room, Upper ballroom, 111 NE 11th Ave
Cost: $15, no hassle discount to $10 for those on limited budgets
Vaccination verified only, masks currently required.
November 28 - Holiday Sunday Waltz Eclectic- 10:30am to 2:30pm
Our Sunday Dances during the Christmas Holiday have over the years been some of our most popular events.
10:30 am to 11:30pm- Fundamental Waltz Lesson and Warmup with Uwe Hessinger
11:30 am - Pianist Gene Freeheart returns to play a set of waltzes
11:45 am to 2:30pm- Dance to a Traditional Holiday Waltz Eclectic playlist. DJ Dennis Myers
Norse Hall Main ballroom,
Cost: $15, no hassle discount to $10 for those on limited budgets
Vaccination verified only, masks currently required
December 26 - Holiday Sunday Waltz Eclectic- 10:30am to 2:30pm
Our Sunday Dances during the Christmas Holiday have over the years been some of our most popular events.
10:30 am to 11:30pm- East Coast Swing Lesson with Adam and Ali Grimshaw
11:30 am - Pianist Gene Freeheart returns to play a set of waltzes
11:45 am to 2:30pm- Dance to a Waltz Eclectic playlist. DJ Dennis Myers
Norse Hall Main ballroom,
Cost: $15, no hassle discount to $10 for those on limited budgets
Vaccination verified only, masks currently required
Other Dance Events
On November 29th we will merge music from our playlist of waltz, swing, blues, tango and Nightclub with music from the 2nd night of Chanukah.
Eric will lead some energetic Israeli Dancing for a portion of the evening, with the lighting of the Chanukah candles and traditional snacks to round out the celebration.
8:30-10:30 we open up the floor to dancing to a varied playlist.
Cost: $10, 3300 SE Woodward
ROSE CITY STUDIO is OPEN for live dancing: See rosecitystudio.com
or Contact Lisa: (text: 971.255.0586)
Enjoy a music mix for the dance omnivore; mostly tango, alternative and traditional, with some Swing, fusion waltz and West Coast. Join convivial folks from different dance communities. All levels wanted at this learner's sandbox. Hosted by Steve Carruthers 503 804-0031
7:00-9:00, Rose City Studio, 1420 NW 17th, $15. Vaccinated-only and masks
Help Wanted at Dances
NOTICE: Until we find someone we can pay to manage the door, we are looking for volunteers who would like to trade the cost of admission for an hour working the door. Please contact us right away! portlanddanceeclectic@gmail.com or debra.iguchi@gmail.com
Portland Dance Eclectic is looking for people who would be interested in being paid to watch the door so dancers are free to dance. Currently we are checking vaccination status in addition to taking payment. If you know of anyone interested in an easy occasional job working with great people, please let us know. Thanks!
Schedule of Dances for rest of the Year
November
11/28 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
December
12/4 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:30pm to 11pm Lodge room
12/11 Saturday Dance Eclectic, 7:30pm to 11pm Upstairs Ballroom
12/19 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
12/26 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
1/1/22 Holiday Ball and New Year's Dance, Main Ballroom, Details TBD
This schedule is subject to changes. Check emails and website.
It's Been a Tough Year, Ways You Can Help Dance Come Back
Donate to Portland Dance Eclectic
Any money we receive will be put in a fund to help those where the cost keeps them away.
We are in constant need of volunteers to help with door, set up, clean up, publicity etc. Contact Debra Iguchi or Dennis Myers