Oct.10, Blues Eclectic returns to Waverly Heights Church
3300 SE Woodward St, 7:30pm to 10:00pm or longer-, No Lesson
Dance: $15. No one turned away
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. This evening’s playlist will be shaped as a musical journey—starting with familiar blues and gradually moving into newer and more adventurous sounds, with changes in rhythm, mood and energy along the way. Rich, expressive music for listening, connecting and dancing.
Oct. 18, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall with Lesson
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland
Dance w/ Lesson: $20. No one turned away/. Dance Only: $15
10:30 AM - Lesson: Uwe is back!! all levels Waltz fundamentals w/ Uwe and Colleen
11:30 am DJ Dennis Myers.Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin.
Oct. 17, Dick Brainard's Celebration of Life and Dance
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, Sat. 10/17; 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Please join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, and shared memories celebrating Dick Brainard, a longtime member of the Portland Dance Eclectic community and Portland’s zydeco and swing communities. Hosted by Dick’s family.
Music by the Too Loose Cajun-Zydeco Band and Pete Krebs & the Catnip Brothers.
An RSVP to paulbrainard@gmail.com or (971) 249-2590 would be appreciated.
Catering by Elephant’s Delicatessen • No-host bar
Doors open at 1:30 pm • Program: 2–5:30 pm
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR
Oct. 25, 4pm to 6:30pm, – Dance Eclectic in Sellwood
Dance with Joy Studios – 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR
Casual Ballroom with Dance Eclectic
Music inspired by Waltz • Blues • Alternative Tango • Latin • Swing
The Casual Ballroom Dance Eclectic playlist brings together expressive music inspired by waltz, blues, alternative tango, Latin, swing, and world traditions—chosen not because it belongs to a particular dance, but because it invites beautiful partner dancing.
Nov.1, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Fulton Park
68 SW Miles St, 11:15am to 1:30pm-, No Lesson
Dance: $15. No one turned away
DJ Dennis Myers. Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin
Fulton Park Community Center was our Thursday-night home for nearly a decade, from 2008 to 2018. Many dancers still remember its warm, rustic charm and the easy sense of community it fostered. The floor was refinished this summer and feels wonderful underfoot—smooth, clean, and ready for waltzing.
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Upcoming Dance Events
1st and 3rd Mondays, Lenora's Room- 3300 SE Woodard St, 8 to 10:30pm
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Sesame Club dances are on the first and third Fridays at Norse Hall.
-Oct. 2 The Pranksters Big Band with a Lindy Hop
-Oct. 30 Joy Davina, Trick and Treat Mash Up with prizes for best costumes
-Dec. 4 Winter Ball
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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 December, 2026
▾ October•
• 10/4 Sunday Dance Eclectic 11:15am to 1:45pm at Fulton Park
•.10/10 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:00pm to 11pm 3300 SE Woodward St•
• 10/17 Dick Brainard's Celebration of Life and Dance,
Live Music - Free - 1:30 to 5PM - Norse Hall
• 10/18 Sunday Dance Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Norse Hall
• 10/25 Sunday Partner Dance Eclectic, 4pm to 6:30pm Dance with Joy
▾ November
• 11/1 Sunday Dance Eclectic 11:15am to 1:45pm at Fulton Park
•.11/7 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:30pm to 10:30pm 3300 SE Woodward St
• 11/15 Sunday Dance Eclectic 11:15am to 1:45pm pm at Fulton Park
• 11/22 Sunday Partner Dance Eclectic, 4pm to 6:30pm Dance with Joy
• 11/29 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Norse Hall
▾ December
• 12/6 Sunday Workshop and Dance w/ Ari Levitt, 11:00am to 2:30 pm at Fulton Park, Ari will be doing other workshops 6/2 to 6/6. Details TBD
• 12/11 Annual Holiday ball 7pm to 10:30pm Norse Hall
• 12/12. Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:00pm to 11pm 3300 SE Woodward St•
• 12/20 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Norse Hall
• 12/27 Sunday Partner Dance Eclectic, 4pm to 6:30pm Dance with Joy
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