Sat., July 25, 6:45 to 9:45pm, The Black and White Ball
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July 25 Sat. Black and White Ball- 6:45 to 9:45pm. 
The Black & White Ball on Saturday, July 25 
Thank you to everyone who helped make Saturday’s Black & White Ball such a special evening. From setting up the dance floor by Kevin, Jerome and Steve and decorations by Bernice and her team to welcoming friends, dancing, and sharing the evening together, it was truly a community effort.
One of my favorite moments was simply looking around and realizing that, for a few hours, we had transformed a basketball court into a vibrant outdoor dance hall. The music, the conversations, the laughter, and a dance floor full of people moving in many different styles all came together to create something that felt uniquely Dance Eclectic.

Here is the link for the requested playlist from the dance and you can expect a few photos on the website in around week.
Thank you for bringing your energy, kindness, and love of dancing. You are what makes these evenings possible.

Sunday, August 2, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Fulton Park CC
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August 2, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Fulton Park
68 SW Miles St,  11:00am to 2:00pm-, No Lesson
Dance: $15. No one turned away

DJ Dennis Myers.Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin.
With the fans going, the room stayed warm but danceable, and people seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Sunday, August 16 Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall
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August 16, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall with Lesson
68 SW Miles St,  10:30am to 2:30pm

Dance w/ Lesson: $20. No one turned away/. Dance Only: $15

10:30 AM - Lesson Rachel Lidskog-Lim, Topic to be determined
11:30 am DJ Dennis Myers.Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin.

Sun. august 23, 4:00 pm to 6:30pm Partner Dance Eclectic @ Dance with Joy
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August 23, 4pm to 6:30pm, – Dance Eclectic in Sellwood
Dance with Joy Studios – 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR

Partner Dance Eclectic
Music inspired by Waltz • Blues • Alternative Tango • Latin • swing
Dance with Joy- Aug. 23, 4pm to 6:30

The Partner Dance Eclectic playlist brings together expressive music inspired by waltz, blues, alternative tango, Latin, swing and world traditions—chosen not because it fits a particular dance, but because it invites beautiful partner dancing. Whether the music feels familiar or completely new, the goal is the same: listening deeply, connecting with your partner, and enjoying the journey together.

September 6 Sunday Dance Eclectic at Fulton Park CC
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September 6, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Fulton Park
68 SW Miles St,  11:00am to 2:00pm-, No Lesson
Dance: $15. No one turned away

DJ Dennis Myers.Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin.
With the fans going, the room stayed warm but danceable, and people seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Sun. Sept. 20 Sunday Dance Eclectic @ Norse Hall
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Sept. 20, Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall with Lesson
68 SW Miles St,  10:30am to 2:30pm

Dance w/ Lesson: $20. No one turned away/. Dance Only: $15

10:30 AM - Lesson to be determined
11:30 am DJ Dennis Myers.Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin.

Sun. Sept. 27 Partner Dance Eclectic @ Dance with Joy
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sept. 27, 4pm to 6:30pm, – Dance Eclectic in Sellwood
Dance with Joy Studios – 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR

Partner Dance Eclectic
Music inspired by Waltz • Blues • Alternative Tango • Latin • swing
Dance with Joy- Aug. 26, 4pm to 6:30

The Partner Dance Eclectic playlist brings together expressive music inspired by waltz, blues, alternative tango, Latin, swing and world traditions—chosen not because it fits a particular dance, but because it invites beautiful partner dancing. Whether the music feels familiar or completely new, the goal is the same: listening deeply, connecting with your partner, and enjoying the journey together.

Schedule of Portland Dance Eclectic events through Celebratopm


 August
• 8/2 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Fulton Park
• 8/16 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Norse Hall
8/23 Sunday Partner Dance Eclectic, 4pm to 6:30pm Dancing for Joy

 September
• 9/6 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Fulton Park
• 9/20 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Norse Hall
9/26 Saturday Director Park, Last dance of the summer. 4pm to 6pm
• 9/27 Sunday Partner Dance Eclectic, 4pm to 6:30pm Dancing for Joy

 October
• 10/4 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Fulton Park
.10/10 Saturday Blues Eclectic  7:00pm to 11pm 3300 SE Woodward St•
• 10/17 Dick Brainerd- Celebration of Life 1:30 to 5PM Norse Hall
• 10/18 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Norse Hall
8/23 Sunday Partner Dance Eclectic, 4pm to 6:30pm Dancing for Joy






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Dance Eclectic Summer Schedule

t does not look like Director Park will be available to us for dances. If anyone has any ideas for outdoors dances, let us know.

Upcoming Dance Events


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

June 5th Sesame Club’s 65th Anniversary Dance. 1961 price $3. Food and cake!   
All are welcome

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


April
4/19 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
4/26 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dance with Joy
May
5/3 Sunday at Fulton Park. 11:00 to 2:15
5/9 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7pm to 10:30pm Waverly Heights
5/31 Sunday Tea Dance 4pm to 7pm Dance with Joy
June
6/7 Sunday at Fulton Park. 11:00 to 2:15
6/13 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 Dance with Joy
July
7/11 Summer Dance 6:30pm to 10pm Main Ballroom.

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