Beginning Level Classes
Note: We do our best to keep this information up-to-date. Check with individual instructors and dance hosts to verify times and cancellations. Also see Calendar Updates.
Mondays:
Argentine Tango (No class May 26)
7:30-8:30 Beginning lesson focussing on basic patterns plus posture, balance and attitude to create an elegant 'Tango Walk'.
Cost: $32 for 4 weeks; $10 drop-in (New series May 5)
Host: Jean-Paul and Judith
Tuesdays:
Country/Western (Starts May 6)
6:00 Country/Western Two Step and Line dancing. No partner needed!
Cost: $8 drop-in
Host: Dance Friends #1011
Night Club Two-Step
7:00 No partner needed! Drop-ins welcome.
Cost: $6
Host: Dance Friends #1011
Wednesdays:
Teen Ballroom
5:00-6:00 No partner or experience needed.
Cost: $30 for 4 weeks (New series May 5); $9 drop-in.
Host: Cori
Dance Exercise
5:30 Line dance fitness class for ladies.
Cost: $30/month (one day a week); $40/month (2 days a week)
Host: June K.
Jump Swing
6:30 No partner needed!
Cost: $10 drop-in. (New series April 9)
Host: June K.
Ballroom
6:30-7:30 No partner or experience needed.
April 2-30 Foxtrot. May 7-28 Rumba (with a touch of Salsa).
Cost: $30 for 4 weeks; $9 drop-in (first two weeks only)
Host: Cori
Hustle (April only)
7:30 The partner version, but you don't need to bring your own!
Cost: $48 for 6 weeks, $10 drop-in. (Class starts April 9)
Host: June K
Ballroom (May only)
7:30-9:00 A mix of popular ballroom dances: Swing, Waltz, Tango and Salsa.
Cost: $10 drop-in. (Class starts May 7)
Host: June K
Thursdays:
Polynesian Dancing
5:30-6:45 Teen/Adult (15 and up)
Cost: $8
Host: Norma S.
West Coast Swing
7:00 Beginning lesson followed by dancing until 9:00. Couples and singles welcome!
Cost: $6 per class for drop-ins; $5 per class for a full month series.
Host: WC Swing Group
Fridays:
Dance Exercise
5:30 Line dance fitness class for ladies.
Cost: $30/month (one day a week); $40/month (2 days a week)
Host: June K.
Friday Night Dance Party
7:30-8:30 Lessons. No partner or experience required.
8:30-10:30 Dance Party.
1st, 3rd and 4th Fridays are Ballroom Nights.
2nd Fridays are Argentine Tango Nights.
5th Friday is Country/Western Night.
Friday Night Lesson Schedule for April-May:
- 4th Friday (April 25) Jazz Suitz Dance Party with June. Beginning Jump Swing and Balboa by June. Beginning/Intermediate Night Club Two-Step by Darlene. Dancing to live music by the Jazz Suitz Band and recorded Latin music until 10:30. Cost tonight only: $12 General, $8 Youth.
- 1st Friday (May 2) Evergreen Ballroom Spring Showcase. Doors open at 6:45 for early seating and shoe sales with the Portland-based Glass Slipper. Beginning lesson at 7:30. Demonstrations and plenty of general dancing from 8:00-11:00. $7 general; $5 youth.
- 2nd Friday (May 9) Argentine Tango with Richard and Susan. All Argentine Tango until 10:30.
- 3rd Friday (May 16) Ballroom Night with Cori. Beginning Waltz and Cha Cha by Cori. Beginning/Intermediate Night Club Two-Step in the Latin Room. Dancing until 10:30.
- 4th Friday (May 23) Ballroom Night with June. Beginning Cha Cha by June. Beginning/Intermediate Night Club Two-Step by Darlene. Dancing until 10:30.
- 5th Friday (May 30) Rock N Rodeo Country/Western Dance Party by June and Tanya. Line dance and Country Two-Step Lessons by June and Tanya. Country/Western dancing until 10:30.
Cost: $8 before 8:30; $6 after 8:30; $6 Youth. (April 25: $12 General; $8 Youth. May 2: $7 General; $5 Youth)
Host: Cori G. (1st and 3rd Fridays); Richard & Susan (2nd Fridays); June K. (4th and 5th Fridays)
Saturdays:
Polynesian Dancing
9-11 Youth and adult classes (call Norma for registration info.)
Host: Norma S.
Ballroom (No class May 24)
1-2:00. April 12-26 Tango and Cha Cha. May 3-17 Waltz and Rumba. May 31-June 14 Foxtrot and Swing. No experience or partner required. Drop-ins welcome!
Cost: $8 drop-in; $18 for three weeks (3-class punch card, use any time).
Host: Cori