"Mostly Dance" Events Calendar, 2002

Available history:   2002   |   2003   |  

I like to keep an online Web-based calendar of the local dance events I know about. This is the page for past events in 2002; the current calendar is here.

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April, 2002

Saturday, April 27, 2002:

• Salsa dancing with Los Montunos at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $10, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

May, 2002

Wednesday, May 1, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape in Eugene, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, in Corvallis, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Peter Gysegem does not hold his Corvallis Argentine tango class and practica on the first Wednedsay of the month.

Thursday, May 2, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in beginning dance class: Miami-style salsa with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, free, 21+. Casino Rueda also covered.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, free?, 21+ only.

Friday, May 3, 2002:

• Fiesta Latina celebration 2002, $3, all ages, 3rd and Lincoln in Eugene:
  • 6:30 Son Melao plays music for salsa dancing;
  • 8:30 salsa dance contest semifinals;
  • 9:30 Latin Expression plays music for salsa dancing till 11:30.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning (Lindy Hop) and intermediate (cha-cha) lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• Latin Expression plays music for salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, midnight - 2AM, $, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30 drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:15 dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+ only.
• Swing dance with Everything's Jake at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever dance at P.P.A.A. in Portland, 21+:
  • 7:30: Cha cha lesson with Susan Molitor;
  • 8:30: dancing to West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, etc. with DJ Mike McClure until midnight.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.

Saturday, May 4, 2002:

• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.

Sunday, May 5, 2002:

• Swing dance workshops with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, all ages:
  • 1:30-2:30: Rock 'n Roll Swing Sampler, beginning 6- and 8-count swing dance. $10.
  • 2:30-4:30: Intermediate/advanced Lindy Hop, new steps for Lindy Hoppers. $20.
• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages:
  • 7:00-8:00: Beginning swing dance lesson, included with cover.
  • 8:00-10:00: Dance to DJed classic swing music: Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, etc.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; free, all ages, special DJ Darrel Issel:
  • 6:00: drop-in intermediate night-club two-step dance lesson;
  • 7:00: DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 10:00 PM.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.

Monday, May 6, 2002:

• Beginning Lindy Hop classes with Flavia at In Shape.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, May 7, 2002:

• Argentine Tango Beginnings and Endings class & practica with Ev Levine at Studio B in Eugene, $5, 6:30-8:30.
• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $18/person or $30/couple or $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+ only.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, May 8, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape, 9 - 11PM, $2, all ages.
• ? - DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only. - ?
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance class with Dave Feinberg at First Congregational in Corvallis, 7:15-9:15, 4 weeks, $34.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.

Thursday, May 9, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in beginning dance class: Miami-style salsa with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room, 8-10PM, free with admission, 21+. Casino Rueda also covered.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with the Bill Rhoades Band, 9PM, $5, 21+ only.

Friday, May 10, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (foxtrot and swing) and intermediate (rumba) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Mario Mora at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene, 7:00-8:30PM, $8 to drop in.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 7-8PM, $7 to drop in, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 8-9PM, $7 to drop in, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $?, 21+ only:
  • 9:30: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Jack and Socorro, free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: special salsa dance lesson with Gail Petit from Seattle;
  • 8:15: latin and West Coast Swing dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+ only.
• Swing dance with the Big Band Trio at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Seattle Tango Marathon: workshops, dancing, socializing. Looks like fun!

Saturday, May 11, 2002:

• Cambalache plays live salsa music for dancing at the Wild Duck, 9:30, $12, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Salsa & Casino Rueda dance workshops with Gail Petit at OSU WB116.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.
• Seattle Tango Marathon: workshops, dancing, socializing. Looks like fun!

Sunday, May 12, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.
• Seattle Tango Marathon: workshops, dancing, socializing. Looks like fun!

Monday, May 13, 2002:

• Beginning Lindy Hop classes with Flavia at In Shape.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, May 14, 2002:

• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+ only.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, May 15, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.

Thursday, May 16, 2002:

• UO faculty dance concert: modern, contact-improv, folk, tango, etc. performances, 354 Gerlinger Annex, $5/10, 8PM. Two-for-one admission tonight only.
• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in beginning dance class: Miami-style salsa with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room, 8-10PM, free with admission, 21+. Casino Rueda also covered. Last class of this session.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Paul DeLay & Friends 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.

Friday, May 17, 2002:

• UO faculty dance concert: modern, contact-improv, folk, tango, etc. performances, 354 Gerlinger Annex, $5/10, 8PM.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (waltz and cha-cha) and intermediate (salsa) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Mario Mora at Paradise Dance Studio, 7:00-8:30PM, $8 to drop in. Last class of this session.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 7-8PM, $7 to drop in, all ages. Last class of this session.
• Intermediate salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 8-9PM, $7 to drop in, all ages. Last class of this session.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning lindy or swing lesson;
  • 8:15: swing and other dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+ only.
• Swing dance with Johnny Martin Swing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• PCDC Third-Friday English Country Dance at SW 17th and Marigold, 7:30-10:30, $6/7, all ages.
• Third-Friday Portland Ceili Society Dance at P.P.A.A., 8:00-12:30, $8/10, 21+.
• Big ballroom/dancesport workshop/festival at Scottish Rite Temple in Portland this weekend. For information, see www.portlandballroomdancers.com, www.nwregional.org, or call 503-296-6750.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Monterrey, CA; e-mail for details.

Saturday, May 18, 2002:

• UO faculty dance concert: modern, contact-improv, folk, tango, etc. performances, 354 Gerlinger Annex, $5/10, 8PM.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugne, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Son Melao plays latin dance music at the Willamette Valley Folk Festival on the UO campus. 4PM, free, all ages.
• West Coast Swing workshops at Rock 'n Rodeo, 44 E 7th in Eugene. $5 each, all ages?
  • 3:00 - 4:15: Fun variations to add style and flair to your dance repertoire
  • 4:30 - 5:30: West coast swing with style, funk and flair!
• Rhythm & Blues West Coast Swing Dance Party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $4, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: lesson -- West Coast Swing - The Basics
  • 8:00: West Coast Swing dancing till 10PM
• Cool Shoes and Friends spring dance concert: OSU dance performance troupe and others perform, $, 8PM, LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30 drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15 DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Third-Saturday Contra Dance at Fulton Community Center, 7:30-11:00, $7, all ages.
• Big ballroom/dancesport workshop/festival at Scottish Rite Temple in Portland this weekend. For information, see www.portlandballroomdancers.com, www.nwregional.org, or call 503-296-6750.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Monterrey, CA; e-mail for details.

Sunday, May 19, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Willamette Valley Folk Festival, Ampitheater Stage, UO EMU, Eugene, free, all ages:
  • 5:00: West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy Hop dancing.
  • 6:00: Bloco Amazinha play Brazilian percussion dance music.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; $, all ages:
  • 6:00 drop-in dance lesson;
  • 7:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 10:30 PM.
• Big ballroom/dancesport workshop/festival at Scottish Rite Temple in Portland this weekend. For information, see www.portlandballroomdancers.com, www.nwregional.org, or call 503-296-6750.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Monterrey, CA; e-mail for details.

Monday, May 20, 2002:

• Beginning Lindy Hop classes with Flavia at In Shape. Last class of this session.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, May 21, 2002:

• Argentine Tango Cruzada class & practica with Ev Levine at Studio B in Eugene, $5, 6:30-8:30.
• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+ only.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Last class of this session.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, May 22, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Last class of this session.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape, in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.

Thursday, May 23, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Johnnie Ward & Hudson Rocket at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.

Friday, May 24, 2002:

• No OBDC Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, due to the holiday weekend.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna on Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance in Corvallis this week, due to the holiday weekend.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with the Keith Werner Swing Revue Sextet at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle: Wow, that's a lot of culture going on in one city in one weekend.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Salt Lake City; e-mail for details.

Saturday, May 25, 2002:

• Salsa dancing with Los Montunos at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $10, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Someone told me that Son Melao is opening for Abakadubi at the Wild Duck tonight. I like Son Melao; I've never heard Abakadubi.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Salt Lake City; e-mail for details.

Sunday, May 26, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2, all ages.
• Full moon hit-and-run tango on the Valley River footbridge at 9PM.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Salt Lake City; e-mail for details.

Monday, May 27, 2002 (Memorial Day)

• No ESDC West Coast Swing at Agate Hall, due to the holiday.
• No Lakepark dance tonight in Corvallis due to the holiday.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• A big band plays jazz at La Rumba, 8-11, $5, probably 21+.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle.

Tuesday, May 28, 2002:

• Argentine Tango Boleos class & practica with Ev Levine at Studio B in Eugene, $5, 6:30-8:30.
• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing with DJ Kevin until midnight on both floors. Pajama party downstairs tonight!

Wednesday, May 29, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.
• Keith Werner Swing Revue Big Band at La Rumba, 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Thursday, May 30, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Laura Kemp and TR Kelley play music at Luna, 8:30 - 11:30, $5, 21+.
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Robbie Laws Band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.

Friday, May 31, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (salsa & merengue) and intermediate (American tango) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in West Coast swing clinic (your questions answered by the amazing Marco);
  • 8:15: West Coast swing and latin dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde & Her Swingin' Boyfriends at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• PCDC Fifth Friday Open Mike English Country Dance (details).
• Santa Barbara Lindy Exchange in California, May 31 - June 2.

June, 2002

Saturday, June 1, 2002:

• Milonga (tango dance) with live music at In Shape, $7, all ages:
  • 8:00: beginning tango lesson, free with admission;
  • 9:00: dance to the sounds of Mood Area 52.
• ESDC quarterly West Coast Swing dance at Agate Hall (PDF):
  • 4:00 - 5:15: Connection & Style workshop with Glenna Cook. $5/7, all ages.
  • 7:00: Fun Moves for WCS (intermediate level) workshop with Glenna Cook. Free with dance admission.
  • 8:00: Dance until midnight: WCS, hustle, NC2Step, etc; $5/7, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Cats and Dogs Contra Dance (details).
• Santa Barbara Lindy Exchange in California, May 31 - June 2.

Sunday, June 2, 2002:

• Swing dance workshops with Denise Steele at Agate Hall, all ages:
  • 1:30-3:00: Lindy Hop Swing Sampler, beginning 6- and 8-count swing dance. $15.
  • 3:00-4:30: Intermediate/advanced Lindy Hop, new steps for Lindy Hoppers. $15.
• Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon: live traditional jazz with Cork's Crew for dancing and listening at Eagles on the Green, 1375 Irving Road in Eugene, 1:00 - 5:30, $6/8. Room to dance, all ages crowd.
• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Swing dance at Agate Hall, $5, all ages:
  • 7:00-8:00: Beginning swing dance lesson, included with cover.
  • 8:00-10:00: Dance to DJed classic swing music: Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, etc.
• Santa Barbara Lindy Exchange in California, May 31 - June 2.

Monday, June 3, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• There is reportedly a jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, June 4, 2002:

• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, June 5, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages. This will be the last OSUBDC practice of the school year. :-(
• Peter Gysegem does not hold his Corvallis Argentine tango class and practica on the first Wednesday of the month.
• Keith Werner Swing Revue Big Band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Thursday, June 6, 2002:

• No Duck Jumpin swing dance this week!
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Laura Kemp and Mare Wakefield play music at the Fox and Firkin in Corvallis, 9 PM, $?, 21+.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile blues band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• First-Thursday Swing dance jam session at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum. 8-12, all ages, $5. Lindy Hoppers' delight.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.
• 9th annual Swing Camp Catalina in California. A great way to overdose on dancing from June 6-9.

Friday, June 7, 2002:

• Peter's Tango Den (last-minute announcement!). 8PM. 541-349-0254 for more information.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (rumba and swing) and intermediate (swing) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's last Friday night dance until fall in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing lesson;
  • 8:15: Swing and Lindy Hop dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88s at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Friday Night Fever dance at P.P.A.A. in Portland, 21+:
  • 7:30: lesson;
  • 8:30: dancing to West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, etc. with DJ Mike McClure until midnight.
• Swing Camp Catalina in California, June 6-9.
• Tango workshop with Susanna Miller in Seattle.

Saturday, June 8, 2002:

• Hot Club Sandwich play gypsy jazz at Luna. Swingable, 9:30 - 1:30, $5, 21+.
• Laura Kemp and Mare Wakefield play music at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene, 9 PM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Swing Camp Catalina in California, June 6-9.
• Tango workshop with Susanna Miller in Seattle.

Sunday, June 9, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Blue Skies big band swing dance at the Hilton in Eugene, 6:30-8:30, $5?, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; free, all ages.
• Swing Camp Catalina in California, June 6-9.
• Tango workshop with Susanna Miller in Seattle.

Monday, June 10, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons with Darrel Issel;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 2-hour special salsa/casino-rueda playtime with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-9PM, $2 which includes entry to the social dancing at 9PM. All ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, June 11, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, June 12, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• No OSUBDC ballroom dance practice session; it has gone on hiatus for the summer.
• Peter Gysegem's Corvallis Argentine tango class and practica are going on hiatus for the summer; I think this is the last one till fall.

Thursday, June 13, 2002:

• No more Duck Jumpin swing dance for now.
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, try this while it's still free!, 21+.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile blues band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.

Friday, June 14, 2002:

• Deb Cleveland Band plays R&B at Luna. 9:30 - 1:30, $5, 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning (rumba and cha-cha) and intermediate (cha-cha) lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis. It's on hiatus for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with David Cooley and the Hard Swing Band at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free!, all ages.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville (southern OR).
• Los Angeles / Orange County Mini-Exchange (Jr. Jitterbugs Mini-Exchange) -- you go, Tegan!
• Tango Cabaret at the Century Ballroom in Seattle: show tango with Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero; social tango dancing afterwards.

Saturday, June 15, 2002:

• West Coast Swing workshops with Chris Jones at Rock 'n Rodeo, 44 E 7th in Eugene. $5 each, all ages?
  • 3:00 - 4:15: Syncopation strategies;
  • 4:30 - 5:30: Focus on Connection.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Rhythm & Blues West Coast Swing Dance Party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $4, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: lesson -- West Coast Swing with Chris Jones from Portland;
  • 8:00: West Coast Swing dancing till the cowboys come home at 10PM.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop workshops with Keith Hazleton and Angie Sabin, 12:30-4:45 at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, for details follow the link!
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Los Angeles / Orange County Mini-Exchange (Jr. Jitterbugs Mini-Exchange)
• Argentine tango workshops: Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero in Seattle. (details)
• Tango Cabaret at the Century Ballroom in Seattle: show tango with Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero; social salsa dancing afterwards.

Sunday, June 16, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Los Angeles / Orange County Mini-Exchange (Jr. Jitterbugs Mini-Exchange)
• Argentine tango workshops: Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero in Seattle. (details)

Monday, June 17, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 6-week introductory ballroom dance class begins with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Waltz, cha-cha, and swing will be covered.
• 6-week West Coast Swing class begins with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Level will be adjusted to participants. Trina teaches very well, and she's got some serious WCS skillz.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.
• Argentine tango workshops: Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero in Seattle. (details)

Tuesday, June 18, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, June 19, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.

Thursday, June 20, 2002:

• No more Duck Jumpin swing dance for now.
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $4 includes one drink, 21+.
• No Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Lily Wilde/Duffy Bishop blues band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+. This event was cancelled because of low attendance! What's up, Portland? Five bucks for zydeco dancing and live blues?!
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.
• Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.

Friday, June 21, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (rumba and swing) and intermediate (swing) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis. It's on hiatus for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan's Swing Sextet at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• More Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.
• Dancing in the Dirt tango camping trip with Eugene tango-istas, 46 miles southeast of Roseburg.

Saturday, June 22, 2002:

• Los Montunos play live salsa for dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $10, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• More Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.
• Dancing in the Dirt tango camping trip with Eugene tango-istas, 46 miles southeast of Roseburg.

Sunday, June 23, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2, all ages.
• Hot Club Sandwich (good gypsy swing band) at Sam Bond's Garage, 8:30.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• More Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.
• Dancing in the Dirt tango camping trip with Eugene tango-istas, 46 miles southeast of Roseburg.

Monday, June 24, 2002:

• Tango mini-workshop with Elizabeth Wartluft: Make your tango Sizzle: Energy Work and Adding To Your Dance. (details)
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons with Chris Jones;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 2nd week of 6-week introductory ballroom dance class begins with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Waltz, cha-cha, and swing will be covered.
• 2nd week of 6-week West Coast Swing class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Level will be adjusted to participants. Trina teaches very well, and she's got some serious WCS skillz.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• 7-week introductory ballroom dance class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 7:15-8:25PM, $35 TAC members/$50 others, all ages. Register at first class.
• 7-week Intro to Latin and Nite-Club 2-Step class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 8:30-9:45PM, $35/50, all ages. Some dance experience is required. Barbara is amazing. Register at first class.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, June 25, 2002:

• Tango mini-workshop with Elizabeth Wartluft: What Makes a Good Follower? Technique, Adornments, Balance, Boleo Work. (details)
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. First class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, June 26, 2002:

• Tango mini-workshop with Elizabeth Wartluft: What Makes a Good Leader? Technique, Navigation, Musicality. (details)
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 9PM until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. First class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.
• 7-week introductory Ballroom II dance class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 7:15-8:25PM, $35 TAC members/$50 others, all ages. Some ballroom dance experience required. Register at first class.
• 7-week American Viennese Waltz and Hustle class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 8:30-9:45PM, $35/50, all ages. Ballroom dance experience is required. Barbara is amazing. Register at first class.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7PM.

Thursday, June 27, 2002:

• No more Duck Jumpin swing dance.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• No more Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.

Friday, June 28, 2002:

• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning foxtrot and merengue lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis. It's on hiatus for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with the Blue Room Boys at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Beantown Mini-Camp and the Northeast Lindy Hop Championship: Lindy Hop in Boston, MA, June 28-30. Ryan & Jenny, Sylvia & Jason, etc. Wish I could go.

Saturday, June 29, 2002:

• TR Kelley's 40th birthday bash/singer-songwriter-fest at Cafe Paradiso in Eugene.
• Swing dancing with the Blue Room Boys from SF at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $7, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lily Wilde & Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra on KMHD in Portland, 4-5PM.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Beantown Mini-Camp and the Northeast Lindy Hop Championship: Lindy Hop in Boston, MA, June 28-30. Ryan & Jenny, Sylvia & Jason, etc. Wish I could go.

Sunday, June 30, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Beantown Mini-Camp and the Northeast Lindy Hop Championship: Lindy Hop in Boston, MA, June 28-30. Ryan & Jenny, Sylvia & Jason, etc. Wish I could go.

July, 2002

Monday, July 1, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Frankie, Ryan & Jenny, Steven & Virginie, Kenneth & Helena, Rob & Diane, Sylvia & Jason, etc. What an awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Tuesday, July 2, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Second class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 4-week beginning salsa & merengue class with Dave Feinberg at First Congregational Church, 4514 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis, $34 per person (plus $8 fee if not a Corvallis resident). 7:15-9:15 PM. Register at Corvallis Parks & Rec office in Avery Park, 766-6918, or at the first class meeting. All ages welcome, partners not required, no experience necessary. Runs through July 23.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Wednesday, July 3, 2002:

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Second class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.
• Annual Red, White, & Blues Festival, 1st & Van Buren in downtown Corvallis: usually lots of blues bands, so if you know West Coast Swing, hustle, and Lindy Hop, you're prepared for fun. 5-10 tonight.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland. This is huge! Big names.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Thursday, July 4, 2002:

• Not sure about salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• No OSU summer social dance tonight due to the holiday; resumes next week.
• Annual Red, White, & Blues Festival, 1st & Van Buren in downtown Corvallis: usually lots of blues bands, so if you know West Coast Swing, hustle, and Lindy Hop, you're prepared for fun. 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Fireworks after dark.
• Riders in the Sky at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• No First-Thursday Swing dance jam session this month, due to the holiday.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Friday, July 5, 2002:

• Lo Nuestro plays live latin music at Alton Baker Park for Art & the Vineyard; from 5PM til 6:30.
• Art & the Vineyard festival at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Music, arts, crafts, food, fun.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Latin dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with the Johnny Martin at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Portland Dance Festival: Country/western, West Coast Swing, Hustle, etc. at the Portland Airport Sheraton. Workshops, dancing, competitions.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Saturday, July 6, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 28 begins. Herräng is the top of the heap for Lindy Hop camps: four consecutive one-week swingfests with nearly 24-hour dancing. People go from all over the world. Except me. :-(
• Art & the Vineyard festival at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Music, arts, crafts, food, fun.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, $?, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Portland Dance Festival: Country/western, West Coast Swing, Hustle, etc. at the Portland Airport Sheraton. Workshops, dancing, competitions.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Sunday, July 7, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2, all ages.
• Art & the Vineyard festival at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Music, arts, crafts, food, fun.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Oregon Garden. 7PM, $20.
• Portland Dance Festival: Country/western, West Coast Swing, Hustle, etc. at the Portland Airport Sheraton. Workshops, dancing, competitions.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Monday, July 8, 2002:

• Beginning salsa rueda dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. Salsa rueda (AKA casino rueda) is a multi-couple group dance with partner-swapping and a caller; it's fun. All ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex, room 350.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 9, 2002:

• West Coast Rhythm Kings (jump blues & swing) at Amazon Center, 2700 Hilyard in Eugene. Eugene Summer Concerts in the Parks series, free, all ages! 6:30PM.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Third class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Intermediate ballroom dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. All ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex, room 350.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, July 10, 2002:

• Beginning salsa and marengue dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. No dance experience is required; all ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex 350.
• Zydeco dancing at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 7:00: Beginning zydeco dance lesson;
  • 7:30: Dance to DJed Louisiana swamp vibes until 10PM.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Third class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.

Thursday, July 11, 2002:

• Argentine tango dance classes with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community for each class. All ages; classes held at UO Gerlinger Annex 350.
  • 6:30 - 8:00: Tango I, the fundamentals of Argentine tango.
  • 8:00 - 9:30: Tango II, continuing essential vocabulary and technique.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• BeauSoleil at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.

Friday, July 12, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Latin dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with Casey MacGill at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free, all ages.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Seattle; e-mail for details.

Saturday, July 13, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 29 begins.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Seattle; e-mail for details.

Sunday, July 14, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Jo Ann Jordan at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. I don't know what this is, but it was listed on Portland's The Week In Swing newsletter, which says there is a lesson at 2PM and dancing from 3-6.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Seattle; e-mail for details.

Monday, July 15, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 16, 2002:

• Intermediate ballroom dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. All ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex, room 350.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. New 5-week session starts tonight!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $15/5 weeks, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $15/5 weeks, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fourth class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, July 17, 2002:

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fourth class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.

Thursday, July 18, 2002:

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• Tower of Power at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• David Cooley at McMenamin's Edgefield, which is at least somewhere near Portland. 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
• A Tribute to the Kings of Swing with a live big band (mostly members of Lily Wilde's Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra) at Kennedy School. 7PM, $5, all ages! McMenamin's properties battling each other for the swing crowd? Pinch me.

Friday, July 19, 2002:

• Solas in concert at the Wild Duck, 8:30PM, 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• Peter's Tango Den.
• Deb Cleveland Band play funky R&B at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+. Some Lindy Hoppers usually show up for this.
• The Eugene Swing Team is going to do the West Coast Swing equivalent of a "Lindy bomb" or a "Hit and Run Tango": WCSers are meeting at Club Tsunami at 9PM to dance to the pop and club hits played there.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Latin dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• da Vinci Days festival in Corvallis. Art, science, technology, music, kinetic sculpture racing, crafts, creativity, craziness, food, and fun.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Portland; e-mail for details.
• Swing dance with the Big Band Trio at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.

Saturday, July 20, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 30 begins.
• Hot Club Sandwich plays gypsy swing at Eugene Saturday Market, free, noon.
• Modern/hip-hop dance performance with Rainbow Dance Theater at da Vinci Days in Corvallis, Main Stage, 2PM.
• Orquesta Alto Maiz plays salsa and jazz at Eugene Saturday Market, free, 3PM.
• Third-Saturday West Coast Swing dance at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. "Spinning Swing" lesson at 7, dancing 8-10, 21+.
• Live salsa dancing with Orquesta Alto Maiz at the Wild Duck, 9PM, 21+.
• Live salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene with Ramsey Y Los Montunos, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• da Vinci Days festival in Corvallis. Art, science, technology, music, kinetic sculpture racing, crafts, creativity, craziness, food, and fun.
• Modern/hip-hop dance performance with Rainbow Dance Theater at da Vinci Days in Corvallis, Main Stage, 2PM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers play zydeco at 9PM at the Main Stage at da Vinci Days in Corvallis.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Portland; e-mail for details.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at ZooLaLa in Portland.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, July 21, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Special Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop class with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, 6-7PM, $10.
• Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning Lindy Hop swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• da Vinci Days festival in Corvallis. Art, science, technology, music, kinetic sculpture racing, crafts, creativity, craziness, food, and fun.
• Orquesta Alto Maiz plays at 6PM at the Main Stage at da Vinci Days in Corvallis.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Portland; e-mail for details.

Monday, July 22, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Kevin Schaper.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 23, 2002:

• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at Island Park in Springfield, 6:30 - 8:30, free, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4 drop-in, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4 drop-in, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fifth class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Orquesta Alto Maiz plays salsa and latin jazz at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 8:30-11:30, $5, all ages.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, July 24, 2002:

• Zydeco dancing at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 7:00: Beginning zydeco dance lesson;
  • 7:30: Dance to DJed Louisiana swamp vibes until 10PM.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fifth class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.
• Hilltop Big Band plays in Central Park, 7:30 - 9PM, 8th & Monroe in Corvallis.
• Ramsey Y Los Montunos with singer Irene Ferrera at the Oregon Garden. 7PM, $9.

Thursday, July 25, 2002:

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• Dervish (Celtic band) at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.

Friday, July 26, 2002:

• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Swing dance with Hot Town Jubilee at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.

Saturday, July 27, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 31 begins.
• The Hep Cats play west coast jump, swing, and blues at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, July 28, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, July 29, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Special One-Day workshop on Social Dips & Tricks with Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis. Cost: $6 per class, $10 for both classes. Special couple rate: $18 per couple for both classes. Questions: 541-760-3931.
  • 7-8PM: Basic Dips and Sits This class should be suitable for most dancers, and will focus on different dips and small sits that should be leadable during social dancing, with emphasis on good alignment, protecting yourself and your partner from injury, and timing your dips to stay on beat with the music. We'll demonstrate the use of dips primarily for swing, salsa, and nightclub two-step.
  • 8-9PM: Simple Drops and Other Tricks This will be a more athletic class, including an introduction to 'death drops' and around the world (circular) dips. Other possibilities include leans, neck rolls, slides, or a basic launch, based on what the class members would like.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 30, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Final class of this 6-week session.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 4-week intermediate salsa dance class with Dave Feinberg at First Congregational Church, 4514 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis, $34 per person (plus $8 fee if not a Corvallis resident). 7:15-9:15 PM. Register at Corvallis Parks & Rec office in Avery Park, 766-6918, or at the first class meeting. All ages welcome, partners not required, must know salsa basics. Runs through August 20.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, July 31, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Final class of this 6-week session.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.
• An 18-piece big band is playing swing at the American Legion hall, 1830 SE 122nd Ave in Portland. Free. More info, 503-252-2201.
• Lily Wilde & Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Crown Park, Camas, WA, 6:30-8:30.

August, 2002

Thursday, August 1, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• Pink Martini at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• First-Thursday Swing dance jam session at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum. 8-12, all ages, $5. Lindy Hoppers' delight.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Friday, August 2, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Pearl Django play gypsy swing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $10, 21+.
• Springfield Filbert Festival with music, arts & crafts, food, and fun at Island Park.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with OSU ALAS at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:00-1AM, $3, 21+.
• Swing dance with The Woolies at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Saturday, August 3, 2002:

• Springfield Filbert Festival with music, arts & crafts, food, and fun at Island Park. Tonight: Deb Cleveland, Rue de Blues, and Curtis Salgado.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Sunday, August 4, 2002:

• Springfield Filbert Festival with music, arts & crafts, food, and fun at Island Park. ESDC WCS lesson/demo/dancing at 1PM.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Special Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop class with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, 6-7PM, $10.
• Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning Lindy Hop swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Monday, August 5, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, August 6, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• The Rebels play at Portland's Couch Park at 6PM, NW 22nd & Glisan, free, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, August 7, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.

Thursday, August 8, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• No social dancing at OSU in Corvallis tonight!
• Pepe & the Bottle Blondes and The Coats at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• Victoria Corrigan is playing at Bacchus in Vancouver, 7 - 11 PM.

Friday, August 9, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Swing dance with Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.

Saturday, August 10, 2002:

• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, August 11, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Park Block Jump / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Doug Kershaw & Jo-El Sonnier play cajun music at the Oregon Garden. 7PM, $20.

Monday, August 12, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Six-week dance class sessions begin with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $30 for all 6 weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Special: couples can take all 6 weeks of both classes for $100. Questions? Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931 or siebert@engr.orst.edu.
  • 7-8 PM: Latin dance, beginning level: an introduction to salsa, rumba, and cha-cha.
  • 8-9 PM: West Coast Swing 2 (beginning/intermediate level): Stylish variations, music interpretation, and more. Students should already know their basic 6-count and 8-count patterns for WCS.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, August 13, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, August 14, 2002:

• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at the Lane County Fair, 6:00 - 7:00, all ages.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Swing dancing at the Century Ballroom, if you've arrived in Seattle early for the Seattle Lindy Exchange. $5, 21+.

Thursday, August 15, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Wayne "the train" Hancock plays at the WOW Hall.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• Little Feat at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange begins in Washington: Lavay Smith and Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers and Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums are playing tonight, and Frankie will be in the house! 8PM, all ages.

Friday, August 16, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Swing dance with Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange continues in Washington: Lily Wilde & Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Mountaineers Hall, and late-night Lindy at Sonny Newman's.

Saturday, August 17, 2002:

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday.
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• The Vipers play at Good Times on 7th under the Ferry Street Bridge in Eugene.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Rhythm & Blues West Coast Swing Dance Party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $5, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: lesson -- intermediate West Coast Swing with Phil Babcock and Karen Willer;
  • 8:00: West Coast Swing dancing till the cowboys come home at 10PM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Rockabilly show with Deke Dickerson and two other bands at Conan's in Portland, 39th & Hawthorne, no time listed.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange continues in Washington: Peter Loggins presents 1940s dance clips, dancing at the Ballard Oddfellows', another late-night at Sonny's.

Sunday, August 18, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Jo Ann Jordan at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. I don't know what this is, but it was listed on Portland's The Week In Swing newsletter, which says there is a lesson at 2PM and dancing from 3-6.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange concludes in Washington: swing dance with Casey MacGill at the Century Ballroom, and another late-night at Sonny's.

Monday, August 19, 2002:

• Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics play at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Second week of six-week dance class sessions with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. $6 drop-in, all ages. Questions? Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931 or siebert@engr.orst.edu.
  • 7-8 PM: Latin dance, beginning level: an introduction to salsa, rumba, and cha-cha.
  • 8-9 PM: West Coast Swing 2 (beginning/intermediate level): Stylish variations, music interpretation, and more. Students should already know their basic 6-count and 8-count patterns for WCS.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.
• Monday night Lindy Hop at Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, if you're still in Seattle following the Exchange.

Tuesday, August 20, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, August 21, 2002:

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.

Thursday, August 22, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Asylum Street Spankers play at Sam Bond's Garage.
• Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band at Shute Park in Hillsboro, 7-9PM.

Friday, August 23, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.

Saturday, August 24, 2002:

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday.
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, August 25, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, August 26, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Third week of six-week dance class sessions with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. $6 drop-in, all ages. Questions? Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931 or siebert@engr.orst.edu.
  • 7-8 PM: Latin dance, beginning level: an introduction to salsa, rumba, and cha-cha.
  • 8-9 PM: West Coast Swing 2 (beginning/intermediate level): Stylish variations, music interpretation, and more. Students should already know their basic 6-count and 8-count patterns for WCS.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, August 27, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, August 28, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7PM.

Thursday, August 29, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.

Friday, August 30, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning samba lesson;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Art Abrams at Tualatin Commons, 6:30 - 8:30.
• Swing dance with David Cooley and the Hard Swing Band at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, August 31, 2002:

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday.
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

September, 2002

Sunday, September 1, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, September 2, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Fourth week of six-week dance class sessions with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. $6 drop-in, all ages. Questions? Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931 or siebert@engr.orst.edu.
  • 7-8 PM: Latin dance, beginning level: an introduction to salsa, rumba, and cha-cha.
  • 8-9 PM: West Coast Swing 2 (beginning/intermediate level): Stylish variations, music interpretation, and more. Students should already know their basic 6-count and 8-count patterns for WCS.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, September 3, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, September 4, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7PM.

Thursday, September 5, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• First-Thursday Swing dance jam session at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum. 8-12, all ages, $5. Lindy Hoppers' delight.

Friday, September 6, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, September 7, 2002:

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, September 8, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at the Eugene Hilton, 2:00 - 4:00, $6, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, September 9, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Fifth week of six-week dance class sessions with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. $6 drop-in, all ages. Questions? Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931 or siebert@engr.orst.edu.
  • 7-8 PM: Latin dance, beginning level: an introduction to salsa, rumba, and cha-cha.
  • 8-9 PM: West Coast Swing 2 (beginning/intermediate level): Stylish variations, music interpretation, and more. Students should already know their basic 6-count and 8-count patterns for WCS.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, September 10, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, September 11, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.

Thursday, September 12, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Swing dancing with David Cooley at Kennedy School in Portland, 7-10, all ages, free!

Friday, September 13, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Swing dance with Johnny Martin at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• West Coast swing at the BridgeTown Swing Boogie in Portland, September 13-15. There is a "Lindy Ballroom" this year for ECS/Lindy Hop -- mostly Saturday?

Saturday, September 14, 2002:

• The Vipers play swingin' blues pre-game and during half-time at the UO Ducks football game, Moshofsky Center, Autzen Stadium.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• West Coast swing at the BridgeTown Swing Boogie in Portland, September 13-15. There is a "Lindy Ballroom" this year for ECS/Lindy Hop.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, September 15, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning Lindy Hop swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• West Coast swing at the BridgeTown Swing Boogie in Portland, September 13-15. There is a "Lindy Ballroom" this year for ECS/Lindy Hop -- mostly Saturday?
• The rock band Rush plays at the Convention Center in Portland.

Monday, September 16, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Sixth week of six-week dance class sessions with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. $6 drop-in, all ages. Questions? Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931 or siebert@engr.orst.edu.
  • 7-8 PM: Latin dance, beginning level: an introduction to salsa, rumba, and cha-cha.
  • 8-9 PM: West Coast Swing 2 (beginning/intermediate level): Stylish variations, music interpretation, and more. Students should already know their basic 6-count and 8-count patterns for WCS.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, September 17, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• Evan Griffiths is teaching Argentine tango (walking steps and simple sacadas) at Pam Joffe's house. 8-9PM, only $5. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music.
• East Coast Swing workshop with Gail Boger and Uwe Hessinger, 7-9PM at the Laurelhurst Club in Portland. A quick, thorough grounding in ECS intended primarily for Lindy Hoppers. $15, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, September 18, 2002

• Gypsy swing with Hot Club Sandwich at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene, $3-5, 9PM.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Evan Griffiths is teaching Argentine tango (intermediate turns and sacadas) at Pam Joffe's house. 8-9 PM; only $5. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Paragon (1309 NW Hoyt, 503 883-5060) in Portland, 8:30 PM.

Thursday, September 19, 2002:

• Evan Griffiths is teaching Argentine tango (colgadas and single-axis turns) at Pam Joffe's house. 6:30 - 7:30 PM, only $5. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.

Friday, September 20, 2002:

• The Vipers play swingin' blues with special guest Deb Cleveland at Eugene Saturday Market/Eugene Celebration, 7PM. (On Friday, according to the Eugene Saturday Market entertainment page and the Eugene Celebration online schedule, but on Saturday according to the Vipers' online schedule.)
• 20th annual Eugene Celebration begins. West Coast Rhythm Kings, Swing Shift, and more -- check the schedule at the Web site.
  • 8:45 - 10:00: West Coast Rhythm Kings atop the Parcade;
  • 10:30 - 11:45: Swing Shift with Cami Thompson atop the Parcade.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• Live salsa dancing with Cambalache at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $10, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Swing dance with Everything's Jake at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Concert with the Cherry Poppin' Daddies at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, 8PM, $15, all ages.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, September 21, 2002:

• 20th annual Eugene Celebration continues. Lots of (swingable?) blues bands, and Mood Area 52. Check the schedule at the Web site.
  • 12:00 - 1:15: OFAM Youth Jazz Ensemble atop the Parcade (some jazz is danceable and some isn't' we'll see!);
  • 5:15 - 6:45: Mood Area 52 atop the Parcade;
  • 6:00 - 7:30: Don Latarski & Rue de Blues at Broadway Stage;
  • 8:00 - 9:40: Lloyd Jones Struggle at 5th Avenue Stage (blues at this stage pretty much all day);
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• The Vipers play swingin' blues with special guest Deb Cleveland at Eugene Saturday Market/Eugene Celebration, 7PM. (On Friday, according to the Eugene Saturday Market entertainment page and the Eugene Celebration online schedule, but on Saturday according to the Vipers' online schedule.)
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, September 22, 2002:

• 20th annual Eugene Celebration concludes. The Daddies, Fiddlin' Big Sue Band, Son Melao, Caliente, etc. Check the schedule at the Web site.
  • 12:00 - 1:15: Fiddlin' Big Sue Band (old-timey with some swing) at Broadway Stage;
  • 1:00 - 2:30: Son Mela'o (good salsa) atop the Parcade;
  • 3:45 - 5:15: Cherry Poppin' Daddies at the 5th Avenue Stage (not that danceable live, in my book);
  • 4:30 - 6:00: Caliente (good salsa) atop the Parcade;
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Jo Ann Jordan at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. I don't know what this is, but it was listed on Portland's The Week In Swing newsletter, which says there is a lesson at 2PM and dancing from 3-6.

Monday, September 23, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, September 24, 2002:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, September 25, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Cool Shoes dance performance troupe exhibition at OSU President's BBQ near Gill Coliseum, around 6PM.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7PM.

Thursday, September 26, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.

Friday, September 27, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Tango Nights Milonga at Studio B, near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene. 8PM - 1AM, all ages. May become a monthly event!
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Swing dance with the Rebels at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free, all ages.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, September 28, 2002:

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• The Vet's Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• 30th annual Corvallis Fall Festival.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Dance exhibition and mini-West Coast Swing lesson with Trina and Marco at the new OSU nightclub in the MU East, 10-11PM.
• Singer-songwriter Willy Porter plays at the Aladdin Theater in Portland.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, September 29, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Beginning Argentine tango class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Sunday 9/29 through 12/8 from 7-9PM at Ta-Da Dance Studio.
• 30th annual Corvallis Fall Festival.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Johnny Mercury and the Rockets in Portland with four other rockabilly bands, 8:30, 21+ only. Likely to be a cigarette-fest.

Monday, September 30, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis: West Coast swing, 8-9; all styles, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Pajama party!
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

October, 2002

Tuesday, October 1, 2002:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• Dance classes with Gail Boger and Uwe Hessinger at the Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny in Portland. Five-week sessions (each Tuesday in October). Each class is $35 for all five weeks. Please be 15 min. early tonight to register.
  • 6:45-7:45: Beginning Lindy Hop. Learn the basics of this energetic swing dance: the lindy circle, circle into jockey, charleston, the swingout and Texas Tommy. Lead/follow is always emphasized.
  • 7:45-8:45: Intermediate Lindy Hop. Lead/follow moves designed for those developing their dance skills and partnering fundamentals. Original and vintage moves that are designed to challenge. You must have completed the Gold, Platinum, and Titanium sessions of Beginning/Intermediate to register for Intermediate.
  • 8:45-9:45: Beginning/Intermediate Lindy Hop (Titanium session). Continuing instruction in lindy moves with a streamlined focus on the fundamentals of intermediate partner dancing. Always a lead/follow emphasis combined with styling and syncopations. Gold, Platinum and Titanium sessions required for the Intermediate level. Different moves each of the three sessions.

Wednesday, October 2, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages. First session of the new school year!

Thursday, October 3, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• The Jam Session swing dance party: Lindy Hoppers' delight with DJ Jesse Miner from San Francisco at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. $7, 7 PM till midnight, all ages?

Friday, October 4, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• West Coast/nightclub/hustle/line dance workshops with Rob Ingenthron and Ginger Pickerel in Eugene. Check the Workshops listings at www.68swing.com for details.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+. Tonight's show will be recorded for a possible live CD!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever dance at P.P.A.A. (618 E Alder) in Portland, $7, 21+:
  • 7:30: Cha cha lesson with Linda Springstad;
  • 8:30: dancing to West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, etc. with DJ CJ until midnight.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, October 5, 2002:

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• West Coast/nightclub/hustle/line dance workshops with Rob Ingenthron and Ginger Pickerel in Eugene. Check the Workshops listings at www.68swing.com for details.
• ESDC Fall Swing Bash at Agate Hall, $5 ESDC members, $7 non-members, all ages:
  • 7:00: Intermediate WCS lesson with Rob I. & Ginger P.;
  • 8:00: WCS dancing till midnight with a dance performance by Rob & Ginger.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• CFS swing dance with the West Coast Rhythm Kings at LBCC Benton Center, 630 NW 7th in Corvallis! Swing dance lesson at 7:30, hot live swing music 8-11. Please bring clean shoes for dancing. $6 CFS members, $8 non-members. FMI, call Jay Thatcher at 541-758-9333.
• Lindy Hop dance workshop with Janice Wilson from Harlem. Highly recommended.
• Swing and Lindy Hop dancing with DJ Kevin Schaper at Nocturnal, 1800 SE Burnside in Portland. 8:30 - 1AM; $6; all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Ballroom By the Bay fundraiser for Oregon's Youth at Risk; dinner and dance cruise in Newport. $150 per person.

Sunday, October 6, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• West Coast/nightclub/hustle/line dance workshops with Rob Ingenthron and Ginger Pickerel in Eugene. Check the Workshops listings at www.68swing.com for details.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Beginning Lindy Hop workshop with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, 5-6PM, $10.
• Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop workshop with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, 6-7PM, $10.
• Beginning Argentine tango class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Sunday 9/29 through 12/8 from 7-9PM at Ta-Da Dance Studio.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Art Abrams at the Portland Marathon, 7AM; around Front and Salmon.
• Lindy Hop dance workshop with Janice Wilson from New York.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Swing and Lindy Hop dancing with DJ Jesse Miner at Nocturnal, 1800 SE Burnside in Portland. 8:30 - 1AM; $5; all ages.

Monday, October 7, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social Tricks for West Coast Swing dance workshop with Trina and Marco at Lakepark in Corvallis. $6 per class, $10 for both ($18/couple), includes admission to open social dancing afterwards. These are intermediate level classes (you should already know the underarm turn, tuck turn, basic whip, and locked whip patterns). Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and shoes with leather or suede soles.
  • 7:00: Leveraged Moves and Lunges
  • 8:00: Leans and Slides
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• New classes at the Viscount Dance Studios: salsa (three levels) with Erick Gonzalez, Argentine tango (2 levels) with Dan Timmins, and belly dance with Tiffany. FMI: the schedule.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, October 8, 2002:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• New classes at the Viscount Dance Studios: West Coast swing (two levels) with Chris Jones, Intro to Swing (east coast/jittergbug) with Guy & Leah, and Lindy Hop (three levels) with Keith & Angie and Guy & Leah. FMI: the schedule.
• New classes at the Viscount Dance Studios' new Westside location (formerly Clay's Dance Studio): salsa & Rueda de Casino with Athena Aktipis, and salsa (two levels) also with Athena. FMI: the schedule.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, October 9, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Internediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages. First session of the new school year!
• New classes at the Viscount Dance Studios: Ballroom and Social Dance with Chris Jones, Hip Hop (two levels) with Margaret D'Ambrosio, and salsa (three levels) with Erick Gonzalez. FMI: the schedule.
• Lindy Hop Performance Class through the Viscount Dance Studios, 8 weeks, starts tonight. Held on main floor at the Viscount Ballroom. Class will learn a choreographed Lindy piece and will perform it in public during a Friday swing night at the Viscount Ballroom. Class is $60 if preregistered. More info about this class at the Web site.

Thursday, October 10, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Singer-songwriter Eric Bogle in concert at Corvallis' Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. $13 adv/$14 door; 7:30 PM, all ages. FMI, Anna at 541-758-9162.
• New classes at the Viscount Dance Studios: Lindy Hop (three levels) with Brenda Morris and Brian Todd, and salsa (three levels) with Erick Gonzalez. FMI: the schedule.

Friday, October 11, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing lesson;
  • 8:15: Lindy Hop and swing dancing till 10:00.
• New classes at the Viscount Dance Studios: Breaking & Popping with Steve & Mitch, Hip Hop 1 with Evie, Club Dancing with Brenda, East Coast Swing 2 with Guy & Leah, and Rhythm Tap with Judy. FMI: the schedule.
• Swing dance with the Big Band Trio at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• Swing dance with David Cooley at the Mountaineers Hall in Seattle, WA.

Saturday, October 12, 2002:

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Peter's Tango Den.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings at Mac's (the Vets' Club) in Eugene! 9PM, and I hear it's free.
• EFS contra dance: Woody Lane calls, Unleashed! plays.
• Live salsa dancing with Son Mela'o at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $10, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Second Saturday Swing at Sunnyside Grange, SE 132nd and Sunnyside in Portland. $5 PSDC members, $3 juniors, $10 non-members.
  • 7:30: West Coast Swing dance lesson with Chris Jones;
  • 8:30: West Coast, nightclub, hustle dancing with DJ Kim Fogg till midnight.

Sunday, October 13, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• USABDA ballroom dance at Boys & Girls Club (formerly Westmoreland Community Center), 1545 W 22nd in Eugene. Lessons then dancing, 6-10PM.
• Beginning Argentine tango class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Sunday 9/29 through 12/8 from 7-9PM at Ta-Da Dance Studio.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, October 14, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $30/person or $50/couple for the six-week session, or $6/person per drop-in class. Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931.
  • 7:00: Social Dance, beginning level -- useful party favorites (single-time swing, foxtrot, and nightclub two-step)
  • 8:00: West Coast Swing, beginning level -- an introduction to footwork, connection, and styling for this versatile dance.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, October 15, 2002:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Karen and Philip at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. New five-week session begins tonight; $15 for the whole session. Includes admission to the social dancing afterwards.
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Panel discussion: Is War Necessary?, UO Concerned Faculty for Peace and Justice, EMU Ballroom. Speakers from 7:00 to 8:15, discussion groups thereafter. Free, all ages.
• CD-ROM Release Party of sorts for the new electronic version of the Atlas of Oregon. Knight Library Browsing Room, 7-9. Meet the creative team, check out the cool features.
• UO Faculty Artist Series: various UO faculty members present chamber music. 8PM, $, Beall Concert Hall.
• Silver/Continuity style Waltz class, eight Tuesday evenings 10/15 - 12/03, 7:30 - 8:45PM. $58 per person. For dancers who have the basics but want to improve style and technique while learning some great variations. Class size limited! For location and to reserve your space, call Laura Taylor at (541)342-3058.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, October 16, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Internediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Clay's Portland TangoFest: Argentine tango workshops and dancing all day and most of the night.

Thursday, October 17, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Clay's Portland TangoFest: Argentine tango workshops and dancing all day and most of the night.

Friday, October 18, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• JiveMasters play swingable jump blues at Quackers on west 7th Avenue in Eugene.
• Live salsa dancing with Son Mela'o at the WOW Hall in Eugene. They are recording the show for a live CD.
• Salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $10, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:15: social West Coast, salsa, hustle, cha-cha, and more dancing till 10:00.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Salem Big Band live at the Mission Mill in Salem, music for swing and ballroom dancing. WCS lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30 - 11:00; $10, all ages. Cool! When did this start again?
• Clay's Portland TangoFest: Argentine tango workshops and dancing all day and most of the night.
• Swing dance with the Woolies at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, October 19, 2002

• West Coast Swing workshops with Luke Adams and Jennifer Robinson at Rock 'n Rodeo, 44 E 7th in Eugene. $5, all ages? Details.
  • 3:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing - A Phrase that your Partner won't find Cliché!!
  • 4:00: WC Swing Technique - Anchors Away!! Transitions and Variations
• Rhythm & Blues West Coast Swing Dance Party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $5, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing with Luke and Jennifer from Seattle;
  • 8:00: West Coast Swing dancing till 10PM.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; free, all ages:
  • 7:00 drop-in beginning single-time swing dance lesson with Marco & Valerie;
  • 8:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 11:30 PM.
• CFS contra dance: Dave Smith calls with music by The Nettles.
• Clay's Portland TangoFest: Argentine tango workshops and dancing all day and most of the night.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, 8PM, 21+, $20.
• Ballroom By the Bay fundraiser for Oregon's Youth at Risk; salsa and swing dance workshops in Newport, $40 for the day.

Sunday, October 20, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Pianist Medeline Forte performs Chopin at UO Beall Hall, 4PM, $.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Beginning Argentine tango class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Sunday 9/29 through 12/8 from 7-9PM at Ta-Da Dance Studio.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Clay's Portland TangoFest: Argentine tango workshops and dancing all day and most of the night.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, October 21, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, October 22, 2002:

• UO faculty perform music by Brahms, Beethoven, and Piazolla at Beall Concert Hall, $7, 8PM.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, October 23, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene.
  • 7:00: Special zydeco lesson wth Deb Gasster from Portland, $5;
  • 8:00: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30; $2 or free with lesson.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Internediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• James Brown at the Keller Auditorium in Portland.
• Good luck in New York, Keith!

Thursday, October 24, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Halloween SwingThing, WCS workshops and dancing in Thousand Oaks, CA 10/24 - 10/27.

Friday, October 25, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC will not hold their usual Friday night dance in Corvallis tonight, because of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company concert.
• Dance concert with BYU Ballroom Dance Company at OSU's LaSells Stewart Center. Doors 6:30, show 7:30; $8 students / $10 public in advance through Safeway FasTIXX (plus FasTIXX charge), $12 at the door. Concert is expected to sell out in advance. For more information, call 541-758-1777.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, October 26, 2002

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• EFS contra dance: Todd Silverstein calls, music by The Flying O'Carolan Brothers.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Swing, foxtrot, Lindy Hop with Hilltop Big Band at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8:30PM - 10:30PM, $4, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: Live salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, October 27, 2002

• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at the Lane County Fairgrounds Auditorium, 2:00 - 4:00, $6, all ages.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Mood Area 52 and Tin Hat Trio at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. 8PM, $.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, October 28, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Halloween dance party! Bring your costume!
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, October 29, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, October 30, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Harpist Dan Yu performs at UO Beall Concert Hall, 8PM, free?
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Internediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7PM.

Thursday, Halloween, October 31, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Latin Halloween party with Caliente (live salsa band) at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $10, 21+.
• Halloween swing bash with the West Coast Rhythm Kings at Mac's (the Vets' Club). $3, not sure what time it starts.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

November, 2002

Friday, November 1, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning lesson;
  • 8:15: lindy hop/swing dancing till 10:00.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Johnny Martin Swing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever dance at P.P.A.A. (618 E Alder) in Portland, $7, 21+:
  • 7:30: lesson;
  • 8:30: dancing to West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, etc. until midnight.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, November 2, 2002

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Argentine Tango at Willamalane Senior Center, $6 students/seniors or $8 general:
  • 7:00: Beginning Argentine tango dance lesson with E. Vivianna Marcel;
  • 8:00: Argentine tango dancing and performances with live music by Mood Area 52 until 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• CFS contra dance: Suzanne Girardot calls with music by Bruce Reid and Co.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: Live salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, November 3, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Beginning Argentine tango class with Ev Levine through LCC; every Sunday 9/29 through 12/8 from 7-9PM at Ta-Da Dance Studio.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2 - 4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, November 4, 2002:

• Tapped Out: The Coming World Water Crisis And What To Do About It lecture by former U.S. Senator Paul Simon. Book signing to follow. 7PM, 175 Law, UO.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Guerrilla video: workshop on videotaping at protests and similar events. Footage from several protest events will be shown. 8PM, WOW Hall, $5.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, November 5, 2002:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Karen and Philip at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Includes admission to the social dancing afterwards.
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at the Lane County Fairgrounds Auditorium during election coverage, 8:00 - 10:00PM, $6, all ages.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, November 6, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Beginning salsa and merengue class with Dave Feinberg through Corvallis Parks & Rec. program. Four sessions, Nov 6, 13, 29, and Dec. 4; $34, add $8 more if not a Corvallis resident. 7:15 - 9:15 PM at First Congregational Church.
• Peter Gysegem's Corvallis Argentine tango class does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.

Thursday, November 7, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Special EFS contra dance with Wild Asparagus, 7:00 - 10:30.
• The Hot Club of Cowtown is playing western swing at the Wild Duck in Eugene tonight. I've heard exactly one recorded song from Hot Club of Cowtown, which I thought was pretty swing-danceable. 8:30, $, 21+.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• The Swing Session at Limelight Citrus Bar, Olympia WA.
• The Jam Session swing dance party: Lindy Hoppers' delight at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. $5, 8 PM till midnight, all ages.

Friday, November 8, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• Danceable Feast dance camp weekend begins; I read about it here.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $3, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in intermediate lesson with Darryl Issel;
  • 8:15: social West Coast Swing / hustle / nightclub 2-step dancing till 10:00 with pro guest DJ Darryl Issel.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Casey MacGill and the Spirits of Rhythm at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill in Portland.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• The Swing Session at the Mountaineers Hall, Seattle WA.
• Swing Out Nowhere II: a weekend of dance workshops and swing dancing with Frankie Manning, Peter Loggins, Casey MacGill, and more, in Moscow, Idaho.

Saturday, November 9, 2002:

• Swing Out Nowhere II: a weekend of dance workshops and swing dancing with Frankie Manning, Peter Loggins, Casey MacGill, and more, in Moscow, Idaho.
• Swing dance with Casey MacGill and the Spirits of Rhythm at the Moscow Social Club in Moscow, Idaho.
• Danceable Feast dance camp weekend continues; details.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• No EFS contra dance tonight due to the Danceable Feast dance camp this weekend (but you did go to the Wild Asparagus dance on Thursday, didn't you?).
• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at the Eugene Airport Museum, 7:00 - 10:00 PM, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• "Latin Saturnights" Salsa and merengue dancing with OSU ALAS at Old World Deli, 2nd and Adams in Corvallis. Lesson 9:30, dancing 10:30 till ?. All ages, $low.
• Lindy Hop workshop in Portland with Paul Overton and Sharon Ashe from San Franscisco. E-mail harrythehipster@hotmail.com for details.
  • 1:00: Sign in, warm up
  • 1:30: Lindy Hop Fundamentals
  • 3:00: Lindy Hop Movement and Musicality
• The Swing Session at Sweet Oregon Grill in Portland, 9-12, all ages.
• Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band at Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver, WA. 8PM - midnight, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, November 10, 2002:

• Swing Out Nowhere II: a weekend of dance workshops and swing dancing with Frankie Manning, Peter Loggins, Casey MacGill, and more, in Moscow, Idaho.
• Danceable Feast dance camp weekend concludes; details.
• Waltz workshops with Elizabeth Knoll (Ohio Star Ball champion) at Agate Hall in Eugene. $10 per session. Info: Jean Brinton at 541-747-3841.
  • 12:00: The Rise and the Fall of Waltz Fundamentals and Technique
  • 1:30: American Waltz Step Patterns
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop workshop in Portland with Paul Overton and Sharon Ashe from San Franscisco. E-mail harrythehipster@hotmail.com for details.
  • 9:30: (sign in, warm up)
  • 10:00: St. Louis Shag
  • 11:30: (lunch)
  • 1:00: (sign in, warm up)
  • 1:30: Lindy Hop Technique and Styling
  • 3:00: Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop
• Sunday Tea Dance at McMenamins' Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. 18-piece big band plays Miller, Ellington, Basie, Dorseys and more. 3-7PM, $5, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, November 11, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Special PCDC contra dance with Wild Asparagus.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, November 12, 2002:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Karen and Philip at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. New five-week session begins tonight; $15 for the whole session. Take both classes for the price of one! Includes admission to the social dancing afterwards.
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, November 13, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene.
  • 7:00: Special zydeco lesson wth Debra Ranae from Corvallis, $5;
  • 8:00: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30; $2 or free with lesson.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Internediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.

Thursday, November 14, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, November 15, 2002:

• Swing dancing with the West Coast Rhythm Kings at Quackers. Come celebrate Matthew Kakstys' birthday with us! 9:30PM, 2105 W. 7th, Eugene. 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Eugene third-Friday contra dance, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor. 13th and Pearl St. 8PM, $5, all ages, no experience or partner needed. Jana Rygas calls; music by The Barnstormers, an open band.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• Tango dancing with Mood Area 52 at the UO EMU Fishbowl in Eugene, 9PM - 1AM. Free if "dressed up tango style", $1 if not.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning lesson;
  • 8:15: social West Coast Swing dancing till 10:00.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Viscount Ballroom' third birthday bash in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, November 16, 2002

• West Coast Swing workshops with Nils Dullum, $5 per session at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 3:00PM: Smooth new Nightclub Two-Step moves
  • 4:30PM: Keep it simple: make more of your basic steps and beyond.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $5 includes lesson:
  • 7:00PM: Fast-paced music, sudden brakes, and attitude in West Coast Swing dance lesson with Nils
  • 8:00PM: Rhythm & blues West Coast Swing dance party till 10; country western thereafter.
• JiveMasters at Mac's (the Vets' Club). 9PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Ballroom dance workshops with Dave Watson at OSU Women's Building 116. Each class is $5 students or $7 community. For more information, call 541-737-5929.
  • 11:00: Waltz (must know silver twinkle)
  • Noon: Tango
  • 1:00: (lunch)
  • 2:00: Fox Trot
  • 3:00: Intermediate Waltz
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• OSUBDC masquerade ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; $5/7, all ages:
  • 7:00 night-club 2-step dance lesson with Barbara and Marco;
  • 8:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 11:30 PM. Dave Watson will do a demo; Cool Shoes performance, too!
• CFS contra dance: Todd Silverstein calls with music by The Flying O'Carolan Brothers.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, November 17, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Swing dancing workshop with Leah DeForest, Kevin Schaper, and Pete Green at Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside in Portland.
  • 11:00: registration
  • 11:30: Lindy basics for advanced dancers with Leah and Kevin
  • 12:45: Dancing to the music with Leah and Kevin
  • 1:45: take a break
  • 2:15: Intermediate balboa with Leah and Pete
  • 3:30: West Coast Swing for Lindy Hoppers with Leah and Pete
• Grand opening swing dance with the Art Abrams Swingtet at Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside in Portland. Drop-in lesson at 6, dancing 7-11, $10, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Jo Ann Jordan at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. I don't know what this is, but it was listed on Portland's The Week In Swing newsletter, which says there is a lesson at 2PM and dancing from 3-6.

Monday, November 18, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7:15 - 8:30 at Ballet Fantastique, 60 E. 10th in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome. I want to check this out.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, November 19, 2002:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Karen and Philip at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Includes admission to the social dancing afterwards.
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Latin music: Alfredo Muro Ensemble, good for dancing. 8PM, free, OSU MU Lounge, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, November 20, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Internediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Dance lab on partnering communication skills at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:00 - 9:20, $25.
• Johnny Martin at the Paragon in Portland, 8:30 - 11:30PM.

Thursday, November 21, 2002:

• Argentine tango workshop with Luciana Valle in Eugene! Small-group intermediate class on sacadas tonight (full).
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission (last casino rueda lesson of 2002!);
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Harvest Moon Swing Out in Palm Springs, California. Frankie Manning, Steven Mitchell, Virginie, Eddie & Eva, and more.

Friday, November 22, 2002:

• Argentine tango workshops with Luciana Valle in Eugene this weekend. Small-group classes on ganchos (still room!) and changes of direction (full) tonight.
• Argentine tango dance party with special guest Luciana Valle at Pam Joffee's house in Eugene.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Paul DeLay Blues band at the Wild Duck in Eugene, 9:30, $, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning lesson;
  • 8:15: social lindy hop/swing dancing till 10:00.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Everything's Jake at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• Harvest Moon Swing Out in Palm Springs, California. Frankie Manning, Steven Mitchell, Virginie, Eddie & Eva, and more.

Saturday, November 23, 2002

• Argentine tango workshops with Luciana Valle in Eugene this weekend. Technique, milonga, and elegant leading today; classes at 350 Gerlinger Annex (UO).
• Zydeco dance workshop with Adam and Ali Grimshaw at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Three lessons, $4 each or all three for $10. Van pool likely to live dance in Salem afterwards.
  • 2PM: Beginning zydeco, geared for new dancers or those wishing to brush up on the basics.
  • 3PM: More Advanced Zydeco: open and closed positions.
  • 4PM: Intermediate and up: cool moves and styling.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• EFS contra dance: Erik Weberg calls, music by Kay Atwood, John Culhane, and Sue Songer.
• Argentine tango milonga at the Vets' Club in Eugene, 8:30 - midnight. $5 students, $8 community.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Son Mela'o play Cuban dance music at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. 9:30 PM, $6.
• Salsa dancing with Caliente at the Wild Duck in Eugene, 9:30, $, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Live zydeco dancing with Leroy and the Zydeco Locals at the Keizer Lions' Hall in Salem. Lesson at 7:30, dancing at 8:30; $14 for both.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Harvest Moon Swing Out in Palm Springs, California. Frankie Manning, Steven Mitchell, Virginie, Eddie & Eva, and more.

Sunday, November 24, 2002:

• Argentine tango workshops with Luciana Valle in Eugene this weekend. Followers' technique and footwork, boleos, combinations today. Classes at 350 Gerlinger Annex (UO).
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• UO Wind Ensemble concert in Beall Hall.
• Swing dance at Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside in Portland. Drop-in lesson at 6, dancing 7-11, $?, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Harvest Moon Swing Out in Palm Springs, California. Frankie Manning, Steven Mitchell, Virginie, Eddie & Eva, and more.

Monday, November 25, 2002:

• Argentine tango workshops with Luciana Valle in Eugene this weekend. Small-group classes on advanced boleos, and colgados for advanced dancers tonight (still room!).
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $20/person for the four-week session, or $6/person per drop-in class. Social dance party afterwards is free if you're in a class. Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931.
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermediate Argentine tango. No tango experience required, but some dance experience recommended.
  • 8:00: Beginning Hustle. Basic rhythm, patterns, and an intro to free spins in Hustle, which is a very fun dance.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, November 26, 2002:

• Argentine tango workshops with Luciana Valle in Eugene this weekend. Small-group classes on basics for beginners (full) tonight.
• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; every Tuesday 9/24 through 12/3 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, November 27, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $2 for the lesson and dance.
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson, usually starts at the beginning;
  • 7:45: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Internediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Bacchus in Vancouver, 7 - 10PM.

Thursday, November 28, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, November 29, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No Friday night dance in Corvallis tonight, because of Thanksgiving vacation.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with 12th Avenue Hot Club at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Victoria Corrigan at Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont; 9:30-12, 21+, $5. Jazz club; danceability unknown.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, November 30, 2002

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Rumored CFS swing dance is not happening.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Last (Saturday) Tango in Portland, tango dancing at the Rose City Ballroom (702 NE Dekum St). $8, all ages.
  • 8PM: Argentine tango lesson for beginners;
  • 9PM: DJed Argentine tango dancing until 1AM.
• Johnny Martin at Jazz de Opus in Portland, 9PM - 1AM.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

December, 2002

Sunday, December 1, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• DJed swing dance at Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside in Portland. 2 - 6 PM, $?, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Jo Ann Jordan at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. I don't know what this is, but it was listed on Portland's The Week In Swing newsletter, which says there is a lesson at 2PM and dancing from 3-6.

Monday, December 2, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, December 3, 2002:

• Last night of Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, December 4, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Bacchus in Vancouver, 7 - 10PM.

Thursday, December 5, 2002:

• UO Dance Department "open showing": students perform what they've learned. 5:30, Gerlinger Annex.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, December 6, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Balkan folk dancing with live music from the UO East European Folk Music Ensemble and from Balladina. Free dance instruction; beginners welcome. 8PM, Agate Hall.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• Celtic fiddler Kevin Burke plays at the W.O.W. Hall in Eugene tonight.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning lesson;
  • 8:15: social lindy hop/swing dancing till 10:00.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with the KGB Trio at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever dance at P.P.A.A. (618 E Alder) in Portland, $7, 21+:
  • 7:30: lesson;
  • 8:30: dancing to West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, etc. until midnight.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, December 7, 2002

• UO Ensemble Concert: "A Celebration of Harps" directed by Laura Zaerr. Beall Concert Hall, 2PM.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• CFS contra dance: Rich Kuras calls with music by The Nettles. Last ever contra dance at the historic LBCC Benton Center, which is being demolished in the name of progress.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, December 8, 2002

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at the Eugene Hilton, 2:00 - 4:00, $6, all ages.
• UO Ensemble Concert: University Percussion Ensemble, 2PM, 198 Music, $.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• UO Ensemble Concert: University Gospel Choir & Gospel Ensemble, 6PM, Beall Hall, $.
• Sunday Waltz Brunch at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, 10:30 - 2:00 or 4:00, $6 to dance or $15 with brunch.
• DJed swing dance at Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside in Portland. 2 - 6 PM, $10, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Lindy Hop performance team tryouts with Boogie Back Productions at the Viscount Studios Eastside, 4 - 5:30.

Monday, December 9, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, December 10, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, December 11, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $2 for the lesson and dance.
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson, usually starts at the beginning;
  • 7:45: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop performance team tryouts with Boogie Back Productions at the Viscount Studios Eastside, 7 - 8:30.

Thursday, December 12, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, December 13, 2002:

• No OBDC Gerlinger Hall dance this week.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• Sacramento mini-Lindy Exchange.

Saturday, December 14, 2002

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• EFS contra dance: Ruth Lowengart calls with music by Fred Nussbaum, Deb Kirkland and Larry Unger.
• Eugene Winter Dance Festival with competitions & exhibitions from 5 to 8PM and social dancing from 8 to 11PM. $7 adults, $3 students; all ages and levels welcome. Jack and Jill contests for West Coast Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Lindy, and East Coast Swing.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Viscount Studios dance workshops: two days of cool classes in swing, salsa, tango, tap, hip hop, you name it. Check it out!
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Sacramento mini-Lindy Exchange.

Sunday, December 15, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate-advanced Lindy Hop workshop with Denise Steele at Agate Hall; 5 PM, $10, all ages.
• Beginning Lindy Hop workshop with Denise Steele at Agate Hall; 6 PM, $10, all ages.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance with the West Coast Rhythm Kings at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Viscount Studios dance workshops: two days of cool classes in swing, salsa, tango, tap, hip hop, you name it. Check it out!
• DJed swing dance at Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside in Portland. 2 - 6 PM, $10, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Sacramento mini-Lindy Exchange.

Monday, December 16, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages. The last Lakepark social dance of 2002! Dance resumes Jan. 6.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, December 17, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, December 18, 2002

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango

Thursday, December 19, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Third Thursday Dance with the Lincoln Pops Jazz Orchestra at the Gleneden Beach Community Club on Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30 - 10PM, $5, all ages.

Friday, December 20, 2002:

• Winter Solstice Celebration at UO Museum of Natural History, 4:30 - 7PM.
• OBDC's ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages. This week it's being held in the Bonus Room at the Student Rec Center; see Web page for directions.
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Eugene third-Friday contra dance, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2nd floor. 13th and Pearl St. 8PM, $5, all ages, no experience or partner needed. Jana Rygas calls; music by The Barnstormers, an open band. After this dance, the Third Friday Contra Series will become the Fifth Saturday Contra Series. The next dance will be March 29, 2003.
• The Vets' Club has re-opened in Eugene! I don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88s at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• Salishan Lodge "Gift of Music" with the Lincoln Pops Jazz Orchestra at Salishan Lodge on the Oregon coast. 4:30 - 6:30PM, free, all ages.

Saturday, December 21, 2002

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $5 includes lesson:
  • 7:00PM: West Coast Swing dance lesson: Whip Tricks with Joseph and Donna.
  • 8:00PM: Rhythm & blues West Coast Swing dance party till 10; country western thereafter.
• Benny Goodman Tribute big band swing concert at the Shedd (Broadway and High) in Eugene. Features former Goodman sideman Ken Peplowski with the Emerald City Jazz Kings. 7:30, tickets range from $10-14-22-26.50, and are available through OFAM at 541-687-6526.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Jazz DeOpus in Portland, 9-1.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, December 22, 2002:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• DJed swing dance at Nocturnal, 1800 E Burnside in Portland. 2 - 6 PM, $10, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9.

Monday, December 23, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark is on hiatus for the holidays.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, December 24, 2002:

• No Eugene Swing Team dancing at Rock 'n Rodeo tonight.
• ? Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages. ?
• ? Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover. ?
• No swing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland tonight. The Viscount is closed for Christmas Eve.

Wednesday, December 25, 2002

• ? Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink: ?
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• ? Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $2 for the lesson and dance. ?
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson, usually starts at the beginning;
  • 7:45: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• ? Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule. ?
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango

Thursday, December 26, 2002:

• Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.

Friday, December 27, 2002:

• Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
• No OBDC Gerlinger Hall dance this week.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, December 28, 2002

• Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• ESDC West Coast Swing Holiday party at Agate Hall in Eugene, 7-midnight, with Jack & Jill contests. $6-8, all ages.
• First anniversary of the Rumba Room in Eugene! 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: Salsa dancing with live music by Cambalache until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Johnny Martin at Spirit Mountain Casino.

Sunday, December 29, 2002:

• Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.

Monday, December 30, 2002:

• Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis is on hiatus for the holidays.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, December 31, 2002:

• Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
• New Year's Eve salsa party at the Rumba Room in Eugene! 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+. Live band TBA.
• Swing Shift plays big band swing for dancing at the Downtown Athletic Club Ballroom at the DAC in Eugene. 8:30 - 11:30.
• OBDC New Years Eve Dance at the Downtown Athletic Club Newberry Gym in Eugene. 7:00 to 11:30; part of First Night Eugene celebration. Free with First Night pin, or $7 at the door. Ballroom, latin, swing.
• Eugene Swing Team New Year's Eve dance party upstairs at the Vets' Club (1626 Willamette) in Eugene. Swing Team DJs alternate 45-minute sets with live motown/R&B band Zoomba from 8PM on. $7, all ages. All proceeds in excess of expenses go to charity.
• Little Charlie and the Nightcats play blues at the Doubletree Inn near Gateway.
• Deb Cleveland Band plays R&B and soul at Luna in Eugene. $10, 21+.
• Eugene Opera performs La Boheme at the Hult Center.
• ? Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• ? Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• New Year's party / swing dance and Swing-A-Thon at Lakepark in Corvallis. 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM, $10 adv/$12 door (not including Swing-A-Thon registration). To order tickets, call Clarice Thayer at 541-745-3022 or Diane Martineau at 541-745-5443.
• Swingin' New Year's Bash at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland. $12 adv/$15 door, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop-in East Coast Swing lesson;
  • 8:30: swing and Lindy Hop dancing with DJ Jesse Miner from San Francisco.
• USABDA Willamette's New Year's Eve Gala at the Scottish Rite Center, 1512 SW Morrison in Portland.
• David Cooley at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington (Columbia Gorge area).
• Portland Swing Dance Club (WCS) "New York Style" New Year's Eve party at Sunnyside Grange. 8:30PM - 1AM. Breakfast served just after midnight. No smoking, no alchohol, ALL AGES. $30/35 at the door. events@portlandswing.org, or 503/612-9282. (Sunnyside Grange, corner of SE 132nd and Sunnyside Road)
• Wild Kingdom Rhumba V with Pink Martini at the Tiffany Center in Portland.
• New Year's Eve contra dance at the Multnomah Art Center in Portland.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at The Mill Casino in Coos Bay, Oregon. 10PM - 2AM; $15 for the dance; dinner and hotel packages also available.
• Wouldn't it be cool if some of this stuff were spread out, so one wouldn't have to choose just one event to attend?

Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003. Frankie will be there; will you?

Here are some of my information sources:

Eugene

• Kevin's Duck Jumpin swing dance on Thursdays.
• EugeneSwing, a Yahoo Groups list for Eugene East Coast swingers and Lindy Hoppers -- you don't have to sign up to read postings.
• The Joint is Jumpin', with dances and Lindy Hop workshops.
• EugeneSalsa.com, with everything you need to know about salsa dancing in Eugene.
• the Eugene Argentine tango Web page, where you can sign up for the eTango e-mail list.
• Eugene Swing Dance Club (that's West Coast swing), an active group in Eugene.
• OBDC Web site, with weekly dances at UO and a nice calendar.
• Eugene USABDA chapter.
• Mike Meyer's WhistleStop events list.
• Luna is a cool jazz (etc.) club in Eugene; see the online schedule.
• The Eugenge Weekly's Calendar lists lots of dance and non-dance events.
• Larry Robbins' home page?
• is there a Web page for Flavia's InShape classes?
• Willamette Valley Lindy Hop News (wherever it ends up).
• There are a plethora of cool cultural events that happen at and through the University of Oregon. I simply don't have time to replicate the campus calendar here.
  • Here is a nexus of UO calendar links.
  • The UO student newspaper, the Oregon Daily Emerald, has an active Entertainment Calendar page, but it's a little hard to find. Go to their home page, mouse over the down-arrow next to Pulse in the navigation bar, click on Excite in the menu that pulls down, and scroll down the Excite page until you can see and click on the "Entertainment Calendar" link. I'm not sure why they bury it so deeply. I found a short cut to the Pulse:Excite page, which will save you some extra clicks; follow that and then click "Entertainment Calendar". It's a packed calendar, well worth chasing down.
• The Eugene Folklore Society, which sponsors great music and dance events including bi-monthly contra dances and lots more.

Corvallis

• OSUdancers, a Yahoo Groups list for OSU and Corvallis swing dancers and Lindy Hoppers. You have to sign up to read archived postings.
• OSU Ballroom Dance Club, an active group with practice on Wednesdays and dances on Fridays during the academic year. They have an e-mail list, which Trina Siebert uses to keep everyone informed of Corvallis and Willamette Valley dance events.
• Cool Shoes, OSU's ballroom dance performance troupe.
• Lakepark Entertainment Center, with dancing on Monday nights.
• Old World Deli, home of belly dancing on Wednesdays and great salsa on Friday nights.
• The Corvallis Folklore Society, which sponsors great music and dance events including bi-monthly contra dances and the occasional swing or zydeco dance.

Portland

• SwingOut.net, home of two Portland swing e-mail lists and other useful resources.
• Viscount Ballroom, my favorite place for social dancing in Portland.
• Temple Ballroom, with swing and tango on various nights during the week.
• The Crystal Ballroom has the nicest dance floor I know of, but it is rarely used for dancing.
• Keith Hazleton's hazletok.com page: swing dance teaching, workshops, and special events.
• Bill Alsup's Portland Area Argentine Tango page.
• Erik and Caroline's FolkNews page in Portland.
• DancePortland.com has a list of places to go dancing in Portland; non-partner dances included.

Seattle

• The Century Ballroom is my favorite place to dance in Seattle. I'd be there three or four nights a week if I lived in Seattle.
• All Seattle Tango, information about Argentine tango in Seattle: events, dances, classes, workshops . . .
• The Savoy Swing Club, a great bunch of Lindy Hoppers.
• The Seattle Lindy Exchange.
• Swing Out NorthWest, a holiday swingfest for those who would rather dance than sleep.

wider world

• LindyExchange.com, with links to dozens of Lindy Exchange Web sites.