"Mostly Dance" Events Calendar, 2003

Available history:   2002   |   2003   |   Present   |  

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 2003; the current calendar is here.

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• Events held in Eugene are shown on a green background.
• Events held in Corvallis are shown on an orange background.
• Events held in Portland are shown on a lavender background.
• Events held elsewhere are shown on a standard background.

January, 2003

Wednesday, January 1, 2003

• 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.
• 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.

Thursday, January 2, 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.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, January 3, 2003:

• 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+.
• 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.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, January 4, 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.
• 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.
• 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, January 5, 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.
• Eugene Opera performs La Boheme at the Hult Center, 2:30 PM. I thought KLCC said this was on the sixth, but it's listed on the fifth on the Eugene Opera Web site. Given the 2:30 showtime, it sounds like a Sunday show.
• 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.
• Balboa dance mini-workshop with Leah DeForest and Pete Green at Nocturnal in Portland. $7/class or $25 for the day. Brush up on your balboa basics to get ready for the Sylvia Sykes workshop on January 18-19!
  • 11:30 registration
  • 12:00 Balboa 1
  • 1:15 Balboa 2
  • break
  • 2:45 Balboa 3
  • 4:00 Bal tricks
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: Rhythm Tap (Eastside) and Argentine tango (Westside).

Monday, January 6, 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 dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis will resume next week. But the open dancing resumes tonight . . .
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages. Wear your pajamas and welcome in 2003!
• 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.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: salsa, Argentine tango, and bellydance (Eastside) and West Coast swing (Westside).

Tuesday, January 7, 2003:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; ten Tuesdays starting 1/07 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene.
• 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.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: West Coast swing, Intro to Swing, and Lindy Hop (Eastside) and salsa (Westside).

Wednesday, January 8, 2003

• New Lindy Hop class in Eugene! Taught by Denise Steele at Gutenberg College just south of the UO campus. More details as I get them.
• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "One + One = One".
• 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
• Barbara Platt teaches dance at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis: Ballroom I (waltz, foxtrot, swing), and Latin II (rumba, cha-cha, and more). Ten weeks. Contact Barbara at 541-929-6458 for more information.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: West Coast swing, country western, hip-hop/funk, and salsa (Eastside) and Argentine tango (Westside).

Thursday, January 9, 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.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM. Listening only?
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: Breakdance & Popping, Hip Hop/funk, and bellydance (Eastside) and jazz dance and Lindy Hop (Westside).

Friday, January 10, 2003:

• 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+.
• Beginning West Coast Swing classes with Dave Feinberg at Corvallis Fitness Center, Fridays through Feb. 7 from 7-9PM. $40/person, $75/couple. Contact Dave at 541-453-4971 for info.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• 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.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: East Coast swing, ballroom, and club dancing in the Eastside studio.
• PSDC "Swing Blizzard" West Coast swing dance at the Oak Grove Community Center, 14496 SE Cedar Avenue, Milwaukie. 7:30, $, all ages.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop in Phoenix, Arizona, January 10 - 12, 2003.

Saturday, January 11, 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.
• Salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene with live band Son Mela'o, 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 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.
• PSDC "Swing Blizzard" West Coast swing workshops at the Sunnyside Grange in Portland. Noon, $, 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.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop in Phoenix, Arizona, January 10 - 12, 2003.

Sunday, January 12, 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.
• Beginning Argentine tango class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; ten Sundays starting 1/12 from 7-9PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• PSDC "Swing Blizzard" West Coast swing workshops at the Sunnyside Grange in Portland. Noon, $, all ages.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop in Phoenix, Arizona, January 10 - 12, 2003.

Monday, January 13, 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 dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $25/person ($40/couple) for the five-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: Intermediate West Coast Swing. For this session, we'll focus on partner connection (rolling count), styling, and music interpretation. Please be familiar with a sugar push, underarm turn, left side pass, and basic whip for this class.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa - No experience necessary! We'll cover basic patterns, beginning spins, and styling that will get you out onto the dance floor.
• 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, January 14, 2003:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; ten Tuesdays starting 1/07 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one! New 5-week session starts tonight. $15 for all five weeks, or drop in for $4 per class.
  • 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.
• Dance lab in Portland. Contact Debbie; I don't know where, when, etc.

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' in Eugene! This is the second week of a four-week session, but new beginners can still join in. Classes are at Gutenberg College, 1883 University Street.
  • 5:30: Beginners! Come to this class for a basic introduction if you missed last week's class.
  • 6:30: Week 2 of Beginning Lindy Hop.
  • 7:30: Week 2 of Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop. You probably shouldn't try to drop in on this class unless you're a Lindy old-timer.
• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "Dos por Cuatro".
• 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
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Paragon in Portland.

Thursday, January 16, 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.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Heathman Hotel in Portland.
• 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, January 17, 2003:

• 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 at The Vets' Club in Eugene!
• 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/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Swing dance with David Cooley 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.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop with the Northern California Lindy Society in the Bay Area, January 17 - 19, 2003.
• South Florida Lindy Exchange (SoFLeX).

Saturday, January 18, 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.
• 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.
• Swing dance workshop with Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou at Nocturnal in Portland.
  • 11:30: Registration
  • 12:00: Lindy 1
  • 1:15: Lindy 2
  • 2:15: break
  • 2:45: Lindy Hop tricks and slides
  • 4:00: Hip Hop (Jason only)
• Lily Wilde and her Swingin' Boyfriends at Nocturnal in Portland. 8-12, 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.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop with the Northern California Lindy Society in the Bay Area, January 17 - 19, 2003.
• South Florida Lindy Exchange (SoFLeX).

Sunday, January 19, 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.
• 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.
• Sunday Waltz Brunch at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, 10:30 - 2:30, $6 to dance or $15 with brunch.
• Swing dance workshop with Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou at Nocturnal in Portland.
  • 11:30: Registration
  • 12:00: Balboa 1
  • 1:15: Balboa 2
  • 2:15: break
  • 2:45: Balboa 3
  • 4:00: West Coast Swing
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop with the Northern California Lindy Society in the Bay Area, January 17 - 19, 2003.
• South Florida Lindy Exchange (SoFLeX).

Monday, January 20, 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.
• 2nd week of social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $25/person ($40/couple) for the five-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: Intermediate West Coast Swing. For this session, we'll focus on partner connection (rolling count), styling, and music interpretation. Please be familiar with a sugar push, underarm turn, left side pass, and basic whip for this class.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa - No experience necessary! We'll cover basic patterns, beginning spins, and styling that will get you out onto the dance floor.
• 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, January 21, 2003:

• 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.
• Dance lab in Portland. Contact Debbie; I don't know where, when, etc.

Wednesday, January 22, 2003

• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "Triangles of Tango".
• 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.

Thursday, January 23, 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.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.

Friday, January 24, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The JiveMasters at Sweetwater's at Valley River Inn in Eugene, 8PM.
• 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 dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely at OSU. Insanely good west coast swing. Each class is $7 for students, $10 for community members. Women's Building 116.
  • 7:30PM: West Coast Swing I (must know six count basics and basic whip)
  • 8:30PM: Beyond Beginning Hustle (must have firm understanding of the basic)
• Swing dance with Hot Club Sandwich 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, January 25, 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.
• The JiveMasters at Quacker's on west 7th in Eugene, 9PM.
• 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.
• OSUBDC dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely at OSU. Crazy cool west coast swing. Each class is $7 for students, $10 for community members. Women's Building 116.
  • 10AM: Cha cha.
  • 11AM: Intermediate Nightclub Two-Step
  • Noon: Intermediate Hustle
  • 1 PM: Lunch break
  • 2 PM: West Coast Swing II
  • 3 PM: West Coast Swing: Working the Slot
• 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.
• Winter Waltz Ball at the Norse Hall, 111 NW 11th in Portland. Live music: 2/3 waltzes, 1/3 one-steps, foxtrots, tangos, and polkas. 8-midnight, $20, all ages?

Sunday, January 26, 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.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.

Monday, January 27, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean Brinton) and intermediate (Chris Jones) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Kevin Schaper.
• 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, January 28, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, 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, 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.
• Dance lab in Portland. Contact Debbie; I don't know where, when, etc.

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "Four Feet, One Heart".
• 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
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10PM.

Thursday, January 30, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

Friday, January 31, 2003

• Argentine tango workshops with Christopher Nassopoulous and Carolyn Peattie in Eugene. Small-group classes at intermediate-advanced level. Held at Pam Joffe's house; likely to fill up quickly.
  • 7:00 PM - Essentials of Close Embrace
  • 8:30 PM - Navigating on Crowded Dance Floors
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues at Luna in Eugene. 9:30, $5, 21+.
• 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+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Dance West: modern, Afro/jazz and tap performances at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis. 8PM, $12, $10 sr., $6 stu.
• Swing dance with the Lily Wilde Rockabilly Band (?!) 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.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

February, 2003

Saturday, February 1, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. Info: 541-868-2082.
• Argentine tango workshops with Christopher Nassopoulous and Carolyn Peattie in Eugene. Small-group classes at intermediate-advanced level. Held at Pam Joffe's house; likely to fill up quickly.
  • Noon - Tango Waltz
  • 1:45 PM - Milonga con Traspie
  • 3:30 PM - Changes of Direction
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Grand Milonga (Argentine tango dancing) at the Vets' Club Ballroom (upstairs), $8, all ages.
  • 8:00: Beginners' Argentine tango lesson with Elizabeth Wartluft.
  • 9:00: Argentine tango dancing until 1:00 AM.
• Son Melao plays good latin/salsa music at Luna. 9PM, $8, 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.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Dance West: modern, Afro/jazz and tap performances at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis. 8PM, $12, $10 sr., $6 stu.
• 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.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

Sunday, February 2, 2003:

• Argentine tango workshops with Christopher Nassopoulous and Carolyn Peattie in Eugene. Small-group classes at intermediate-advanced level. Held at Pam Joffe's house; likely to fill up quickly.
  • Noon - Using Body English
  • 1:45 PM - Advanced Milonga
  • 3:30 PM - Exchange of Lead and Follow
• 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 classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• 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.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Tap and Argentine tango.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

Monday, February 3, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Latin, salsa, Argentine tango, bellydance, and West Coast swing.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at the Salem YWCA, 768 State St near Willamette U. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 8PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.

Tuesday, February 4, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, 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, 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.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at the Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd in Corvallis. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 8PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 9PM: Maybe a practice session till 10, if Denise gets the OK to stay that late. $2.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and salsa.

Wednesday, February 5, 2003

• 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 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, country western, hip hop/funk, salsa, Argentine tango.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Paragon, NW 13th and Hoyt in Portland. 8:30, 21+.
• Asylum Street Spankers (occasionally-swingable roots rock band) at the Fez, upstairs across from Powell's in Portland. Details.

Thursday, February 6, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Hip hop/funk, bellydance, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), jazz, Lindy Hop.
• First Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5.

Friday, February 7, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Lo Nuestro plays latin and danceable salsa music at Luna in Eugene. 9PM, $6, 21+.
• 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+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC swing dance workshops with Steve and Rebecca Drzewiczewski at the OSU Women's Building rm 116 in Corvallis. Each class is $7 students / $10 public; all ages are welcome. You can look at the flyer, the other flyer, and the registration form online.
  • 7:30: Lindy Hop Fundamentals For All Levels. Using basic figures, Steve & Rebecca will break down the fundamentals of Lindy Hop. Learn how to connect with your partner, when to use tension & compression, and simple techniques that will make you a better leader or follower. No partner required.
  • 8:30: Dips/Social Tricks. Steve & Rebecca will show you some of their favorite tricks as well as how to dance in and out of them. These moves will be leadable and are guaranteed to add some spice to your swing dancing. Come relaxed, limber and with an open mind. No partner required.
  • 9:20: Free dance practice until 10PM.. Practice what you learned!
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing and club dancing.
• 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 west coast / hustle dance at PPAA in Portland.

Saturday, February 8, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. Info: 541-868-2082.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• USABDA Starry Night Ballroom Dance at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8-midnight, all ages, $10/12.
• 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.
• OSUBDC swing dance workshops with Steve and Rebecca Drzewiczewski at the OSU Women's Building rm 116 in Corvallis. Each class is $7 students / $10 public; all ages are welcome. You can look at the flyer, the other flyer, and the registration form online.
  • 10:30: Lindy Hop Connection Techniques. Assumes everyone is familiar with basic Lindy Hop footwork and figures. Emphasis will be on improving technique for leading and following on the dance floor. Learn how to dance as a unit instead of as two individuals! No partner required.
  • 11:30: Aerials/Flashy Tricks. This class will focus on the timing, connection, and communication required to successfully execute aerials. Steve & Rebecca will challenge you with exciting material for your next jam. No partner required.
  • 12:30: Beginning Balboa/Bal-Swing. If you're looking to learn Balboa, want to add some variety to your dancing, or just want to be able to make it all the way through that really fast song, this class is for you! In addition to teaching you the basic step, Steve & Rebecca will provide you with tips on improving the way you lead or follow Balboa. No partner required.
  • 1:20: (lunch break)
  • 14:30: Fast Lindy Technique. Bring on the fast music! This class will show you how to dance Lindy Hop faster than you ever imagined possible! Learn the tips and techniques that make dancing fast easy. No partner required.
  • 15:30: Balboa/Bal-Swing Continued. This class is appropriate for those familiar with the Balboa basic. Focus on expanding your Balboa vocabulary, as well as how to easily transition between Balboa and Lindy. No partner required.
  • 4:20: Free dance practice until about 6:30.. Practice what you learned!
• 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.
• Deke Dickerson (occasionally swingable rockabilly) at Conan's in Portland. Details.

Sunday, February 9, 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.
• Foxtrot workshops with championship ballroom dancer Elizabeth Knoll at Agate Hall in Eugene. $10-12 per session. For information, call Jean at 541-747-3841.
  • noon: Foxtrot Fundamentals (for all levels).
  • 1:00: Building Blocks of Foxtrot (Intermediate).
  • 2:00: Flights of Fancy - Social patterns (Intermediate).
• 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 classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Second meeting of 4-week sessions.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 7PM: Special two-week Advanced Lindy Hop session, tonight and 2/23! $20 for both.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.

Monday, February 10, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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, February 11, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, 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, 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.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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, February 12, 2003

• 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
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.

Thursday, February 13, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• Candye Kane at Duff's Garage (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9:30?, 21+.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Friday, February 14, 2003

• 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, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• Swing dance with the Swingin' Bachelors 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.
• Valerie Day and the Knights of Swing at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. Benefit for something; $25. 7:30, 21+.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Saturday, February 15, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. Info: 541-868-2082.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Laura Kemp Band reunion concert at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene; 9PM, 21+?.
• Caliente plays salsa music, and dancing is very likely at the Wild Duck in Eugene.
• 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 dance lesson;
  • 8:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 11:30 PM.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Charleston workshops with Denise Steele at the Viscount Dance studios Westside in Portland. Each session is $15, or $25 for both.
  • 1:00-2:30: 1920s Partnered Charleston - The Charleston was probably the biggest dance craze of all time! This classic 20's Jazz dance swept across the world and ultimately helped to create the Lindy Hop. Todays it is especially enjoyed in combination with dances such as Balboa and Shag to add greater variety. If you are looking for fabulous steps and styling to add to your "Fast Dancing" repertoire, then this is the class for you!
  • 2:45-4:15: Intermediate Charleston for Lindy Hoppers (30's Charleston) - The original style of 20's Charleston was transformed in the 1930's by Frankie Manning, one of the great innovators of The Lindy Hop. His long, leggy "flying" style became the Hallmark of Savoy Style Lindy Hop. This class will be packed with classic and contemporary partner steps. You should know and feel comfortable with the basics of 30's Charleston that are covered in our Lindy 1 and 2 (a/b) classes.
  • 4:15-5:30: DJ'd Open Dance/Practice session - Free for registered class participants only.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• Big Sandy and His Fly-Right Boys (rockabilly) at Conan's in Portland. Details.
• 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.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Sunday, February 16, 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.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Third meeting of four-week sessions.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• 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.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Monday, February 17, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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, February 18, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, 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, 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.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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.
• The Reverend Horton Heat at Dante's in Portland. 9:30, 21+, $16.50.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003

• 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
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• The Reverend Horton Heat at Berbati's Pan (231 SW Ankeny) in Portland. 9:30, 21+, $19.

Thursday, February 20, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30; all ages.
• Laura Kemp at Luna with Roy Brewer on strings. 9PM, 21+.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Third Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5. Paul and Sharon in the house?
• 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.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.

Friday, February 21, 2003

• 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, 8PM in Eugene.
• 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+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in casino rueda lesson with Tony;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with OSU's ALAS club at Old World Deli.
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan 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.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.
• Blue Ridge Boogie 2003 at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia.
• London Lindy Exchange in jolly olde England.

Saturday, February 22, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Lindy Hop workshops 1-4:30 with Paul and Sharon at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. More details TBA; info harrythehipster@hotmail.com.
• 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.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.
• Blue Ridge Boogie 2003 at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia.
• London Lindy Exchange in jolly olde England.

Sunday, February 23, 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.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Fourth meeting of four-week sessions.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 7PM: Second meeting of special two-week Advanced Lindy Hop session.
• Lindy Hop workshops 10:00 - 4:30 with Paul and Sharon at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. More details TBA; info harrythehipster@hotmail.com.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages. Special guest DJs Paul and Sharon.
• Sunday Waltz Brunch at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, 10:30 - 2:30, $6 to dance or $15 with brunch.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.
• Blue Ridge Boogie 2003 at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia.
• London Lindy Exchange in jolly olde England.

Monday, February 24, 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.
• Following Argentine tango for men class with Vicky Ayers: four weeks of the zen of following and partner communication. Follow the link for more info.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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, February 25, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, 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, 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.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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, February 26, 2003

• 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;
  • 7:30: 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7:30-10PM.

Thursday, February 27, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30; all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, February 28, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Laura Kemp and Anne Weiss at Café Paradiso in Eugene, 8PM.
• 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+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Swing dance with Johnny Mercury and the Hot Rockets at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with DJed rockabilly music until 10;
  • 10:00: Swing dance with live rockabilly music until midnight; DJed after-dancing?
• London Ontario Exchange (Lindy Bender) has been cancelled.

March, 2003

Saturday, March 1, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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 dance, 7-midnight at Agate Hall. $6/8, all ages. Special performance by OSU's Cool Shoes.
  • 7PM: Intermediate West Coast swing lesson;
  • 8- midnight: dancing and dance performance.
• 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.
• 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.
• David Cooley at U of Portland Commons, 9PM - midnight. Free!
• Zydeco dance with live music from Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners. There don't see to be any details at the Web site; good luck finding where and when this event takes place.
• London Ontario Exchange (Lindy Bender) has been cancelled.

Sunday, March 2, 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.
• OFAM and EZDC present Mardi Gras at the Shedd! $11, all ages. For more info, call OFAM at 687-6592, or EZDC at 683-3979.
  • 6:00: Cajun buffet for those who want a nice Louisiana-style meal ($6 extra);
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson with Marc and Mary;
  • 8:00: live zydeco with Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners from Houston.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class. Class will skip 3/23 (Spring Break); the last meeting will be 3/31.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• 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.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Tap and Argentine tango.
• No swing dancing at Nocturnal tonight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.

Monday, March 3, 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.
• Following Argentine tango for men class with Vicky Ayers: four weeks of the zen of following and partner communication. Follow the link for more info.
• Mardi Gras Cajun feast at Intaba's Kitchen in Corvallis, featuring live zydeco music from Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners from Houston. Get your tickets in advance!
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Latin, salsa, Argentine tango, bellydance, and West Coast swing.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at the Salem YWCA, 768 State St near Willamette U. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class. Class will skip 3/24 (Spring Break); the last meeting will be April 1.
  • 7PM: Beginning-intermediate Jitterbug swing with 6 & 8-count moves.
  • 8PM: Beginning/intermediate ballroom dance (foxtrot & waltz). Great class to prepare for that special wedding day or for fun on the social dance floor.

Tuesday, March 4, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, all ages.
• Mardi Gras party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $5, 21+.
  • 7:00: Waltz lesson.
  • 8:00: Open dance party; West Coast Swing and more.
• 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.
• No Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele this month, but check out the Charleston/Lindy Charleston workshop on March 8!
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and salsa.
• Crystal Ballroom Mardi Gras celebration, hosted by Pepe Raphael and including the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. 7PM, $20.

Wednesday, March 5, 2003

• 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+.
• UO Ensembles Concert: Oregon Wind Ensemble and Oregon Symphonic Band, 8PM, Beall Hall in Eugene. $.
• Evan's Tango Fundamentals class: tonight, "frame stuff and sacadas". Class and practica 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale at Pam's house in Eugene.
• Argentine tango 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. "Advanced Swing Moves & Techniques", West Coast swing, hip hop/funk, salsa, and Argentine tango.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Paragon, NW 13th and Hoyt in Portland. 8:30, 21+.
• Asylum Street Spankers (occasionally-swingable roots rock band) at the Fez, upstairs across from Powell's in Portland. Details.

Thursday, March 6, 2003:

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene.
• UO Chamber Music Series: St. Petersburg Quartet performs Glazunov, Nadarejshvili, and Shostakovich. Joined by guitarist Paul Galbraith. Pre-concert talk at 7, concert at 8; Beall Concert Hall in Eugene. $.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Karan Casey plays neo-Celtic at Café Paradiso in downtown Eugene. 8PM, $19.
• Buster B. Jones plays fingerstyle guitar at Luna in Eugene. 9:00, $10, 21+.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Hip hop/funk, bellydance, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), jazz, Lindy Hop, and Argentine tango.
• First Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing four four days in SF.

Friday, March 7, 2003

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene.
• Lo Nuestro latin music at Johnny Ocean's in Oakway Center in Eugene. 6:30.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• UO Choral Ensembles concert at Beall Concert Hall in Eugene. 8PM, $.
• Peter's Tango Den at 8PM.
• Lo Nuestro plays latin dance and salsa music at Luna in Eugene. 9:00, $6, 21+.
• 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+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in West Coast Swing Styling lesson with Marco;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• 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.
• Friday Night Fever west coast / hustle dance at PPAA in Portland.
• Operation: Breathless (Denver Lindy Exchange): March 7-9, 2003.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing for four days in SF.

Saturday, March 8, 2003

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Pearl Django plays gypsy swing and hot jazz for a packed house at Luna in Eugene. 8:30, $10, 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.
• Charleston workshops with Denise Steele at the Majestic Theater, 115 SW 2nd in Corvallis. Each session is $10. Designed for intermediate dancers; classes will move pretty quickly.
  • 2:00-3:30: 1920s Partnered Charleston - The Charleston was probably the biggest dance craze of all time! This classic 20's Jazz dance swept across the world and ultimately helped to create the Lindy Hop. Todays it is especially enjoyed in combination with dances such as Balboa and Shag to add greater variety. If you are looking for fabulous steps and styling to add to your "Fast Dancing" repertoire, then this is the class for you!
  • 3:30-5:00: Intermediate Charleston for Lindy Hoppers (30's Charleston) - The original style of 20's Charleston was transformed in the 1930's by Frankie Manning, one of the great innovators of The Lindy Hop. His long, leggy "flying" style became the hallmark of Savoy Style Lindy Hop. This class will be packed with classic and contemporary partner steps. You should know and feel comfortable with the basics of 30's Charleston that are covered in our Lindy 1 and 2 (a/b) classes.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Noche Latina celebration at OSU in Corvallis. With dinner, $7 students or $10 general; dance only, $5. Sponsored by OSU Association of Latin American Students.
  • 6:00: doors open, dinner, presentations, dance demos.
  • 9:00: dance to live music from Son Melao until 11 or 11:30.
• 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.
• a la Milonga Mariposa at the Ridgefield Arts Centre, 208 Pioneer St. in Ridgefield, WA, just north of Vancouver. Directions: Travel I-5 to exit 14 north of Vancouver (Pioneer St./Ridgefield exit). Head west on Pioneer St. just over 3 miles, to the first and only four way stop. On your right, above the Hardware Store is the venue. Enter the yellow door under the black and yellow dance banner one door behind you! Students $5, general admission $6. Questions? Call 360-887-3059.
  • 7:30: Beginning Argentine tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Dancing until some point yet to be determined.
• Operation: Breathless (Denver Lindy Exchange): March 7-9, 2003.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing for four days in SF.

Sunday, March 9, 2003

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene. Example session:
  • 9:00-10:15: Community, Networking, and Complexity Explore how dynamic systems theory and open source technology can help communities to freely "gift" information, interact, interconnect and thrive. Rm 241.
• 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.
• American style cha-cha workshops with championship ballroom dancer Elizabeth Knoll at Agate Hall in Eugene. $10-12 per session. For information, call Jean at 541-747-3841.
  • noon: Cha Cha Technique & Rhythm (for all levels).
  • 1:00: Lead and Follow (Intermediate).
  • 2:00: Cheeky Cha Cha (Intermediate).
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Buster B.'s Guitar Bash: a jam. $3; $5 for non-participants. Luna in Eugene. 6:00, 21+.
• UO Ensembles Concert: The Campus Band and The Campus Orchestra both perform. 6PM, 198 Music, $.
• USABDA ballroom dance at the Vets' Club on Willamette in Eugene.
  • 6:00: dance lesson;
  • 7:00: ballroom dancing until 10PM.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 7PM: Special two-week Advanced Lindy Hop session, tonight and 3/30! $20 for both.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Live blues at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 4:00: live blues with Strange Tones;
  • 6:30: live blues with Too Slim and the Taildraggers until 9:30.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Operation: Breathless (Denver Lindy Exchange): March 7-9, 2003.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing for four days in SF.

Monday, March 10, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean Brinton) and intermediate (Darryl Issel) 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.
• Following Argentine tango for men class with Vicky Ayers: four weeks of the zen of following and partner communication. Follow the link for more info.
• UO Ensembles Concert: chamber ensembles. 8PM, Beall Concert Hall in Eugene, $.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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, March 11, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with Jose Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 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+.
• UO Ensemble Concert: Oregon Jazz Ensemble and two Jazz Lab Bands perform instrumental jazz. 8PM, Beall Concert Hall in Eugene, $.
• UO Ensemble Concert: The Collegium Musicum performs Baroque and Classical music, 8:30, Central Lutheran Church (1857 Potter St in Eugene), $.
• 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 Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele in Corvallis this month.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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, March 12, 2003

• 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;
  • 7:30: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Argentine tango class/practica with Evan at Pam's house. 8-10:30, $10 ss. Sacadas tonight.
• UO Faculty Artist Series: brass perform Telemann, Strauss, Elgar, and more. 8PM, Beall Hall in Eugene, $.
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Pete Petersen Quartet plays jazz at the Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont in Portland. 8PM, $5, 21+.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, March 13, 2003:

• UO Dance Department Open Showing: students perform what they've learned in 42 different dance class sections at UO. 5:30 PM at the Dougherty Dance Theater in Gerlinger Annex.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• UO Guest Ensemble Concert: Galatea performs Italian music of the early Baroque period. 8PM, Beall Hall, $7/4.
• Intermediate salsa classes with Jose Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Great Southwest LindyFest: Workshops and dance gathering with Frankie Manning, Dawn Hampton, Steven & Virginie, Paul & Sharon, Sylvia & Jason, and more instructors in Houston, TX, March 13-16, 2003.

Friday, March 14, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's last Friday night dance for Winter Term in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning Samba lesson with Trina & Marco;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• 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.
• Great Southwest LindyFest: Workshops and dance gathering with Frankie Manning, Dawn Hampton, Steven & Virginie, Paul & Sharon, Sylvia & Jason, and more instructors in Houston, TX, March 13-16, 2003.

Saturday, March 15, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Swing Team's third-Saturday West Coast Swing dance party at Rock 'n Rodeo. $5, 21+.
  • 7:00: Night-club 2-step dance workshop with Darrell Issel;
  • 8:00: Open WCS/hustle/NC2S/etc. dancing;
  • 10:00: Rock 'n Rodeo switches to country mode.
• UO Faculty Artist Series: Percussionist Sean Wagoner and members of the Oregon Marimba Quartet. 8PM, Beall Hall, $.
• Peter's Tango Den, 8PM - whenever.
• Live salsa with Caliente and Lo Nuestro at the Wild Duck in Eugene. Salsa dance lesson with Mario Mora 9-10; hot music 10PM-2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; $4/6, all ages. Movie theme tonight.
  • 7:00 drop-in west coast swing dance lesson with Barbara Platt;
  • 8:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 11:30 PM.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Shag and Lindy Hop workshops with Denise Steele at the Viscount Dance studios Westside in Portland. Each session is $15, or $25 for both.
  • 1:00-2:30: Collegiate Shag Fundamentals - The Collegiate Shag ... originated in the South and has been referred to at times as the "Flea Hop". It was primarily danced to fast Ragtime - Jazz type music. Extremely popular amoung young college students (hence the name) during the 1920s-1930's, there were many Intercollegiate Dance Contests featuring a "Shag Division". Today, shag is very popular today with Retro-Swing dancers in Southern California, it's very cool looking and fun to do. The Collegiate Shag can be mixed with other Swing dances such as Balboa, Bal-Swing, Charleston and Lindy Hop. It's an ideal dance to have up your sleeve for some of those faster songs, not to mention a really fun dance to add to your Swing repertoire!
  • 2:45-4:15: Intermediate variations on the Lindy Hop basic - A crazy collection of variations and syncopations on the basic step of the Lindy Hop. You need never do two swing-outs the same way again!
  • 4:15-5:30: DJ'd Open Dance/Practice session - Free for registered class participants only.
• 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.
• Little Charlie and the Nightcats at the Aladdin Theater in Portland.
• Great Southwest LindyFest: Workshops and dance gathering with Frankie Manning, Dawn Hampton, Steven & Virginie, Paul & Sharon, Sylvia & Jason, and more instructors in Houston, TX, March 13-16, 2003.

Sunday, March 16, 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.
• UO Ensembles Concert: The Oregon Percussion Ensemble and the Oregon Marimba Quartet present "Mostly Lou Harrison". 2PM, 198 Music at UO in Eugene, $.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• UO Ensembles Concert: The University Gospel Choir and the Gospel Ensemble. 6PM, 198 Music at UO in Eugene, $.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• 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.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Great Southwest LindyFest: Workshops and dance gathering with Frankie Manning, Dawn Hampton, Steven & Virginie, Paul & Sharon, Sylvia & Jason, and more instructors in Houston, TX, March 13-16, 2003.

Monday, March 17, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Karen Willer) and intermediate (Nils Dullum) 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.
• Following Argentine tango for men class with Vicky Ayers: four weeks of the zen of following and partner communication. Follow the link for more info.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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, March 18, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 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.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• No Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele in Corvallis this month.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Lindy Hop classes with Gail Boger and Uwe Hessinger at the Laurelhurst Club in Portland. Classes are $35 for 5 weeks. Pre-registration is required; please call Gail at 503-287-7461.
  • 6:45: Beginning Lindy Hop: Learn the fundamentals of this energetic swing dance: the basic eight-count Lindy Circle, Circle into Jockey, Charleston, and the Swing Out. Lead/follow is always empasized.
  • 7:45: Intermediate Lindy Hop: Lead/follow moves designed to challenge and delight. This class is for those developing their dance skills and partnering fundamentals. .
  • 8:45: Beginning-intermediate Lindy Hop (Platinum): 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 taught in each of the three (Gold, Platinum, and Titanium) sessions.
• 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, March 19, 2003

• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, March 20, 2003

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Amazing folk music with Willy Porter at the Wild Duck. Doors 7PM, Kelley Joe Phelps opens with delta blues at 8. Standing room only.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, March 21, 2003

• 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 at the Vets' Club in Eugene.
• Dancing at the W.O.W. Hall: Brazilian batucada music with Samba Ja and salsa with Son Melao. 8PM, $8.
• Salsa dancing with DJ José Cruz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance in Corvallis due to Finals Week.
• Salem Big Band at the Mission Mill in Salem, $10?, all ages.
  • 7:30: samba dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:30: dance to live big band music until 11PM.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde and 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.
• Sesame Club ballroom dance at the Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th in Portland. All ages; $5 members, $6 guests.
  • 7:30: Ballroom dance lesson with Dave Watson
  • 8:30: ballroom dancing to the George Sievert Band until 11:30.

Saturday, March 22, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• 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.
• Give Peace A Dance in Salem, 1-3PM, $5-25 sliding scale, benefits Oregon PeaceWorks.
• 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, March 23, 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.
• No Lindy Hop classes with Denise tonight at Agate Hall: class is skipping a week for Spring Break. Resumes next week.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
  • 6:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00: swing dancing until 11PM.
• West Coast Swing, nightclub 2-step, and hustle dancing at the Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th in Portland. $6 (PSDC?) members, $10 guests.
  • 5:00: West Coast Swing lesson with Chris Jones.
  • 6:00: Dancing until 10PM, with novice Jack & Jill competition.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.

Monday, March 24, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean Brinton) and intermediate (Chris Jones) 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance sampler workshops with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $6, or two for $10. Trina says: This is a series of introductory classes, just one hour for each dance style. I'll cover the basic footwork and technique, and move into additional patterns as time permits. Perfect for those who want to start social dancing, but don't have the time for a longer class session.
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa
  • 8:00: Beginning cha-cha
• 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.
• West Coast Swing at the Oak Grove Community Center (14496 Se Cedar Ave, Oak Grove) near Portland. Technique lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30; casual atmosphere. $6, all ages. 2nd & 4th Mondays.

Tuesday, March 25, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 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, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• No Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele in Corvallis this month.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+. Last chance for a while to dance with the incredible Marco from Corvallis.
  • 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, March 26, 2003

• 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;
  • 7:30: 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10PM.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, March 27, 2003:

• Small-group intensive Argentine tango lesson with Carlos & Maria Rivarola from Argentina. 7-10PM: three hours of supervised practica, wine and food included. Tonight's focus is tango vals. Call Russ at 541-343-4567 for more information and to register.
• Scandinavian Folkdance Gathering: one hour of workshop instruction followed by one hour of mixer dancing. 7-9PM on the fourth Thursday of each month during the academic year at the Sons of Norway lodge, 1838 Alder St in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Sin City Exchange (Lindy in Las Vegas): March 27-30, 2003.

Friday, March 28, 2003

• Small-group intensive Argentine tango lesson with Carlos & Maria Rivarola from Argentina. 7-10PM: three hours of supervised practica, wine and food included. Tonight's focus is milonga. Call Russ at 541-343-4567 for more information and to register.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene is cancelled tonight for Spring Break. See you next week!
• Blues with Robben Ford at the Wild Duck in Eugene, 9PM, 21+.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+. Tonight: special salsa performance with Salsa y Sabor dancers.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance in Corvallis due to Spring Break.
• 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.
• Studio dance party at Ballroom Parkrose, 4848 NE 105th Ave in Portland. For more info, call 503-254-1920.
  • 7:00: beginning ballroom dance lesson;
  • 8:00: ballroom dancing until ?.
• Sin City Exchange (Lindy in Las Vegas), March 27-30, 2003.
• Philly Lindy Love Lindy Exchange, March 28-30, 2003.

Saturday, March 29, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Tango Argentino "Gran Espectaculo" (tango dance) at at the Vets' Club in Eugene. Lesson at 8 with Eugene's E. Vivianna Marcel; dancing 9PM-1AM with live music from Eugene's Mood Area 52. Special guests: Carlos & Maria Rivarola from Argentina. $12.
• 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 with the Swingline Cubs at Sweet Oregon Grill, 8-11PM, 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.
• West Coast Swing dancing at Oak Grove Community Center, 14496 SE Cedar, Oak Grove in the Portland area. $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: "Swing Mixology" lesson with Leah de Forest and Pete Green.
  • 8:00: dance to hustle and West Coast Swing.
  • 9:00: dance to hustle, WCS, NC2S, and other styles until 11PM.
• Sin City Exchange (Lindy in Las Vegas), March 27-30, 2003.
• Philly Lindy Love Lindy Exchange, March 28-30, 2003.

Sunday, March 30, 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.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 7PM: Last night of special two-week Advanced Lindy Hop session, started 3/16.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Tap and Argentine tango.
• Portland West Coast Swing Jack 'n Jill Challenge (dance contests) at the Viscount Ballroom. 11AM-11PM, 21+ only. Admission is $15 for competitors, $25 for spectators ($40 for two), which includes two workshops and social dancing between the competitions.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
  • 6:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00: swing dancing until 11PM.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?
• Tango Buenos Aires dance performance in Medford, Oregon. 8PM. Tickets: $28, $25, $22, Youth (0-18) $21, $18, $15. To purchase tickets, call 541.779.3000 or visit the box office at 23 S. Central Avenue, Medford.

Monday, March 31, 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.
• UO Guest Artist and Faculty Concert: Baroque music with Jaap Schröder, Kathryn Lucktenberg, Alice Blankenship, Marc Canscheeuwijck, and Michael Anderson. 8PM, Beall Hall, $.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance sampler workshops with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $6, or two for $10. Trina says: This is a series of introductory classes, just one hour for each dance style. I'll cover the basic footwork and technique, and move into additional patterns as time permits. Perfect for those who want to start social dancing, but don't have the time for a longer class session.
  • 7:00: Beginning waltz
  • 8:00: Beginning foxtrot
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages. Pajama party to celebrate the beginning of Spring Term!
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Latin, salsa, Argentine tango, bellydance, and West Coast swing.
• 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.

April, 2003

Tuesday, April 1, 2003:

• Junction City Lindy Exchange! Featuring Savoy Charleston classes by Shorty Snowden, and instructors including Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas, Steven Mitchell and Virginie, all of the Rhythm Hot Shots past and present, and special guest Dean Collins. For details, dial 1-800-FOOL-YOU.
• UO's popular Argentine tango classes with Elizabeth Wartluft. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, through June 5. Community members can take these classes, too!
  • 6-7PM: Argentine Tango 1: Highly recommended even if you've done some Argentine tango, because Elizabeth has studied the basics at a very high level in Argentina and can teach you things about the basics that you didn't get in any other class in Oregon. Covers fundamentals: walks, ochos, turns, some paradas, some ornaments, crossed and parallel systems, musicality, navigation, the tango embrace, etc.
  • 7-8PM: Argentine Tango 2: Highly recommended. Units on tango, milonga, and tango vals.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. New 4-week class series starts tonight; 15 for all four sessions, or $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $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, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and salsa.
• 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, April 2, 2003

• The amazing Barbara Platt begins ten-week sessions of Ballroom I and Ballroom III classes at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis. $70 for non-Club members. For details, contact Barbara through the dance department at OSU.
• Beginning salsa and mergengue class with Dave Feinberg starts tonight. Four weeks, ends April 23. 7:15-9:15 at First Congregational Church, 4514 SW West Hills Road in Corvallis. $34, or $42 if not a Corvallis resident. Beginners and all ages welcome. Learn basic rhythm, styling, moves, and patterns. For details, e-mail bldgttdave@aol.com .
• Argentine tango 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. "Advanced Swing Moves & Techniques", West Coast swing, hip hop/funk, salsa, and Argentine tango.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, April 3, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Hip hop/funk, bellydance, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and Argentine tango.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5.

Friday, April 4, 2003

• A Little Knight Music Concert Series: the Cascade Reed Trio performs 4:30 - 6:30 in the Knight Library Browsing Room.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• UO Guest Artist Recital: Flutist Laura Barron with piano accompaniment by Nathalie Fortin, 8PM, Beall Hall.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• The JiveMasters play jump blues and swing, Mac's at the Vets' Club, 9:30PM, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• Swing dance with Pork Pie featuring Pete Petersen 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.
• Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band fund-raiser for Milwaukie High School, 7-10PM at the school.
• Luciana Valle teaches Argentine tango workshops this weekend in Portland. Luciana teaches fundamentals at 8PM; dancing from 9PM till 12:30 at Corazón de Tango, 4231 SE Hawthorne (Entrance on 43rd).
• Friday Night Fever west coast / hustle dance at PPAA in Portland. Lesson with Jim Minty 7:30, dancing 8:30 - midnight.

Saturday, April 5, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Cal Young Big Band plays at Eugene Saturday Market. 11AM, all ages, free.
• Hot Club Sandwich plays gypsy swing at Eugene Saturday Market. 1PM, all ages, free.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Shag and Lindy Hop workshops with Denise Steele at the Majestic Theater, 115 SW 2nd St in Corvallis. Each session is $10.
  • 2:00-3:30: Collegiate Shag Fundamentals - The Collegiate Shag originated in the South and has been referred to at times as the "Flea Hop". It was primarily danced to fast Ragtime and Jazz music. It was popular amoung young college students (hence the name) during the 1920s-1930's, and there were many Intercollegiate Dance Contests featuring a "Shag Division". Today, shag is popular again with Retro-Swing dancers in Southern California. It's cool looking and fun to do. The Collegiate Shag can be mixed with other Swing dances such as Balboa, Bal-Swing, Charleston and Lindy Hop. It's an ideal dance to have up your sleeve for some of those faster songs, not to mention a really fun dance to add to your Swing repertoire!
  • 3:30-5:00 Intermediate variations on the Lindy Hop basic - A crazy collection of variations and syncopations on the basic step of the Lindy Hop. You need never do two swing-outs the same way again!
• 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.
• Spring Fling: a live dance with Dr. T and his Orchestra, at the Werner University Center on the campus of Western Oregon University in Monmouth. Dance lessons at 7:30 with RJ and Lora of RJ Dance Studio; dancing from 8:30 until 11:30PM to the sounds of the orchestra. Dr. T's orchestra played regularly at the Crystal Ballroom shortly after its reopening; they featured great musicianship and a diverse array of musical styles. Tickets are $15; the event is a benefit for the Western Oregon Symphony. (map)
• Luciana Valle teaches Argentine tango workshops this weekend in Portland. Today at Naughty's, 8132 SE 13 Ave (upstairs) in Sellwood: Magical Components of Argentine Tango, Using the Music, and Followers' Technique. Luciana is highly recommended. Follow the link for details.
• Victoria Corrigan with the Donny Osbourne Trio play Wilf's at Union Station in Portland, 8-midnight. Wilf's will probably bring in a small portable dance floor, but the place is supposed to be cool to hang out in as well.
• 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 dance fundraiser for Molalla High School.
• Lindy Hop workshops with Skye Humphries (2002 World Lindy Hop Champion) and JoJo Jackson in Seattle this weekend.

Sunday, April 6, 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.
• Argentine tango 3 class with Elizabeth Wartluft begins in Eugene. Runs along with Spring Term schedule. $60 for nine weeks. 7:00 - 8:30.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, all ages welcome. Special event: live music with the West Coast Rhythm Kings. Admission is $8 this week and there won't be guest passes.
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Luciana Valle teaches Argentine tango workshops this weekend in Portland. Today at Naughty's, 8132 SE 13 Ave (upstairs) in Sellwood: Revisiting the Fundamentals, Nuevo Tango, and Embellishments. Luciana is highly recommended. Follow the link for details.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
  • 6:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00: swing dancing until 11PM.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?
• Lindy Hop workshops with Skye Humphries (2002 World Lindy Hop Champion) and JoJo Jackson in Seattle this weekend.

Monday, April 7, 2003:

• 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.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• UO Faculty Artist Series: soprano Ann Tedards performs. 8PM, Beall Hall in Eugene, $.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the first night of a five-week session running through May 5. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both. Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance that starts at 9 PM.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing Basic footwork, connection, and styling for this complex and exciting dance. Learn to dance to blues, R&B, funk, and pop music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Argentine tango This sensual, flowing dance is the original style of tango. We'll cover basic traveling patterns, ochos, and more.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Salem Big Band at Boone's Treasury in Salem, 7:30 - 9:30, no cover. 21+ venue?
• 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, April 8, 2003:

• Hit and Run tango! 3:30-4:00 PM at the EMU Ampitheater on the UO campus. Show up and dance as part of UO's International Week celebration. Free!
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM. New 6-week session starts tonight! $30 for six weeks, or $7 per individual class.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. New 4-week class series starts tonight; $15 for all four sessions, or $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $5, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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. Go, DJ Drape Shape!

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

• 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;
  • 7:30: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• "What Makes a War Just?" panel discussion with faculty from Law, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Military Science. 7:30-9PM Dyment Hall Lounge in the Walton Complex at UO.
• Argentine tango class/practica with Evan at Pam's house. 8-10:30, $10 ss. Ochos & changes of direction tonight.
• Class Recital: flute students of Richard Trombley perform. 8PM, Beall Hall.
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10PM.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, April 10, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. New 6-week session starts tonight! $30 for six weeks, or $7 per individual class.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• PCDC special contra dance event with Nightengale. Fulton Community Center, 68 SW Miles in Portland. Lesson at 7pm, dancing 7:30. $6/8.

Friday, April 11, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis will resume next week (no dancing tonight).
• Swing dance with The Swing Session 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.
• a la Milonga Mariposa at the Ridgefield Arts Centre, 208 Pioneer St. in Ridgefield, WA, just north of Vancouver. Directions: Travel I-5 to exit 14 north of Vancouver (Pioneer St./Ridgefield exit). Head west on Pioneer St. just over 3 miles, to the first and only four way stop. On your right, above the Hardware Store is the venue. Enter the yellow door under the black and yellow dance banner one door behind you! Students $5, general admission $6. Questions? Call 360-887-3059.
  • 7:30: Beginning Argentine tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Dancing until some point yet to be determined.
• PCDC Second-Friday English Country Dance at Burlingame Water Tower dance hall, SW 17th & Marigold in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:00-10:30. $6/8.
• Lindy Hop and jazz dance workshops with Frankie Manning and Chazz Young at Living Traditions Dance in Seattle.

Saturday, April 12, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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, 8PM-ish to whenever.
• Salsa dancing wth Caliente at the Wild Duck in Eugene.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• 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.
• Lindy Hop and Balboa workshops in Portland with Brian Todd and Brenda Collins Morris. At the Viscount Studios Westside today, three classes in Balboa and one in "Balboa and Lindy Tricks". Check it out!
• PCDC Family Contra Dance at Fulton Community Center, 68 SW Miles in Portland. 5PM-7PM, followed by a potluck dinner. $6 or thereabouts.
• PCDC Second-Saturday Contra Dance at Fulton Community Center, 68 SW Miles in Portland. Lesson at 7:30, dancing 8PM. $6/8. $6/8.
• 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.
• Rock-a-Lily at Duff's Garage, S.E. 7th and Market (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 11PM - 1AM, 21+.
• PSDC's Second-Saturday Swing at Sunnyside Grange in Portland. $6/10. West Coast, Hustle, etc. OSU's Cool Shoes is performing tonight. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30-midnight.
• Lindy Hop and jazz dance workshops with Frankie Manning and Chazz Young at Living Traditions Dance in Seattle.

Sunday, April 13, 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.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Second week of 3-week session; skips next week. $35 per person per class.
  • 5:00-6:30PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6:30-8:00PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• Lindy Hop and Blues workshops in Portland with Brian Todd and Brenda Collins Morris. At the Viscount Studios Eastside today, one class in Blues and two in Lindy. Check it out!
• Cajun and zydeco dancing at the PPAA in Portland. (Download details in MS Word format.)
  • 1:00: intermediate/advanced zydeco lesson;
  • 3:15: Cajun dance and Whiskey River Jitterbug lesson;
  • 5:30: dance to zydeco, cajun, blues, waltz, and swamp pop music until 8PM.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
  • 6:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00: swing dancing until 11PM.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?
• The Swing Session plays for swing dancing at the Century Ballroom in Seattle. Lesson 8:30, dancing 9-midnight. All ages show! $13.
• Lindy Hop and jazz dance workshops with Frankie Manning and Chazz Young at Living Traditions Dance in Seattle.

Monday, April 14, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Mark Roberts) and intermediate (Deb Rakfeldt) 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.
• UO Guest Artists Concert: The acclaimed Santa Fe Guitar Quartet from Argentina presents "Bach, Bartok, Piazzolla and Friends." Beall Concert Hall, 8PM, $.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the second night of a five-week session running through May 5. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both. Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance that starts at 9 PM.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing Basic footwork, connection, and styling for this complex and exciting dance. Learn to dance to blues, R&B, funk, and pop music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Argentine tango This sensual, flowing dance is the original style of tango. We'll cover basic traveling patterns, ochos, and more.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.
• West Coast Swing at the Oak Grove Community Center (14496 Se Cedar Ave, Oak Grove) near Portland. Technique lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30; casual atmosphere. $6, all ages. 2nd & 4th Mondays.

Tuesday, April 15, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM. Second week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• UO Contemporary Ensemble Concert: The 100th Monkey Ensemble presents a program of 20th-century classical works, "From the Steeples and Mountains." Beall Concert Hall, 8PM, $.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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, April 16, 2003

• No Argentine tango class/practica with Evan at Casa del Tacones this week.
• UO Honors Panel Discussion: "Who Controls the Media?" with Journalism school faculty and local media professionals. 7:30-9:PM, Dyment Lounge in the Walton Complex at UO.
• UO Guest Artist Concert: The internationally acclaimed piano duo Quattro Mani presents "Harmonies of a New World." Beall Concert Hall at UO, 8PM, $.
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Former Corvallis resident, now touring folk musician Matt the Electrician plays the Escape Night Club at OSU, 8PM.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10PM.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, April 17, 2003

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Second week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• UO Faculty Artist Concert: Percussionists Charles Dowd and Tracy Freze perform "Señor Mouse", acoustic chamber jazz for vibraphone and marimba duo. Beall Concert Hall at UO, 8PM, $.
• Former Corvallis resident, now touring folk musician Matt the Electrician plays Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene, 8PM.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Swing dance with the Lincoln Pops Big Band at the Gleneden Beach Community Center at 110 Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30-10PM, all ages, $5. Every third Thursday. Live big band led by an alumnus of the Harry James Orchestra!

Friday, April 18, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• "Welcome Back Swifts": Join the Lane County Audubon Society at sunset at Agate Hall to watch thousands of Vaux's Swifts swarming into the Agate Hall chimney to roost for the night. Learn more about the birds and their migratory journey. Event repeats 04/25. For information, call 346-2867.
• Agentine tango dancing at 55 W Broadway in downtown Eugene. A mere $5 per person for:
  • 8PM: beginning tango lesson;
  • 8:45: dance Argentine tango, milonga, and tango vals until 1AM.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• The Broadway musical Swing! plays at the Hult Center in Eugene.
• UO Jazz Ensembles Concert: UO jazz combos present "The Jazz Café" featuring traditional and original jazz selections. 178 Music at UO, 8PM, $.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson TBA;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Salem Big Band at the Mission Mill in Salem, $10?, all ages.
  • 7:30: swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:30: dance to live big band music until 11PM.
• Former Corvallis resident, now touring folk musician Matt the Electrician plays Boone's Treasury in Salem, 9PM.
• 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.
• "Tango al Tiempo" show, with live music, dance performances, and participatory dancing, by Alex Krebs. Evan and Rebecca from Eugene will be performing. 8PM, $13. Location is El Centro Milagro, 525 SE Stark in Portland.
• Spring Beer & Wine Fest at the Oregon Convention Center. PCC Jazz Band plays noon-3:30 and Pink Martini plays 8:30-10PM. Free.
• Clackamas Community College Swing Dance Club swing dance at Abernathy Grange in Oregon City. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10PM. $3, all ages.
• Seattle Easter Swing, a huge West Coast swing bash in Seattle.

Saturday, April 19, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• The Broadway musical Swing! plays at the Hult Center in Eugene. Matinee show at 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.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Hot Club Sandwich plays gypsy swing at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene; 9PM, 21+, $.
• The Broadway musical Swing! plays at the Hult Center in Eugene. Final Eugene show at 8PM.
• Eugene Swing Team's third-Saturday West Coast Swing dance party at Rock 'n Rodeo. $5, 21+.
  • 7:00: Night-club Two-step dance workshop with Darryl Issel;
  • 8:00: Open West Coast swing/hustle/NC2S/etc. dancing;
  • 10:00: Rock 'n Rodeo switches to country mode.
• 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 dance lesson;
  • 8:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 10:30 PM.
• 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.
• "Tango al Tiempo" show, with live music, dance performances, and participatory dancing, by Alex Krebs. Evan and Rebecca from Eugene will be performing. 8PM, $13. Location is El Centro Milagro, 525 SE Stark in Portland.
• Spring Beer & Wine Fest at the Oregon Convention Center. Cherry Poppin' Daddies play 8:30-10PM. Free.
• Seattle Easter Swing, a huge West Coast swing bash in Seattle.

Sunday, April 20, 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.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene are taking a break this week in honor of Easter Sunday. Class resumes next week!
• There is no swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene tonight, due to the Easter holiday.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• "Tango al Tiempo" show, with live music, dance performances, and participatory dancing, by Alex Krebs. Evan and Rebecca from Eugene will be performing. 2PM, $13. Location is El Centro Milagro, 525 SE Stark in Portland.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
  • 6:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00: swing dancing until 11PM.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?
• Seattle Easter Swing, a huge West Coast swing bash in Seattle.

Monday, April 21, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, April 22, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM. Third week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $5, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Lindy Hop classes with Gail Boger and Uwe Hessinger at the Laurelhurst Club in Portland. Classes are $35 for 5 weeks. Pre-registration is required; please call Gail at 503-287-7461.
  • 6:45: Beginning Lindy Hop: Learn the fundamentals of this energetic swing dance: the basic eight-count Lindy Circle, Circle into Jockey, Charleston, and the Swing Out. Lead/follow is always empasized.
  • 7:45: Intermediate Lindy Hop: Lead/follow moves designed to challenge and delight. This class is for those developing their dance skills and partnering fundamentals. .
  • 8:45: Beginning-intermediate Lindy Hop (Gold): 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 taught in each of the three (Gold, Platinum, and Titanium) sessions.
• 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, April 23, 2003

• UO Honors Lecture: Peter Lehman of Humboldt State University and the Schatz Energy Research Institute on "Fuel Cells in a Renewable Energy Future." 7:30-9PM, Dyment Lounge in the Walton Complex at UO.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10PM.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, April 24, 2003

• Scandinavian Folkdance Gathering: one hour of workshop instruction followed by one hour of mixer dancing. 7-9PM on the fourth Thursday of each month through June at the Sons of Norway lodge, 1838 Alder St in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Third week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, April 25, 2003

• "Welcome Back Swifts": Join the Lane County Audubon Society at sunset at Agate Hall to watch thousands of Vaux's Swifts swarming into the Agate Hall chimney to roost for the night. Learn more about the birds and their migratory journey. For information, call 346-2867.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• UO World Music Series Concert: Tlen-Huicani, an ensemble from Veracruz, Mexico, performs music of Latin America. Beall Concert Hall, 8PM, $.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play jump blues for swing dancing at Mac's at the Vets' Club on Willamette in Eugene. 9:30 PM, 21+; $4.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Swing dance with David Cooley 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Oregon Coast Community College M*A*S*H Bash: benefit dance & silent auction to benefit OCCC's pre-nursing program. Live music & dancing with a swing dance contest. $15/person at the Newport Fairgrounds.
• Savoy Swing Club's Friday Night Dance, 8:45-11:00 at Dance Underground, 340 15th Av East on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

Saturday, April 26, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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, 8PM.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Deb Cleveland with the Vipers at Quackers in Eugene. 9PM, 21+; $.
• Mood Area 52 CD release party at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. Tango dancing to live music is highly likely on Sam Bond's smallish concrete floor. 9:30PM, 21+, $.
• Dance workshops with Rick Pride at OSU in Corvallis.
  • 11:30: Beginning samba
  • 12:30: Samba II
  • 2:30: Salsa (you should already know the basic steps of salsa)
  • 3:30: Rumba (you should already know the basic steps of rumba)
• 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.
• OSU ALAS latin dance night at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. 10PM-1AM, all ages!, $3. Salsa, merengue, cumbia, and latin pop.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Coastal Rhythm & Blues festival with live music and dancing at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, Oregon. Music by Paul deLay, Norman Sylvester, Patrick Lamb and their bands, 7-midnight. $15, 21+.
• Swing dance workshops with Lance Benishek and Betty Wood at the Century Ballroom on Capitol Hill in Seattle. 9AM - 6PM.
• Swing Celebration! Stories with Betty Wood, film clips with Lance Benishek, and dancing with live band TBA at the Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Av N in Seattle. 8PM - 1AM, all ages, $15 ($10 for SSC, students, and Canadians).

Sunday, April 27, 2003:

• Rumba workshops with championship ballroom dancer Elizabeth Knoll at the Vets' Club in Eugene. $10-12 per session. For information, call Jean at 541-747-3841.
  • noon: Essential rumba technique & rhythm (for all levels).
  • 1:00: Social rumba for everyone (Intermediate).
  • 2:00: Rumba syncopations and slink (Intermediate).
• 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.
• UO Ensemble Concert: The University Symphony performs. Beall Concert Hall, 3PM, $.
• Salsa Performance Workshop with José Cruz: learn flashy intermediate-advanced salsa moves and styling for use in performances and competitions. José won the salsa competition at Fiesta Latina in 2002. You must bring a partner for this workshop at Studio B, 4-6PM. $12 per person.
• 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 classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Last week of three-week session.
  • 5:00-6:30PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6:30-8:00PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
  • 6:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00: swing dancing until 11PM.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free.
• Pacific Northwest Lindy Hop Championships at the Century Ballroom in Seattle. Noon to midnight.
• Big Band Dance at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, Oregon. Lesson 2PM, dancing 3-6PM with the Let's Dance Band. $10.

Monday, April 28, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean, 8-ct whip) and intermediate (Luke & Jen) 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Latin, salsa, Argentine tango, and West Coast swing.
• 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.
• West Coast Swing at the Oak Grove Community Center (14496 Se Cedar Ave, Oak Grove) near Portland. Technique lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30; casual atmosphere. $6, all ages. 2nd & 4th Mondays.

Tuesday, April 29, 2003:

• Author reading: William Sullivan presents a slide-illustrated talk about his latest book, Oregon Trips and Trails. 7PM, Knight Library Browsing Room, UO.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM. Fourth week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• West Coast Swing dance class with Cat and Kevin at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene.
  • 7:00: West Coast Swing Basics and Beyond, $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, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and salsa.
• 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, April 30, 2003

• Alan Wolfe Memorial Lecture: Susan Napier, University of Texas, Austin, "Encounters with the New Millennium: Metropolis meets Spirited Away." 4PM, Gerlinger Alumni Lounge, UO in Eugene.
• UO Libraries reception to honor famed filmmaker (A Room With a View, Howard's End, and more) and 1951 UO alumnus James Ivory, who recently gave his papers to UO Libraries Special Collections. 5:30PM, Knight Library Browsing Room at UO.
• UO Ensemble Concert: The Oregon Wind Ensemble performs. Beall Concert Hall, 8PM, $.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Michael and Katrina.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa, with DJ Kevin until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. "Advanced Swing Moves & Techniques", West Coast swing, hip hop/funk, salsa, and Argentine tango.
• Pepe and the Bottle Blondes at Museum After Hours, 5:30, $7.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10:30PM.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.

May, 2003

Thursday, May 1, 2003

• UO Vocal Concert: "Poetry in Song" features UO voice students performing art songs. 7:30PM, Beall Concert Hall.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• May Day Ballroom Blues at the Vets' Club in Eugene -- dance to the music of the Eagle Park Slim Band, Bourbon Renewal (formerly Boogie Chillun), and Deb Cleveland and The Vipers. 8PM, three bands for only $7.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Fourth week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Hip hop/funk, bellydance, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and Argentine tango.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, May 2, 2003

• BRING recycling home electronics recycling days. 10AM-2PM, 3100 E 17th in Eugene. Recycle used home electronics (TVs, computer equipment, phone/cell phone stuff, VCRs, etc.) for a nominal fee per item. Details: Julie Daniel, 541-746-3023<./li>
• Fiesta Latina celebration at Washington-Jefferson Park in Eugene. Program.
  • 6:00: Breakdance and Capoeira.
  • 6:45: Los Mex Pistoles del Norte, sort of norteño surf music.
  • 8:00: Salsa dancing contest semi-finals.
  • 9:00: Yerbabuena, Cuban band from Seattle (son, danzón, chachachá, and salsa).
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• UO Harp Concert: "A Celebration of Harps" features performances by harp students of Laura Zaerr. Beall Concert Hall, 8PM.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning Lindy Hop dance lesson with Levi;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• Swing dance with the 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Steven Mitchell and Virginie Lindy Hop workshops in Seattle, May 2-4, 2003.

Saturday, May 3, 2003

• BRING recycling home electronics recycling days. 10AM-3PM, 3100 E 17th in Glenwood. Recycle used home electronics (TVs, computer equipment, phone/cell phone stuff, VCRs, etc.) for a nominal fee per item. Details: Julie Daniel, 541-746-3023<./li>
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Fiesta Latina celebration at Washington-Jefferson Park in Eugene. Program.
  • 12:00: Dancers and singers from local schools.
  • 12:30: Son Meláo, hot local salsa band.
  • 3:00: Trio Ritmo y Romance, interpreting romantic ballads.
  • 5:00: Baila con México: traditional Mexican folk dances performed by students from OSU.
  • 6:15: Banda Vagos, banda from Mexico now living in Washington.
  • 8:00: Salsa dancing contest: finals!
  • 9:30: Caliente, hot local salsa band.
• Famed Argentine tango dancer and teacher Susanna Miller is available for private lessons in Eugene in one-hour intervals between 11AM and 6PM. She runs a milonga and school in Buenos Aires and has taught extensively in the U.S. Contact Elizabeth at 345-5031 or ewartluf@@darkwing.uoregon.edu to arrange a lesson. $80/hour.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Swing dance sponsored by the Corvallis Folklore Society, with music by the West Coast Rhythm Kings. First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis. Lesson 7:30PM, dance 8:00PM. All ages and beginners welcome. $7 CFS members, $8 everyone else.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Nick Curran and the Nightlifes with opening act the Kung Pao Chickens at Conan's (39th & Hawthorne) in Portland. Tim Anderson says, Kung Pao is chunka swing as far as I remember, then Nick is Blues/Rockabillyish. Doors at 9pm, $8, 21+.
• Polka De Mayo (Portland polka party) at the Norse Hall in Portland. Music by Polkacide. 6:30-midnight, $10.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Steven Mitchell and Virginie Lindy Hop workshops in Seattle, May 2-4, 2003.

Sunday, May 4, 2003:

• Fiesta Latina celebration at Washington-Jefferson Park in Eugene. Program.
  • 12:00: Lo Nuestro, great local latin band.
  • 2:30: Banda Vagos, banda from Mexico now living in Washington.
  • 4:15: Omo Iré: Cuban percussion, singers, dancers.
• Famed Argentine tango dancer and teacher Susanna Miller is available for private lessons in Eugene in one-hour intervals between 11AM and 4PM. She runs a milonga and school in Buenos Aires and has taught extensively in the U.S. Contact Elizabeth at 345-5031 or ewartluf@@darkwing.uoregon.edu to arrange a lesson. $80/hour.
• 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.
• Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon: live traditional jazz with Calamity Jazz 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.
• 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 classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 3-week sessions start this week (4 hours total)! $35 per person per class.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, all ages welcome. Special event: live music with the West Coast Rhythm Kings. Admission is $8 this week and there won't be guest passes.
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Cajun and zydeco dancing with Deb Seeck at the PPAA (SE 6th and Alder) in Portland (This event was cancelled:
  • 1:00: partnering skills for all levels;
  • 2:15: intermediate zydeco lesson;
  • 3:45: Cajun dance and Whiskey River Jitterbug lesson;
  • 5:30: dance to zydeco, cajun, blues, waltz, and swamp pop music until 8PM.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
  • 6:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00: swing dancing until 11PM.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?
• Steven Mitchell and Virginie Lindy Hop workshops in Seattle, May 2-4, 2003.

Monday, May 5, 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.
• Argentine tango class with Vicky Ayers: Tinker Toys of Tango: They say that tango is an improvisational dance, so lets improvise! We'll play around with the pieces and see what kind of dance we can create. Class from 8-9PM at Studio B in Eugene, with guided practica following. This is the first in a series of four Monday-night classes. The cost is $35 for series, or $10 per class (community); $28 for series, or $7 per class (student). Details: tangovicky@@yahoo.com or 338-4494.
• UO Guest Artist Recital: saxophonist Rhett Bender, Southern Oregon University. Central Lutheran Church, 8PM.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• No dancing tonight at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland: they are renovating the floor.

Tuesday, May 6, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM. Fifth week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. New 4-week class series starts tonight; $15 for all four sessions, or $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $5, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• UO Ensemble Concert: UO brass ensembles present "All That Brass!" Beall Concert Hall, 8PM, $.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• No dancing tonight at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland: they are renovating the floor.

Wednesday, May 7, 2003

• Author reading: Forest ecologist John Cissel presents a slide-illustrated lecture based on his latest book, Best Old-growth Forest Hikes: Washington and Oregon Cascades. 7PM, Knight Library Browsing Room, UO in Eugene.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada. Vancouver in da house?
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Karly and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa (with DJ Kevin?) until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• UO Guest Artist Recital: Bruce Briney, trumpet, and Tammie Walker, piano. Beall Concert Hall, 8PM, $.
• Argentine tango 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Porkpie at the Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont in Portland. 8PM, $5, 21+.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.

Thursday, May 8, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Fifth week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, May 9, 2003

• OBDC's Spring Formal Ball ballroom dance in Eugene, $8/10, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning Shim Sham lesson;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30 with live music from the Salem Big Band and vocalists!
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• The West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues at Luna in Eugene. 9:30, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning Viennese waltz lesson with Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Country Western dancing with the OSU Country Western Dance Club at the MU Ballroom in Corvallis. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10PM, free.
• Swing dance with Howard Crosby and Porkpie at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland Swing Dance Club West Coast swing dance to kick off Jordan and Tatiana workshops this weekend. PPAA in Portland, 7:30-midnight.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, May 10, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Dar Williams plays at the McDonald Theater in Eugene.
• Peter's Tango Den, 8PM.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Lo Nuestro plays great folky latin music for salsa dancing at Luna in Eugene. 9:30, $5, 21+.
• Dance workshops with Atlas & Kyla Griffith at OSU in Corvallis. Classes might be $6 students, $8 everyone else.
  • 11:30: West Coast Swing (you should already know the basics and a whip)
  • 12:30: Hustle I
  • 1:30: Hustle II
• 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.
• Lindy Hop workshops with Denise Steele at the Viscount Studios in Portland.
  • 1 - 2:30: Intermediate variations on the Lindy Hop basic - This workshop will be great for building individual vocabulary and improvisation in 6 & 8 count Lindy & Charleston. Denise will teach a combination of classic and new steps for flash & fun on the social dance floor. This workshop will focus on styling, musicality and lead/follow, using material not previously taught in Denise's workshops at the Viscount Dance Studios.
  • 2:45 - 4:15: Variations on Lindy Hop transitions - This workshop is designed to spice up your basic transitional steps for leads AND follows. Denise will show many old & new ways to get in & out of transitions like the Lindy circle, the swing out, tuck turns, and more with style & flair. Denise will teach new material not previously taught at her workshops with the Viscount Dance Studios.
• Portland Swing Dance Club West Coast swing workshop with Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman, way-famous WCS champions. 11:30AM-4:30PM at Sunnyside Grange 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.
• PSDC's Second-Saturday Swing at Sunnyside Grange in Portland. $6/10. West Coast, Hustle, etc. OSU's Cool Shoes is performing tonight. Lesson with Jordan & Tatiana 7:30, dancing 8:30-midnight.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, May 11, 2003 (Mother's Day)

• 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 classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Second week of 3-week session.
  • 5:00-6:30PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6:30-8:00PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 8:00-9:00PM: Lindy Hop Performance class, $20, this week and next week only.
• OSUBDC Spring Fever Mother's Day ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; $3/5, all ages:
  • 6:30 drop-in dance lesson;
  • 7:30 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 10:30 PM.
• Portland Swing Dance Club West Coast swing workshop with Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman, way-famous WCS champions. 11:30AM-4:30PM at Sunnyside Grange in Portland.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, May 12, 2003:

• UO Environmental Studies leacture: Economist Eban Goldstein, Lewis and Clark College, "Global Warming: Can We Stop It?", 4-5PM, 16 Pacific at 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.
• 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.
• Argentine tango class with Vicky Ayers: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Rules: Creativity comes from taking the expected and tweaking it. We'll play with the common agreements we make about tango in order to better understand how the dance is put together. We'll take it apart and see what it looks like when we put it back together. Class is from 8-9PM at Studio B in Eugene, with guided practica following. This is the second in a series of four Monday-night classes. The cost is $35 for series, or $10 per class (community); $28 for series, or $7 per class (student). Details: tangovicky@@yahoo.com or 338-4494.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the first night of a five-week session running through June 16 (no class on Memorial Day). Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing: New patterns, music interpretation, connection and technique for west coast swing. Please be familiar with the underarm turn, left side pass, sugar push, and basic whip patterns. At least 60% of the material should be different from the previous two intermediate WCS sessions.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: Rhythm, footwork, and styling for this fun Latin dance. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.
• West Coast Swing at the Oak Grove Community Center (14496 Se Cedar Ave, Oak Grove) near Portland. Technique lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30; casual atmosphere. $6, all ages. 2nd & 4th Mondays.

Tuesday, May 13, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM. Last week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $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, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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.
• Casey MacGill and The Blue 4 at the ballroom over the Eagles, 805 4th Ave E in downtown Olympia, WA. All ages, $6, lesson at 7:30 and dance 8-11.

Wednesday, May 14, 2003

• 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;
  • 7:30: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning balboa and swing lesson with Kevin and Holle.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ iPod until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• UO Ensemble Concert: The Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs, 8PM, Beall Concert Hall, $.
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.

Thursday, May 15, 2003:

• Dance 2003: Guest dancer Rebecca LeDuc join student dancers to perform nine works by UO Dance faculty and by West Coast modern dance pioneer Bella Lewitsky. 7PM, Dougherty Dance Theater at UO, $.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• UO Opera Ensemble Concert: The UO Opera Ensemble presents opera scenes under the theme, "Shakespeare and Opera." 8:15PM, Beall Concert Hall, $.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Last week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Kitchen Syncopators CD release party at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. 9PM, $5.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Swing dance with the Lincoln Pops Big Band at the Gleneden Beach Community Center at 110 Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30-10PM, all ages, $5. Every third Thursday. Live big band led by an alumnus of the Harry James Orchestra!

Friday, May 16, 2003

• Willamette Valley Folk Festival, held on the lawn behind the Erb Memorial Union on the UO campus in Eugene. If I could find a Web site for it, I'd link you to it. I think it starts at 1PM today. This was fun last year.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• UO Ensembles Concert: The Oregon Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Bands II and III. 8PM, Beall Hall, $.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Little Charlie and the Nightcats play swingin' jump blues at the Wild Duck in Eugene. Doors 9PM, show 9:30. 21+, $15.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in intermediate salsa lesson with Gail Pettit, $4 with dance, totally worth the extra $2;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00, $2.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 126 SW 4th St in Corvallis, with DJs Ivan and Lupe. 10PM, 21+.
• Swing dance with live band The Rebels at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, May 17, 2003

• Willamette Valley Folk Festival, held on the lawn behind the Erb Memorial Union on the UO campus in Eugene. If I could find a Web site for it, I'd link you to it. This was fun last year.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Emerald Chamber Players perform at the Atrium in Eugene, 2PM, free.
• Eagle Park Slim band plays blues at Eugene Saturday Market at 3PM. Swingability quotient unknown.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Swing Team's third-Saturday West Coast Swing dance party at Rock 'n Rodeo. $5, 21+.
  • 7:00: Dance lesson TBA;
  • 8:00: Open West Coast swing/hustle/NC2S/etc. dancing;
  • 9:00: Rock 'n Rodeo switches to country mode.
• A Capella Concert: On the Rocks and Divisi perform. 8:30PM, Beall Hall, $.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Caliente play latin music for salsa dancing at the Wild Duck in Eugene. Doors 9PM, show 9:30. 21+, $.
• Son Melào plays latin music for salsa dancing as part of Noche Cultural benefit at LCC Conf. Center Bldg. #19 in Eugene. The whole benefit starts at 5:30 and the suggested donation is $50, including dinner and cultural presentations, but you can show up at 9PM for just the dance with Son Melào for just $5.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Cool Shoes and Friends Spring Concert dance performance at OSU LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis. Performances by Cool Shoes, the OSU Modern Dancers, The Joint Is Jumpin' Lindy Hoppers, and the Junior and Senior Hoolyeh Folk Dancers. 8PM, $10.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Pranksters big band plays an all ages swing dance at the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver, WA. $20, all ages.
  • 6:30: doors open
  • 7:00: swing dancing lesson with Boogie Back Productions.
  • 8:00: swing dancing with live big band music until midnight.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, May 18, 2003

• Willamette Valley Folk Festival, held on the lawn behind the Erb Memorial Union on the UO campus in Eugene. If I could find a Web site for it, I'd link you to it. This was fun last year.
• 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.
• UO Ensemble Concert: The University Symphony performs. 3PM, Beall Concert Hall, $.
• 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 classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Last meeting of 3-week session.
  • 5:00-6:30PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6:30-8:00PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 8:00-9:00PM: Lindy Hop Performance class, $20, last week and this week only.
• International Folk dancing, 7:15PM at In Shape Athletic Club in Eugene. Details: 726-7548.
• Asleep at the Wheel plays western swing in concert at The Shedd at Broadway & High in Eugene. 7:30PM, all ages, tickets from $12.50 through $32.50. Sponsored by OFAM.
• Sunday Waltz Brunch at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, 10:30 - 2:30, $7 to dance or $15 with brunch.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight with DJ Lucy from Vancouver.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, May 19, 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.
• Argentine tango class with Vicky Ayers: Goofing It Up To Get It Right: Mistakes can be the key to new ideas. We'll find the a-haaaas in the booboos, and have some good laughs while we're at it. Class is from 8-9PM at Studio B in Eugene, with guided practica following. This is the third in a series of four Monday-night classes. The cost is $35 for series, or $10 per class (community); $28 for series, or $7 per class (student). Details: tangovicky@@yahoo.com or 338-4494.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, May 20, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Latin dance party at In Shape in Eugene, 8-11PM, $5, all ages. Salsa, merengue, tango, and more.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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, May 21, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ iPod until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• UO Ensembles Concert: The Oregon Wind Ensemble and the UO Symphonic Band perform. 8PM, Beall Concert Hall at UO, $.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.

Thursday, May 22, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• UO jazz performers jam at Starbucks, 13th and Alder in Eugene. "Lindy Bomb!" 8PM.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Last week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, May 23, 2003

• Private lessons in Argentine tango, milonga, or tango vals are available with Steven Payne of Portland this weekend. His rates are $45 per hour for a person or a couple. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@yahoo.com if you're interested.
• Spring Swing swing dance fund-raiser for the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Gourmet dinner, swing dance lesson and live music with Swing Shift at Autzen Stadium's new Club Room in Eugene. 6:30 - 10:30PM, $50. For tickets and more info contact the YMCA at 686-9622 or email ymca222@@aol.com. Also see the flier/registration form.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Tango Center, under reconstruction at 194 W Broadway in downtown Eugene. $5 per person for:
  • 8PM: beginning tango lesson with Steven Payne from Portland;
  • 9PM: dance Argentine tango, milonga, and tango vals until 1AM.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• There is no OSUBDC Friday night dance in Corvallis tonight, because of the Memorial Day weekend.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, May 24, 2003

• Private lessons in Argentine tango, milonga, or tango vals are available with Steven Payne of Portland this weekend. His rates are $45 per hour for a person or a couple. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@yahoo.com if you're interested.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Milonga classes (a faster variant of Argentine tango) with Steven Payne from Portland at In Shape Athletic Club, 2881 Willamette in Eugene. $15 per class, or $40 for all three. Please let Vicky know at tangovicky@@yahoo.com if you are coming.
  • 1:00: Milonga for the Masses - Learn to "put the beat in your feet," have fun with the music and dare to believe that HOW you FEEL about the music can be HOW you DANCE the music. We explore rhythms and movement on the individual level and get an understanding of WHY and HOW our centers and legs do what they do. We then turn that understanding toward a partner in close embrace, and explore rhythms with his/her feet in simple movement. This first class focuses on the core techniques and principles that will be used throughout the series. It sets the groundwork for much more advanced movement. This class is the most important for everyone to attend and the one accessible to beginning students. Just think no more deer-in-the-headlights looks and running for the sidelines when a milonga begins!
  • 2:45: Milonga Movements - This class focuses on creating MILONGA MOVEMENT from the things we already know such as an organic approach to traspie, which is much more about the rhythm of movement than what kind of movement we are doing. We will focus on the principles of energy reversal/redirection and the fun that we can have with foot play. We'll also explore timing in turns and gaining enough control of the individual segments of a turn to be able to make a reversal at any point. And we'll make those ocho cortados into something delightful instead of routine. Familiarity with movements like the giros, ocho cortado and cruzada would be extremely helpful for this class.
  • 4:45: Milonga Mojo - In the third class we'll get a little "shaggy" with some special Milonga Mojo such as cross body rolls and forward follow movements with forward ocho cortados. We'll wade heavily into tight circular walking and the milonga of miniature movement. Also experiment with more traspie, shuffles, zippy turns, and ocho cortado permutations. Material in this class will flow directly from the previous two classes and will rely heavily on the technique and principles establish in them. The material, however, will be much more challenging and dependent upon a strong sense of center.
• 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 from 8PM until . . .
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• 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, all ages. Memorial Day special: free admission!
• Johnny Martin at Duckpond Cellars in Portland, 12:30-3:30PM.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, May 25, 2003

• Private lessons in Argentine tango, milonga, or tango vals are available with Steven Payne of Portland this weekend. His rates are $45 per hour for a person or a couple. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@yahoo.com if you're interested.
• 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.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• Portland Swing Dance Club 4th Sunday Dance at the Norse Hall, 11th and Couch, 5-10PM, $10 for non-members and $6 for members, $3 if you're under 18.
  • 5:00: West Coast Swing lesson with Mike McClure.
  • 6:00: WCS Dancing with DJ Chris Small until 10PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing with DJ Corey until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, May 26, 2003:

• Private lessons in Argentine tango, milonga, or tango vals are available with Steven Payne of Portland today. His rates are $45 per hour for a person or a couple. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@yahoo.com if you're interested.
• 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.
• Argentine tango class with Vicky Ayers: Tango Stew: We'll take all the ingredients, mix them around, and serve up a delicious new dish, er... dance that is. Class is from 8-9PM at Studio B in Eugene, with guided practica following. This is the last in a series of four Monday-night classes. The cost is $35 for series, or $10 per class (community); $28 for series, or $7 per class (student). Details: tangovicky@@yahoo.com or 338-4494.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• No social dancing at Lakepark/Club 99W in Corvallis tonight, due to the Memorial Day holiday.
• 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.
• West Coast Swing at the Oak Grove Community Center (14496 Se Cedar Ave, Oak Grove) near Portland. Technique lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30; casual atmosphere. $6, all ages. 2nd & 4th Mondays.

Tuesday, May 27, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• Night-club 2-step dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $5 drop-in. Includes admission to the dance party afterwards.
  • 6:45: Beginning/Intermediate Night-club 2-Step, $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, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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, May 28, 2003

• 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;
  • 7:30: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Katrina and Michael; tonight's focus is on connecting with your partner and on closed-position dancing.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Kevin until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.

Thursday, May 29, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• The "Who's Your Daddy?" Combo (UO music students) play jazz at the Starbucks at 13th and Alder in Eugene from 8 till after 10. Last week some of us went, and the music was great. About half was swingable, and some of the rest might work for Latin dancing. This is the last combo gig of the school year; gigs resume in the fall.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Last week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, May 30, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• The West Coast Rhythm Kings play jump blues for swing dancing at the Vets' Club on Willamette in Eugene. 21+, 9PM?, $4.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning night-cluyb 2-step dance lesson;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Swing dance with Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, May 31, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• 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 JiveMasters play jump blues for swing dancing at Quackers on 7th in Eugene. 21+, 9PM?, $.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Live jazz and old rock 'n roll with Jake the Cat at the Valley River Inn in Eugene. The music is supposedly 80-90% West Coast swingable. Sounds like there will be dancers in the house.
• 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 Sweet Oregon Grill near Portland, 8-11PM, 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Swing and ballroom dancing with the Yachats Big Band and the Newport High Stage Band at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. Benefit for CASA (legal advocates for children). 21+, 7:30-11:30PM, $35 person/$60 couple. For more information, contact Jim Myers, C.A.S.A. Beach Ball Committee Promotion Director, by e-mail at beachbum55@@charter.net.

June, 2003

Sunday, June 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.
• 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.
• 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 classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 3-week sessions start this week (4 hours total)! $35 per person per class.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, all ages welcome. Special Gangster Ball dance with 1920s theme. 1920s Charleston dance contest, and prize for best 1920s costume.
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Mark O'Connor and his Hot Swing Trio in concert at The Shedd in Eugene. Inspired by Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. 7:30PM, all ages, sponsored by OFAM.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, June 2, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, June 3, 2003:

• Swing Shift plays live big band music at Oakway Center in Eugene from 7-9PM tonight. I missed it, but it is said to have been great.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• Beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing dance class with Mark Roberts at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6:45, $4.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 4, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Michael and Holle.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Kevin until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Argentine tango at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• OSUBDC's last ballroom dance practice session of the school year at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, June 5, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• "Queen of the Boogie Woogie Piano" Marcia Ball plays at the Wild Duck in Eugene at 8:30 PM. Supposed to be good for swing and zydeco dancing. Tickets are $18.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 8-9PM. Last week of six-week series; $30 for the whole series or $7 per individual class.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, June 6, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons TBA, intermediate lesson in Balboa dancing with Kevin Schaper and Karly Barrett;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's last Friday night dance of the school year in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate hustle dance lesson;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Dance class fund raiser for Jackson Middle School PTA. Adam & Ali Grimshaw teach beginning waltz at 6:45 and beginning swing at 8:00. Classes are $10 each or two for $15, or for students under 21, classes are $5 each. Classes are in the Jackson Middle School cafeteria in Portland.
• Swing dance with The Woolies at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• The Cramps play psychobilly at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland.

Saturday, June 7, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• World Rhythm Festival, 10th and Olive in downtown Eugene. 11AM to 5PM. Samba Ja plays at 4.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• West Coast swing workshops with Deb Rakfeldt at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Intermediate level; $5/7 per session.
  • noon: Add Flavor to your West Coast Swing
  • 1:00: The Latest Hot Patterns for WCS
  • 2:00: Night Club Two Step
• Peter's last Tango Den in Eugene. This one is combined with a packing party and moving sale. 2PM until the boxes are packed and the dancers are tired.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Swing Dance Club's Summer West Coast Swing dance party at Agate Hall.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast swing workshop with Deb Rakfeldt;
  • 8:00: Open WCS/hustle/NC2S/etc. dancing until midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• The Heartland Big Band plays swing and ballroom dance music at Lakepark/Club 99W in Corvallis. 7-9PM, all ages, $3. For more information, call 541-745-5443.
• ? 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, June 8, 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.
• USABDA Willamette second-Sunday ballroom dance upstairs at the Vets' Club in Eugene.
• Park Block Jump resumes for the summer in the Park Blocks in Portland (SW Salmon and Park). Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, June 9, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.
• West Coast Swing at the Oak Grove Community Center (14496 Se Cedar Ave, Oak Grove) near Portland. Technique lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30; casual atmosphere. $6, all ages. 2nd & 4th Mondays.

Tuesday, June 10, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Lindy Hop classes with Gail Boger and Uwe Hessinger at the Laurelhurst Club in Portland. Classes are $28 for 4 weeks. Pre-registration is required; please call Gail at 503-287-7461.
  • 6:45: Beginning Lindy Hop: Learn the fundamentals of this energetic swing dance: the basic eight-count Lindy Circle, Circle into Jockey, Charleston, and the Swing Out. Lead/follow is always empasized.
  • 7:45: Intermediate Lindy Hop: Lead/follow moves designed to challenge and delight. This class is for those developing their dance skills and partnering fundamentals. .
  • 8:45: Beginning-intermediate Lindy Hop (Titanium): 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 taught in each of the three (Gold, Platinum, and Titanium) sessions.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 11, 2003

• 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;
  • 7:30: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Blake and Karly.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ iPod until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, June 12, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, June 13, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with Casey MacGill at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 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 near Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, June 14, 2003

• 2003 Commencement ceremonies at UO in Eugene.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 7PM till ?.
• Musical Feet tap dance extravaganza at the Hult Center, 7:30. Guests include The Joint Is Jumpin' swing dance troupe.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• 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.
• Father's Day ballroom dance with RJ Dance Studio at the Pearce Ballroom in Salem. 7:30 - 10PM, $5 per person, all ages welcome.
• 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.
• PSDC Second Saturday Swing at Sunnyside Grange in SE Portland. Lesson 7:30, West Coast swing dancing 8:30 - midnight. $6/10, all ages.
• PCDC Dusk-till-dawn all night contra dance! Lesson at 7PM, dancing from 7:30 until dawn with many bands and callers. Held at the Hinton Grange in Beaverton. More info at the link in the next item.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Rockabilly benefit for Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

Sunday, June 15, 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.
• Park Block Jump in the Park Blocks in Portland (SW Salmon and Park). Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight with DJ Tall Jim from Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, June 16, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, June 17, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 18, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Michael and Katrina. We're teaching, err, "Fun bag!", whatever that is ;-)
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa (with DJ Kevin?) until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica on Wednesday nights, but not this week.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, June 19, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Laura Kemp and Tony Kaltenberg play folk and acoustic music atLuna in Eugene, 8:30PM, $5, 21+ only.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Swing dance with the Lincoln Pops Big Band at the Gleneden Beach Community Center at 110 Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30-10PM, all ages, $5. Every third Thursday. Live big band led by an alumnus of the Harry James Orchestra!

Friday, June 20, 2003

• Dancing in the Dirt tango camp, Friday through Sunday on the North Umpqua River.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Deb Cleveland and the Vipers play swingable blues at Mac's at the Vets' Club, around 9PM, $?, 21+ only.
• The West Coast Rhythm Kings play jump blues and swing for dancers at Luna in Eugene, 9:30PM, $5, 21+ only.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, June 21, 2003 (Summer Solstice at 12:10 PM PDT)

• Dancing in the Dirt tango camp, Friday through Sunday on the North Umpqua River.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 7PM till ?.
• Lo Nuestro plays highly danceable latin music at Luna in Eugene, 9PM, $6, 21+ only.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Solstice Blues Festival, benefit for Raphael House. 7PM, Longhorn Grill and Saloon and The Spot 79 Tavern (8000 SE Foster Rd in Portland). Rock-A-Lily plays at the Spot 79 11PM - 1:30 AM.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, June 22, 2003

• Dancing in the Dirt tango camp, Friday through Sunday on the North Umpqua River.
• 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 swing dance at the Hilton in Eugene, 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 Jump in the Park Blocks in Portland (SW Salmon and Park). Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• Portland Swing Dance Club 4th Sunday Dance at the Norse Hall, 11th and Couch, 5-10PM, $10 for non-members and $6 for members, $3 if you're under 18.
  • 6:00: West Coast Swing lesson with Mike McClure.
  • 7:00: WCS Dancing with DJ Mike McClure until 10PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, June 23, 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.
• Dave Feinberg teaches beginning salsa and merengue dancing for OSU Summer Session 1 at the OSU Women's Building rm 116 on Monday & Wednesday nights, 7-9PM from tonight through July 16.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.
• West Coast Swing at the Oak Grove Community Center (14496 Se Cedar Ave, Oak Grove) near Portland. Technique lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30; casual atmosphere. $6, all ages. 2nd & 4th Mondays.

Tuesday, June 24, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Dave Feinberg teaches beginning salsa and merengue dancing through Corvallis Parks & Rec at Chintimini Senior Center at 2601 NW Tyler. Learn the rhythm, footwork, styling, leading and following, and the basic steps and patterns of these club-style latin dances. Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9:15 PM through July 15. All ages welcome; no partner required. Classes are $34 (add $8 if not a Corvallis resident). For more information, contact Dave at Bldgttdave@@aol.com
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 25, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning Lindy Hop lesson with Kevin and Holle.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ iPod until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Barbara Platt teaches 6-week dance classes on Wednesday nights, starting tonight. Classes held at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis. Call Barbara for more information at 541-929-6458.
  • 7:15PM: Ballroom II.
  • 8:30PM: hustle, rumba and samba for dancers who already know some social dancing.
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 8-11PM.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, June 26, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, June 27, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Son Melào play hot latin music for dancers at Luna in Eugene, 9PM, $8, 21+ only.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with Porkpie at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, June 28, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 7PM till ?.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Lyle Lovett and his Large Band at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, June 29, 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.
• Swing dance mini-workshops with Leah DeForest and Pete Green at Nocturnal in Portland. Each lesson is $10, or $35 for all four. Questions? E-mail leah_jeanne@h@tmail.com.
  • 11:30AM: (registration)
  • 12:00 - 1:00: Swing connection and Technique You should know the basics of Lindy Hop or West Coast swing.
  • 1:15 - 2:15: New Moves! You should know the basics of Lindy Hop or West Coast swing.
  • 2:15 - 3:15: (break)
  • 3:15 - 4:15: Beyond Beginning Balboa You should know the Balboa basic.
  • 4:30 - 5:30: Bal Moves and More You should know some basic bal turns or break aways (which we'll be going over in the first class).
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight. After the fact, I heard Kellie Jones was going to attend, which made me sad about missing it.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, June 30, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

July, 2003

Tuesday, July 1, 2003:

• Cigar Swap, a swing and jazz big band, at the Brick House, 136 4th St in Springfield (988-1612). 7PM til ?, $?, 21+?.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 2, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning eight-count Lindy Hop lesson with Karly and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ iPod until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Argentine tango at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Lavay Smith plays great swing music at the Oregon Zoo. Concert tickets are $9 (adults 12-64), $7.50 (seniors 65+) or $6.00 (youth 3-11) and are available at the main entrance the day of the concert after 4 p.m. (includes zoo admission). Doors open at 4p.m. and shows begin at 7 p.m. Low-back sand chairs and blankets only on the concert lawn. No outside alcohol. Cell phone use is prohibited during performances.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, July 3, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Barbara Platt teaches Ballroom I for teens and adults at the Corvallis Academy of Ballet on Monday and Thursday evenings during July. Contact Barbara for more information at 541-929-6458. Anyone would benefit from learning the fundamentals from Barbara; she is a fantastic teacher.
• Corvallis' Red White & Blues Festival starts this evening at Riverfront Park on 1st St. It's $5, and the music includes Blind Rhino from 5-7PM and Linda Hornbuckle from 8-10:30PM.   (flyer)
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Lavay Smith & Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers are playing at the Albany River Rhythms concert series at Monteith Riverpark. Lavay's band is one of the best of the 1990s swing revival; this is highly recommended even though the dancing surfaces are grass or concrete sidewalks. It's a free show, so show up early to grab a spot. Food booths open at 5, show starts at 7PM.
• Asleep at the Wheel plays western swing music at the Oregon Zoo. Concert tickets are $9 (adults 12-64), $7.50 (seniors 65+) or $6.00 (youth 3-11) and are available at the main entrance the day of the concert after 4 p.m. (includes zoo admission). Doors open at 4p.m. and shows begin at 7 p.m. Low-back sand chairs and blankets only on the concert lawn. No outside alcohol. Cell phone use is prohibited during performances.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Portland has a huge Waterfront Blues Festival over the Fourth of July weekend, with lots of chances to dance swing, blues, and even zydeco. Starts Thursday night.

Friday, July 4, 2003

• Art & the Vineyard in Eugene, a festival of arts, crafts, and music in Eugene's Alton Baker Park to benefit the Maude Kerns Art Center. 11:30AM through the fireworks display.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Corvallis has a cool Red White & Blues Festival at Riverfront Park on 1st St.  (flyer)  There is usually some swingable music and some swing dancers; this event in 1996 was where I met most of the people who were then Lindy Hopping in Corvallis. It's $5, and the music includes:
  • 11AM: Delta Moon
  • 1PM: Dave Plaehn and Jeff Hino
  • 4:30PM: Ellen Whyte and Reflex Blue
  • 7:30PM: Roy Rogers and Norton Buffalo
  • 9:30PM: Corvallis Community Band and fireworks display
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Jazz bands at Monmouth's Main Street Park, free! Entering Monmouth from the south on Highway 99W, turn left at the first traffic light and start looking for the park after about five blocks.
  • 3:45: Gene Hall's Americana Concert (jazz band)
  • 5:00: Ray Rom's Octet (jazz, supposedly swingable)
• Portland has a huge Waterfront Blues Festival over the Fourth of July weekend, with lots of chances to dance swing, blues, and even zydeco.
• (On Tuesday, the Viscount Ballroom schedule still lists "TBA" for the band this week. Will there be a dance at the Vicount tonight?) Swing dance with live band TBA at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, July 5, 2003

• Art & the Vineyard in Eugene, a festival of arts, crafts, and music in Eugene's Alton Baker Park to benefit the Maude Kerns Art Center. 11:30AM - 8:30PM.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Mood Area 52 plays eclectic tango at Art & the Vinyard, 2:30-3:30PM at Alton Baker Park.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 7PM till ?.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Jazz bands at Monmouth's Main Street Park, free! Entering Monmouth from the south on Highway 99W, turn left at the first traffic light and start looking for the park after about five blocks.
  • 3:00: Hot & Anxious (Fletcher Henderson-style jazz band)
• Portland has a huge Waterfront Blues Festival over the Fourth of July weekend, with lots of chances to dance swing, blues, and lots of zydeco on Saturday.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, July 6, 2003

• Art & the Vineyard in Eugene, a festival of arts, crafts, and music in Eugene's Alton Baker Park to benefit the Maude Kerns Art Center. 11:30AM - 8:30PM.
• 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 Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Portland has a huge Waterfront Blues Festival over the Fourth of July weekend, with lots of chances to dance swing and blues. Carlton/Jackson Big Band on Sunday.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, July 7, 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.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the first night of a five-week session running through August 4. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Beginning-intermediate Hustle: Learn the basics and beyond for this fun, sort-of-latin, sort-of-disco, sort-of-swing dance. It works well with a lot of modern pop/dance music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Social Dance featuring the waltz. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for the scandal of the 19th century, still one of the most graceful popular dances. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Latin, salsa, Argentine tango, and West Coast swing.

Tuesday, July 8, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• ? Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and salsa.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 9, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning swing dance lesson with Katrina and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa (with DJ Kevin?) until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. "Advanced Swing Moves & Techniques", West Coast swing, hip hop/funk, salsa, and Argentine tango.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, July 10, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Special "New Rotic" swing dance party at Nocturnal in Portland. 9PM to 1AM, all ages, $4.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Hip hop/funk, bellydance, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and Argentine tango.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• David Cooley at TurkeyRama in McMinnville, 8-10PM.

Friday, July 11, 2003

• The Oregon Country Fair begins near Veneta. Three days of unique counter- and sub- and cultural celebration, 11AM-7PM daily.
  • 12:20: Lafleur et Basile Band plays Cajun music at the Hoarse Chorale Stage.
  • 3:30: Hot Club Sandwich plays acoustic Gypsy swing and hot jazz at the Hoarse Chorale Stage.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, July 12, 2003

• The Oregon Country Fair near Veneta. Three days of counter- and subcultural celebration, 11AM-7PM daily. Hot Club Sandwich plays at the Blue Moon Stage, 6PM.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• 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 Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza this week. See you 7/19.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Salem's Rainmaker Day celebration. Hot air balloons launch at 6AM. The Salem Big Band and the PCC Big Band play at Riverfront Park Ampitheater, noon to 4. The address is 116 Marion St. NE in Salem. Dancing is welcome.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill near Portland, 8-11PM, all ages, free.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, July 13, 2003

• The Oregon Country Fair near Veneta. Final day of counter- and subcultural celebration, 11AM-7PM daily. Hot Club Sandwich on the Main Stage at 11:30.
• 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' "Hawaiian Swing & Sway" swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10PM. All ages, $5. Prize for best Hawaiian costume. Shag dance contest.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, July 14, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday 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.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the second night of a five-week session running through August 4. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Beginning-intermediate Hustle: Learn the basics and beyond for this fun, sort-of-latin, sort-of-disco, sort-of-swing dance. It works well with a lot of modern pop/dance music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Social Dance featuring the foxtrot. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for one of the most popular ballroom dances. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, July 15, 2003:

• Swing Shift plays at Concerts in the Park series in Eugene. At the Westmoreland Center near 22nd and Chambers, 6:30-8PM, free. Check the Eugene Weekly for details.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• "Beginning & Beyond" West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 16, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning swing dance lesson with special guest teacher Natalie from Phoenix.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa (with DJ Kevin?) until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, July 17, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Matt the Electrician plays folky-rocky stuff at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Third Thursday Dance with the Lincoln Pops Big Band at the Gleneden Beach Community Club on Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30 - 10PM, $5, all ages. Harry James Orchestra alumnus leads the band.

Friday, July 18, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Skip Jones & the Two-Headed Boogie Monster: jazz/blues/boogie piano (two pianos!) at Luna.
• Da Vinci Days, a three-day festival of art, science, and technology in Corvallis.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• Swing dance with live music from Sweet Baby James at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, July 19, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 8-11PM.
• Lo Nuestro plays great folky salsa at Luna. 9PM, $6, 21+.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings at Sweetwater's at the Valley River Inn.
• Eugene Swing Team third-Saturday west coast swing dance party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Styling: Beyond the Basics lesson with Jamie Coy.
  • 8PM: R&B swing dance party with Swing Team.
  • 9PM: Whatever the DJs want to play.
• Da Vinci Days, a three-day festival of art, science, and technology in Corvallis. Matt the Electrician plays folky-rocky stuff somewhere/sometime.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• The Salem Art Fair usually has lots of booths offering really nice art items, food booths, and live music. Unfortunate time conflict with da Vinci Days. Women in Blues and Johnny Martin in the evening.
• Auditions for Lindy Hop performance group Boogie Back in Portland today.
• 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.
• A Midsummer Night's Waltz at the Norse Hall in Portland, 8-midnight. Two live bands!
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Cherry Poppin' Daddies play Hoodfest in Hood River tonight.

Sunday, July 20, 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.
• Da Vinci Days, a three-day festival of art, science, and technology in Corvallis.
• The Salem Art Fair usually has lots of booths offering really nice art items, food booths, and live music. Unfortunate time conflict with da Vinci Days. Little Charlie and the Night Cats in the evening.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Auditions for Lindy Hop performance group Boogie Back in Portland today.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, July 21, 2003:

• Argentine tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft, tonight and tomorrow night from 7-8:30.  Zen tango: breath, posture, energy, and connection with your partner. Games to breathe more "Whaaah!" (as Henri says) into your dance, at whatever level and whatever style you dance. Come play! all levels, no partner needed. At my house, 10 person limit. E-mail ewartluf -at- uoregon dot edu to claim a spot.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday 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.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the third night of a five-week session running through August 4. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Beginning-intermediate Hustle: Learn the basics and beyond for this fun, sort-of-latin, sort-of-disco, sort-of-swing dance. It works well with a lot of modern pop/dance music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Social Dance featuring the tango. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for the other scandal of the 19th century. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, July 22, 2003:

• Zen tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft continues from last night, 7-8:30.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• "Beginning & Beyond" West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! It doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 23, 2003

• Argentine tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft, tonight and tomorrow night from 7-8:30.  Slick tango: Cool, simple moves and new combinations that make people fight over dancing with you! Games to improve your navigation, musicality and general tango appeal. We'll probably work on tango, milonga and vals, but don't worry if you don't have experience in milonga and vals! All levels, no partner necessary. At my house, 10 person limit. E-mail ewartluf -at- uoregon dot edu to claim a spot.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning double-rhythm shag dance lesson with Kevin & Karly.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ iPod until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, July 24, 2003:

• Slick tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft continues from last night, 7-8:30.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, July 25, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Big Night at the Ballroom with the West Coast Rhythm Kings in the upstairs ballroom at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. Big, air-conditioned space with nice dance floor and Eugene's best live swing and jump blues music! 9PM-1AM, all ages, $6 advance or $8 at the door. Get tickets at Mac's at the Vets', 541-344-9815.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Sun Bossa plays at Luna in Eugene.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• The Swing Session live at Sweet Oregon Grill near Portland. Great live swing band! 8-11PM, $12, 21+.
• Swing dance with Johnny Martin at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+. The Viscount will be discontinuing their live swing dancing on Fridays, so enjoy it while you can!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, July 26, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 8-11PM.
• Deb Cleveland plays funky R&B/soul/blues at Luna. 9PM, $6, 21+.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Glenn Tadina Swing Street Big Band plays music from the Big Band Era, 5-7PM. Free. Dance on concrete walkways and grass (level). Food and arts/crafts booths. Courthouse Park, 850 Main St, Dallas OR 97338. Info: 503 769-5598
• Lindy Hop workshop with Kevin St. Laurent & Carla Heiney at the Viscount Dance Studios Westside location.
• The Swing Session live at Sweet Oregon Grill near Portland. Great live swing band! 8-11PM, $12, 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, July 27, 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.
• Lindy Hop workshop with Kevin St. Laurent & Carla Heiney at the Viscount Dance Studios Westside location.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight with DJ Kevin Tamura.
• The Swing Session live at Sweet Oregon Grill near Portland. Great live swing band! Sun 7-10, $10, all ages (kids $5).
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, July 28, 2003:

• Argentine tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft, tonight and tomorrow night from 7-8:30.  Crazy tango: boleos etc., changes of direction, breaking the codes, breaking the frame and general wildness. I consider this intermediate and advanced material. Tango 2 and/or Tango 3 level. You do not have to know how to do boleos and ganchos, etc. already, but it will make the class easier for you ;-) At the Tango Center, no partner needed. 20 person limit. E-mail Elizabeth to claim a spot.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday 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.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the fourth night of a five-week session running through August 4. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Beginning-intermediate Hustle: Learn the basics and beyond for this fun, sort-of-latin, sort-of-disco, sort-of-swing dance. It works well with a lot of modern pop/dance music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Social Dance featuring single-time swing. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for the second great American dance form. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Portland swing town hall meeting: discussion of how to keep swing happening. 6PM at Tango Berretín (6305 SE Foster Rd).
• 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, July 29, 2003:

• Crazy tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft continues from last night, 7-8:30.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• "Beginning & Beyond" West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Swing dance with the Albany Swing Band at a free concert in the park in Lebanon, Oregon. They have asked for dancers to come entertain and get the crowd dancing. The band plays from 6:30-8:30pm. To find the park: come up I-5 to exit 228 for Corvallis/Lebanon. Take a right and it is aout 8 miles into Lebanon. In town, the road will curve around to the LEFT around the school. Take a RIGHT at the light onto Main St. Go through 3 STOP lights. At the next block, take a LEFT. In 2 blocks you will run into the park. Find parking, maybe off to the left. We will be dancing in front of the gazebo. Please encourage everyone to join us.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Dancing with the OSU Counselor Education program. African at 7:30PM, swing at 8PM in 201 Education Hall at OSU in Corvallis.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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.
• The Rebels play more or less swingable old-style rock 'n roll at a free concert in the park, Mt. Tabor in Portland.

Wednesday, July 30, 2003

• Argentine tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft, tonight and tomorrow night from 7-8:30.  Sexy tango: Follower's technique for adornos, boleos & ganchos @ my house, 10 person limit. This class is open to anyone, but assumes that you have some experience following. We will work on stretches, drills and practice using the entire body/leg to get maximum zing with minimum work on these challenging steps. E-mail ewartluf -at- uoregon dot edu to claim a spot.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Lily Wilde and Brian Ward at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 8-11PM.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, July 31, 2003:

• Sexy tango mini-class with Elizabeth Wartluft continues from last night, 7-8:30.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Rob Kohler / Steve Owen Group plays jazz at Luna. 8:30PM, $5, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Retta and the Smart Fellas play western swing at concerts in the park series in Portland. 6PM at Wallace Park, free.

Friday, August 1, 2003

• Dance as Art: First Friday Art Walk with dance performances at locations around downtown. Reception and art show about dance: One East broadway, 6-9PM; Dance performances 7:30 - 8:30 PM at the Tango Center, 194 W Broadway with Lindy Hoppers, tango dancers, modern, tap, and more!
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swingin' jump blues at Luna. 9:30PM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• Swing dance with 12th Avenue Hot Club at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+. The Viscount will be discontinuing their live swing dancing on Fridays after August 22, so enjoy it while you can!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill near Portland, 8-11PM, all ages.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, August 2, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 8-11PM.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, August 3, 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.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, August 4, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday 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.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the fifth night of a five-week session running through August 4. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Beginning-intermediate Hustle: Learn the basics and beyond for this fun, sort-of-latin, sort-of-disco, sort-of-swing dance. It works well with a lot of modern pop/dance music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Social Dance featuring night-club two-step. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for this simple, fun, graceful dance which works with lots of modern pop music. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, August 5, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• "Beginning & Beyond" West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 4 weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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.
• David Cooley at the Clark County Fair.

Wednesday, August 6, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center in Eugene on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Argentine tango at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• David Cooley plays "Live at 5" at Pioneer Courthouse Square, 5:30-7:00.
• Providence Big Band plays concerts in the park series in Portland. 6:30PM at Washington Park, free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, August 7, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Lindy Hop dancing at the Russian Center, for those who are going up a night early for the Seattle Lindy Exchange.

Friday, August 8, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• Argentine tango dancing party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Oregon Pilots Association Festival of Flight hangar dinner/dance at Independence State Airport.
  • 5:00 - Dinner, $8.
  • 6:00 - free swing dance lesson.
  • 7:00 - swing dancing with the 12-piece Albany Swing Band until 9PM.
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+. The Viscount will be discontinuing their live swing dancing on Fridays, so enjoy it while you can!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Lindy Hop dancing galore at the Seattle Lindy Exchange, including Portland's Porkpie playing live swing at the Century Ballroom and late-night dancing at the Washington Dance Club downtown.

Saturday, August 9, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 8-11PM. Tonight: La Noche de Kathryn.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings at Sweetwater's. Last Rhythm Kings show of the summer.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, 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.
• PSDC Second Saturday (West Coast) Swing dance at the Sunnyside Grange (SE 132nd Avenue & Sunnyside Road) in Portland. Lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 to midnight. All ages; $6/10.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Lindy Hop dancing galore at the Seattle Lindy Exchange, including Seattle's White playing live swing at Temple de Hirsch and late-night dancing at the Washington Dance Club downtown.

Sunday, August 10, 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.
• USABDA dance at Vets' Club Ballroom in Eugene, 7-10PM, $4/6.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?
• Lindy Hop dancing galore at the Seattle Lindy Exchange, including DJed swing with Kevin & Kevin at the Century Ballroom and late-night dancing at the Washington Dance Club downtown.

Monday, August 11, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons with Deb Rakfeldt;
  • 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.
• "Elements of Tango", drop-in class for all levels with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Class at 8, $5; practica to follow at 9, $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Special swing dance with DJs Martin Norred and Brian Shook from 7-9PM at Lakepark in Corvallis, prior to Trina's dance. Same $3 gets you in for the whole thing from 7PM to 11:30! All ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.
• Lindy Hop dancing at Sonny Newman's Dance Studio in Seattle, for those who haven't yet managed to stagger home from the Seattle Lindy Exchange.

Tuesday, August 12, 2003:

• Lane County Fair begins in Eugene.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. First of four weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• OFAM "Puttin' on the Ritz" dance at the EMU Ballroom at UO in Eugene.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Paper Moon plays swing at concerts in the park series in Portland. 6PM at Couch Park, free.
• "Swing and a Miss" trio, 6-8pm, Burlingame Pizza (SW 1st & Ash) in Portland.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 13, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Lane County Fair continues in Eugene.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at Casa del Tacones on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• No West Coast swing dancing tonight at Occasions, due to remodeling. Dancing will resume next week.

Thursday, August 14, 2003:

• Lane County Fair continues in Eugene.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Matt the Electrician and the Asylum Street Spankers at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene, 8:30.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• David Cooley plays at the Street of Dreams.

Friday, August 15, 2003

• Lane County Fair continues in Eugene.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night. Tonight is the (real) Grand Opening!
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so with DJed music and a set or two from some members of Mood Area 52.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde & her Swingin' Boyfriends at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+. The Viscount will be discontinuing their live swing dancing after next Friday, so enjoy it while you can!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Matt the Electrician and the Asylum Street Spankers at the Fez Ballroom in Portland, 8:00.

Saturday, August 16, 2003

• Lane County Fair continues in Eugene.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• 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 Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza tonight because of events at the Tango Center. The Out Door Milonga will resume next week.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene tonight.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde & her Swingin' Boyfriends headlines the Silverton Fine Arts Festival (Coolidge-McClaine Park in downtown Silverton, OR). 7 - 8:30pm, free, all ages!
• Ballroom/swing/latin dance at the Pearce Ballroom, 317 Court NE in Salem. 8:00-10:00 pm, $5 adults, $3 College and High School. Air conditioned, new hardwood floor, new sound system.
• Balboa and Collegiate Shag workshops with Brian Todd and Brenda Collins Morris at the Viscount Studios Westside location.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Matt the Electrician and the Asylum Street Spankers at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, 10:00.

Sunday, August 17, 2003

• Lane County Fair concludes in Eugene.
• 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 and Charleston swing dance workshops with Brian Todd and Brenda Collins Morris at the Viscount Studios Eastside location.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Portland Foursquare Church's Summer Celebration where Burnside and Sandy meet, a few blocks east of the Viscount Ballroom. Johnny Martin plays 12:30-3:30, and it's free.
• Providence Big Band plays concerts in the park series in Portland. 1PM at Lents Park, free.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, August 18, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday 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.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Special west coast swing dance with DJ David Lim from 7-9PM at Lakepark in Corvallis, prior to Trina's dance. Same $3 gets you in for the whole thing from 7PM to 11:30! All ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, August 19, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Second of four weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 20, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning Lindy Hop and triple-time swing lesson with Blake and Katrina.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with dual DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. Tonight: up-down-out energy in planeos and turns. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, August 21, 2003:

• High Noon Tango class at the Tango Center in Eugene with Andrew McCollough and Rebecca Rorick Smith. Drop-in beginning Argentine tango class from noon-1PM.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Intermediate Argentine tango class with Rebecca and Andrew at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8PM, $10.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Third Thursday Dance with the Lincoln Pops Big Band at the Gleneden Beach Community Club on Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30 - 10PM, $5, all ages. Harry James Orchestra alumnus leads the band.
• Art Abrams' excellent Swing Machine Big Band is playing a free concert at Shute Park in Hillsboro near Portland this evening, 7-9PM. (Heh! Google asked me, "Did you mean Art Abrams Sewing machine?")
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, August 22, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• The last Friday night swing dance at the at the Viscount Ballroom with Casey MacGill. Portland is losing its largest weekly swing venue. $12 or $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with fantastic live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Joe Jackson at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. I wonder if he'll play any of the stuff from his 1981 swing album, Joe Jackson's Jumpin' Jive?
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, August 23, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 8-11PM.
• Lo Nuestro plays great folky salsa at Luna. 9PM, $6, 21+.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Swingin' in the Park 2003, an annual Portland Lindy Hop tradition. A big picnic and outdoor dance for socializing with the Portland swing dance community. It's 11AM-6PM at Milo McIver State Park.
• 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.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, August 24, 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.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• PSDC Fourth Sunday (west coast) Swing Dance at the Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th in Portland. $6/10, all ages, no partner necessary.
  • 6:00: Intermediate west coast swing lesson with Glenna Cooke
  • 7:00: DJed west coast/hustle/night club music until 10PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson with Pete and Leah.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight with DJ Adam Noble from Seattle.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, August 25, 2003:

• High Noon Tango class at the Tango Center in Eugene with Andrew McCollough and Rebecca Rorick Smith. Drop-in beginning Argentine tango class from noon-1PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday 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.
• Tango Elements class in Argentine tango dancing with Andrew and Rebecca at the Tango Center in Eugene, 8-9 PM, with a practica following until 11PM. Class is $10, the practica is $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the first night of a five-week session running through September 22. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast swing: Accelerated Patterns for Breaks, Spins, and Slides.
  • 8:00: Beginning Latin Dance featuring the salsa. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for this popular rhythmic dance form. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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, August 26, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Third of four weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 27, 2003

• High Noon Tango class at the Tango Center in Eugene with Andrew McCollough and Rebecca Rorick Smith. Drop-in beginning Argentine tango class from noon-1PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10PM.
• No West Coast swing dancing tonight at Occasions, which is undergoing remodeling.

Thursday, August 28, 2003:

• High Noon Tango class at the Tango Center in Eugene with Andrew McCollough and Rebecca Rorick Smith. Drop-in beginning Argentine tango class from noon-1PM.
• Intermediate Argentine tango class with Rebecca and Andrew at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8PM, $10.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Portland Hot & Cool Jazz Fest at the Hayden Island Doubletree in Portland. There is a little information about it here; for some reason the 2003 entries are below the 2004 entries.

Friday, August 29, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Son Meláo at Theo's Coffee House at 8th and Charnelton in Eugene.
• Mood Area 52 plays alternative tango and there will be dancing at The Marche restaurant at 5th Street Market. No cover, food available. 9PM.
• Sun Bossa plays Brazillian music at Luna, 9:30PM - 1:30AM, $6, 21+.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so with DJ Andrew Burt.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Another last Friday night swing dance at the at the Viscount Ballroom with Mitch Woods. Portland is losing its largest weekly swing venue. $12, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 9:00: Swing dance with fantastic live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill near Portland, 8-11PM, all ages.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Portland Hot & Cool Jazz Fest at the Hayden Island Doubletree in Portland. There is a little information about it here; for some reason the 2003 entries are below the 2004 entries.

Saturday, August 30, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 8-11PM.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Blues with Alberta Adams from Detroit at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. Deb Cleveland and the Vipers warm up at 9:30. This is upstairs in the ballroom.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Ballroom/latin/swing dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Portland Hot & Cool Jazz Fest at the Hayden Island Doubletree in Portland. There is a little information about it here; for some reason the 2003 entries are below the 2004 entries.

Sunday, August 31, 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?
• Portland Hot & Cool Jazz Fest at the Hayden Island Doubletree in Portland. There is a little information about it here; for some reason the 2003 entries are below the 2004 entries.

September, 2003

Monday, September 1, 2003:

• Live acoustic swing music at Cozmic Pizza at the Strand (this is the big place that also houses Theos Coffee Shop at 8th and Charnelton, the corner near Studio B). 8:30PM; thanks to Kevin for the "heads up".
• No ESDC West Coast at Agate Hall tonight, because of the holiday.
• 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.
• Tango Elements class in Argentine tango dancing with Andrew and Rebecca at the Tango Center in Eugene, 8-9 PM, with a practica following until 11PM. Class is $10, the practica is $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the second night of a five-week session running through September 22. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast swing: Accelerated Patterns for Breaks, Spins, and Slides.
  • 8:00: Beginning Latin Dance featuring the mambo. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for the precursor to salsa dancing. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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 2, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Last of four weeks, $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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 3, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Argentine tango at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Hudis James (lounge singer) at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside in Portland.
• West Coast swing dancing every Wednesday at Occasions, 8132 SE 13th Avenue in the Sellwood district of Portland. All ages! $6. Intermediate lesson at 7:30, dancing 8:30 till midnight.

Thursday, September 4, 2003:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• OSUBDC's Thursday night practice session at WB116, 5 - 7:45 PM, free, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, September 5, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, September 6, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Eugene Out Door Milonga at Broadway Plaza (corner of Willamette and Broadway). Free tango dancing outside, 8-11PM.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Bones & Brew Block Party at Rogue Ales Public House in Portland. Blues and jazz music.

Sunday, September 7, 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.
• Pilates for Tango class with Vicky Ayers and Nancy Cave at the Tango Center in Eugene. Pilates is a mind-body discipline with excercises that strengthen the core of your body, your abdomen and the muscles that support your spine. It is popular with and helpful for dancers of many styles. The fisrt meeting of four weekly sessions runs 4:30 till 6PM; $45 for all four sessions. Pre-register with TangoVicky @at@ yahoo.com.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. Noon-2PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• Bones & Brew Block Party at Rogue Ales Public House in Portland. Blues and jazz music. Carlton-Jackson Big Band at 4:30PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM.
• Border Patrol Big Band at Billy Reed's in Portland, 7:30-10:30, free?

Monday, September 8, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday 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.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. This is the third night of a five-week session running through September 22. Each class is $25 for the whole session, or $40 for both (one person for both sessions, or one couple for one session). Drop-ins are $6 per hour, or $3 if you've already taken the intermediate-level classes. Class fee includes admission to the social dance from 9-11:30 PM. Each week of the Latin dance sequence is a stand-alone introduction to an individual style of Latin dancing.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast swing: Accelerated Patterns for Breaks, Spins, and Slides.
  • 8:00: Beginning Latin Dance featuring the cha-cha. Rhythm, footwork, and styling for this great rhythmic dance form. No experience is necessary to take this class.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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 9, 2003:

• Close embrace tango class with Elizabeth Wartluft at the Tango Center in Eugene, 7:30-9:30, $10.
• Beginning salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM every Tuesday.
• "Beyond Beginning" Night-club Two-step dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. First meeting of three weekly classes. $20 for the whole series, or $35 for a couple. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner, as sometimes there isn't much mingling.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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. Hep Jen is DJing downstairs tonight! That's worth a mid-week drive to Portland. Anyone want to go?

Wednesday, September 10, 2003

• Wednesday night swing dance at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole enchilada.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Holle and one of the boys.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 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
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Ol