"Mostly Dance" Events Calendar, 2004

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 2004; 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, 2004

Thursday, January 1, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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, January 2, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance (it's on hiatus until next week).
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Big Sandy and His Fly-Right Boys 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, January 3, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• 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.

Sunday, January 4, 2004

• 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.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today 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 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.

Monday, January 5, 2004:

• 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.
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• 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, January 6, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $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+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, January 7, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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!
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, January 8, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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, January 9, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance (it's on hiatus until next week).
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music from JP and the Rhythm Chasers (formerly Hot Town Jubilee) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+. The Viscount is holding swing dances on Fridays again!
  • 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, January 10, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• 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.

Sunday, January 11, 2004

• 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.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today 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.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today 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, free.

Monday, January 12, 2004:

• Elizabeth Wartluft teaches Argentine Tango 3 at her house. A ten-week session starts tonight, 6:30 - 8:00. $80 for the series. Call 345-5031 for more information.
• 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.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, January 13, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $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+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, January 14, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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!
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, January 15, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Third Thursday Dance with the Lincoln Pops Jazz Orchestra at the Gleneden Beach Community Club, 100 Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30 - 10PM, $5, all ages.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, January 16, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live band "Portland Swing" at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+. The Viscount is holding swing dances on Fridays again!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Rock-a-Lily at Duff's Garage, S.E. 7th and Market (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9PM - 1AM, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 17, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou Lindy Hop workshops at Nocturnal in Portland this weekend. Lindy 1, Lindy 2, Balboa 1, and Bal/Lindy/West Coast crossover today.
• Swing dancing with great live big band music by Pork Pie at Nocturnal in Portland. 8PM - midnight, only $10, and 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.

Sunday, January 18, 2004

• 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.
• Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou Lindy Hop workshops at Nocturnal in Portland this weekend. Hip Hop, Lindy Musicality, Balboa 2, and Lindy Slides & Styling today.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today 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 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.

Monday, January 19, 2004:

• Elizabeth Wartluft teaches Argentine Tango 3 at her house. Tonight is the second meeting of a ten-week session, 6:30 - 8:00. $80 for the series. Call 345-5031 for more information.
• 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. Second week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, January 20, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $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+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, January 21, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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!
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, January 22, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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, January 23, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Salsa dancing at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene.
  • 9:00: Salsa dance lesson with special guest instructor Gabriel Romero ($10 for the lesson and dance).
  • 10:00: Salsa dancing until 1AM ($5 for just the dance).
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Casey MacGill at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+. The Viscount is holding swing dances on Fridays again!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight, this week featuring a Lindy Battle. Too bad they couldn't have put the Lindy Battle with a more mediocre band; I'd rather just dance to Casey, but that's me . . .
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 24, 2004

• 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.
• Christopher Nassopoulous and Caroline Peatty from San Francisco teach Argentine tango workshops at the Tango Center in Eugene, 12:30 - 5PM.
• 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 Member Appreciation Dance: free West Coast Swing at Agate Hall in Eugene. "Beginnermediate" West Coast lesson with Will Shaver and Christina Jamerson at 7PM, dancing 8-midnight.
• Swing dancing to live music by two bands! U-Lindy presents a dance for swing and Lindy Hop dancers and those who want to try it out. Beginning dance lesson at 8, dancing 9-11 at the Fir Room at the EMU on the UO campus in Eugene. Two live bands: UO Jazz Lab 3 and the Who's Your Daddy Combo. $3 for students, $5 for community.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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 dancing with great live big band music by Pork Pie at the MicMinnville Grand Ballroom in McMinnville.
• Swing Berretín in Portland on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. $6 dance, $3 lesson. All ages welcome at Tango Berretín.
• 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.

Sunday, January 25, 2004

• 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.
• Christopher Nassopoulous and Caroline Peatty from San Francisco teach Argentine tango workshops at the Tango Center in Eugene, 1:00 - 6:15PM.
• Ballroom dance workshops with Elizabeth Knoll at the Vets' Club ballroom, upstairs at 16th and Willamette in Eugene. Quickstep (noon), Viennese waltz (1PM), and tango (2PM). FMI: Jean at 541-747-3841.
• 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.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today 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 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.

Monday, January 26, 2004:

• 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. Third week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, January 27, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $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+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, January 28, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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!
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin "Sinatra Night" at Bacchus in Vancouver, WA.

Thursday, January 29, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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.
• Candye Kane plays somewhat swingable blues at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. 9:30PM-1:30, $5, 21+, two dance floors.

Friday, January 30, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance is probably on hiatus tonight, so they can sponsor the workshops.
• OSUBDC dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely in Corvallis. $8 students/$12 community per session, or $35/55 for all five (today and tomorrow).
  • 7:30: Beginning Night-Club Two-Step;
  • 8:30: Beyond Beginning West Coast Swing.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Dance class fund-raiser for Jackson Middle School in Portland. Adam and Ali Grimshaw will teach two beginning dance classes at the school's cafeteria; the classes are $10 for one or $15 for both for adults, or $5 each for students 21 and under. The school is located at 10625 SW 35th Ave in Portland. This is a chance to learn dancing from two of Portland's best teachers, and help build a crosswalk at the school at the same time.
  • 6:45PM: Beginning Waltz
  • 8:00PM: Beginning East Coast Swing
• Swing dance with live music Rupert Blaize and the Swingline Cubs 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• Candye Kane plays somewhat swingable blues at the Longhorn Saloon and Grill (8000 SE Foster Road in Portland) as part of a show with other bands. 9:30PM-1:30, $5, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 31, 2004

• Smooth Lindy and Balboa dance workshops with Burke and Amy from Bend, noon to 5:45 at Studio B in Eugene. (details)
  • Noon: Beginning Lindy Hop
  • 1:30: Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop
  • 3PM: Beginning Balboa
  • 4:30: Intermediate/Advanced Balboa Turns
• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• OSUBDC dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely in Corvallis. $8 students/$12 community per session, or $35/55 for all five.
  • 1PM: Intermediate Night-Club Two-Step;
  • 2PM: West Coast Swing Syncopations and Breaks;
  • 3PM: Intermediate Hustle.
• Special OSUBDC dance with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely in Corvallis. $8 students/$12 community with lesson, or $5/7 without.
  • 7PM: Intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Robert and Deborah;
  • 8PM: Social dancing with guest DJ Robert Cordoba.
• No OSU Lindy Hop practice this week due to all the other dance stuff happening.
• Dance Till You Drop Swing Dance #2 at the Norse Hall, 111 E 11th in Portland. $8 ($5 with student ID), all ages.
  • 6:30: no-host social hour with munchies in the Lounge.
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson.
  • 8:15: intermediate swing dance lesson: add moves to what you learned.
  • 9:00: swing dancing with DJ Matt Cole.
• 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.
• Candye Kane plays somewhat swingable blues at the Longhorn Saloon and Grill (8000 SE Foster Road in Portland) as part of a show with other bands. 9:30PM-1:30, $5, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

February, 2004

Sunday, February 1, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• 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.

Monday, February 2, 2004:

• 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. Fourth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, February 3, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, February 4, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Katrina and (someone).
  • 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, February 5, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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, February 6, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Hot Club Sandwich 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever west coast dancing at the PPAA (618 SE Alder in Portland). $8, 21+. Cha cha lesson at 7:30 with Dave Watson; dancing 8:30-midnight.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 7, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• 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.

Sunday, February 8, 2004

• 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 dance classes begin at Agate Hall in Eugene. Five-week sessions start today, $50 per person.
  • 5PM: Beginning Lindy Hop 1A: Learn the foundation and fundamentals of the coolest swing dance around.
  • 6PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2B: Learn some vocabulary to take your Lindy Hop farther.
  • 7PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop 3: Intermediate/advanced Lindy Hop material, always new! (this class 4 weeks for $40, skips Feb. 15)
  • 8PM: Advanced Lindy Hop (may include 1920s Charleston and 1930s Shag) (this class 4 weeks for $40, skips Feb. 15)
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• 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.

Monday, February 9, 2004:

• The Joint is Jumpin' Swango dance class. Swango combines elements of blues, swing, and tango dancing for graceful play during slower songs. Five week session starts tonight at Studio B in Eugene. 7-8PM with practice afterwards until 8:30, five weeks for $50 per person.
• 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. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, February 10, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, February 11, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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!
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, February 12, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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, February 13, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Free all-ages swing dance at The Dance Studio (167 W. Main Street in Monmouth). For more information, dial (503) 606-3039.
• Lily Wilde and her Swingin' Boyfriends at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom in McMinnville.
• New free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Swing dance with live music by Johnny Martin 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 14, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Rock-a-Lily at Duff's Garage, S.E. 7th and Market (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9PM - 1AM, 21+.
• Cari Lee and the Saddle-Ites play rockabilly at The Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th in Portland (503-226-4171). $8 at the door.
• 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.

Sunday, February 15, 2004

• Eugene USABDA presents ballroom dance workshops with Elizabeth Knoll at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. Each session $10 members, $12 public.
  • Noon: Quickstep (review of fundamentals)
  • 1:00: American rumba (intermediate syllabus)
  • 2:00: Samba fundamentals
• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Valentine's swing dance with the West Coast Rhythm Kings at Agate Hall in Eugene. $8, all ages.
  • 7PM: Beginning swing dance lesson
  • 8PM: Swing dancing with great live music until 10:30.
• Special OSUBDC dance at the OSU Memorial Union in Corvallis. Red & White theme tonight; free admission.
  • 6PM: Beginning rumba lesson with barbara Platt?
  • 7PM: Social dancing with OSUBDC DJs until 10:30.
• 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.

Monday, February 16, 2004:

• 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. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, February 17, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, February 18, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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!
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, February 19, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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, February 20, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning zydeco dance lesson with Marc Green;
  • 8:15: swing and zydeco music for dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Mitch Woods 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• New free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 21, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance workshops with Dave Watson from Portland. Foxtrot, tango, quickstep, and waltz.
• 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.
• Dance Till You Drop Swing Dance #2 at the Norse Hall, 111 E 11th in Portland. $8 ($5 with student ID), all ages.
  • 6:30: no-host social hour with munchies in the Lounge.
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson with Brian and Brenda.
  • 8:15: intermediate swing dance lesson: add moves to what you learned.
  • 9:00: swing dancing with DJ Matt Cole.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, February 22, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• 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.

Monday, February 23, 2004:

• 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. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, February 24, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cherry Poppin' Daddies at the Crystal Ballroom Mardi Gras Party in Portland. 9PM, $10adv/$14day-of, 21+.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning Lindy Hop lesson with Karly and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Hol-vin 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+.
• Nick Curran and the Nitelifes play swing and jump blues music at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. Doors at 6:30; cover is $5adv/$7day-of. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, February 26, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• 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, February 27, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by the West Coast Rhythm Kings 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• New free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 28, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Special OSUBDC dance at the OSU Memorial Union in Corvallis. Mardi Gras theme tonight; $6/8. This is the last OSUBDC ballroom dance of Winter term.
  • 7PM: Beginning hustle dance lesson with Trina and Marco;
  • 8PM: Social dancing with OSUBDC DJs until 11:30.
• Lily Wilde and her Swingin' Boyfriends play a fund-raiser in Oregon City.
• Andrew Sutton teaches Lindy Hop workshops in Portland this weekend. E-mail for info.
• 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.

Sunday, February 29, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Andrew Sutton teaches Lindy Hop workshops in Portland this weekend. E-mail for info.
• 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.

March, 2004

Monday, March 1, 2004:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean) and intermediate (Chuck) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Chuck.
• 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. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, March 2, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, March 3, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning swing (or Balboa?) lesson with Holle and Kevin.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Kev-olle 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, March 4, 2004:

• Lindy Hop and tap dance workshops with Chazz Young at Musical Feet School of Dance in Eugene tonight. Swing-copations 1 with Chazz and Denise is 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $20.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, March 5, 2004

• Lo Nuestro plays great salsa at Luna in downtown Eugene.
• Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra play the Hult Center in Eugene. If it weren't a Lindy Exchange weekend, I'd go.
• 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.
• 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.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Portland Lindy Exchange 2004 begins: live swing show at the Viscount Ballroom and late-night at the Northstar Ballroom.
• Swing dance with live music by Casey MacGill and the Blue Four 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• New free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Late-night Lindy Hop at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland, from midnight until 5:30 AM. Two dance floors in two rooms: one straight-ahead swing, and the other more eclectic. Presented by the Portland Lindy Exchange 2004.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, March 6, 2004

• 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.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swingin' jump blues; bring your dancing shoes. Sweetwater's at the Valley River Inn, free! 21+.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Lindy Hop and tap dance workshops with Chazz Young in Portland today. $20 per session.
  • 1-2PM: Advanced Tap with Chazz at Sally Mack School of Dance, 532 SE Ankeny.
  • 3-4PM: Swing-copations 2 with Chazz and Denise at the Viscount Ballroom, two blocks away.
  • 4:15-5:15PM: Swing-copations 3 with Chazz and Denise at the Viscount Ballroom.
• The Portland Lindy Exchange 2004 continues with a live swing dance! Music by excellent local band Pork Pie at the Sunnyside Grange, S.E. 132nd and Sunnyside in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages.
• Late-night Lindy Hop at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland, from midnight until 5:30 AM. Two dance floors in two rooms: one straight-ahead swing, and the other more eclectic. Presented by the Portland Lindy Exchange 2004.
• 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.

Sunday, March 7, 2004

• Lindy Hop and tap dance workshops with Chazz Young at Musical Feet School of Dance in Eugene today.
• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• 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.
• The Portland Lindy Exchange 2004 presents Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Crystal Ballroom at W. 13th and Burnside in Portland. $14 advance, $15 day of show; all ages.
  • 7PM: swing dance lesson.
  • 8PM: dancing with live big band music until 11PM.
• 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.
• The Portland Lindy Exchange 2004 concludes with late-night Lindy Hop at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland, from midnight until 5:30 AM. Two dance floors in two rooms: one straight-ahead swing, and the other more eclectic.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, March 8, 2004:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Greg/Linda) and intermediate (Deb Rakfeldt) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Will.
• 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. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• 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, March 9, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, March 10, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Kev-olle until 11PM.
• Blue Ö ;yster Cult at the Jungle (23 W. 6th Ave., 434-1111) in Eugene. Doors at 7.
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.

Thursday, March 11, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, March 12, 2004

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Salsa dancing in the ballroom upstairs at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene.
  • 9PM: Beginning salsa dance lesson, free with admission.
  • 10PM: DJed salsa dancing until, umm, late.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• 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.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by TBA 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• Free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, March 13, 2004

• Swing dancing with DJ Kevin! U-Lindy presents a dance for swing and Lindy Hop dancers and those who want to try it out. Beginning dance lesson at 8, dancing 9-11 in the Fir Room at the EMU on the UO campus in Eugene. Free!
• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Swing Spring Fling with ESDC at Agate Hall in Eugene. All ages, $6 members / $8 guests.
  • 7PM: "Fun and Funky West Coast Swing" lesson with Pamela Podmoroff.
  • 8PM: DJed West coast swing dancing until midnight.
• "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.
• Lindy Hop and tap dance workshops with Chazz Young today?
• 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.

Sunday, March 14, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• USABDA ballroom dance at the Vets' Club on Willamette in Eugene. All ages, $4 members / $6 non-members.
  • 6PM: Quickstep fundamentals lesson,
  • 7PM: DJed dancing until 10 with exhibition at 8.
• 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.

Monday, March 15, 2004:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Mark) and intermediate (Nils) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Will.
• 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.
• 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, March 16, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, March 17, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning eight-count Lindy Hop lesson with Karly and Blake.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Holle 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.
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session is on holiday this week due to finals week.
• 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.
• Free all-ages dance practice at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• 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.

Thursday, March 18, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, March 19, 2004

• Pearl Django plays sublime gypsy swing and hot jazz in the vein of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli at Luna in Eugene. There might not be room to dance, but bring your shoes anyway. 8PM, $15, 21+.
• 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.
• 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.
• Swing dance with live music by Stompy Jones 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• Free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, March 20, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Classic Lindy and Charleston workshops with Brian and Brenda at the Viscount Studios today.
• 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.

Sunday, March 21, 2004

• Ballroom dance workshops with Elizabeth Knoll at the Vets' Club ballroom, upstairs at 16th and Willamette in Eugene. Samba (noon), Rumba (1PM), and "Picture Lines" for social waltz and foxtrot (2PM). FMI: Jean at 541-747-3841.
• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• 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.

Monday, March 22, 2004:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean) and intermediate (Chris Jones) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJs Chuck and Maj.
• 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.
• No Social dance classes with Trina Siebert in Corvallis until April 5.
• Social dancing every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages. Guest DJ Sonny this week.
• 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, March 23, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, March 24, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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.
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session is on holiday this week due to spring break.
• 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.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• 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.

Thursday, March 25, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Reno Dance Sensation March 25-28 in Nevada.

Friday, March 26, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Swing dance with live music by David Cooley and Chrissy Faith 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Reno Dance Sensation March 25-28 in Nevada.
• Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at The Triple Door in Seattle.

Saturday, March 27, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Sweet Oregon Grill in Hillsboro.
• 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.
• Reno Dance Sensation March 25-28 in Nevada.

Sunday, March 28, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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.
• Reno Dance Sensation March 25-28 in Nevada.

Monday, March 29, 2004:

• 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 will resume April 5.
• 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, March 30, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• 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, March 31, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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.
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• 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.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• 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 "Sinatra Night" at Bacchus in Vancouver, WA.

April, 2004

Thursday, April 1, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, April 2, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Swing dance with live music by TBA 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, April 3, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Porkpie plays a huge all-ages dance party at the Norse Hall in Portland. $12.
  • 6PM: Shim Sham lesson with Brian and Brenda
  • 7PM: East coast swing dancing lesson with Pete and Leah
  • 8PM: dance to swing music by DJ Kevin
  • 9PM: dance to live big band swing music by Pork Pie
• 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.

Sunday, April 4, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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.

Monday, April 5, 2004:

• 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. First week of five-week session. $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Intermediate Nightclub Two-step: We'll cover some interesting and challenging patterns for this lovely, romantic dance. Familiarity with the nightclub basic, lady's underarm turn, and left turning basic is recommended.
  • 8:00: Beginning Ballroom: Basic connection, rhythm, and styling for waltz and foxtrot. No experience is necessary.
• 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, April 6, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, April 7, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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.
• 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+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning salsa dance lesson, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• 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.

Thursday, April 8, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Seattle Easter Swing: a big west coast swing festival in Washington.

Friday, April 9, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing in the upstairs ballroom at the Vets' Club, 16th and Willamette in Eugene.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9 or 10PM, $, 21+.
• Swing dance with live music by The Rebels 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.
• Seattle Easter Swing: a big west coast swing festival in Washington.

Saturday, April 10, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• Caliente plays great salsa music at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Doors 8PM, salsa lesson 8:15, band 8:30 or 9PM. $8.
• 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.
• Mini Lindy Hop exchange (805 E 4th Av Olympia WA 98506):
  • Noon: workshops on and off till 8:30.
  • 9PM: swing dance with live music from the Solomon Douglas Trio.
• Seattle Easter Swing: a big west coast swing festival in Washington.

Sunday, April 11, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• USABDA ballroom dance, upstairs at the Vets' Club in Eugene. All ages. $4 members/UO students, $6 others. Information: Jean at 747-3841.
  • 6PM: salsa dance lesson with Robert
  • 7PM: ballroom dancing until 10PM.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 DJs Kevin and Kristin.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.
• Seattle Easter Swing: a big west coast swing festival in Washington.

Monday, April 12, 2004:

• 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. Second week of five-week session. $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Intermediate Nightclub Two-step: We'll cover some interesting and challenging patterns for this lovely, romantic dance. Familiarity with the nightclub basic, lady's underarm turn, and left turning basic is recommended.
  • 8:00: Beginning Ballroom: Basic connection, rhythm, and styling for waltz and foxtrot. No experience is necessary.
• 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, April 13, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, April 14, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop 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.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning dance lesson, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• 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.

Thursday, April 15, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, April 16, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Cambalache from Seattle plays great music for salsa dancing in the upstairs ballroom at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 10PM, all ages, $10.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by TBA 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, April 17, 2004

• Swing dance with live music at Studio B in Eugene! Sponsored by ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop and with great live music by Club 7.
  • 8PM: beginning swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: swing dancing till you drop or 'round midnight, whichever comes first.
• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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 hosts Andrew Sutton Lindy Hop workshops.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Cambalache from Seattle plays great music for salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15?, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, April 18, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance at the OSU Memorial Union in Corvallis. Monochrome theme tonight; free and all ages welcome.
  • 6PM: Beginning dance lesson;
  • 7PM: Social dancing with OSUBDC DJs until 10:30.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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.

Monday, April 19, 2004:

• 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. Third week of five-week session. $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Intermediate Nightclub Two-step: We'll cover some interesting and challenging patterns for this lovely, romantic dance. Familiarity with the nightclub basic, lady's underarm turn, and left turning basic is recommended.
  • 8:00: Beginning Ballroom: Basic connection, rhythm, and styling for waltz and foxtrot. No experience is necessary.
• 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, April 20, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, April 21, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Natalie and Blake.
  • 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.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning dance lesson, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin at the Paragon in Portland.

Thursday, April 22, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Ella Fitzgerald tribute at Kennedy School in Portland.

Friday, April 23, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Salsa dancing in the upstairs ballroom at the Vets' Club, 16th and Willamette in Eugene.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with great live music by Pork Pie 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Rock-a-Lily at Duff's Garage, S.E. 7th and Market (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9PM - 1AM, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, April 24, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 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.
• The Café Ramblers play gypsy swing at Luna, 30 E. Broadway in downtown Eugene. 9PM, $5, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Peter Strom and Lindy Greer teach Lindy Hop workshops at Nocturnal in Portland today.
• Swing dance with DJ Kevin (Eugene) and DJ Kevin (Seattle) at Tango Berretín in Portland, sponsored by ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop from Eugene. Beginning Charleston lesson with Michael at 8PM, swing dancing 9-midnight.
• 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.

Sunday, April 25, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Peter Strom and Lindy Greer teach Lindy Hop workshops at Nocturnal in Portland today.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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.

Monday, April 26, 2004:

• 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. Fourth week of five-week session. $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Intermediate Nightclub Two-step: We'll cover some interesting and challenging patterns for this lovely, romantic dance. Familiarity with the nightclub basic, lady's underarm turn, and left turning basic is recommended.
  • 8:00: Beginning Ballroom: Basic connection, rhythm, and styling for waltz and foxtrot. No experience is necessary.
• 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, April 27, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, April 28, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Katrina & Brandon.
  • 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.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning dance lesson, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin at Bacchus in Vancouver.

Thursday, April 29, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, April 30, 2004

• 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.
• 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.
• Live salsa at Luna, 30 E. Broadway in downtown Eugene. www.eugenesalsa.com says Caliente is playing, but Luna's web site says Lo Nuestro is playing. Either way, the music will be good. 9PM, $6, 21+.
• Salsa dancing in the upstairs ballroom at the Vets' Club, 16th and Willamette in Eugene.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings at Macs' at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. 9:30, $4, 21+.
• Sort of danceable blues with Eagle Park Slim at The Dive on Olive St in Eugene. 9:15, $3, 21+.
• Two marimba bands followed by Samba Ja at Cozmic Pizza (The Strand), 8th & Charnelton in Eugene. 8PM - midnight, $5, all ages.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by the Shanghai Woolies 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Rock-a-Lily at Duff's Garage, S.E. 7th and Market (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9PM - 1AM, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

May, 2004

Saturday, May 1, 2004

• New Lindy Hop classes begin today in Eugene with Karly Barrett and Natalie Kozan. Six Saturdays (we'll skip Memorial Day), each week builds on the previous weeks. Each class $45 for all six weeks; sign up for both and get $20 off. Call 461-0837 or e-mail ella@eugenelindy.com to claim a spot by April 28.
  • 10AM: Lindy Hop starting from the basics but progressing far beyond what you'll be able to learn in the one-hour lessons before dance events.
  • 11AM: Movement & Musicality to put the dancing in your dancing. Learn about the rhythm and structure of jazz and blues music and how to use it in your dancing, and learn to groove with your whole body and how to put that into swing dancing.
• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• New "first and third Saturday swing dance" kicks off at the Norse Hall, 111 E 11th in Portland.
• 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.

Sunday, May 2, 2004

• 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.
• The Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon plays live old-time jazz and dances too at Eagles on the Green in Eugene. 1-5PM, $, 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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.

Monday, May 3, 2004:

• 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. Last week of five-week session. $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Intermediate Nightclub Two-step: We'll cover some interesting and challenging patterns for this lovely, romantic dance. Familiarity with the nightclub basic, lady's underarm turn, and left turning basic is recommended.
  • 8:00: Beginning Ballroom: Basic connection, rhythm, and styling for waltz and foxtrot. No experience is necessary.
• 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, May 4, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, May 5, 2004

• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing lesson with Karly and Kevin.
  • 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.
• Beginning Salsa dance class with Dave Feinberg. This class really helped the gringo calendar maintainer feel confident enough to go salsa dancing; I recommend it. Warm up your spring with this hot club style Latin Dance. Class covers Basic rhythm, footwork, style, and moves for this fun style. Learn lead and follow principles to dance with anyone. A fun first dance to learn. Wednesdays, 5/5 - 5/26 7:15 - 9:15 pm (a repeat of April class material) First Congregational Church Gym, 4514 SW West Hills Road in Corvallis. $34, plus $8 if you're not a Corvallis resident (it's sponsored through Corvallis Parks & Rec).
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning dance lesson, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• 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.

Thursday, May 6, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Swing Dance 2 class with Dave Feinberg. The next step for Swing Dancing. Quick review of basic Jitterbug, plus more advanced moves. Class also covers East Coast Swing (also called Triple Time Swing), great for Blues or slower Country Western or rock. Essential preparation for more advanced swing styles such as Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing. Thursdays, 5/6 - 5/27, 7 - 9 pm at the Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler in Corvallis. $34, plus $8 if you're not a Corvallis resident (it's sponsored through Corvallis Parks & Rec).
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland.
• Southern Culture on the Skids play rockabilly at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland.

Friday, May 7, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• War * and Abakadubi at the WOW Hall in Eugene, 8:30.
• Salsa dancing in the upstairs ballroom at the Vets' Club, 16th and Willamette in Eugene. This week: great live music with Eugene's Son Melaó. 10PM.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• "New York Style" West Coast Swing workshop with OSU grad Nils Dullum at the Women's Building rm 116. $5 students, $7 community.
  • 7:30PM: Great combinations
  • 8:30PM: Musicality
• Salsa, Merengue, and latin pop dance sponsored by OSU Association of Latin American Students at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. 10PM - 1AM, 18+, $3.
• Club salsa dancing (loud - bring earplugs) at Platinum in Corvallis. 10PM - 2AM, lesson at 11PM. $5, 21+.
• Swing dance with live music by Johnny Martin 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, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, May 8, 2004

• New Lindy Hop classes began last week in Eugene with Karly Barrett and Natalie Kozan. Six Saturdays (we'll skip Memorial Day), each week builds on the previous weeks. Each class $45 for all six weeks; sign up for both and get $20 off. Call 461-0837 or e-mail ella@eugenelindy.com to claim a spot by April 28. May 8 would probably be the latest you'd be able to jump into the classes, but call and ask.
  • 10AM: Lindy Hop starting from the basics but progressing far beyond what you'll be able to learn in the one-hour lessons before dance events.
  • 11AM: Movement & Musicality to put the dancing in your dancing. Learn about the rhythm and structure of jazz and blues music and how to use it in your dancing, and learn to groove with your whole body and how to put that into swing dancing.
• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson by Bill Alsup of Portland.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so with guest DJ Bill Alsup.
• Swingable blues with Deb Cleveland and the Vipers at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. 9PM, 21+, $.
• 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 at Folk Events.

Sunday, May 9, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, May 10, 2004:

• 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. First week of five-week session, May 10 - June 14 (skips Memorial Day). $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango: Basic movement and technique for this sensual dance. An introduction to walking steps, turns, flicks, and more. Newcomers to tango are welcome, but some dance experience may be helpful.
  • 8:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing: Fun new combinations, with a focus on music interpretation. Don't just walk through the steps; learn to connect with your partner and with the music. Please be comfortable with the sugar push, left side pass, underarm turn, and basic whip.
• 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, May 11, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, May 12, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino: bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning dance lesson, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin at the Paragon in Portland, 8:30PM.

Thursday, May 13, 2004:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, six-week session starts tonight at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland.

Friday, May 14, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSU Country Western Club dance. Dance to both kinds of music at WB 116 on the OSU campus in Corvallis. Swing, two-step, cha-cha, and more. 8-10 PM, free, open to all.
• Swing dance with live music by Lily Wilde and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with great live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, May 15, 2004

• 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.
• Eugene Dance Festival kicks off with DanceAbility class, 11:30 at the WOW Hall in Eugene.
• Eugene Dance Festival continues with Argentine Tango from the Inside Out class with Vicky Ayers, 3:30-5PM at the WOW Hall in Eugene.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Eugene Dance Festival continues with Guerrilla Salsa! class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6:30PM at the WOW Hall in Eugene.
• Eugene Dance Festival continues with live salsa music by Caliente, 8:15PM at the WOW Hall in Eugene.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Salsa with live music from Caliente at the WOW Hall in Eugene. 8:15PM?, $.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• Ballroom dance workshops with Rick Pride. Sponsored by OSUBDC and the OSU Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Each session is $5 for students or $7 community; all day package is $20 students or $28 community.
  • 10:30AM: Intermediate Cha-cha.
  • 11:30AM: Rumba movement.
  • 12:30PM: (lunch)
  • 1:30PM: Beginning Jive
  • 2:30PM: Beginning Samba
  • 3:30PM: Tango (must know the basic step)
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• OSUBDC "Midsummer Night's Eve" masquerade ballroom dance at the MU Ballroom, OSU, Corvallis. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-11:30. $5 students / $7 community, all ages, good fun.
• "First and third Saturday swing dance" at the Norse Hall, 111 E 11th in Portland.
• D-Day Dance at the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver WA. A hangar dance commemorating America's last just war (D-Day was 60 years ago today), featuring an un-named 18-piece big band. They used to have great swing dances there with music by Portland's most under-rated swing band, the Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band. Alas, this event isn't listed at the band's Web page. Does anyone know who's playing? (Speculation says "The Pranksters Big Band".) Swing dance lesson 7-8, dancing 8-midnight; $20 for the general public. All ages welcome.
• 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 at Folk Events.

Sunday, May 16, 2004

• Mt. Pisgah Arboretum and the Oregon Native Plant Society present the 25th annual Wildflower Festival at the Arboretum in Eugene, 10AM-4PM.
• Eugene Dance Festival continues with SloFlo Yoga class with Jean Nelson, 11AM at the WOW Hall in Eugene.
• Eugene Dance Festival continues with High Voltage Hip Hop class with Cindy Zreliak, 12:45PM at the WOW Hall in Eugene.
• Eugene Dance Festival continues with Painless Breakdancing class with Darrell Shaft, 2:30PM at the WOW Hall in Eugene.
• Eugene Dance Festival concludes with African Dance for Body and Spirit class with Rita Honka, 4:15PM at the WOW Hall 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, May 17, 2004:

• 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. Second week of five-week session, May 10 - June 14 (skips Memorial Day). $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango: Basic movement and technique for this sensual dance. An introduction to walking steps, turns, flicks, and more. Newcomers to tango are welcome, but some dance experience may be helpful.
  • 8:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing: Fun new combinations, with a focus on music interpretation. Don't just walk through the steps; learn to connect with your partner and with the music. Please be comfortable with the sugar push, left side pass, underarm turn, and basic whip.
• 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, May 18, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Ozomatli at the Jungle (23 W. 6th Ave., 434-1111) in Eugene. Doors at 7, band at 8, $18.50.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, May 19, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino: bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, second week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning dance lesson, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin at the Paragon in Portland, 8:30PM.

Thursday, May 20, 2004:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, second week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Rumor has it that Keef, the Cherry Pop-Tart Daddy, will be in da house. TWS says "Lesson by Keith Hazelton, DJ's Karissa and Kristin (lesson 8:30, DJ 9-12, $5, all ages)".

Friday, May 21, 2004

• Willamette Valley Folk Festival on the EMU east lawn at UO in Eugene this weekend.
• EFS contra dance with the Jamie Lava Trio and Erik Weberg calling, Kelly Middle School. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:00-11:15. Fun stuff.
• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Salsa dancing in the upstairs ballroom at the Vets' Club, 16th and Willamette in Eugene. Live music with Son Mela'o!
• Johnny Martin played some great loungy swing at Sweetwater's at the Valley River Inn, free! 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Swing dance with live rockabilly music by Seattle's Dusty 45s at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with great live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, May 22, 2004

• Willamette Valley Folk Festival on the EMU east lawn at UO in Eugene this weekend.
• 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.
• Swing dancing with live music! ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop and U-Lindy are sponsoring a giant end-of-the-year swing dance bash with lots of live music at Agate Hall on the UO campus in Eugene. We hope to have at least two live bands, with possibly more musicians to play for dancing in between the band sets. We'd like to have a dance with continuous live music and no DJed songs, reminiscent of the way it happened at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom in the 1930s. The musicians are drawn from the UO's music department, and they've been outstanding when playing for us at earlier dances this season. The event costs just $5 for students, $7 for community members.
  • 8PM: beginning swing dance lesson with Natalie and Brandon.
  • 9PM: swing dancing until midnight-ish with live, live, live music!
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swingin' jump blues; bring your dancing shoes. Sweetwater's at the Valley River Inn, free! 21+.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• 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 at Folk Events.

Sunday, May 23, 2004

• Willamette Valley Folk Festival on the EMU east lawn at UO in Eugene this weekend.
• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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.

Monday, May 24, 2004:

• 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. Third week of five-week session, May 10 - June 14 (skips Memorial Day). $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango: Basic movement and technique for this sensual dance. An introduction to walking steps, turns, flicks, and more. Newcomers to tango are welcome, but some dance experience may be helpful.
  • 8:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing: Fun new combinations, with a focus on music interpretation. Don't just walk through the steps; learn to connect with your partner and with the music. Please be comfortable with the sugar push, left side pass, underarm turn, and basic whip.
• 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, May 25, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• 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, May 26, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, third week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning Lindy Hop lesson with Natalie and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJs Kevin and Holle until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning West Coast Swing dance lesson with Sonny, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• Sinatra Night with Johnny Martin at Bacchus in Vancouver, 8PM.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, May 27, 2004:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, third week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Macaco Velho plays Brazilian music at Café Paradiso in Eugene for your listening and dancing pleasure. 8PM, $5-8 sliding scale.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland.

Friday, May 28, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live rockabilly music by the Roy Kay Trio at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with great live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• This weekend is the fabulous Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center in Seattle.

Saturday, May 29, 2004

• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Swing dance with Sesame Productions at the Norse Hall in Portland. Balboa lesson with Brian Todd, DJed swing and ice cream to follow, 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 at Folk Events.
• This weekend is the fabulous Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center in Seattle.

Sunday, May 30, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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.
• This weekend is the fabulous Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center in Seattle.

Monday, May 31, 2004:

• 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 are on hiatus this week for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume next week.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages. This week: Early bird special! Half price if you arrive by 9:30!
• 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.
• This weekend is the fabulous Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center in Seattle.

June 1, 2004

Tuesday, June 1, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• Zydeco dance party at Mac's at the Vets' Club on Willamette in Eugene. 8-10PM.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing every Tuesday in two rooms at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $8 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop-in lessons;
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, June 2, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, fourth week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis.
  • 7 - 8 PM: beginning Rumba dance lesson with Trina and Marco, $1.
  • 8 - 10 PM: open dancing to all ballroom styles, free, all ages.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Free all-ages dance practice every Wednesday at Paradise in Portland. 9:30PM.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, June 3, 2004:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, fourth week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Azuquita plays great Latin music at The Shedd Concert Hall on Broadway in Eugene. 7:30, $12 adv.
• Brian Webb and Justin King at Luna in Eugene. $6, 8PM.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland.

Friday, June 4, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• New Orleans funk & boogie with Mo'Fessor at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. 9:30, 21+, $.
• OSU Battle of the Bands features ten of 40 bands who tried out, MU quad, OSU. Free.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance at the MU Ballroom on campus in Corvallis. $5 students/$7 community, all ages. Thanks for letting me know, Grace!
  • 7PM: Beginning samba dance lesson with awesome instructor Barbara Platt;
  • 8PM: Ballroom dancing until 11:30. Jungle theme. Two Cool Shoes performances!
• OSU Country Western Club dance. Dance to both kinds of music at WB 116 on the OSU campus in Corvallis. Swing, two-step, cha-cha, and more. 8-10 PM, free, open to all.
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, June 5, 2004

• 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.
• Sasquatch Brew Fest, noon to 9PM at the plaza at Broadway and Willamette in Eugene. Music includes Syrius Jones.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues music at the Peterson Barn, a park in NW Eugene. 4:30PM, all ages.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing with live music by Son Mela'o at Cozmic Pizza, 8th and Charnelton in Eugene. 9PM?
• Casa de la Cultura Pena Musical benefit with music by Lo Nuestro, Irene Farrera and more. 8PM, Los Jarritos, 764 Blair in Eugene. $5-$25 sliding.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 8:30, DJ 9-12, $5, 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 at Folk Events.

Sunday, June 6, 2004

• Eugene World Rhythm Festival with performances and workshops, 11AM to 6PM at Amazon Park in Eugene. For information, call 343-5920. Free.
• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, June 7, 2004:

• 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. Fourth week of five-week session, May 10 - June 14 (skips Memorial Day). $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango: Basic movement and technique for this sensual dance. An introduction to walking steps, turns, flicks, and more. Newcomers to tango are welcome, but some dance experience may be helpful.
  • 8:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing: Fun new combinations, with a focus on music interpretation. Don't just walk through the steps; learn to connect with your partner and with the music. Please be comfortable with the sugar push, left side pass, underarm turn, and basic whip.
• 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, June 8, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Stomp at the Hult Center in Eugene, 8PM, $22.50+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• Richard M. Stallman speaks on "The Free Software Movement and the GNU/Linux Operating System" at Lincoln Performance Hall at Portland State University. The address begins at 7PM and will be followed by a question-and-answer session that may last until 10PM.
• Swing/Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing every Tuesday in two rooms at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $8 for both, all ages!:
  • 7:30: drop-in lessons;
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, June 9, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, fifth week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Special tango class and dancing with guest instructors from Holland, Komala Vos & Stefan Wimmer. Potluck 7:30, all-levels "connecting" class 8:15 - 9:45, mini-milonga afterwards. $5-10 sliding scale.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA in Portland. 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, June 10, 2004:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, fifth week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, June 11, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Salsa dancing with live music by Seattle's Latin Expression at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. Dance lesson with Florabelle Moses at 9PM. $10, all ages!
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• All-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland, $5.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Friday Night Fever (West Coast Swing dancing) at the PPAA in Portland.

Saturday, June 12, 2004

• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Swing dancing to rockabilly for a good cause! Shine and Show Dornbecher benefit at the Hawthorne Eagles.
• 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 at Folk Events.
• PSDC West Coast swing dance at Sunnyside Grange in Portland.
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, Oregon.

Sunday, June 13, 2004

• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• USABDA ballroom dance upstairs at the Vets' Club (16th & Willamette) in Eugene. Tango lesson with Bonnie at 6, dancing 7-9. $4 members/$6 public. All ages.
• Swing dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at Agate Hall. Graduation celebration, $5, all ages, swingin' like it's 1939.
  • 7PM: beginning swing dance lesson with Denise Steele, Eugene's most experienced swing dance teacher.
  • 8PM: swing dancing with DJ iPod until 10:30 or so.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, June 14, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Fifth week of five-week session, May 10 - June 14 (skips Memorial Day). $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango: Basic movement and technique for this sensual dance. An introduction to walking steps, turns, flicks, and more. Newcomers to tango are welcome, but some dance experience may be helpful.
  • 8:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing: Fun new combinations, with a focus on music interpretation. Don't just walk through the steps; learn to connect with your partner and with the music. Please be comfortable with the sugar push, left side pass, underarm turn, and basic whip.
• 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, June 15, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• 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.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, sixth week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Wild Card Wednesdays kick off at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Tonight: zydeco dancing with Eugene's zydeco dance community. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Blake and Katrina (last chance to see them single!).
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Kev-olle.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, June 17, 2004:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jeryl Johnston, sixth week of six-week session at The American Music Institute, 868 High Street (at Broadway) in Eugene. 7-8:30, $63 for all six weeks or $12 for a single-session drop-in. 687-6526 for more information.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages. DJ Angie!

Friday, June 18, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Special swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-midnight. $8, all ages. DJs "Tall Jim" Salminen from BC and Brenda Aldridge from Seattle. Joel & Alison Plys will dance a demo.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, June 19, 2004

• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• 2PlySwing swing dance workshops with Joel and Alison Plys at the Norse Hall in Portland this weekend. Today: Couples' 20s Charleston, Whitey's Big Apple, Lindy variations.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Norse Hall in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 9-midnight. $15, 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 at Folk Events.

Sunday, June 20, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• 2PlySwing swing dance workshops with Joel and Alison Plys at the Norse Hall in Portland this weekend. Today: Balboa, Bal-Swing, and Balboa-Lindy transitions.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, June 21, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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, June 22, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. 7:30-10PM, all ages.
• Corvallis Parks & Rec presents Ballroom Dancing Sampler with Dave Feinberg, a four-week class introducing waltz, foxtrot, and American tango every Tuesday night, 6/22-7/13. $34 per person, add $8 if not a Corvallis resident. Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler. Ask Dave for more info at 453-4971.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, June 23, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning Lindy Hop lesson with Natalie and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Holl-vin until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, June 24, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablos' Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Samba or cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, June 25, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, June 26, 2004

• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• 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.
• Last-Saturday dance at the Oak Grove Community Center: west coast swing and other dancing on a nice floor at 14496 SE Cedar in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30. $7. (map)
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, June 27, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, June 28, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean) and intermediate (Trina) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00. It was fabulous to dance with Trina and Jenny again!
• 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 class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• 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, June 29, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. 7:30-10PM, all ages.
• Corvallis Parks & Rec presents Ballroom Dancing Sampler with Dave Feinberg, a four-week class introducing waltz, foxtrot, and American tango every Tuesday night, 6/22-7/13. $34 per person, add $8 if not a Corvallis resident. Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler. Ask Dave for more info at 453-4971.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, June 30, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning Charleston lesson with Michael and Tegan. Crazy go nuts!
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Charleston, shag, and Balboa with DJ KevinHolle until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

July, 2004

Thursday, July 1, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablos' Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Rosie Ledet plays live zydeco at Albany's River Rhythms concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, July 2, 2004

• The Café Ramblers play "gypsy swing" at Art and the Vineyard at Alton Baker Park (near Autzen Stadium) in Eugene. A&tV is $5; the Ramblers play at 5:30 and a blues band plays at 7:30.
• 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.
• 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 around midnight with music by Mood Area 52.
• Walker T. Ryan & the Delta Mystics at Luna in downtown Eugene, 9PM, $.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland this weekend.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, July 3, 2004

• Art and the Vineyard continues at Alton Baker Park (near Autzen Stadium) in Eugene. A&tV is $5 per day. The Dusty 45s play swingable rockabilly from 4 to 5PM today.
• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so with music by Evan Griffiths' Tango Combo.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• DJed Swing dance at the Norse Hall in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 9-midnight with DJ Kevin Schaper. $8, all ages.
• Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland this weekend. Today: zydeco all day at the A&E Stage!
• 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 at Folk Events.
• Rush in concert. 30th anniversary tour at the Ridgefield Ampitheater just north of Vancouver. 7:30.

Sunday, July 4, 2004

• Art and the Vineyard continues at Alton Baker Park (near Autzen Stadium) in Eugene. A&tV is $5 per day.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland this weekend.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, July 5, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. First week of five-week session, July 5 - August 2. Each class is $25/person or $40/couple.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast swing: This versatile dance can be done to pop, funk, jazz, and blues music, and enourages creativity in both leads and follows. Learn the fundamentals of connection, footwork, and styling. The class starts shortly after I return from intensive teacher training in Seattle, so I should have some new ideas and information to share.
  • 8:00: Beginning Argentine tango: This is the original form of tango, with lots of interesting footwork. We'll do some basic walks, turns, ochos, and flicks (ganchos), plus some optional exploration of close embrace.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland concludes at 5PM.
• 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 6, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. 7:30-10PM, all ages.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, July 7, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, July 8, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablos' Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• The Trail Band at Albany's River Rhythms concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, July 9, 2004

• Oregon Country Fair is this weekend, 11AM - 9PM each day. 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta. Music today includes Walker T. Ryan, the Kitchen Syncopators, and the Cafe Ramblers.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Hot Club Sandwich plays great gypsy swing at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene.
• The West Coast Rhythm Kings play great jump blues and swing at the Vets' Club in Eugene.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• 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 around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Portland Dance Festival with Country, Line Dance, and West Coast Swing at the Airport Sheraton, July 9-11.
• Utah Lindy Exchange in Salt Lake City.
• Calgary Lindy Exchange in Alberta, Canada, July 9-11, 2004. Tonight, the Mainstream Jazz-tet, and late night with the Du-Rite Aces (rockabilly late-night?!) 1-5AM.

Saturday, July 10, 2004

• Oregon Country Fair is this weekend, 11AM - 9PM each day. 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta. Music today includes the Cafe Ramblers.
• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• 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 at Folk Events.
• Portland Dance Festival with Country, Line Dance, and West Coast Swing at the Airport Sheraton, July 9-11.
• Utah Lindy Exchange in Salt Lake City. The amazing Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra tonight!
• Calgary Lindy Exchange in Alberta, Canada, July 9-11, 2004. Tonight, the Wild Rose All-Stars, and -- omigod! These people have a Django band playing 1-5AM at their late-night! That rocks.

Sunday, July 11, 2004

• Oregon Country Fair is this weekend, 11AM - 9PM each day. 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta. Music today includes Walker T. Ryan and the Kitchen Syncopators.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Lindy Hop lessons with The Joint Is Jumpin' at Agate Hall. First lesson is today; second lesson at the same time next week.
  • 4PM: beginning Lindy Hop class with Denise Steele, Eugene's most experienced swing dance teacher.
  • 5PM: intermediate Lindy Hop 2 class: vocabulary, styling, transitions.
  • 6PM: intermediate Lindy Hop 3 class: new steps with focus on styling and musicality.
• Swing dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at Agate Hall. USO theme, $5, all ages, swingin' like it's 1939.
  • 7PM: beginning swing dance lesson with Denise Steele, Eugene's most experienced swing dance teacher.
  • 8PM: swing dancing with DJ until 10:30 or so.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.
• Portland Dance Festival with Country, Line Dance, and West Coast Swing at the Airport Sheraton, July 9-11.
• Utah Lindy Exchange in Salt Lake City.
• Calgary Lindy Exchange in Alberta, Canada, July 9-11, 2004.

Monday, July 12, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• Blue Monday at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: blues and swing dance lesson with Denise Steele and Brandon Olszewski.
  • 8PM: blues and swing dancing until 10PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• The Shanghai Woolies play live swing at Albany's Mondays @ Monteith concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Second week of five-week session, July 5 - August 2. Each class is $25/person or $40/couple. Drop-ins $6/hour with instructor's permission.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast swing: This versatile dance can be done to pop, funk, jazz, and blues music, and enourages creativity in both leads and follows. Learn the fundamentals of connection, footwork, and styling. The class starts shortly after I return from intensive teacher training in Seattle, so I should have some new ideas and information to share.
  • 8:00: Beginning Argentine tango: This is the original form of tango, with lots of interesting footwork. We'll do some basic walks, turns, ochos, and flicks (ganchos), plus some optional exploration of close embrace.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• The Providence Stage Band plays big band swing at Summer Concerts in the Park, Sellwood Riverfront Park in Portland. 6:30, Free!
• 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 13, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. 7:30-10PM, all ages.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra play great swing music outside at Linfield College in McMinnville. 7-8:30PM, all ages, free!

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Lesson: triple-time swing with sugar pushes by Blake and Natalie.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Hol-vin until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, July 15, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablos' Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Duke Robillard plays blues and swing at The Jungle on 6th St in Eugene. 7PM.
• The Iguanas (New Orleans R&B) at Albany's River Rhythms concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• The Reverend Horton Heat plays rockabilly at the Roseland in Portland.

Friday, July 16, 2004

• 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.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson with guest instructor Homer Ladas.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight. Guests and out-of-towners tonight! Live tango music with Conjunto Berretín!
• Pink Martini's Wild Kingdom Rumba at Cuthbert Ampitheater in Eugene. Of most interest to dancers, Latin Expression is playing too. $20.
• Da Vinci Days celebration of art, science, and technology in Corvallis this weekend. Music, arts, crafts, science & technology exhibits, kinetic sculpture racing, etc. Entertainment: Timbila Marimba Ensemble (marimbas, Stage in the Shade, 5PM), Café Ramblers (gypsy swing etc., Stage in the Shade, 6:15-7:30), Alexis (local country/pop, Main Stage, 7:30) and Laura Love (afro-celtic-funky-folk-bluegrass-R&B-world, Main Stage, 9PM).
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Live blues with Vanilla Sugar Blues at the Fox & Firkin by the river in Corvallis, 10PM.
• Salem Art Fair at Bush's Pasture Park in Salem this weekend. Jazz on the entertainment stage with Dan Balmer at noon; bluegrass, reggae, and pop all day. Blues in the evening with Deb Cleveland and The Vipers (6-7PM) and Duke Robillard (7:30-9:00).
• The Providence Stage Band plays big band swing at Summer Concerts in the Park, Laurelhurst Park concert bowl in Portland. 6:30, free!
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, July 17, 2004

• Cool Argentine tango workshops at the Tango Center this weekend. Homer Ladas comes well-recommended. 1-6PM today.
• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing with José Cruz at Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene. Lesson 8:30, dancing 9:30-1:30. $5.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Live blues with Eagle Park Slim Band at Juanita's Hideaway on River Road in Eugene, 9PM.
• Live blues with Deb Cleveland and the Vipers at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene, 9:30PM.
• Live salsa with Lo Nuestro at Luna in downtown Eugene. 9:30PM, $6.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• Da Vinci Days celebration of art, science, and technology in Corvallis this weekend. Music, arts, crafts, science & technology exhibits, kinetic sculpture racing, etc. Entertainment: Bobby Torres (latin/jazz/rock, 7PM) and Spyro Gyra (jazz, 9PM). Lots of stuff all day at the Stage in the Shade, including the Vintage Swing Trio at 5:15.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Salem Art Fair at Bush's Pasture Park in Salem this weekend. Entertainment: Clampett, Gadis, and Buck (bluegrass), Mgdalen Hsu-Li (pop), Angeles Drake (rock), Brothers of Baladi (world/Middle Eastern), David Vest (jazz), Valerie Day (lounge).
• DJed Swing dance at the Norse Hall in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 9-midnight. $8, all ages. Tonight: dance contest, East Coast/Lindy/West Coast showdown.
• 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 at Folk Events.

Sunday, July 18, 2004

• Cool Argentine tango workshops with Homer Ladas at the Tango Center this weekend. 1-6PM today.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Lindy Hop lessons with The Joint Is Jumpin' at Agate Hall. Continuation of sessions begun last week.
  • 4PM: beginning Lindy Hop class with Denise Steele, Eugene's most experienced swing dance teacher.
  • 5PM: intermediate Lindy Hop 2 class: vocabulary, styling, transitions.
  • 6PM: intermediate Lindy Hop 3 class: new steps with focus on styling and musicality.
  • 6PM: advanced Lindy Hop 4 class: new steps with focus on styling and musicality. Maybe some 1920s Charleston or Shag too.
• 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Da Vinci Days celebration of art, science, and technology in Corvallis this weekend. Music, arts, crafts, science & technology exhibits, kinetic sculpture racing, etc. Entertainment: Chuva (Brazilian guitar, noon), Corvallis Indian Families, Knob Creek (bluegrass & traditional), Jon Ten Broek & Truman Price (historic songs & stories), battle of the teen bands winner.
• Salem Art Fair at Bush's Pasture Park in Salem this weekend. Entertainment: Noah Peterson (jazz), Aaron English Band (pop), Cambalache (salsa, 3-4:30), and closing ceremonies/parade with the Oregon State Defense Force Pipe Band.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, July 19, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• Blue Monday at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: blues and swing dance lesson with Denise Steele and Brandon Olszewski.
  • 8PM: blues and swing dancing until 10PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• The Albany Swing Band plays live swing at Albany's Mondays @ Monteith concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Third week of five-week session, July 5 - August 2. Drop-ins $6/hour with instructor's permission.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast swing: This versatile dance can be done to pop, funk, jazz, and blues music, and enourages creativity in both leads and follows. Learn the fundamentals of connection, footwork, and styling. The class starts shortly after I return from intensive teacher training in Seattle, so I should have some new ideas and information to share.
  • 8:00: Beginning Argentine tango: This is the original form of tango, with lots of interesting footwork. We'll do some basic walks, turns, ochos, and flicks (ganchos), plus some optional exploration of close embrace.
• 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 20, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. 7:30-10PM, all ages.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

• Irish session at Café Pergugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning Lindy Hop lesson with Katrina and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Kev-olle until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Ballroom dance classes with Barbara Platt at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis. First week of five-week session.
  • 7:15: Intermediate waltz: The smoothest ballroom dance! This class will include an introduction to Viennese waltz.
  • 8:30: Samba and rumba, beyond the basics: Barbara is a great teacher of these latin dances!
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, July 22, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablos' Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Swing dance benefit for Corvallis-Uzhgorod Sister Cities Youth Exchange Program at the Odd Fellows' Hall, 223 SW 2nd in Corvallis. Single-time swing lesson with Trina at 8, dancing 8:30-11 with live music from the Hilltop Big Band. All ages, $5.
• Charlie Daniels Band plays the Linn County Fair in Albany.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, July 23, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight. Live tango music with Carmen Maret & Andrew Bergeron on flute & guitar tonight! Special guest Florencia Taccetti will be in the house.
• Live salsa with Caliente in the ballroom upstairs at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. Lesson with Mario Mora at 9, dancing follows.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• West Coast Swing dancing at the Norse Hall in Portland. For more information check out DanceMode. $6/8, all ages.
  • 7PM: West Coast Swing dance lesson with Barry Douglas, a famous out-of-towner.
  • 8PM: West Coast Swing dancing till midnight with DJ Will Shaver.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, July 24, 2004

• Argentine tango workshops with Florencia Taccetti today only at the Tango Center in Eugene. 1-6PM.
• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so. Special guest Florencia Taccetti will be in the house.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Laura Kemp and Mare Wakefield (acoustic singer-songwriters) in concert at the Fox & Firkin in Corvallis, $6, 9PM. Good stuff.
• West coast swing dance workshops with Barry Douglas in Portland.
• West coast swing dance with Seattle DJ TBA at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. 8PM-midnight, $5 admission, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at Imago Ballroom on the east side of the Viscount block in Portland, $8, all ages:
  • 9PM: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 10PM: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM. Salsa demo by Barry Douglas at midnight.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, July 25, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Salsa dance workshops with Barry Douglas in Portland.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• PSDC's 4th Sunday west coast swing dance at the Norse Hall in Portland. WCS lesson with Michelle Utke at 6, dancing 7-10PM with DJ Chris Small. $3 under 18, $6 PSDC, $10 general.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, July 26, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• Blue Monday at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: blues and swing dance lesson with Denise Steele and Brandon Olszewski.
  • 8PM: blues and swing dancing until 10PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• The Pit Bosses play live surf/swing/rockabilly (6PM) and the Coats sing a capella (7PM) at Albany's Mondays @ Monteith concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Fourth week of five-week session, July 5 - August 2. Drop-ins $6/hour with instructor's permission.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast swing: This versatile dance can be done to pop, funk, jazz, and blues music, and enourages creativity in both leads and follows. Learn the fundamentals of connection, footwork, and styling. The class starts shortly after I return from intensive teacher training in Seattle, so I should have some new ideas and information to share.
  • 8:00: Beginning Argentine tango: This is the original form of tango, with lots of interesting footwork. We'll do some basic walks, turns, ochos, and flicks (ganchos), plus some optional exploration of close embrace.
• 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 27, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. 7:30-10PM, all ages.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin plays swing at Summer Concerts in the Park, Mount Tabor park in Portland. 6:30, free!
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, July 28, 2004

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning tandem Charleston dance lesson with Karly and Brandon.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Brandon until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Deke Dickerson plays rockabilly at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. $5, 9PM.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Ballroom dance classes with Barbara Platt at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis. Second week of five-week session.
  • 7:15: Intermediate waltz: The smoothest ballroom dance! This class will include an introduction to Viennese waltz.
  • 8:30: Samba and rumba, beyond the basics: Barbara is a great teacher of these latin dances!
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, July 29, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablos' Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown plays live blues at Albany's River Rhythms concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Johnny Martin at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, 6PM, free.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, July 30, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Jim Basnight Band plays "Swing Jazz" at Sweetwater's, 8:30pm. Usually free.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Deke Dickerson plays rockabilly at Conan's in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, July 31, 2004

• 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.
• LaVelle Vineyards Blue Moon Dance Party featuring the West Coast Rhythm Kings at Lavelle Winery, 89697 Sheffler Rd, Elmira, Oregon. 7-11PM. Tickets are $20 and available in advance at the winery or at the Lavelle bistro at 5th St. Market (296 E. 5th, Eugene).
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Jim Basnight Band plays "Swing Jazz" at Sweetwater's, 8:30pm. Usually free.
• Full Moon Tango on the Valley River footbridge over the Willamette River, 8:45, free. Dance above the river as the moon rises.
• Café Ramlbers play gypsy swing etc. at Café Paradiso, 9PM. $.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at the Fairview Summertime Festival, 1300 NE Village St in Fairview, OR (Gresham, basically). 4:30-6PM, outdoors, all ages, free!
• DJed Swing dance at the Norse Hall in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 9-midnight. $8, 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.
• Last-Saturday dance at the Oak Grove Community Center: west coast swing and other dancing on a nice floor at 14496 SE Cedar in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30. $7. (map)
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, August 1, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, August 2, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• Blue Monday at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: blues and swing dance lesson with Denise Steele and Brandon Olszewski.
  • 8PM: blues and swing dancing until 10PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• The 234th Army National Guard Band (40 pieces) plays live music at Albany's Mondays @ Monteith concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Last week of five-week session, July 5 - August 2. Drop-ins $6/hour with instructor's permission.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast swing: This versatile dance can be done to pop, funk, jazz, and blues music, and enourages creativity in both leads and follows. Learn the fundamentals of connection, footwork, and styling. The class starts shortly after I return from intensive teacher training in Seattle, so I should have some new ideas and information to share.
  • 8:00: Beginning Argentine tango: This is the original form of tango, with lots of interesting footwork. We'll do some basic walks, turns, ochos, and flicks (ganchos), plus some optional exploration of close embrace.
• 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 3, 2004:

• Salsa music with Lo Nuestro at music in the park series, 6:30. Sheldon Community Center & Pool, 2445 Willakenzie, 682-5312.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. 7:30-10PM, all ages.
• 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, August 4, 2004

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Natalie and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, August 5, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablos' Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Kékélé plays live Afro-Cuban music from the Congo at Albany's River Rhythms concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, August 6, 2004

• Springfield Filbert Festival features music, arts & crafts, food, and sunshine at Island Park. Tonight's music: Bill Rhodes Party Kings, Norton Buffalo and Roy Rogers, Curtis Salgado.
• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Laura Kemp (acoustic singer-songwriter) CD release concert at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene, $6, 9PM.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange in Washington state, August 6-8. Tonight, Lunch Money at the Swedish Cultural Club followed by late night at the Washington Dance Club with DJs Brenda Starr and Kevin Schaper.

Saturday, August 7, 2004

• Springfield Filbert Festival features music, arts & crafts, food, and sunshine at Island Park. Tonight's music: Samba Ja, Eagle Park Slim, Stone Cold Jazz, Calienté, DoctorfunK.
• 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.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Mt. Hood Jazz Festival in Gresham this weekend.
• DJed Swing dance at the Norse Hall in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 9-midnight. $8, 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 at Folk Events.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange in Washington state, August 6-8. Today, a picnic at Gasworks Park; tonight, Pork Pie at the Seattle Center House followed by late night at the Washington Dance Club with DJ Hep Jen, the Solomon Douglas Trio, and DJ Kevin Tamura.

Sunday, August 8, 2004

• Springfield Filbert Festival features music, arts & crafts, food, and sunshine at Island Park. Today's music: Los Mex Pistols del Norte, Eagle Park Slim, Flamenco Chico, and Son Mela'o.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Mt. Hood Jazz Festival in Gresham this weekend.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.
• Seattle Lindy Exchange in Washington state, August 6-8. Today, dancing at Westlake Park 2-6; tonight, the Ham Carson Quintet at the Century Ballroom followed by late night at the Washington Dance Club with DJs Adam Noble and Dave Mortensen.

Monday, August 9, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough Every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• Blue Monday at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: blues and swing dance lesson with Denise Steele and Brandon Olszewski.
  • 8PM: blues and swing dancing until 10PM with Dj Brandon and DJ iPod.
• OFAM presents Mort Sahl at the Hult Center in Eugene. 7:30; $$.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• Misty River plays live bluegrass at Albany's Mondays @ Monteith concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. First week of four-week session. Drop-ins $6/hour with instructor's permission.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast swing with Trina Seibert: Take your WCS up a notch with musicality, styling, and some new patterns. Please be familiar with the left side pass, underarm turn, sugar push, tuck turn, and basic whip. $20 for the four-week session, $35 per couple, or $6 per drop-in class. Class fee includes free admission for the social dance. For more info, call Trina at (541) 760-3931 or email siebert at engr dot orst dot edu.
  • 8:00: Social Dance Survival Series with Dori Herget and Jason Isbell: Introductory lessons to get you out on the dance floor! No prerequisite, and no partner required. Aug. 9th - Waltz; Aug. 16th - Nightclub; Aug. 23rd - Salsa; Aug. 30th - Swing. $20 for all four classes, or $6 per individual class. Class fee includes free admission for the social dance. For more info, contact Jason at (541) 908-2182.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason 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 10, 2004:

• OFAM presents a dinner-dance at the EMU Ballroom at UO in Eugene. 6:00; $$.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. All ages! No partner required!
  • 7:30: Beginning Argentine Tango lesson with Trina and Marco, $1.
  • 8:15: Open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10PM. 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.
• Rock-A-Lily plays the Tualatin Hill Park Concert Series at Cedar Mill Park, 10265 Cornell Road in Portland. 6:30-8:30, all ages, free!

Wednesday, August 11, 2004

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning balboa lesson with Holle and Kevin.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays neo-swing and their new neo-New-Orleans style at the Oregon Zoo in Portland.

Thursday, August 12, 2004:

• Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, August 12-15, 2004. Music by Misty River at 7PM.
• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays neo-swing and their new neo-New-Orleans style at Albany's River Rhythms concerts-in-the-park series. 7PM at Monteith Riverpark in Albany; free.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, August 13, 2004

• Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, August 12-15, 2004.
• Lavay Smith & her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers play swing and swingin' blues in a "dance-hall concert" at the McDonald Theater in downtown Eugene. Doors at 8, music at 9. $18 advance, $20 day of show; tickets available now at Safeway TicketsWest. "The limited seating dance hall concert is open to everyone 21 years of age and older." Hopefully "limited seating" means "we took some chairs out to make room for dancing."
• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swingin' jump blues at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 9:30 PM. $4?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• DJed swing dance at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• International Rhythm & Music Fest all weekend in Gaston, Oregon; live music and percusssion workshops in support of Northwest Medical Teams.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Sacramento Lindy Exchange in California.

Saturday, August 14, 2004

• Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, August 12-15, 2004.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Eugene Saturday Market features jazz by the James Zeller Quintet at 2PM and blues by Walker T. Ryan & the Delta Mystics at 3:30.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Walker T. Ryan & the Delta Mystics play blues at Luna, 10PM. 21+, $5.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Salsa/Mambo workshops for all levels with George Caceres & Sarah Riddle at the Viscount Studios in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 8PM.
• International Rhythm & Music Fest all weekend in Gaston, Oregon; live music and percussion workshops in support of Northwest Medical Teams.
• 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 at Folk Events.
• Sacramento Lindy Exchange in California.

Sunday, August 15, 2004

• Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, August 12-15, 2004.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Laura Zaerr and Village Green at Intaba's Kitchen in Corvallis, 10AM-2PM.
• 2004 Blues & Jazz Jam Concert with several acts at Mary's River Park in Philomath, 3-8PM, $10.
• International Rhythm & Music Fest all weekend in Gaston, Oregon; live music and percussion workshops in support of Northwest Medical Teams.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.
• Sacramento Lindy Exchange in California.

Monday, August 16, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough Every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• Blue Monday at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: blues and swing dance lesson with Denise Steele and Brandon Olszewski.
  • 8PM: blues and swing dancing until 10PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason 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 17, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. All ages! No partner required!
  • 7:30: Beginning International Rumba with Defne, $1.
  • 8:15: Open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10PM. 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.
• Swing/Lindy Hop from 9:30-midnight every Tuesday at the Viscount Studios in Portland, $5, all ages.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. DJed zydeco dancing this week. Dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning "theme and variations in 6-count" lesson with Blake and Katrina.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Holle and DJ Kevin until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Argentine tango at Early Rise Coffee and Tea on Coburg Road just south of Harlow. 8:30-10PM.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.

Thursday, August 19, 2004:

• Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism film, 175 Law at UO in Eugene, 7PM, free.
• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.

Friday, August 20, 2004

• Argentine tango workshops with Carlos and Maria Rivarola at the Tango Center in Eugene. 90-minute classes from noon until 7PM.
• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• DJed swing dance at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, August 21, 2004

• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Argentine tango workshops with Carlos and Maria Rivarola at the Tango Center in Eugene. 90-minute classes from 9AM until 7PM.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Portland's 6th annual fabulous swing dance community picnic, Swingin' in the Park.
• DJed Swing dance at the Norse Hall in Portland. Tonight: live music by Porkpie! Lesson 7:30, dancing 9-midnight. $8, all ages.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, August 22, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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 in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Park Block Jump at SW Salmon and Park in Portland. 1PM, free, Lindy Hopping outside on concrete.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios 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 performance by Boogie Back troupe.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.
• California Brazil Camp, a week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance in the redwoods at Cazadero, California.

Monday, August 23, 2004:

• Drop-in Argentine tango lesson with Andrew McCollough Every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. Noon-1PM, $5.
• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• Blue Monday at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: blues and swing dance lesson with Brandon Olszewski.
  • 8PM: blues and swing dancing until 10PM.
• 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.
• Elements of Tango class with Andrew McCullough and Rebecca Rorick Smith, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 7-8:30PM. 1-month class cycle begins the first Monday of each month. $7 admission includes XSession practica.
• XSession: Argentine tango dancing to alternative music, every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 8:30-10:30PM, $3.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• New class series begins at the Viscount Studios in Portland. Salsa, tango, Lindy hop.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• California Brazil Camp, a week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance in the redwoods at Cazadero, California.

Tuesday, August 24, 2004:

• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West Coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10 at the Downtown Lounge in Eugene. Free? Stone Cold Jazz plays afterwards.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Martini Tuesdays (martinis and swing dancing) at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. 6-10PM, 21+. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• OSUBDC's summer ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis. All ages! No partner required!
  • 7:30: Intermediate Samba with Defne, $1.
  • 8:15: Open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10PM. 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.
• New class series begins at the Viscount Studios in Portland. Swing, west coast swing, Lindy hop.
• Swing and Lindy Hop every Tuesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+.
  • 7:30: drop-in east coast swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed swing dancing till midnight.
• California Brazil Camp, a week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance in the redwoods at Cazadero, California.

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wild Card Wednesdays at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. Either a live R&B band, DJed zydeco dancing, or waltzing. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-10.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA - Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Evan Griffiths' Tango Center classes are on hold indefinitely.
• 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).
  • 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 at the Viscount Studios in Portland. Night-club two-step, west coast swing, hip-hop/funk, salsa.
• All-ages swing dance every Wednesday at the PPAA (618 SE Alder) in Portland. Lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30PM - 12:30AM, $8 adults, $3 students w/ID.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Salsa dancing every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.
• California Brazil Camp, a week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance in the redwoods at Cazadero, California.

Thursday, August 26, 2004:

• Latin ballroom dancing at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene.
  • 7PM: Cha-cha or rumba dance lesson.
  • 8PM: DJed Latin dancing until 10PM.
• Scottish/English Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Argh, I missed a Django band called Zazou at Sam Bond's Garage.
• New class series begins at the Viscount Studios in Portland. Balboa, swing, bellydance.
• Thursday Night Swing dance at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• California Brazil Camp, a week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance in the redwoods at Cazadero, California.

Friday, August 27, 2004

• 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.
• 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 around midnight.
• Deb Cleveland and The Vipers play mostly swingable blues at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 9:30, $5?, 21+.
• Tim Ryan and the Pitbosses play rockabilly/surf/swing at Diablo's Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl in Eugene. 11:45PM, $5?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Salsa dancing at Platinum, 146 SW 4th in Corvallis, every other Wednesday. $5, 21+.
  • 8PM: New York style salsa dance lesson with Suzie.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe until 2AM (bring earplugs!).
• Oregon State Fair in Salem through September 6.
• Kansas plays Dust in the Wind, Carry On Wayward Son, and their other progressive-rock classics live at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, 9PM.
• DJed swing dance at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• New class series begins at the Viscount Studios in Portland. Salsa, east coast swing, blues, club dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• 6th annual Pickathon Music Festival at Horning's Hideout in North Plains, Oregon.
• California Brazil Camp, a week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance in the redwoods at Cazadero, California.

Saturday, August 28, 2004

• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• 14th annual Wine and Blues Festival at Secret House Winery near Veneta. Noon to 10PM, $10.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dance practice party every Saturday night from 8:30 till 11PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. $5, all ages. Demonstrations by local dancers and instructors at 9:30.
• Cherry Poppin' Daddies with White Hot Oddysey (rock, funk, swing) at the McDonald Theatre in Eugene. 9PM, $5, 21+.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• Cherry Poppin' Daddies at the McDonald Theater in Eugene. $5, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Oregon State Fair in Salem through September 6.
• Kansas plays Dust in the Wind, Carry On Wayward Son, and their other progressive-rock classics live at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, 9PM.
• 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 at Folk Events.
• 6th annual Pickathon Music Festival at Horning's Hideout in North Plains, Oregon.
• California Brazil Camp, a week-long immersion in Brazilian music and dance in the redwoods at Cazadero, California.

Sunday, August 29, 2004

• Argentine tango