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This calendar shows local and PCDC affiliated events. To see more (and to be able to filter by type of events) go to our extended regional calendar.

Events in May 2025

  • SALEM Contra Dance: TBD w/TBD

    SALEM Contra Dance: TBD w/TBD

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    Thu May 1, 2025

    The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Contra Dance series in 2023. They will hold their next dance from 6:30 to 9:00 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE).  Masks and vaccinations recommended, but not required.  They hope to create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and experienced dancers, with circles, squares, and contras designed to foster success and fun for all.

    Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 per person, cash only at the door.

    Newcomer session at 6 pm

    Dancing 6:30-9:00 pm

    For more info contact salemfolklore@gmail.com of check out the Salem Folklore Facebook page.

     

     

    Salem VFW Hall
    630 Hood Street NE
    Salem, Oregon 97301
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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Positional Calling) with Erica Liebert, Laura Kuhlman, Ben Blechman, Jenny Peterson

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Positional Calling) with Erica Liebert, Laura Kuhlman, Ben Blechman, Jenny Peterson

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    Fri May 2, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • First Saturday Contra Dance with The Euphemists and Rich Goss

    First Saturday Contra Dance with The Euphemists and Rich Goss

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    Sat May 3, 2025

    Band: The Euphemists: Alan Snyder, fiddle; Stephanie Shea, alto sax; Greg Martin, tenor sax; Dave Goldman, keyboard; Kaye Blesener, trombone

    Caller: Rich Goss (nongendered role terms)

    Location: Fulton Hall, 68 SW Miles St, Portland

    Time: 7:00 - 10:30 pm. Newcomers' session at 7:00; Dance starts at 7:30

    Admission: $6 - $20 Sliding scale admission

    All are welcome. No partner or experience is required, dances are taught on the spot.  Enjoy healthy activity to live fiddle music with friendly people. Fragrance free, please.

     

    2025 5 Euphemists and Rich Goss

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon May 5, 2025

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with caller Lindsey Dono

    Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with caller Lindsey Dono


    Wed May 7, 2025

    Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with caller Lindsey Dono

    Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with caller Lindsey Dono

    Here's a printable flier for the event:

    20250507-LindseyDono

    Please see the Joyride website for detailed information about our dance.

    Polish Hall
    (Portland Polonia)
    3832 N Interstate Av
    Portland, Oregon 97227
    503-281-7352
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  • PCDC FREE Contra Tunes Taught by Betsy Branch

    PCDC FREE Contra Tunes Taught by Betsy Branch

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    Thu May 8, 2025

    Time: 7-9pm (arrive in time to be tuned and ready to learn at 7:00)

    Location: Private residence in SE Portland (email sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com for the address)

    Contra dance tunes taught by ear.  All melody instruments, all levels welcome!  No cost to participants!

    We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month to learn tunes by George Penk or Betsy Branch, alternating between SW and SE Portland.  The focus is on developing a common repertoire to play by ear at jam sessions and, for those who wish, at 5th Saturday Open Band contra dances.  Every third month, rather than learn new tunes we jam on the ones we've learned plus whatever else people want to play.  The repeated monthly schedule is as follows:

    ||: George | Betsy | jam :||

    For location details and to get on the email announcement list:

    sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com

    For more info and an archive of tunes:

    PCDC Sessions (google.com)

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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Lindsey Dono (Positional Calling) with Ron Dann, Betsy Branch, Lisa Scott

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Lindsey Dono (Positional Calling) with Ron Dann, Betsy Branch, Lisa Scott

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    Fri May 9, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • Set to Music English Dance: Laura Hatch with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows

    Set to Music English Dance: Laura Hatch with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows

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    Sat May 10, 2025

    You are cordially invited to an English Country Dance party! Come enjoy a delightful evening of exciting, exuberant, and beautiful dances, both new and old. No partner or previous experience required!

    Ages 13 through adult. $25 per dancer in advance, $30 at the door if any are left. Limited to 100 dancers.

    Hope to see you on the dance floor!

    More information is available on the Set to Music Facebook page.

    Tickets on on sale a couple of weeks prior to the event. Tickets can be purchased here.

    Questions?  Email Laura:  settomusicecd@gmail.com

     

    19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
    Beaverton, Oregon 97007
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    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Fiddle Hellions w/Koren Wake [Seattle]

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Fiddle Hellions w/Koren Wake [Seattle]

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    Sat May 10, 2025

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Fiddle Hellions w/Koren Wake [Seattle]

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Fiddle Hellions will play for our dancing pleasure.  The band features Betsy Branch (fiddle), Sue Songer (piano, fiddle), and George Penk (fiddle). Koren Wake will return to the Fulton stage and call dances using gender-neutral terms.

    7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.
    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • **** Different Venue: PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance Lindsey Dono (Calling Positionally) ****

    **** Different Venue: PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance Lindsey Dono (Calling Positionally) ****

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    Sun May 11, 2025

    The 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers is an opportunity to dance to the music of Fine Companions (and Friends).

    Calling: Lindsey Dono From Tacoma, Calling Positionally
    Music:  Fine Companions: Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg, Lisa Scott

    The dances will be a balance of familiar dances and unfamiliar dances.

    The callers will encourage dancers to incorporate style points such as quality of movement, timing, transitions and dancing with the music.

    We ask that dancers be comfortable dancing standard English Dance figures including:
    - Heys in various orientations
    - Regular and Double figure eights
    - Triple minor progressions
    - Dancing with couples outside of your group of 4
    - Straight and draw poussettes.

    If you are not familiar with these figures we recommend that you attend the PCDC Friday Night English Dance to become comfortable with these figures before attending the 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers. (Note: No street shoes permitted beyond the entrance of the Renaissance School )

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Questions?  Email our ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

    Admission: Sliding Scale $10 - $20.

    Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon May 12, 2025

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President 

     

     

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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    PCDC English Dance Committee Meeting

    PCDC English Dance Committee Meeting

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    Mon May 12, 2025

    The English Country Dance Committee meetings are held in odd months, on-line, from 7:00 – 9:00.

    Meetings are open to all PCDC members.  If interested in attending and/ or volunteering, please email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     

     

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    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

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    Mon May 12, 2025

    The Portland Contra Committee meets (usually) on 2nd Monday's to support the needs of Contra dance events and dancers.

    Meeting locations vary and may be online.  Meetings are open to all PCDC members.  If interested in attending, volunteering, or would like a Zoom link, please email contra-chair@portlandcountrydance.org.

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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Laura Hatch (Gendered Calling) with Erik Weberg, Lori Shaffer, Sue Songer

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Laura Hatch (Gendered Calling) with Erik Weberg, Lori Shaffer, Sue Songer

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    Fri May 16, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • 3rd Saturday Contra: Campaign for Reel Time w/Michael Karcher [Pennsylvania]

    3rd Saturday Contra: Campaign for Reel Time w/Michael Karcher [Pennsylvania]

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    Sat May 17, 2025

    3rd Saturday Contra: Campaign for Reel Time w/Michael Karcher [Pennsylvania]

    Saturday night dancing at Fulton Hall continues! Local favorites Campaign for Reel Time (Betsy Branch, Mark Douglass, Bill Tomczak) will play. Michal Karcher will head back to the west coast from Pennsylvania to call the dance using gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  We will continue to monitor potential exposures at Portland contra events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • Contra Remix @ Norse Hall (upstairs)

    Contra Remix @ Norse Hall (upstairs)

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    Sun May 18, 2025

    Contra Remix @ Norse Hall (upstairs)
    Spring is in full swing, and it's time to head to Remix again! Come get your contra boogie on - woo!
    Also keep spreading the good word to continue filling up the hall with even more of our friends and new friends we haven't met yet!
    Here is what you'll find on this page:
    1. About Us & Basic event details
    2. Covid & other illness Protocols (Required)
    3. Current Community Agreements
    4. Support we need from you 🙂
    1. About Us & Basic Event Details:
    Dancing some Sunday of the month, Sept-May: Contra Remix is a queer loving, inter-generational dance series that focuses on ecstatic, joyful dance connection and asking everyone in our community to own the culture we each create. Anyone who can get down with this is welcome. Gender neutral terms are used when teaching and calling dances. No fragrances - especially mint!
    Date: May 18th
    Location: Norse Hall - Upstairs Ballroom
    Time: Intro & warm up @ 6:30. 7:00-10:00 is the main dance.
    Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo, or PayPal only. No Credit Cards.
    Admission: $6-20, MASK REQUIRED
    Sliding scale:
    2-4 dances helping cover the admission table (contact us)
    $6-10 Capitalism pays you less, so you pay less.
    $11-15 Will cover rent and pay performers
    $16-20 balances out the unfairness of capitalism for folks who need to pay less.
    Pub social after: RonToms outdoor patio area in the back.
    2. Covid & Public health culture:
    - We are still orienting to long-covid coping in our personal lives, so Masks are required at our events. Wear a well-fitted (no gaps) N-95, K-N95, or surgical mask with a cloth mask cover to create a sealed fit.
    - Do not attend events if you are contagious with anything or hung out with someone you know was contagious w/o masking that week. Not sure if you're contagious - Ask a nurse friend, www.google.com, or stay home. 🙂
    - Let us know if you have symptoms of Covid-19, RSV, or Flu 1-3 days after an event. Then, please be extra sweet to yourself.
    - Wash your hands!
    3. Community Agreements:
    This is a queer loving space that supports the expression, exploration, and rejection of gender & sex identities. The terms used to identify partnered positioning in our dance are Larks and Robins. No mint products are allowed at this dance. We are other fragrances-free as well. Entering this dance space, we ask that you agree to to the following cultural practices:
    1. To practice taking care of yourself to the best of your own, current capacity.
    2. To practice taking care of each other - especially on the dance floor.
    3. To practice consent in dancing, asking for support, resolving injury, and seeking repair.
    4. To practice saying “no” and “yes” in ways that both support your well being & don’t harm others.
    5. To practice being ok with screwing something up & allowing yourself and others to be imperfect - on and off the dance floor.
    This is a living artifact that reflects the current agreements of the organizers and active community members and is subject to negotiation - except for the no mint.
    4. Community Support Needed:
    - Spread the word! We rely on you to make sure word spreads like a double rainbow across the sky.
    - Door volunteers: Ya’ll know, and we’ve appreciated your support making sure Jaydra doesn't have to do all the door work alone. Noah usually gets paid as talent, but neither of us get paid to organize this shindig, so please continue to support Jaydra also getting to enjoy the evening. You can also pay for your dance by doing a door shift for 1-3 dances. Most valuable times to support are during the lesson and first half hour of dance.
    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
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  • PCDC 3rd Monday FREE Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 3rd Monday FREE Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon May 19, 2025

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays 7pm-9pm in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

     

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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    PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting

    PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting

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    Mon May 19, 2025

    The Northwest Passage Dance Camp committee meets (usually) on 4th Mondays to plan and organize our annual ECD residential camp over Labor Day weekend.

    Meeting locations vary and may be online.  Meetings are open to all PCDC members.  If interested in attending, volunteering, or would like a Zoom link, please email  chair@nwpdancecamp.org.

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  • PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon May 26, 2025

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • Heather and The Rose Suttle Lake Dance Camp: Orly Krasner and The Fine Companions

    Heather and The Rose Suttle Lake Dance Camp: Orly Krasner and The Fine Companions

    All day
    Fri May 30, 2025 – Sun Jun 1, 2025

    Heather and The Rose Suttle Lake Dance Camp

    Suttle Lake Camp
    29551 SW Suttle Lake Loop
    Sisters, Oregon 97759
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    PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Positional Calling) with Sue Songer, Lori Shaffer, Ben Blechman

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Positional Calling) with Sue Songer, Lori Shaffer, Ben Blechman

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    Fri May 30, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • Heather and The Rose Suttle Lake Dance Camp: Orly Krasner and The Fine Companions

    Heather and The Rose Suttle Lake Dance Camp: Orly Krasner and The Fine Companions

    All day
    Fri May 30, 2025 – Sun Jun 1, 2025

    Heather and The Rose Suttle Lake Dance Camp

    Suttle Lake Camp
    29551 SW Suttle Lake Loop
    Sisters, Oregon 97759
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    PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Lanny Martin & Syd Newell and Open Mike w/Kelly Tabor

    PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Lanny Martin & Syd Newell and Open Mike w/Kelly Tabor

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    Sat May 31, 2025

    PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Lanny Martin & Syd Newell and Open Mike w/Kelly Tabor

    Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.

    Lanny Martin & Syd Newell will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.  Kelly Tabor will lead the callers' Open Mike, using gender-neutral terms. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot.

    7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

     

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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