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Events in January 2026

  • PCDC New Year's Celebration Contra Dance at NORSE HALL: Countercurrent [Olympia] and Peter & the Wolf Tones with Shell Stowell [Olympia] and Koren Wake [Seattle]

    PCDC New Year's Celebration Contra Dance at NORSE HALL: Countercurrent [Olympia] and Peter & the Wolf Tones with Shell Stowell [Olympia] and Koren Wake [Seattle]

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    Sat Jan 3, 2026

    Sat., Jan 3, 2026 , 7:30pm to 12:15am

    The Big "New Year's Dance" at Norse Hall

    TWO BANDS! TWO CALLERS!

    The Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) will once again create our New Year's extravaganza at Norse Hall, on SATURDAY, JANUARY THIRD.  Contra Dancing will fill the grand ballroom all evening!

    Peter and the Wolf Tones will open the evening (George Penk on fiddle, Heather Pinney on piano and fiddle, and Jesse Shafer on guitar and cello) then we'll dance to Countercurrent (Olympia: Alex Sturbaum on guitar and vocals; Brian Lindsay on fiddle, feet,  and vocals) Callers Shell Stowell (Olympia) and Koren Wake (Seattle) will call dances using gender-neutral terms .

    Special times for this event: Newcomer contra lesson starts at 7:30 pm, dancing 8:00 pm – 12:15 am.
    Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

    $15-$35 Sliding scale admission.

    We will have the bar area set up for pot-luck snacks and desserts. Please bring a contribution!

    We could use some volunteers to help run this big dance. Please sign up here to help!

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masking and up-to-date vaccination is recommended to help keep our community healthy. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
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  • Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Laurel Thomas

    Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Laurel Thomas


    Wed Jan 7, 2026

    Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Laurel Thomas

    Click here for Joyride's web site with information about this and other Joyride events

    Click here for a printable flier for the next Joyride dance

    Polish Hall
    (Portland Polonia)
    3832 N Interstate Av
    Portland, Oregon 97227
    503-281-7352
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  • 2nd Thurs PCDC Contra Tunes Teaching Session by Betsy Branch

    2nd Thurs PCDC Contra Tunes Teaching Session by Betsy Branch

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    Thu Jan 8, 2026

    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.  (Really!  There's no test at the end!)

    FREE!  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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  • 2nd Saturday Contra: The Stage Crew w/William Watson

    2nd Saturday Contra: The Stage Crew w/William Watson

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    Sat Jan 10, 2026

    2nd Saturday Contra: The Stage Crew w/William Watson

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Stage Crew will play for our dancing pleasure (Lori Schafer, fiddle; Sue Songer, piano, fiddle; Lanny Martin, accordion, piano). William Watson will 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!

    Note that this evening is a "House Band" dance run by The Stage Crew, and not a PCDC event.

    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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  • 3nd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Jesse Partridge [Olympia]

    3nd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Jesse Partridge [Olympia]

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    Sat Jan 17, 2026

    3nd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Jesse Partridge [Olympia]

    Starting off the 3rd Saturday series for 2026, January 17th Countercurrent (Alex Sturbaum, Brian Lindsay) will be joined by Jesse Partridge calling 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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  • PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Overtones [Corvallis] w/Noah Grunzweig

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Overtones [Corvallis] w/Noah Grunzweig

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    Sat Jan 24, 2026

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Overtones [Corvallis] w/Noah Grunzweig

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Overtones will head up from Corvallis to play for our dancing pleasure (Shari Ame, fiddle; Bo Leyden, flute, mandolin; Tracy Dougherty, bass; Marjorie Sandor, and Evelyn Idzerda). Noah Grunzweig will call dances using gender-neutral terms.

    We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC 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!

    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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  • PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Sue, Gordy, and Lanny and Open Mike w/William Watson

    PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Sue, Gordy, and Lanny and Open Mike w/William Watson

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    Sat Jan 31, 2026

    PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Sue, Gordy, and Lanny and Open Mike w/William Watson

    Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall will feature lead musicians Sue Songer (piano, fiddle), Gordy Euler (fiddle, piano), and Lanny Martin (accordion, piano) organizing the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.  William Watson 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
    View Location
    Map Fulton Park Hall