Calendar
Events in October 2023
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Contra Remix: Gender-free Queer-friendly DJ'd contra dancing
Contra Remix: Gender-free Queer-friendly DJ'd contra dancing
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Sun Oct 1, 2023Contra Remix is back, with caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig!
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.
Community welcome and newcomers' lesson at 6:30; dance 7-10
Admission: $6-$20 sliding scale
Location: Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland
Covid policy: Masks required
More details at ContraRemix.com
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Special MONDAY Contra IN CORVALLIS: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Michael Karcher - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
Special MONDAY Contra IN CORVALLIS: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Michael Karcher - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
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Mon Oct 2, 2023Countercurrent will host a special MONDAY dance in CORVALLIS to celebrate the release of their new CD! The band includes Alex Sturbaum (guitar, accordion, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, banjo, foot percussion, vocals). Pennsylvania caller Michael Karcher [formerly of Seattle] will call dances using gender-neutral terms.
Masks will be required at this particular dance, for the safety and comfort of the musicians and callers, and due to the likelihood of dancers attending from out of town. Thank you for helping to keep our dance community safely dancing! For more information on attendance requirements and other precautions, please see our current COVID-19 policy here, to be further updated soon.
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends
Some dancers may head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!Location: Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis, OR 97333 (Ignore the map below!)
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Special TUESDAY Contra: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Koren wake [Seattle] - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
Special TUESDAY Contra: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Koren wake [Seattle] - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
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Tue Oct 3, 2023
Countercurrent will host a special TUESDAY dance at the Fulton community center to celebrate the release of their new CD! The band includes Alex Sturbaum (guitar, accordion, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, banjo, foot percussion, vocals). Seattle caller Koren Wake will call dances using gender-neutral terms.
MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE! 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! -
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with caller Jesse Partridge
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with caller Jesse Partridge
Wed Oct 4, 2023Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance
Caller: Jesse Partridge
Mask-optional
https://joyride.erikweberg.com/
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SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Shell Stowell
SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Shell Stowell
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Thu Oct 5, 2023The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Community 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.
Shell Stowell will call. The Pringle Creek band will play.
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.
Salem VFW Hall630 Hood Street NESalem, Oregon 97301 -
1st Saturday Contra with The Stage Crew and Noah Grunzweig
1st Saturday Contra with The Stage Crew and Noah Grunzweig
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Sat Oct 7, 2023
The Stage Crew is: Lori Shaffer, fiddle; Sue Songer, fiddle and piano; Lanny Martin accordion and piano
Noah Grunzweig will use robins/larks role terms
Newcomers'session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10:30
Admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale
Masks are optional. Proof of Covid vaccine is no longer required.
All are welcome! No partner or experience needed.
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PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
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Mon Oct 9, 2023The 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 2nd Saturday Contra: Riff Raff [Olympia] w/Rich Goss
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Riff Raff [Olympia] w/Rich Goss
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Sat Oct 14, 2023
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Riff Raff will head down from Olympia to make music for us. Rich Goss will use gender-neutral terms.
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! 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
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3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] with Eric Curl [Seattle]
3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] with Eric Curl [Seattle]
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Sat Oct 21, 2023
Saturday night dancing at Fulton Hall continues! Countercurrent and friends ("Plus") will head down from Olympia to make music at Fulton. The band includes Alex Sturbaum (guitar, accordion, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, banjo, foot percussion, vocals). Eric Curl will visit to call dances using gender-neutral terms.
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! 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
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CDSS Exec Brunch and Community Meeting
CDSS Exec Brunch and Community Meeting
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Sun Oct 22, 2023The Country Dance and Song Society Executive Committee is in town this week and they would like to meet local dance organizers so they can get to know the Portland dance community. This will be a great opportunity to meet with dance leaders and organizers from around the country and exchange ideas about how to grow and create even a better dance community.
Please join us for brunch and a community meeting on Sunday October 22nd.
Brunch 10:00 - 11:00 Bring food to share | Community Meeting 11:00 - 1:00
Location:
A Renaissance School of Arts and Science, 234 S. Bancroft Street in Portland.
Please bring "inside" shoes / slippers to wear at the Ren School to help protect their floors.
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PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Just In Case Contra Band w/Laurel Thomas
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Just In Case Contra Band w/Laurel Thomas
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Sat Oct 28, 2023
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Just In Case Contra Band (Karen Dale, Lanny Martin, Jon Neff, Michael Fahy) will provide live music for our dancing pleasure. Laurel Thomas will use gender-neutral terms.
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! 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 lesson7:30 pm dancing starts10:30 dancing endsSome dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!