Calendar
Events in February 2023
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PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger Calling with Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Erik Weberg
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger Calling with Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Erik Weberg
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Fri Feb 3, 2023If you test positive for COVID after attending a PCDC event, please email igotcovid@portlandcountrydance.org to tell us when you tested positive, what event you attended, and any symptoms you might want to mention. We will never reveal your identity.
Per PCDC Guidelines: For everyone's safety and comfort all must be vaccinated and boosted (if eligible), sign a waiver and provide contact information. Well fitting masks are required for all, except the caller and musicians when they are on the stage.
Please click here for the PCDC COVID Safety guidelines for the English Dance.Dancing starts at 7:30. Show up early to check in.
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 - $15.00
Caller: Cynthia Stenger
Band: Heather Pinney, piano, George Penk, violin, Erik Weberg, flute
For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/
Questions? Email our English Dance Committee Chairperson
Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Av
Portland, Oregon 97219Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall8936 SW 17th AvPortland, Oregon 97219 -
PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting
PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting
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Thu Feb 9, 2023The Northwest Passage Dance Camp Commitee meets from time to time to organize PCDC's Northwest Passage Dance Camp held over the Labor Day weekend.
Meeting locations vary. Meetings are open to all PCDC members. If interested in attending or volunteering to help out, email nwp-chair@portlandcountrydance.org.
For more information about the camp, see our website at https://www.nwpdancecamp.org.
Online - contact organizerPCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy BranchPCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch
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Thu Feb 9, 20237-9pm
Odd months: George Penk teaching, in SW Portland
Even months: Betsy Branch teaching, in SE Portland
$10 PCDC members, $15 non-members
Tunes are taught by ear. We welcome all melody instruments and any level of musicianship! For more information, see our website: PCDC Sessions (google.com). To receive monthly announcements or for location details, email sharonjeanallen(at)yahoo(dot)com.
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PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon Calling with Lisa Scott, Erica Liebert, Betsy Branch, and Laura Kuhlman
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon Calling with Lisa Scott, Erica Liebert, Betsy Branch, and Laura Kuhlman
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Fri Feb 10, 2023If you test positive for COVID after attending a PCDC event, please email igotcovid@portlandcountrydance.org to tell us when you tested positive, what event you attended, and any symptoms you might want to mention. We will never reveal your identity.
Per PCDC Guidelines: For everyone's safety and comfort all must be vaccinated and boosted (if eligible), sign a waiver and provide contact information. Well fitting masks are required for all, except the caller and musicians when they are on the stage.
Please click here for the PCDC COVID Safety guidelines for the English Dance.Dancing starts at 7:30. Show up early to check in.
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 - $15.00
Caller: David Macemon
Band: Lisa Scott, piano, Erica Liebert, violin, Betsy Branch, violin, Laura Kuhlman, flute
For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/
Questions? Email our English Dance Committee Chairperson
Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Av
Portland, Oregon 97219Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall8936 SW 17th AvPortland, Oregon 97219 -
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Fiddle Hellions w/Noah Grunzweig
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Fiddle Hellions w/Noah Grunzweig
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Sat Feb 11, 2023
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Fiddle Hellions will play. The band includes Sue Songer (piano, fiddle), Betsy Branch (fiddle), and George Penk (fiddle). Noah Grunzweig will call using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.Price: Sliding scale: $6-20 per person, cash or check.If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form!7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson7:30 pm dancing starts10:30 dancing endsSome dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome! -
(MASKS OPTIONAL) PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for experienced dancers: Fine Companions and friends
(MASKS OPTIONAL) PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for experienced dancers: Fine Companions and friends
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Sun Feb 12, 2023If you test positive for COVID after attending a PCDC event, please email igotcovid@portlandcountrydance.org to tell us when you tested positive, what event you attended, and any symptoms you might want to mention. We will never reveal your identity.
This is a mask optional event. Vaccinations and boosters are not required, but encouraged.
The 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers is an opportunity to dance to the music of Fine Companions (and Friends).
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 English Dance Committee Chairperson
Admission: Sliding Scale $10 - $15.
Location: A Renaissance School of Arts and Science Ballroom
234 S Bancroft St
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PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
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Mon Feb 13, 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 Friday Night English Dance: Erik Weberg Calling with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, Meg Tapley, and Jon Neff
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Erik Weberg Calling with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, Meg Tapley, and Jon Neff
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Fri Feb 17, 2023If you test positive for COVID after attending a PCDC event, please email igotcovid@portlandcountrydance.org to tell us when you tested positive, what event you attended, and any symptoms you might want to mention. We will never reveal your identity.
Per PCDC Guidelines: For everyone's safety and comfort all must be vaccinated and boosted (if eligible), sign a waiver and provide contact information. Well fitting masks are required for all, except the caller and musicians when they are on the stage.
Please click here for the PCDC COVID Safety guidelines for the English Dance.Dancing starts at 7:30. Show up early to check in.
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 - $15.00
Caller: Erik Weberg
Band: Carl Thor, piano Erica Liebert, violin Meg Tapley, flute, Jon Neff, bass
For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/
Questions? Email our English Dance Committee Chairperson
Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Av
Portland, Oregon 97219Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall8936 SW 17th AvPortland, Oregon 97219 -
Set to Music ECD with Laura Hatch calling to recorded music
Set to Music ECD with Laura Hatch calling to recorded music
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Sat Feb 18, 2023
After an interminable 2.5 year hiatus, Set to Music ECD is finally relaunching with a limited series of once-a-month dance parties!
You are cordially invited to a delightful evening of exuberant and beautiful dances both new and old.
Ages 13 through adultAdmission:
- $15 per dancer in advance, $20 at the door.
- Family passes available; $60 in advance, $70 at the door
Registration link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/settomusicenglishcountrydancing/844989Location:
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007There's more information on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2926109704357606
Questions? Email Laura ( settomusicecd@gmail.com)
3rd Saturday Contra: Joyride w/Susan Michaels [Vashon Island]3rd Saturday Contra: Joyride w/Susan Michaels [Vashon Island]
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Sat Feb 18, 2023
Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Joyride will play (George Penk, fiddle; Sue Songer, keyboard, fiddle; Erik Weberg, flute, harmonicas, bombarde; Jeff Kerssen-Griep, guitar, percussion) with Susan Michaels heading down from Vashon Island to call, using gender-neutral terms.Price: Sliding scale: $6-20 per person, cash or check.7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson7:30 pm dancing starts10:30 dancing endsSome dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome! -
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: CANCELLED due to weather
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: CANCELLED due to weather
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Fri Feb 24, 2023Please stay safe and warm,
We'll see you next week!
Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall8936 SW 17th AvPortland, Oregon 97219 -
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Hat Band with Kelly Tabor
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Hat Band with Kelly Tabor
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Sat Feb 25, 2023
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Hat Band [Jon Neff, guitars; Syd Newell, fiddle) will plan for our dancing pleasure. Kelly Tabor will call using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.Price: Sliding scale: $6-20 per person, cash or check.If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form!7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson7:30 pm dancing starts10:30 dancing endsSome dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!