Calendar

Events in June 2023

  • 2nd Thursday Tunes Teaching Session

    2nd Thursday Tunes Teaching Session


    Thu Jun 8, 2023

    Even months: Betsy Branch teaching in SE Portland

    Odd months: George Penk teaching in SW Portland

    $10 PCDC members; $15 non-members

    For more information:

    PCDC Sessions (google.com)

    sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com

  • PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Overtones [Corvallis] w/Gordy Euler [MASK OPTIONAL this evening!]

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Overtones [Corvallis] w/Gordy Euler [MASK OPTIONAL this evening!]


    Sat Jun 10, 2023

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Overtones will make their way up from Corvallis to make music for us. The band includes Bo Leyden (mandolin & flute), Sheri Ame (fiddle), Tracy Doherty, Marjorie Sandor, and Evelyn Idzerda. Caller Gordy Euler will use gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed and boosted, but for this evening MASKS ARE OPTIONAL
    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 lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!
  • PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers: Fine Companions and Friends

    PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers: Fine Companions and Friends


    Sun Jun 11, 2023

    If 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.

    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
    Portland, OR 97239

  • PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting


    Mon Jun 12, 2023

    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.

    Online - contact organizer for access
  • Third Saturday Contra: Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Jess Schafer with Lindsey M. Dono [Tacoma]

    Third Saturday Contra: Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Jess Schafer with Lindsey M. Dono [Tacoma]


    Sat Jun 17, 2023

    Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall. Heather Pinney (piano, fiddle), George Penk (fiddle) and Jesse Shafer (cello) will play; Lindsey Dono will head down from Tacoma to call the 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!
  • PCDC Board Meeting

    PCDC Board Meeting


    Tue Jun 20, 2023

    The PCDC Board meets (usually) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to address tactical and strategic issues facing the organization.

    Meeting locations vary.  Meetings are open to all PCDC members.  If interested in attending, contact us or email board at portlandcountrydance dot org.

    Online - contact organizer for access
  • PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Loose Flagstone [Corvallis] w/William Watson

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Loose Flagstone [Corvallis] w/William Watson


    Sat Jun 24, 2023

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Loose Flagstone will head up from Corvallis to play for our dancing please. The band includes Jennifer Parke, Leslie Glassmire, Tracy Daugherty, and Marjorie Sandor. Caller William Watson will use gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked. 
    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 lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!