Calendar
Events in March 2023
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PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Ric Goldman Calling with Rich Scher, Erik Weberg, and Jon Neff
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Ric Goldman Calling with Rich Scher, Erik Weberg, and Jon Neff
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Fri Mar 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: Ric Goldman
Band: Rich Scher, piano Erik Weberg, 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 -
PCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch
PCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch
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Thu Mar 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: Cynthia Stenger Calling with Lisa Scott, Elke Baker and Erik Weberg
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger Calling with Lisa Scott, Elke Baker and Erik Weberg
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Fri Mar 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: Cynthia Stenger
Band: Lisa Scott, piano Elke Baker, 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 -
Set to Music ECD - Laura Hatch calling to recorded music
Set to Music ECD - Laura Hatch calling to recorded music
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Sat Mar 11, 2023
Believe it or not, our next dance party is already coming right up! We'll be doing lots of fun Irish and Celtic themed dances for St. Patrick's Day; hope you can come!
Saturday, March 11th, 6:30-10 p.m.
Kinton Grange 19015 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, 97007
Ages 13-adult, no partner or previous experience required. $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door. Limited to 100 dancers.
Registration is open - just click for March Dance Tickets
And mark your calendars for the final dance of the series - Saturday, April 1st! We're hoping to host another series just like this one, September 2023-April 2024, God willing. We'll be off for the summer except - maybe! possibly! - for a summer ball. Stay tuned! There's more information on our Facebook page.
Questions? Email Laura ( settomusicecd@gmail.com)
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Portland Megaband with Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, William Watson - OAKS PARK DANCE PAVILIONPCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Portland Megaband with Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, William Watson - OAKS PARK DANCE PAVILION
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Sat Mar 11, 2023
For the first time since 2019, The Portland Megaband will play for a dance in Portland! This band typically includes over 70 musicians. Three of our local callers (Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, and William Watson) will call using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.Music: The Portland Megaband--a contra dance orchestra of 60+ musiciansCallers: Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, William WatsonVenue: The historic Oaks Park Dance Pavilion with a beautiful wood floor, excellent ventilation, and good acousticsDance: 7:30 - 10:45; Newcomers' session at 7:00. Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!Admission: Sliding scale: $15-30 per person, cash or check, or register online now.Parking: Available on-site for $5 per car ($3 after 5:30p) . Parking fees are per day and are only payable onsite or online. Only cards are accepted for payment of parking fees.If you have not been to a PCDC event since 2020, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our Covid contact tracing form!7805 SE Oaks Park WayPortland, Oregon 97202503-206-4284 -
PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers: Fine Companions and Friends
PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers: Fine Companions and Friends
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Sun Mar 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.
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
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PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
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Mon Mar 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: David Macemon Calling with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, and Norman Farrell
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon Calling with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, and Norman Farrell
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Fri Mar 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: David Macemon
Band: Carl Thor, piano Erica Liebert, violin Norman Farrell, saxaphones
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 -
3rd Saturday Contra: Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Jesse Schafer with Isaac Banner [Seattle]
3rd Saturday Contra: Heather Pinney, George Penk, and Jesse Schafer with Isaac Banner [Seattle]
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Sat Mar 18, 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; Isaac Banner will head down from Seattle to call the dances 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 Board Meeting
PCDC Board Meeting
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Tue Mar 21, 2023The 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.
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PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Erik Weberg Calling with Fine Companions
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Erik Weberg Calling with Fine Companions
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Fri Mar 24, 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: Lisa Scott, piano Betsy Branch, violin Bill Tomczak, clarinet/saxophones 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 4th Saturday Contra: The Campaign for Reel Time with Gordy Euler
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The Campaign for Reel Time with Gordy Euler
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Sat Mar 25, 2023
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Campaign for Reel Time features Betsy Branch (fiddle), Mark Douglass (piano), and Bill Tomczak (clarinet, saxophone, percussion). Caller Gordy Euler will use 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!68 SW Miles StPortland, Oregon 97219503-823-3180 -
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Bridget Whitehead Calling with Mark Douglass, George Penk, and Erik Weberg
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Bridget Whitehead Calling with Mark Douglass, George Penk, and Erik Weberg
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Fri Mar 31, 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: Bridget Whitehead
Band: Mark Douglass, 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