Calendar
Events in March 2023
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Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with Jean Gorrindo, caller
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with Jean Gorrindo, caller
Wed Mar 1, 2023Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with Jean Gorrindo, caller.
Please see the Joyride web site for event details (including printable flier) and covid protocols
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SALEM Community Dance: George Penk, Heather Pinney, & friends with Jana Rygas
SALEM Community Dance: George Penk, Heather Pinney, & friends with Jana Rygas
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Thu Mar 2, 2023The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Community Dance series in 2023. They will hold their next dance on Thursday March 2, from 6:30 to 9:00 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE). George Penk, Heather Pinney, and friends will play music for the evening. Jana Rygas will call the dances using gender-neutral terms. Masks are required and vaccinations recommended. 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.
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 per person.
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: Coriolis and Isaac Banner (from Seattle)
1st Saturday Contra: Coriolis and Isaac Banner (from Seattle)
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Sat Mar 4, 2023Coriolis is: Victor Fiore, fiddle; Dave Hamlin, mandolin; Jon Neff, guitar
Isaac Banner will use robins/larks role terms
Newcomers' session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10-30
Admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale
All are welcome! No partner or experience needed.
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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 Mar 5, 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
New Location! Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland
More details at www.ContraRemix.com
111 NE 11th AvPortland, Oregon 97232503-972-3329 -
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 2nd Saturday Contra: The Portland Megaband with Laurel Thomas, Rich Goss, William Watson - OAKS PARK DANCE PAVILION
PCDC 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 -
Portland Roadhouse Contra Dance: 3 bands, 4 callers (all nongendered terms)
Portland Roadhouse Contra Dance: 3 bands, 4 callers (all nongendered terms)
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Sun Mar 12, 2023
1:00 -2:05: Campaign for Reel Time with Shell Stowell
2:15 - 3:20: Contra Quartet with Gordy Euler
3:30 - 4:35: Joyride with Mike Richardson and Victoria Fox
Milwaukie Community Club: 10666 SE 42nd Ave, Milwaukie
Admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale, a benefit for Northwest Folklife
Milwaukie Community ClubPCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers: Fine Companions and FriendsPCDC 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 English Country Dance Committee meeting
PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting
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Mon Mar 13, 2023The English Country Dance Committee meetings are held in odd months, on-line, from 7:00 – 9:00.
Meetings are open to all PCDC members. If interested in attending and/ or volunteering, please email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org
Online - contact organizer for accessPCDC PDX Contra Committee meetingPCDC 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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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 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