Calendar

Events in October 2021

  • Pizza Jam

    Pizza Jam


    Tue Oct 5, 2021

    Come on by and make some music!

    Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

    Vaccinated folks only, please

    Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list.

    See you there!

    For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page.

    Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.

    Contact Rick Piel for location info
  • Pizza Jam

    Pizza Jam


    Tue Oct 12, 2021

    Come on by and make some music!

    Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

    Vaccinated folks only, please

    Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list.

    See you there!

    For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page.

    Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.

    Contact Rick Piel for location info
  • PCDC Tune Sessions

    PCDC Tune Sessions


    Thu Oct 14, 2021

    Learn contra dance tunes and participate at  PCDC 5th Saturday open band contra dances.

    Do you play a melody instrument and want to learn some of those tunes you’ve been dancing to?  The Second Thursday PCDC Dance Tunes Sessions are for you.  Tunes are taught by ear in true folk music style, by local musicians who are masters of contra dance music and are great teachers.  All instruments and all levels are welcome!

    Check out our website for more details and recordings of past tunes.

    Meetings are in SW Portland.  Got questions or want to be on the email list for reminders?  Email Sharon

     

     

  • CANCELLED: PCDC ECD Ball workshop: Ric Goldman with Fine Companions

    CANCELLED: PCDC ECD Ball workshop: Ric Goldman with Fine Companions


    Sun Oct 17, 2021

    THIS EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID CONCERNS.

    MASKS, A SIGNED WAIVER, AND PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED - check these details before arriving.

    The ball workshops are designed for learning the dances on the ball program and are not intended to be an introduction to English country dance. Familiarity with English figures and geography will be assumed at the workshops. Each of these workshops will focus on different ball dances and styling tips.

    If you are new to English country dance, please attend as many local English dances as possible prior to participating in the workshops.

    Suggested donation is $10.00

    No partner required. No street shoes permitted - dance shoes only on the maple floorboards, please.


    CALLER: Ric Goldman

    BAND: Fine Companions


    Directions to the Burlingame Water Tower:

    • From the North: head South on I-5. Take the Barbur Blvd. exit, Number 296A, and turn left onto Barbur. Travel 0.7 of a mile past Fred Meyer. Turn left onto SW Spring Garden Street. Travel 0.3 of a mile and turn right onto 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the left near the top of the hill.
    • From the South: head North on I-5. Take the Taylors Ferry exit, number 295, and keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto Taylors Ferry. Travel 0.8 of a mile and turn left on 17th Avenue. Look for the dance hall on the right near the top of the hill.
    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
  • Pizza Jam

    Pizza Jam


    Tue Oct 19, 2021

    Come on by and make some music!

    Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

    Vaccinated folks only, please

    Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list.

    See you there!

    For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page.

    Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.

    Contact Rick Piel for location info
  • Pizza Jam

    Pizza Jam


    Tue Oct 26, 2021

    Come on by and make some music!

    Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

    Vaccinated folks only, please

    Contact Rick Piel to find out where the next session is, which music books to bring and get on the announcement list.

    See you there!

    For more info, check out the Tunes, Jams, & Classes page.

    Disclaimer: Pizza Jam sessions are not actual PCDC events, but are informal gatherings run by members of the community.

    Contact Rick Piel for location info