Calendar
Events in January 2023
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PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger calling with Lanny Martin, Erica Liebert, and Ron Dann
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger calling with Lanny Martin, Erica Liebert, and Ron Dann
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Fri Jan 6, 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: Lanny Martin, piano, Erica Liebert, violin, Ron Dann, clarinet
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 -
(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 Jan 8, 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
Portland, OR 97239 -
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 Jan 12, 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 Laurie Andres, George Penk, and Laura Kuhlman
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon Calling with Laurie Andres, George Penk, and Laura Kuhlman
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Fri Jan 13, 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: Laurie Andres, piano/accordion. George Penk, 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 -
Set to Music ECD with Ric Goldman calling to recorded music
Set to Music ECD with Ric Goldman calling to recorded music
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Sat Jan 14, 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: buytickets.at/settomusicenglishcountrydancingLocation:
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)
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PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Erik Weberg Calling with Lisa Scott, Betsy Branch and Laura Kuhlman
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Erik Weberg Calling with Lisa Scott, Betsy Branch and Laura Kuhlman
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Fri Jan 20, 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, 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 Friday Night English Dance: Ric Goldman Calling with Richard Scher, Erica Liebert, Meg Tapley, and Jon Neff
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Ric Goldman Calling with Richard Scher, Erica Liebert, Meg Tapley, and Jon Neff
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Fri Jan 27, 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: Richard Scher, 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 -
Memorial Celebration for Rick Piel
Memorial Celebration for Rick Piel
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Sat Jan 28, 2023