Calendar
Events in January 2023
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PCDC NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE: The Fiddle Hellions w/Susan Michaels
PCDC NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE: The Fiddle Hellions w/Susan Michaels
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Sat Dec 31, 2022 – Sun Jan 1, 2023Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Fiddle Hellions (Sue Songer, George Penk, Betsy Branch) will play; Susan Michaels will call using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.If you have not been to a PCDC event this year, you can help expedite the entry process by filling out our contact tracing form!Special times for this event:7:30 pm Newcomers' session8:00 dance, to 12:15, with a sparkling cider toast at midnight -
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra w/ caller Susan Petrick
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra w/ caller Susan Petrick
Wed Jan 4, 2023Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with caller Susan Petrick.
Please see the Joyride web site for event details (including printable flier) and covid protocols.
https://joyride.erikweberg.com/
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SALEM Community Dance: The Hat Band w/Jana Rygas
SALEM Community Dance: The Hat Band w/Jana Rygas
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Thu Jan 5, 2023The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Community Dance series in 2023. They will hold their next dance on Thursday January 5, from 6:30 to 9:00 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE), with music by the Hat Band (Jon Neff and Syd Newell) and calling by Jana Rygas. 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 -
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 -
1st Saturday Contra Dance: The Stage Crew and Open Band with William Watson calling
1st Saturday Contra Dance: The Stage Crew and Open Band with William Watson calling
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Sat Jan 7, 2023
The Stage Crew are--Lori Shaffer, fiddle; Sue Songer, fiddle, piano; Lanny Martin, accordion, piano
William Watson will use robins/larks role terms
Newcomers' session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10-30
Admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale
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(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 English Country Dance Committee meeting
PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting
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Mon Jan 9, 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 Jan 9, 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 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)
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Chicken Feathers w/Janet GrovePCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Chicken Feathers w/Janet Grove
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Sat Jan 14, 2023
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Chicken Feathers will head down from Seattle for their Fulton debut. The band includes WB Reid (fiddle, guitar, banjos), Bonnie Zahnow (fiddle, guitar), and Laurie Andres (accordion, piano). Janet Grove will call using 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 lesson7:30 pm dancing starts10:30 dancing endsSome dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome! -
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 -
3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] with Laurel Thomas
3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] with Laurel Thomas
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Sat Jan 21, 2023
Saturday night dancing at Fulton Hall continues! Countercurrent and friends ("Plus") will head down from Olympia to make music at Fulton. The band includes Alex Sturbaum (guitar, accordion, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, banjo, foot percussion, vocals). Local favorite Laurel Thomas will call dances using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.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 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
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Bandwidth with Isaac Banner [Seattle]PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Bandwidth with Isaac Banner [Seattle]
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Sat Jan 28, 2023
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Bandwidth features Gordy Euler, Keith Moe, and Carl Thor. Caller Isaac Banner [Seattle] 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!