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Events in April 2023

  • PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Coriolis with Jesse Partridge

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Coriolis with Jesse Partridge


    Sat Apr 8, 2023

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Coriolis includes Dave Hamlin (mandolin), John Neff (guitar, bass), and Victor Fiore (fiddle). Jesse Partridge [Olympia] 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 lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!
  • PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers: Fine Companions and Friends

    PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers: Fine Companions and Friends


    Sun Apr 9, 2023

    If 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
    Portland, OR 97239

  • PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting


    Mon Apr 10, 2023

    The 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.

    Online - contact organizer for access
  • PCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch

    PCDC 2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch


    Thu Apr 13, 2023

    7-9pm

    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.

  • 3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] with Eric Curl [Seattle]

    3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] with Eric Curl [Seattle]


    Sat Apr 15, 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). Eric Curl will visit to call dances using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked. 
    7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!
  • PCDC Board Meeting

    PCDC Board Meeting


    Tue Apr 18, 2023

    The 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.

    Online - contact organizer for access
  • PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The R.E.D. Band with Shell Stowell [Corvallis]

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: The R.E.D. Band with Shell Stowell [Corvallis]


    Sat Apr 22, 2023

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The R.E.D. Band from Olympia features River Scheuerell, Eros Faulk, and Dante Faulk. Caller Shell Stowell [Corvallis] will use 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 lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!
  • PCDC 5th Saturday Open Band (with Dave & Lanny) and Open Mike (with Laurel)

    PCDC 5th Saturday Open Band (with Dave & Lanny) and Open Mike (with Laurel)


    Sat Apr 29, 2023

    Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.
    Dave Hamlin and Lanny Martin will organize the music. Please contact him in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.
    Laurel Thomas will lead the callers' Open Mike. You can contact her in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot.
    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 lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!