Calendar

Events in July 2022

  • PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, and Laura Kuhlman

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, and Laura Kuhlman


    Fri Jul 1, 2022

     

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, and Laura Kuhlman

    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.

    Note: COVID cases have been increasing recently.  Please consider leaving some space when you're chatting with others, especially if you go outside during the break and remove your mask.

    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: Carl Thor/piano, Erica Liebert/violin, and 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 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
  • PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Ric Goldman with Richard Scher, Jon Neff, Leslie Hirsch, and Laura Kuhlman

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Ric Goldman with Richard Scher, Jon Neff, Leslie Hirsch, and Laura Kuhlman


    Fri Jul 8, 2022

     

    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.

    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, Jon Neff/bass, Leslie Hirsch/violin, and 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 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
  • PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Bandwidth w/Lindsey Dono

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Bandwidth w/Lindsey Dono


    Sat Jul 9, 2022

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues July 9! Bandwidth will play music for us and Lindsey Dono will call using "Larks and Robins" role terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked. 
    Bandwidth members: Carol Thor, Keith Moe, Gordy Euler
    Event registration is no longer required, but 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.
    We have a new start time for 2022: 7 pm for newcomer/refresher lesson, 7:30 pm for dancing.
  • PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting

    PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting


    Mon Jul 11, 2022

    The 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

    on-line
    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting


    Mon Jul 11, 2022

    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 Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon with Lisa Scott, Erica Liebert, and Erik Weberg

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon with Lisa Scott, Erica Liebert, and Erik Weberg


    Fri Jul 15, 2022

     

    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.

    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: Lisa Scott/piano, Erica Liebert/violin, and Erik Weberg/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 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
  • 3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] w/Eric Curl [Seattle] (pre-registration encouraged)

    3rd Saturday Contra: Countercurrent Plus [Olympia] w/Eric Curl [Seattle] (pre-registration encouraged)


    Sat Jul 16, 2022

    Mark your calendars now for the next Saturday night dance at Fulton Hall, June 18. Countercurrent Plus (Brian Lindsey and Alex Sturbaum plus guests) will play. Eric Curl will call the dance using the terms "Larks & Robins."

    Newcomer introductory session at 7:00, dance from 7:30 to 10:00.

    Preregistration encouraged to speed the entry process.

    Sign up by sending an email to George Penk at george57penk@gmail.com

     

  • PCDC Board Meeting

    PCDC Board Meeting


    Tue Jul 19, 2022

    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 Friday Night English Dance: Laura Hatch with Lanny Martin, Jon Neff, Erik Weberg, and Norman Farrell

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Laura Hatch with Lanny Martin, Jon Neff, Erik Weberg, and Norman Farrell


    Fri Jul 22, 2022

     

    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.

    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: Laura Hatch

    Band: Lanny Martin/piano, Jon Neff/bass, Erik Weberg/flute and Norman Farrell/saxophone


    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 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
  • PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Laure Me' Smith [Seattle]

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Laure Me' Smith [Seattle]


    Sat Jul 23, 2022

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues July 23rd! Local band Coriolis will provide the music and Laura Me' Smith of Seattle will call using "Larks and Robins" role terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked. 
    Coriolis members: Dave Hamlin, Jon Neff, Victor Fiore
    Event registration is no longer required, but 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.
    We have a new start time for 2022: 7 pm for newcomer/refresher lesson, 7:30 pm for dancing.
  • CANCELLED: PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Due to predicted extreme temperatures

    CANCELLED: PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Due to predicted extreme temperatures


    Fri Jul 29, 2022

     

    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.

    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:

    Band:


    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 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
  • PCDC Open Band, Open Mike dance POSTPONED TO AUG 6

    PCDC Open Band, Open Mike dance POSTPONED TO AUG 6


    Sat Jul 30, 2022

    Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall has been POSTPONED one week to AUGUST 6.