Calendar
Events in October 2022
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English Ball Workshop Cynthia Stenger calling with Betsy Branch, Erik Weberg and Lisa Scott
English Ball Workshop Cynthia Stenger calling with Betsy Branch, Erik Weberg and Lisa Scott
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Sun Oct 2, 2022This is 1 of three Sunday afternoon workshops where we'll be teaching and reviewing dances that are on the 2022 Portland English Country Ball program. You do not need to register for the Ball to attend these workshops, though we'd love to see you at the Ball. Information and registration information is available at the Ball website: https://portlandecdball.info/2022
The workshops will run from 3:00 - 5:00
No street shoes permitted beyond entryway. Bring clean-soled dance shoes or socks to wear in the school and while dancing.Admission: Sliding Scale. Pay what you can. Recommended range $10.00 - $15.00
Location:
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
234 S Bancoft St
Portland, OR 97239If 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.234 S Bancroft StPortland, Oregon 97239971-221-2311 -
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, Ron Dann, Jon Neff
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, Ron Dann, Jon Neff
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Fri Oct 7, 2022If 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: Carl Thor/piano, Erica Liebert/violin, Ron Dann/clarinet, 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 -
Playford-to-the-Present ECD Ball (Los Angeles)
Playford-to-the-Present ECD Ball (Los Angeles)
Sat Oct 8, 2022
PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Carl Thor & Alan Snyder w/Janet GrovePCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Carl Thor & Alan Snyder w/Janet Grove
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Sat Oct 8, 2022Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Alan Snyder (fiddle) and Carl Thor (piano, mandolin, hammed dulcimer?) will play. Janet Grove (Camas, WA) will use gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.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. -
English Ball Workshop Ric Goldman calling with Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg and Lisa Scott
English Ball Workshop Ric Goldman calling with Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg and Lisa Scott
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Sun Oct 9, 2022This is 1 of three Sunday afternoon workshops where we'll be teaching and reviewing dances that are on the 2022 Portland English Country Ball program. You do not need to register for the Ball to attend these workshops, though we'd love to see you at the Ball. Information and registration information is available at the Ball website: https://portlandecdball.info/2022
The workshops will run from 3:00 - 5:00
No street shoes permitted beyond entryway. Bring clean-soled dance shoes or socks to wear in the school and while dancing.Admission: Sliding Scale. Pay what you can. Recommended range $10.00 - $15.00
Location:
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
234 S Bancoft St
Portland, OR 97239If 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.234 S Bancroft StPortland, Oregon 97239971-221-2311 -
PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting
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Mon Oct 10, 2022The 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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2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching with Betsy Branch
2nd Thurs Tunes Teaching with Betsy Branch
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Thu Oct 13, 20227-9pm
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: Ric Goldman with Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch, Laura Kuhlman
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Ric Goldman with Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch, Laura Kuhlman
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Fri Oct 14, 2022If 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: Lisa Scott/piano, Leslie Hirsch/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: Cynthia Stenger with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, Jon Neff
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger with Carl Thor, Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, Jon Neff
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Fri Oct 21, 2022If 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: Carl Thor/piano, Erica Liebert/violin, Erik Weberg/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 -
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Alan Snyder and Carl Thor w/Rich Goss
PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Alan Snyder and Carl Thor w/Rich Goss
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Sat Oct 22, 2022
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Alan Snyder and Carol Thor will plan, and Rich Goss will call with gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.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. -
English Ball Workshop David Macemon calling with Fine Companions (Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg and Lisa Scott
English Ball Workshop David Macemon calling with Fine Companions (Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Erik Weberg and Lisa Scott
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Sun Oct 23, 2022This is 1 of three Sunday afternoon workshops where we'll be teaching and reviewing dances that are on the 2022 Portland English Country Ball program. You do not need to register for the Ball to attend these workshops, though we'd love to see you at the Ball. Information and registration information is available at the Ball website: https://portlandecdball.info/2022
The workshops will run from 3:00 - 5:00
No street shoes permitted beyond entryway. Bring clean-soled dance shoes or socks to wear in the school and while dancing.Admission: Sliding Scale. Pay what you can. Recommended range $10.00 - $15.00
Location:
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
234 S Bancoft St
Portland, OR 97239If 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.234 S Bancroft StPortland, Oregon 97239971-221-2311 -
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
Fri Oct 28, 2022
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
All the details and registration information can be found on the Ball Website: https://portlandecdball.info/
Events: (ECD Ball COVID Safety Policy is in effect for all Ball events)
Friday Night Pre-Ball Dance (Open to all)
October 28: 7:30 - 10:30
Caller: Laura Hatch
Musicians: Heather Pinney/piano, George Penk/violin, Laura Kuhlman/fluteLocation:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202"Day-of Ball Workshop" (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 29: 12:00 - 2:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202The Ball (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 30: 7:00 - 11:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 972027805 SE Oaks Park WayPortland, Oregon 97202503-206-4284 -
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
Fri Oct 28, 2022
2022 Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend
All the details and registration information can be found on the Ball Website: https://portlandecdball.info/
Events: (ECD Ball COVID Safety Policy is in effect for all Ball events)
Friday Night Pre-Ball Dance (Open to all)
October 28: 7:30 - 10:30
Caller: Laura Hatch
Musicians: Heather Pinney/piano, George Penk/violin, Laura Kuhlman/fluteLocation:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202"Day-of Ball Workshop" (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 29: 12:00 - 2:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 97202The Ball (Ball Preregistration Required )
October 30: 7:00 - 11:00
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Fine Companions
Location:
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
7805 Oaks Park Way
Portland, OR 972027805 SE Oaks Park WayPortland, Oregon 97202503-206-4284PCDC 5th Saturday Open Band with Carl Thor & Lori Prime, Open Mike w/William WatsonPCDC 5th Saturday Open Band with Carl Thor & Lori Prime, Open Mike w/William Watson
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Sat Oct 29, 2022
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.Carl Thor and Lori Prime will lead the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.William Watson will lead the callers' Open Mike. Let him know if you're interested in a callers' discussion that afternoon.