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Events in November 2024

  • PCDC Portland English Country Ball Weekend - Preregistration Required.

    PCDC Portland English Country Ball Weekend - Preregistration Required.

    All day
    Fri Nov 1, 2024

    Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend 2024

    All the details and registration information can be found on the Ball Website: https://portlandecdball.info

    Events: 

    Friday Night Pre-Ball Dance (Open to all)
    November 1 : 7:30 - 10:30
    Caller: Cynthia Stenger
    Musicians: Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, Jenny Peterson

    Location:
    Milwaukie-Waluga Masonic Lodge
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    "Day-of Ball Workshop" (Ball Preregistration Required )
    November 2: 12:00 - 2:00
    Caller: Gaye Fifer
    Musicians: Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Lisa Scott
    Location:
    Milwaukie-Waluga Masonic Lodge
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    The Ball (Ball Preregistration Required )
    November 2: 7:00 - 11:00
    Caller: Gaye Fifer
    Musicians:  Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Lisa Scott

    Location:
    Milwaukie-Waluga Masonic Lodge
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
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    PCDC Pre-Ball Dance - All are Welcome! Cynthia Stenger with Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, Jenny Peterson

    PCDC Pre-Ball Dance - All are Welcome! Cynthia Stenger with Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, Jenny Peterson

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    Fri Nov 1, 2024

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Come join us at the PreBall dance!  You do not need to be registered for the Ball to attend. 
    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 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    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.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

    Location:
    Milwaukie-Waluga Masonic Lodge
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, OR 97222
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
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  • PCDC Portland English Country Ball Weekend - Preregistration Required.

    PCDC Portland English Country Ball Weekend - Preregistration Required.

    All day
    Fri Nov 1, 2024

    Portland English Country Dance Ball Weekend 2024

    All the details and registration information can be found on the Ball Website: https://portlandecdball.info

    Events: 

    Friday Night Pre-Ball Dance (Open to all)
    November 1 : 7:30 - 10:30
    Caller: Cynthia Stenger
    Musicians: Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, Jenny Peterson

    Location:
    Milwaukie-Waluga Masonic Lodge
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    "Day-of Ball Workshop" (Ball Preregistration Required )
    November 2: 12:00 - 2:00
    Caller: Gaye Fifer
    Musicians: Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Lisa Scott
    Location:
    Milwaukie-Waluga Masonic Lodge
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    The Ball (Ball Preregistration Required )
    November 2: 7:00 - 11:00
    Caller: Gaye Fifer
    Musicians:  Betsy Branch, Bill Tomczak, Lisa Scott

    Location:
    Milwaukie-Waluga Masonic Lodge
    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    10636 SE Main St
    Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
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    7:00 PM: 1st Saturday Contra

    7:00 PM: 1st Saturday Contra

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    Sat Nov 2, 2024

    Music by The Euphemists: Alan Snyder, fiddle; Stephanie Shea, alto sax; Greg Martin, tenor sax, whistle; Kaye Blesener, trombone; Dave Goldman, keyboard

    Calling (nongendered): Rich Goss2024 11 Euphemists and Rich Goss

    Admission: $15 per person allow us to meet our fixed expenses and pay musicians and callers adequately. Sliding scale, $6 - $20+

    Newcomers session:7:00 pm; Dance starts at 7:30.

    All are welcome! No partner or experience is necessary.

    The 1st Saturday Contra Dance is hosted by The Stage Crew.

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Nov 4, 2024

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Jesse Partridge

    Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Jesse Partridge


    Wed Nov 6, 2024

    Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Jesse Partridge

    Please visit the Joyride web site for more information about this event:

    https://joyride.erikweberg.com/

    Polish Hall
    (Portland Polonia)
    3832 N Interstate Av
    Portland, Oregon 97227
    503-281-7352
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  • SALEM Contra Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Gordy Euler

    SALEM Contra Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Gordy Euler

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    Thu Nov 7, 2024

    The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Contra Dance series in 2023. They will hold their next dance from 6:30 to 9:00 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE).  Masks and vaccinations recommended, but not required.  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.

    Portland's Gordy Euler will call. The Pringle Creek Band will play.

    Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 per person, cash only at the door.

    Newcomer session at 6 pm

    Dancing 6:30-9:00 pm

    For more info contact salemfolklore@gmail.com.

     

    Salem VFW Hall
    630 Hood Street NE
    Salem, Oregon 97301
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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Dilip Sequeira and Rachel Pusey with Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, Sue Songer, Landon Kuhn

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Dilip Sequeira and Rachel Pusey with Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, Sue Songer, Landon Kuhn

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    Fri Nov 8, 2024

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    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 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    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.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     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
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  • Set to Music English Dance: Laura Hatch calling to recorded music

    Set to Music English Dance: Laura Hatch calling to recorded music

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    Sat Nov 9, 2024

    You are cordially invited to an English Country Dance party! Come enjoy a delightful evening of exciting, exuberant, and beautiful dances, both new and old. No partner or previous experience required!

    Ages 13 through adult. $15 per dancer in advance, $20 at the door if any are left. Limited to 100 dancers.

    Hope to see you on the dance floor!

    More information is available on the Set to Music Facebook page.

    Tickets on on sale a couple of weeks prior to the event. Tickets can be purchased here.

    Questions?  Email Laura:  settomusicecd@gmail.com

     

    19015 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
    Beaverton, Oregon 97007
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    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Bandwith w/William Watson

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Bandwith w/William Watson

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    Sat Nov 9, 2024

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Bandwith w/William Watson

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The familiar local musicians of Bandwidth (Gordy Euler, Carl Thor, & Keith Moe) will play for our dancing pleasure. William Watson will call dances using gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    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!

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • (Mask Optional) PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for experienced dancers: Fine Companions and friends

    (Mask Optional) PCDC 2nd Sunday English Dance for experienced dancers: Fine Companions and friends

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    Sun Nov 10, 2024

     

    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 ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

    Admission: Sliding Scale $10 - $20.

    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.

    Location: A Renaissance School of Arts and Science Ballroom
    234 S Bancroft St
    Portland, OR 97239

    234 S Bancroft St
    Portland, Oregon 97239
    971-221-2311
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  • PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Nov 11, 2024

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President 

     

     

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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    PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting

    PCDC English Country Dance Committee meeting

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    Mon Nov 11, 2024

    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

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    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

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    Mon Nov 11, 2024

    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.

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  • PCDC Special TUESDAY Contra dance at POLISH HALL: CounterCurrent w/George Marshall

    PCDC Special TUESDAY Contra dance at POLISH HALL: CounterCurrent w/George Marshall

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    Tue Nov 12, 2024

    PCDC Special TUESDAY Contra dance at POLISH HALL: CounterCurrent w/George Marshall

    Countercurrent (from Olympia: Alex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsay) will play for our dancing pleasure. George Marshall (Belchertown, Massachusetts) will use gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    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!

    LOCATION: Polish Hall: 3832 N. Interstate Avenue
    You can download a flier for this dance
    Polish Hall
    (Portland Polonia)
    3832 N Interstate Av
    Portland, Oregon 97227
    503-281-7352
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  • PCDC FREE Contra Tunes Taught by George Penk

    PCDC FREE Contra Tunes Taught by George Penk

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    Thu Nov 14, 2024

    Time: 7-9pm (arrive in time to be tuned and ready to learn at 7:00)

    Location: Private residence in SW Portland (email sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com for the address)

    Contra dance tunes taught by ear.  All melody instruments, all levels welcome!  No cost to participants!

    We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month to learn tunes by George Penk or Betsy Branch, alternating between SW and SE Portland.  The focus is on developing a common repertoire to play by ear at jam sessions and, for those who wish, at 5th Saturday Open Band contra dances.  Every third month, rather than learn new tunes we jam on the ones we've learned plus whatever else people want to play.  The repeated monthly schedule is as follows:

    ||: George | Betsy | jam :||

    For location details and to get on the email announcement list:

    sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com

    For more info and an archive of tunes:

    PCDC Sessions (google.com)

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  • Rose City Dance-a-Rama at Norse Hall: Wild Asparagus, Joyride, George Marshall, Lindsey Dono

    Rose City Dance-a-Rama at Norse Hall: Wild Asparagus, Joyride, George Marshall, Lindsey Dono

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    Fri Nov 15, 2024

    Why settle when you can have the very best. You deserve it. While others may get by on industrial asparagus, you are offered the special chance to partake of the all organic, Wild Asparagus. This fresh juicy treat will be available in Portland on the third weekend of November. We’ve saved you a big serving.

    Bucking up the experience even more, thrill seekers can test their mettle by taking a Joyride around the dance floor. Let’s see if you can negotiate the twists and turns without the wheels coming off. Pit stops will be available for refueling.

    Directing your adventure and helping you to be in the right place at the right time, we have the Captain of contra calling, George Marshall.

    Alongside and assisting you to glide and slide like an Olympic ice skater, will be Lindsey Dono, your favorite and friendly coach.

    Registration for this rave is now open and going fast. Your favorite partners will be there and looking to dance with you.

    https://www.dancearama.org

    Cost is $180; and for dancers 30 and under 35, $100. Register on-line and pay by check, PayPal, or credit cardDancearama-2024-11-15-Flier

    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
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    PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman with Erica Liebert, Norman Farrell, Landon Kuhn, Carl Thor

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman with Erica Liebert, Norman Farrell, Landon Kuhn, Carl Thor

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    Fri Nov 15, 2024

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    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 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    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.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     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
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  • Rose City Dance-a-Rama at Norse Hall: Wild Asparagus, Joyride, George Marshall, Lindsey Dono

    Rose City Dance-a-Rama at Norse Hall: Wild Asparagus, Joyride, George Marshall, Lindsey Dono

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    Sat Nov 16, 2024

    Why settle when you can have the very best. You deserve it. While others may get by on industrial asparagus, you are offered the special chance to partake of the all organic, Wild Asparagus. This fresh juicy treat will be available in Portland on the third weekend of November. We’ve saved you a big serving.

    Bucking up the experience even more, thrill seekers can test their mettle by taking a Joyride around the dance floor. Let’s see if you can negotiate the twists and turns without the wheels coming off. Pit stops will be available for refueling.

    Directing your adventure and helping you to be in the right place at the right time, we have the Captain of contra calling, George Marshall.

    Alongside and assisting you to glide and slide like an Olympic ice skater, will be Lindsey Dono, your favorite and friendly coach.

    Registration for this rave is now open and going fast. Your favorite partners will be there and looking to dance with you.

    https://www.dancearama.org

    Cost is $180; and for dancers 30 and under 35, $100. Register on-line and pay by check, PayPal, or credit cardDancearama-2024-11-15-Flier

    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
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  • Rose City Dance-a-Rama at Norse Hall: Wild Asparagus, Joyride, George Marshall, Lindsey Dono

    Rose City Dance-a-Rama at Norse Hall: Wild Asparagus, Joyride, George Marshall, Lindsey Dono

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    Sun Nov 17, 2024

    Why settle when you can have the very best. You deserve it. While others may get by on industrial asparagus, you are offered the special chance to partake of the all organic, Wild Asparagus. This fresh juicy treat will be available in Portland on the third weekend of November. We’ve saved you a big serving.

    Bucking up the experience even more, thrill seekers can test their mettle by taking a Joyride around the dance floor. Let’s see if you can negotiate the twists and turns without the wheels coming off. Pit stops will be available for refueling.

    Directing your adventure and helping you to be in the right place at the right time, we have the Captain of contra calling, George Marshall.

    Alongside and assisting you to glide and slide like an Olympic ice skater, will be Lindsey Dono, your favorite and friendly coach.

    Registration for this rave is now open and going fast. Your favorite partners will be there and looking to dance with you.

    https://www.dancearama.org

    Cost is $180; and for dancers 30 and under 35, $100. Register on-line and pay by check, PayPal, or credit cardDancearama-2024-11-15-Flier

    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
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    SPECIAL 3rd Sunday OPEN Contra: Wild Asparagus and Joyride with George Marshall and Lindsey Dono at NORSE HALL

    SPECIAL 3rd Sunday OPEN Contra: Wild Asparagus and Joyride with George Marshall and Lindsey Dono at NORSE HALL

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    Sun Nov 17, 2024

    On SUNDAY, as part of Rose City Dance-a-Rama, national touring bands Wild Asparagus and Joyride will make music for our dancing pleasure.  National callers George Marshall and Lindsey Dono will use gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    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!

    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
    Map Norse Hall
    SPECIAL 3rd Sunday OPEN Contra: Wild Asparagus and Joyride with George Marshall and Lindsey Dono at NORSE HALL

    SPECIAL 3rd Sunday OPEN Contra: Wild Asparagus and Joyride with George Marshall and Lindsey Dono at NORSE HALL

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    Sun Nov 17, 2024

    On SUNDAY, as part of Rose City Dance-a-Rama, national touring bands Wild Asparagus and Joyride will make music for our dancing pleasure.  National callers George Marshall and Lindsey Dono will use gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    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!

    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
    Map Norse Hall
  • DIFFERENT LOCATION FOR TONITE! PCDC 3rd Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    DIFFERENT LOCATION FOR TONITE! PCDC 3rd Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Nov 18, 2024

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

     

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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Laura Hatch with Bill Tomczak, Betsy Branch, Erik Weberg, Lisa Scott

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Laura Hatch with Bill Tomczak, Betsy Branch, Erik Weberg, Lisa Scott

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    Fri Nov 22, 2024

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    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 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    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.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     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
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  • PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Woe to Joy w/Laurel Thomas

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Woe to Joy w/Laurel Thomas

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    Sat Nov 23, 2024

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Woe to Joy w/Laurel Thomas

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Woe to Joy will return to the Fulton stage, playing for our dancing pleasure. The band features Collin Stackhouse (fiddle and banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), Lillian Sawyer (fiddle), Joe Pomianek (guitar), and Steven Skolnik (percussion). Laurel Thomas will call dances using gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    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!

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • Contra Remix @ Norse Hall (upstairs)

    Contra Remix @ Norse Hall (upstairs)

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    Sun Nov 24, 2024

    Summer has ended, so that means it's time for Remix to continue! Come get your contra boogie on upstairs in Norse Hall - woo!
    Also keep spreading the good word to continue filling up the hall with even more of our friends and new friends we haven't met yet!
    Here is what you'll find on this page:
    1. About Us & Basic event details
    2. Covid & other illness Protocols (Required)
    3. Current Community Agreements
    4. Support we need from you 🙂
    1. About Us & Basic Event Details:
    Dancing some Sunday of the month, Sept-May: Contra Remix is a queer loving, inter-generational dance series that focuses on ecstatic, joyful dance connection and asking everyone in our community to own the culture we each create. Anyone who can get down with this is welcome. Gender neutral terms are used when teaching and calling dances. No fragrances - especially mint!
    Date: Oct 20th
    Location: Norse Hall - Upstairs Ballroom
    Time: Intro & warm up @ 6:30. 7:00-10:00 is the main dance.
    Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo, or PayPal only. No Credit Cards.
    Admission: $6-20, MASK REQUIRED
    Sliding scale:
    2-4 dances helping cover the admission table (contact us)
    $6-10 Capitalism pays you less, so you pay less.
    $11-15 Will cover rent and pay performers
    $16-20 balances out the unfairness of capitalism for folks who need to pay less.
    Pub social after: RonToms outdoor patio area in the back.
    2. Covid & Public health culture:
    - We are still orienting to long-covid coping in our personal lives, so Masks are required at our events. Wear a well-fitted (no gaps) N-95, K-N95, or surgical mask with a cloth mask cover to create a sealed fit.
    - Do not attend events if you are contagious with anything or hung out with someone you know was contagious w/o masking that week. Not sure if you're contagious - Ask a nurse friend, www.google.com, or stay home. 🙂
    - Let us know if you have symptoms of Covid-19, RSV, or Flu 1-3 days after an event. Then, please be extra sweet to yourself.
    - Wash your hands!
    3. Community Agreements:
    This is a queer loving space that supports the expression, exploration, and rejection of gender & sex identities. The terms used to identify partnered positioning in our dance are Larks and Robins. No mint products are allowed at this dance. We are other fragrances-free as well. Entering this dance space, we ask that you agree to to the following cultural practices:
    1. To practice taking care of yourself to the best of your own, current capacity.
    2. To practice taking care of each other - especially on the dance floor.
    3. To practice consent in dancing, asking for support, resolving injury, and seeking repair.
    4. To practice saying “no” and “yes” in ways that both support your well being & don’t harm others.
    5. To practice being ok with screwing something up & allowing yourself and others to be imperfect - on and off the dance floor.
    This is a living artifact that reflects the current agreements of the organizers and active community members and is subject to negotiation - except for the no mint.
    4. Community Support Needed:
    - Spread the word! We rely on you to make sure word spreads like a double rainbow across the sky.
    - Door volunteers: Ya’ll know, and we’ve appreciated your support making sure Jaydra doesn't have to do all the door work alone. Noah usually gets paid as talent, but neither of us get paid to organize this shindig, so please continue to support Jaydra also getting to enjoy the evening. You can also pay for your dance by doing a door shift for 1-3 dances. Most valuable times to support are during the lesson and first half hour of dance.
    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
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  • PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Nov 25, 2024

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Erik Weberg with Bill Tomczak, Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, Lisa Scott

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Erik Weberg with Bill Tomczak, Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, Lisa Scott

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    Fri Nov 29, 2024

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    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 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    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.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     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
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  • PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Sue Songer & Erik Weberg and Open Mike w/Kelly Tabor

    PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Sue Songer & Erik Weberg and Open Mike w/Kelly Tabor

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    Sat Nov 30, 2024

    PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: Open Band w/Sue Songer & Erik Weberg and Open Mike w/Kelly Tabor

    Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.

    Local musicians Sue Songer and Erik Weberg will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.  Kelly Tabor will lead the callers' Open Mike, using gender-neutral terms. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a calling slot.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    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!

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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