Calendar
Week of Oct 2nd
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Contra Remix: Gender-free Queer-friendly DJ'd contra dancing
Contra Remix: Gender-free Queer-friendly DJ'd contra dancing
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Sun Oct 1, 2023Contra Remix is back, with caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig!
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.
Community welcome and newcomers' lesson at 6:30; dance 7-10
Admission: $6-$20 sliding scale
Location: Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland
Covid policy: Masks required
More details at ContraRemix.com
111 NE 11th AvPortland, Oregon 97232503-972-3329 -
Special MONDAY Contra IN CORVALLIS: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Michael Karcher - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
Special MONDAY Contra IN CORVALLIS: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Michael Karcher - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
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Mon Oct 2, 2023Countercurrent will host a special MONDAY dance in CORVALLIS to celebrate the release of their new CD! The band includes Alex Sturbaum (guitar, accordion, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, banjo, foot percussion, vocals). Pennsylvania caller Michael Karcher [formerly of Seattle] will call dances using gender-neutral terms.
Masks will be required at this particular dance, for the safety and comfort of the musicians and callers, and due to the likelihood of dancers attending from out of town. Thank you for helping to keep our dance community safely dancing! For more information on attendance requirements and other precautions, please see our current COVID-19 policy here, to be further updated soon.
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30 pm dancing starts
10:30 dancing ends
Some dancers may head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!Location: Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis, OR 97333 (Ignore the map below!)
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Special TUESDAY Contra: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Koren wake [Seattle] - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
Special TUESDAY Contra: Countercurrent [Olympia] w/Koren wake [Seattle] - MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE
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Tue Oct 3, 2023
Countercurrent will host a special TUESDAY dance at the Fulton community center to celebrate the release of their new CD! The band includes Alex Sturbaum (guitar, accordion, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, banjo, foot percussion, vocals). Seattle caller Koren Wake will call dances using gender-neutral terms.
MASKS REQUIRED FOR THIS DANCE! 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! -
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with caller Jesse Partridge
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with caller Jesse Partridge
Wed Oct 4, 2023Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance
Caller: Jesse Partridge
Mask-optional
https://joyride.erikweberg.com/
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SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Shell Stowell
SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Shell Stowell
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Thu Oct 5, 2023The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Community 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.
Shell Stowell 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 Hall630 Hood Street NESalem, Oregon 97301 -
(MASK REQUIRED) PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon Calling with Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch, Laura Kuhlman, Ron Dann
(MASK REQUIRED) PCDC Friday Night English Dance: David Macemon Calling with Lisa Scott, Leslie Hirsch, Laura Kuhlman, Ron Dann
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Fri Oct 6, 2023MASK Required Dance
Per PCDC Guidelines: Vaccinations/boosters are no longer being verified and new attendees no longer have to compete a waiver. Well-fitting masks are required for all, except the caller and musicians when they are on the stage.
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 - $15.00
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 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 with The Stage Crew and Noah Grunzweig
1st Saturday Contra with The Stage Crew and Noah Grunzweig
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Sat Oct 7, 2023
The Stage Crew is: Lori Shaffer, fiddle; Sue Songer, fiddle and piano; Lanny Martin accordion and piano
Noah Grunzweig will use robins/larks role terms
Newcomers'session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10:30
Admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale
Masks are optional. Proof of Covid vaccine is no longer required.
All are welcome! No partner or experience needed.