Calendar
Week of Nov 27th
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SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Jana Rygas
SALEM Community Dance: The Pringle Creek Band w/Jana Rygas
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Thu Dec 1, 2022The Salem Folklore Community is starting up a new First Thursdays Community Dance series this fall. The series kicks off with a dance on Thursday October 6, from 6:30 to 9:30 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE), with music by the Pringle Creek Band (Dennis Rothrock, Louise Rothrock, Shawn Morford, and Jeff Graham) and calling by Jana Rygas. Masks will be required and vaccinations recommended. We 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. Future dances will be November 3 and December 1. For more info contact salemfolklore@gmail.com.
Salem VFW Hall630 Hood Street NESalem, Oregon 97301 -
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger with Richard Sher, Leslie Hirsch, Norman Farrell
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger with Richard Sher, Leslie Hirsch, Norman Farrell
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Fri Dec 2, 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: Richard Sher/piano, Leslie Hirsch/violin, 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 97219Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall8936 SW 17th AvPortland, Oregon 97219 -
PCDC Celebrates the Appleberrys!
PCDC Celebrates the Appleberrys!
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Sat Dec 3, 2022
As Kim and Christine retire from their years of volunteering for Portland Country Dance Community, they leave us with a huge legacy of contributions and provide a stellar example of folks who step up to do the work of running an organization and moving it forward.
PCDC invites you to this occasion of appreciation
Saturday, December 3rd
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fulton Hall at LÕEtoile French School
68 SW Miles St., PortlandWear something red!
Bring cards, pictures, memorabilia. They will be collected and preserved in a scrapbook commemorating this occasion.Entertain Kim and Christine with your stories of contra dance. Such as:
- The very first time you went contra dancing
- A memorable experience at a dance
- An amusing episode associated with either dance or the Appleberrys
Grande finale waltz to end
Questions? Want to help?
Contact Bette—bettelaucks at yahoo dot com – 828-674-9847This is a PCDC event. All guests must abide by PCDC Covid protocols including showing proof of vaccine and booster (if this is your first PCDC event) and wearing a mask indoors at all times.
1st Saturday Contra Dance: The Stage Crew with Noah Grunzweig calling1st Saturday Contra Dance: The Stage Crew with Noah Grunzweig calling
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Sat Dec 3, 2022
The Stage Crew are--Lori Shaffer, fiddle; Sue Songer, fiddle, piano; Lanny Martin, accordion, piano
Noah Grunzweig will use robins/larks role terms
Newcomer session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10-30
68 SW Miles StPortland, Oregon 97219503-823-3180