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Week of Jan 5th

  • PCDC NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE DANCE: The Contra Quartet w/Rich Goss AND Sue, Betsy, George, Bill et al w/Tom Wimmer AT NORSE HALL

    PCDC NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE DANCE: The Contra Quartet w/Rich Goss AND Sue, Betsy, George, Bill et al w/Tom Wimmer AT NORSE HALL


    Sat Dec 30, 2023 Sun Dec 31, 2023

    Sat., Dec. 30 , 7:30pm to 12:15am

    A Return of the New Year's "Big Dance" at Norse Hall

    The Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) will collaborate with Portland Dance Eclectic to create our three-story extravaganza at Norse Hall, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th.  Contra Dancing will fill the grand ballroom; a waltz mix upstairs in the Lodge Room, and a Blues mix in the basement.  More details to come.

    Three Floors of continuous dancing.
    Contra dancing with live music by PCDC in Main Balloom.
    Waltz Eclectic mix of recorded music upstairs.
    Blues mix of recorded music in the basement.
    $15-$35 Sliding scale admission gains you access to all three floors of dancing.

    Special times for this event: Newcomer contra lesson starts at 7:30p, dancing 8:00p – 12:15a, with a sparkling cider toast at midnight
    Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

    The Contra Quartet from Olympia will open the evening, featuring Jesse Partridge (fiddle), Steven Cifka (cello), Julie Bennett (percussion) and Jay Finkelstein (guitar), with caller Rich Goss from Battle Ground, Washington.

    Then we'll have an open band led by Betsy Branch, George Penk, Bill Tomczak and Sue Songer with Seattle caller Tom Wimmer.

    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.

     

    111 NE 11th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97232
    503-972-3329
  • Joyride 1st Wednesday Contra w/ caller Susan Petrick

    Joyride 1st Wednesday Contra w/ caller Susan Petrick


    Wed Jan 3, 2024

    Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with caller Susan Petrick

    Info and printable flier at the Joyride web site:

    https://joyride.erikweberg.com/

    Polish Hall
    (Portland Polonia)
    3832 N Interstate Av
    Portland, Oregon 97227
    503-281-7352
  • (Mask required) PCDC Friday English Dance: Andrea Nettleton w/ Erica Liebert, Carl Thor, Norman Farrell, Landon Kuhn

    (Mask required) PCDC Friday English Dance: Andrea Nettleton w/ Erica Liebert, Carl Thor, Norman Farrell, Landon Kuhn


    Fri Jan 5, 2024

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

     

    Masks Required for tonight's Dance

    Per PCDC Guidelines: Vaccinations/boosters are no longer being verified and new attendees no longer have to compete a waiver.

    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
  • 1st Saturday Contra: The Stage Crew w/ Shell Stowell calling

    1st Saturday Contra: The Stage Crew w/ Shell Stowell calling


    Sat Jan 6, 2024

    The Stage Crew is: Lori Shaffer, fiddle/Sue Songer, fiddle and piano/Lanny Martin, accordion and piano

    Shell Stowell (from Corvallis) will use non-gendered role terms

    Newcomers'session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10:30

    Admission: $6 - $25 sliding scale

    Masks are optional. Proof of Covid vaccine is no longer required.

    All are welcome! No partner or experience needed.

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