Calendar
Week of Jan 5th
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PCDC NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE: The Fiddle Hellions w/Susan Michaels
PCDC NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE: The Fiddle Hellions w/Susan Michaels
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Sat Dec 31, 2022 – Sun Jan 1, 2023Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Fiddle Hellions (Sue Songer, George Penk, Betsy Branch) will play; Susan Michaels will call using gender-neutral terms. All folks must be vaxxed, boosted, and masked.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!Special times for this event:7:30 pm Newcomers' session8:00 dance, to 12:15, with a sparkling cider toast at midnight68 SW Miles StPortland, Oregon 97219503-823-3180 -
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with Susan Petrick, caller
Joyride 1st Wednesday contra dance with Susan Petrick, caller
Wed Jan 4, 2023Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with Susan Petrick, caller.
Please see the Joyride web site for event details (including printable flier) and covid protocols.
https://joyride.erikweberg.com/
Polish Hall (Portland Polonia) -
SALEM Community Dance: The Hat Band w/Jana Rygas
SALEM Community Dance: The Hat Band w/Jana Rygas
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Thu Jan 5, 2023The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Community Dance series in 2023. They will hold their next dance on Thursday January 5, from 6:30 to 9:00 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE), with music by the Hat Band (Jon Neff and Syd Newell) and calling by Jana Rygas. Masks are required and vaccinations recommended. 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.
Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 per person.
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 -
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger calling with Lanny Martin, Erica Liebert, and Ron Dann
PCDC Friday Night English Dance: Cynthia Stenger calling with Lanny Martin, Erica Liebert, and Ron Dann
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Fri Jan 6, 2023If 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: Lanny Martin, piano, Erica Liebert, violin, Ron Dann, clarinet
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 -
1st Saturday Contra Dance: The Stage Crew and Open Band with William Watson calling
1st Saturday Contra Dance: The Stage Crew and Open Band with William Watson calling
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Sat Jan 7, 2023
The Stage Crew are--Lori Shaffer, fiddle; Sue Songer, fiddle, piano; Lanny Martin, accordion, piano
William Watson will use robins/larks role terms
Newcomers' session at 7:00; dance from 7:30 - 10-30
Admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale