This calendar shows local and PCDC affiliated events. To see more (and to be able to filter by type of events) go to our extended regional calendar.
Wed Sep 4, 2024
Joyride first Wednesday contra dance with caller Susan Michaels
Please see Joyride's web site for details about the dance and printable flier on the schedule page.
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Thu Sep 5, 2024
The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Contra Dance series in 2024. 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.
Jana Rygas will call. The TriTones from Corvallis will play (Bo Leyden, mandolin; Evelyn Idzerda, keyboard; Shari Ame Fiddle).
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.
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Sat Sep 7, 2024
Music by The Fiddle Hellions: Betsy Branch, fiddle; George Penk, fiddle; Sue Songer, piano
Calling (nongendered): Koren Wake (from Seattle)
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.
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Sat Sep 14, 2024
![PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Nettles [Corvallis] w/William Watson](https://portlandcountrydance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FultonHall.png)
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Please welcome The Nettles back to the Fulton stage for their first gig here since 2020! William Watson will call dances using gender-neutral terms.
Covid restrictions suspended indefinitely! As of the beginning of September, the CDC notes that community transmission of the Coronavirus is "Very High." As a result, PCDC strongly recommends wearing masks while attending contra dances. We also will provide additional ventilation and filtration fans.
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!
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Sun Sep 15, 2024
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Sat Sep 21, 2024
Saturday night dancing at Fulton Hall continues! Local favorites "Peter and the Wolf Tones" will play (George Penk, Heather Pinney, Jess Shafer). Tarka Ayres will head in from Hillsboro to call, using gender-neutral terms.
Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely! We will continue to monitor potential exposures at Portland contra 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!
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Sat Sep 28, 2024
Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Overtones will head up from Corvallis to play for our dancing pleasure. Please welcome Richard Barnes from Seattle for his Fulton debut, calling dances with 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!