"Mostly Dance" Events Calendar, 2003

Available history:   2002   |   2003   |   Present   |  

I like to keep an online Web-based calendar of the local dance events I know about. This is the page for past events in 2003; the current calendar is here.

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• Events held in Eugene are shown on a green background.
• Events held in Corvallis are shown on an orange background.
• Events held in Portland are shown on a lavender background.
• Events held elsewhere are shown on a standard background.

January, 2003

Wednesday, January 1, 2003

• Swing Out NorthWest in Port Townsend, Washington: Lindy Hop workshops and dancing nearly 24 hours each day from December 26, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.

Thursday, January 2, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, January 3, 2003:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with Johnny Martin Swing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.

Saturday, January 4, 2003

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

Sunday, January 5, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Eugene Opera performs La Boheme at the Hult Center, 2:30 PM. I thought KLCC said this was on the sixth, but it's listed on the fifth on the Eugene Opera Web site. Given the 2:30 showtime, it sounds like a Sunday show.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Balboa dance mini-workshop with Leah DeForest and Pete Green at Nocturnal in Portland. $7/class or $25 for the day. Brush up on your balboa basics to get ready for the Sylvia Sykes workshop on January 18-19!
  • 11:30 registration
  • 12:00 Balboa 1
  • 1:15 Balboa 2
  • break
  • 2:45 Balboa 3
  • 4:00 Bal tricks
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: Rhythm Tap (Eastside) and Argentine tango (Westside).

Monday, January 6, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis will resume next week. But the open dancing resumes tonight . . .
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages. Wear your pajamas and welcome in 2003!
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: salsa, Argentine tango, and bellydance (Eastside) and West Coast swing (Westside).

Tuesday, January 7, 2003:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; ten Tuesdays starting 1/07 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: West Coast swing, Intro to Swing, and Lindy Hop (Eastside) and salsa (Westside).

Wednesday, January 8, 2003

• New Lindy Hop class in Eugene! Taught by Denise Steele at Gutenberg College just south of the UO campus. More details as I get them.
• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "One + One = One".
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $2 for the lesson and dance.
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson, usually starts at the beginning;
  • 7:45: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Barbara Platt teaches dance at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis: Ballroom I (waltz, foxtrot, swing), and Latin II (rumba, cha-cha, and more). Ten weeks. Contact Barbara at 541-929-6458 for more information.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: West Coast swing, country western, hip-hop/funk, and salsa (Eastside) and Argentine tango (Westside).

Thursday, January 9, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM. Listening only?
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: Breakdance & Popping, Hip Hop/funk, and bellydance (Eastside) and jazz dance and Lindy Hop (Westside).

Friday, January 10, 2003:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Beginning West Coast Swing classes with Dave Feinberg at Corvallis Fitness Center, Fridays through Feb. 7 from 7-9PM. $40/person, $75/couple. Contact Dave at 541-453-4971 for info.
• Noche Tropical salsa & merengue dancing with DJ Lupe; 10PM - 1:30AM at Westlake Chinese restaurant, 2501 NW Monroe, Corvallis. $2?
• Swing dance with The Rebels at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• New four-week dance class series begins at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. See the Web site for their extensive schedule of classes on the Eastside and in their new Westside studio. Today: East Coast swing, ballroom, and club dancing in the Eastside studio.
• PSDC "Swing Blizzard" West Coast swing dance at the Oak Grove Community Center, 14496 SE Cedar Avenue, Milwaukie. 7:30, $, all ages.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop in Phoenix, Arizona, January 10 - 12, 2003.

Saturday, January 11, 2003

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene with live band Son Mela'o, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: Salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• PSDC "Swing Blizzard" West Coast swing workshops at the Sunnyside Grange in Portland. Noon, $, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop in Phoenix, Arizona, January 10 - 12, 2003.

Sunday, January 12, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Beginning Argentine tango class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; ten Sundays starting 1/12 from 7-9PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• PSDC "Swing Blizzard" West Coast swing workshops at the Sunnyside Grange in Portland. Noon, $, all ages.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop in Phoenix, Arizona, January 10 - 12, 2003.

Monday, January 13, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $25/person ($40/couple) for the five-week session, or $6/person per drop-in class. Social dance party afterwards is free if you're in a class. Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing. For this session, we'll focus on partner connection (rolling count), styling, and music interpretation. Please be familiar with a sugar push, underarm turn, left side pass, and basic whip for this class.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa - No experience necessary! We'll cover basic patterns, beginning spins, and styling that will get you out onto the dance floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 14, 2003:

• Partner Dancing for Absolute Beginners class with E. Vivianna Marcel through LCC; ten Tuesdays starting 1/07 from 6:30-8:30PM at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one! New 5-week session starts tonight. $15 for all five weeks, or drop in for $4 per class.
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• Dance lab in Portland. Contact Debbie; I don't know where, when, etc.

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' in Eugene! This is the second week of a four-week session, but new beginners can still join in. Classes are at Gutenberg College, 1883 University Street.
  • 5:30: Beginners! Come to this class for a basic introduction if you missed last week's class.
  • 6:30: Week 2 of Beginning Lindy Hop.
  • 7:30: Week 2 of Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop. You probably shouldn't try to drop in on this class unless you're a Lindy old-timer.
• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "Dos por Cuatro".
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Paragon in Portland.

Thursday, January 16, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Heathman Hotel in Portland.
• Third Thursday Dance with the Lincoln Pops Jazz Orchestra at the Gleneden Beach Community Club on Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30 - 10PM, $5, all ages.

Friday, January 17, 2003:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings at The Vets' Club in Eugene!
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Swing dance with David Cooley at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• The Temple Ballroom has changed owners and is closed for now.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop with the Northern California Lindy Society in the Bay Area, January 17 - 19, 2003.
• South Florida Lindy Exchange (SoFLeX).

Saturday, January 18, 2003

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Swing dance workshop with Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou at Nocturnal in Portland.
  • 11:30: Registration
  • 12:00: Lindy 1
  • 1:15: Lindy 2
  • 2:15: break
  • 2:45: Lindy Hop tricks and slides
  • 4:00: Hip Hop (Jason only)
• Lily Wilde and her Swingin' Boyfriends at Nocturnal in Portland. 8-12, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop with the Northern California Lindy Society in the Bay Area, January 17 - 19, 2003.
• South Florida Lindy Exchange (SoFLeX).

Sunday, January 19, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Sunday Waltz Brunch at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, 10:30 - 2:30, $6 to dance or $15 with brunch.
• Swing dance workshop with Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou at Nocturnal in Portland.
  • 11:30: Registration
  • 12:00: Balboa 1
  • 1:15: Balboa 2
  • 2:15: break
  • 2:45: Balboa 3
  • 4:00: West Coast Swing
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Frankie Manning teaches Lindy Hop with the Northern California Lindy Society in the Bay Area, January 17 - 19, 2003.
• South Florida Lindy Exchange (SoFLeX).

Monday, January 20, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• 2nd week of social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Each class is $25/person ($40/couple) for the five-week session, or $6/person per drop-in class. Social dance party afterwards is free if you're in a class. Contact Trina at (541) 760-3931.
  • 7:00: Intermediate West Coast Swing. For this session, we'll focus on partner connection (rolling count), styling, and music interpretation. Please be familiar with a sugar push, underarm turn, left side pass, and basic whip for this class.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa - No experience necessary! We'll cover basic patterns, beginning spins, and styling that will get you out onto the dance floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 21, 2003:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• Dance lab in Portland. Contact Debbie; I don't know where, when, etc.

Wednesday, January 22, 2003

• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "Triangles of Tango".
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $2 for the lesson and dance.
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson, usually starts at the beginning;
  • 7:45: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.

Thursday, January 23, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • 8:00: lesson? free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.

Friday, January 24, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The JiveMasters at Sweetwater's at Valley River Inn in Eugene, 8PM.
• The Vets' Club is re-opening in Eugene! Once the home of some very swing-danceable blues shows, it has been closed for over a year. Don't know about the music this weekend.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely at OSU. Insanely good west coast swing. Each class is $7 for students, $10 for community members. Women's Building 116.
  • 7:30PM: West Coast Swing I (must know six count basics and basic whip)
  • 8:30PM: Beyond Beginning Hustle (must have firm understanding of the basic)
• Swing dance with Hot Club Sandwich at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.

Saturday, January 25, 2003

• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• The JiveMasters at Quacker's on west 7th in Eugene, 9PM.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSUBDC dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely at OSU. Crazy cool west coast swing. Each class is $7 for students, $10 for community members. Women's Building 116.
  • 10AM: Cha cha.
  • 11AM: Intermediate Nightclub Two-Step
  • Noon: Intermediate Hustle
  • 1 PM: Lunch break
  • 2 PM: West Coast Swing II
  • 3 PM: West Coast Swing: Working the Slot
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Winter Waltz Ball at the Norse Hall, 111 NW 11th in Portland. Live music: 2/3 waltzes, 1/3 one-steps, foxtrots, tangos, and polkas. 8-midnight, $20, all ages?

Sunday, January 26, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.

Monday, January 27, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean Brinton) and intermediate (Chris Jones) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Kevin Schaper.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 28, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• Dance lab in Portland. Contact Debbie; I don't know where, when, etc.

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

• Leading Argentine tango class for women, taught by Vicky Ayers. Four weeks, meets at Pam Joffe's house. Class 7:30 to 8:20, guided practica until 9:00. $35 for the series or $10 on a drop-in basis. Contact Vicky at tangovicky@@@yahoo.com. Tonight: "Four Feet, One Heart".
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7-10PM.

Thursday, January 30, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

Friday, January 31, 2003

• Argentine tango workshops with Christopher Nassopoulous and Carolyn Peattie in Eugene. Small-group classes at intermediate-advanced level. Held at Pam Joffe's house; likely to fill up quickly.
  • 7:00 PM - Essentials of Close Embrace
  • 8:30 PM - Navigating on Crowded Dance Floors
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• The West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues at Luna in Eugene. 9:30, $5, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Dance West: modern, Afro/jazz and tap performances at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis. 8PM, $12, $10 sr., $6 stu.
• Swing dance with the Lily Wilde Rockabilly Band (?!) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

February, 2003

Saturday, February 1, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. Info: 541-868-2082.
• Argentine tango workshops with Christopher Nassopoulous and Carolyn Peattie in Eugene. Small-group classes at intermediate-advanced level. Held at Pam Joffe's house; likely to fill up quickly.
  • Noon - Tango Waltz
  • 1:45 PM - Milonga con Traspie
  • 3:30 PM - Changes of Direction
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Grand Milonga (Argentine tango dancing) at the Vets' Club Ballroom (upstairs), $8, all ages.
  • 8:00: Beginners' Argentine tango lesson with Elizabeth Wartluft.
  • 9:00: Argentine tango dancing until 1:00 AM.
• Son Melao plays good latin/salsa music at Luna. 9PM, $8, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Dance West: modern, Afro/jazz and tap performances at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis. 8PM, $12, $10 sr., $6 stu.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

Sunday, February 2, 2003:

• Argentine tango workshops with Christopher Nassopoulous and Carolyn Peattie in Eugene. Small-group classes at intermediate-advanced level. Held at Pam Joffe's house; likely to fill up quickly.
  • Noon - Using Body English
  • 1:45 PM - Advanced Milonga
  • 3:30 PM - Exchange of Lead and Follow
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Tap and Argentine tango.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Los Angeles / Orange County LindyBinge with 8 - 12 hours of Lindy Hop dancing each day.

Monday, February 3, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Latin, salsa, Argentine tango, bellydance, and West Coast swing.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at the Salem YWCA, 768 State St near Willamette U. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 8PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.

Tuesday, February 4, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at the Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd in Corvallis. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 8PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 9PM: Maybe a practice session till 10, if Denise gets the OK to stay that late. $2.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and salsa.

Wednesday, February 5, 2003

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, country western, hip hop/funk, salsa, Argentine tango.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Paragon, NW 13th and Hoyt in Portland. 8:30, 21+.
• Asylum Street Spankers (occasionally-swingable roots rock band) at the Fez, upstairs across from Powell's in Portland. Details.

Thursday, February 6, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Hip hop/funk, bellydance, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), jazz, Lindy Hop.
• First Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5.

Friday, February 7, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Lo Nuestro plays latin and danceable salsa music at Luna in Eugene. 9PM, $6, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC swing dance workshops with Steve and Rebecca Drzewiczewski at the OSU Women's Building rm 116 in Corvallis. Each class is $7 students / $10 public; all ages are welcome. You can look at the flyer, the other flyer, and the registration form online.
  • 7:30: Lindy Hop Fundamentals For All Levels. Using basic figures, Steve & Rebecca will break down the fundamentals of Lindy Hop. Learn how to connect with your partner, when to use tension & compression, and simple techniques that will make you a better leader or follower. No partner required.
  • 8:30: Dips/Social Tricks. Steve & Rebecca will show you some of their favorite tricks as well as how to dance in and out of them. These moves will be leadable and are guaranteed to add some spice to your swing dancing. Come relaxed, limber and with an open mind. No partner required.
  • 9:20: Free dance practice until 10PM.. Practice what you learned!
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing and club dancing.
• Swing dance with Johnny Martin Swing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever west coast / hustle dance at PPAA in Portland.

Saturday, February 8, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. Info: 541-868-2082.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• USABDA Starry Night Ballroom Dance at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8-midnight, all ages, $10/12.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSUBDC swing dance workshops with Steve and Rebecca Drzewiczewski at the OSU Women's Building rm 116 in Corvallis. Each class is $7 students / $10 public; all ages are welcome. You can look at the flyer, the other flyer, and the registration form online.
  • 10:30: Lindy Hop Connection Techniques. Assumes everyone is familiar with basic Lindy Hop footwork and figures. Emphasis will be on improving technique for leading and following on the dance floor. Learn how to dance as a unit instead of as two individuals! No partner required.
  • 11:30: Aerials/Flashy Tricks. This class will focus on the timing, connection, and communication required to successfully execute aerials. Steve & Rebecca will challenge you with exciting material for your next jam. No partner required.
  • 12:30: Beginning Balboa/Bal-Swing. If you're looking to learn Balboa, want to add some variety to your dancing, or just want to be able to make it all the way through that really fast song, this class is for you! In addition to teaching you the basic step, Steve & Rebecca will provide you with tips on improving the way you lead or follow Balboa. No partner required.
  • 1:20: (lunch break)
  • 14:30: Fast Lindy Technique. Bring on the fast music! This class will show you how to dance Lindy Hop faster than you ever imagined possible! Learn the tips and techniques that make dancing fast easy. No partner required.
  • 15:30: Balboa/Bal-Swing Continued. This class is appropriate for those familiar with the Balboa basic. Focus on expanding your Balboa vocabulary, as well as how to easily transition between Balboa and Lindy. No partner required.
  • 4:20: Free dance practice until about 6:30.. Practice what you learned!
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Deke Dickerson (occasionally swingable rockabilly) at Conan's in Portland. Details.

Sunday, February 9, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Foxtrot workshops with championship ballroom dancer Elizabeth Knoll at Agate Hall in Eugene. $10-12 per session. For information, call Jean at 541-747-3841.
  • noon: Foxtrot Fundamentals (for all levels).
  • 1:00: Building Blocks of Foxtrot (Intermediate).
  • 2:00: Flights of Fancy - Social patterns (Intermediate).
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Second meeting of 4-week sessions.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 7PM: Special two-week Advanced Lindy Hop session, tonight and 2/23! $20 for both.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.

Monday, February 10, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, February 11, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, February 12, 2003

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.

Thursday, February 13, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• Candye Kane at Duff's Garage (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9:30?, 21+.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Friday, February 14, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• Swing dance with the Swingin' Bachelors at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Valerie Day and the Knights of Swing at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. Benefit for something; $25. 7:30, 21+.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Saturday, February 15, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. Info: 541-868-2082.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Laura Kemp Band reunion concert at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene; 9PM, 21+?.
• Caliente plays salsa music, and dancing is very likely at the Wild Duck in Eugene.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; free, all ages:
  • 7:00 drop-in dance lesson;
  • 8:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 11:30 PM.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Charleston workshops with Denise Steele at the Viscount Dance studios Westside in Portland. Each session is $15, or $25 for both.
  • 1:00-2:30: 1920s Partnered Charleston - The Charleston was probably the biggest dance craze of all time! This classic 20's Jazz dance swept across the world and ultimately helped to create the Lindy Hop. Todays it is especially enjoyed in combination with dances such as Balboa and Shag to add greater variety. If you are looking for fabulous steps and styling to add to your "Fast Dancing" repertoire, then this is the class for you!
  • 2:45-4:15: Intermediate Charleston for Lindy Hoppers (30's Charleston) - The original style of 20's Charleston was transformed in the 1930's by Frankie Manning, one of the great innovators of The Lindy Hop. His long, leggy "flying" style became the Hallmark of Savoy Style Lindy Hop. This class will be packed with classic and contemporary partner steps. You should know and feel comfortable with the basics of 30's Charleston that are covered in our Lindy 1 and 2 (a/b) classes.
  • 4:15-5:30: DJ'd Open Dance/Practice session - Free for registered class participants only.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• Big Sandy and His Fly-Right Boys (rockabilly) at Conan's in Portland. Details.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Sunday, February 16, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Third meeting of four-week sessions.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Portland ValenTango: 27 classes, 9 instructors, 6 milongas, 4 DJ's, 3 supervised practicas, one tango orchestra and a whole lot of dancing, eating, schmoozing, and fun.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• New Orleans LindyGras 2003 in Louisiana -- registration is closed, but there is a waiting list.

Monday, February 17, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, February 18, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• The Reverend Horton Heat at Dante's in Portland. 9:30, 21+, $16.50.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• The Reverend Horton Heat at Berbati's Pan (231 SW Ankeny) in Portland. 9:30, 21+, $19.

Thursday, February 20, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30; all ages.
• Laura Kemp at Luna with Roy Brewer on strings. 9PM, 21+.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Third Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5. Paul and Sharon in the house?
• Third Thursday Dance with the Lincoln Pops Jazz Orchestra at the Gleneden Beach Community Club on Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30 - 10PM, $5, all ages.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.

Friday, February 21, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Peter's Tango Den, 8PM in Eugene.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in casino rueda lesson with Tony;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with OSU's ALAS club at Old World Deli.
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan Sextet at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.
• Blue Ridge Boogie 2003 at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia.
• London Lindy Exchange in jolly olde England.

Saturday, February 22, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• Lindy Hop workshops 1-4:30 with Paul and Sharon at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. More details TBA; info harrythehipster@hotmail.com.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.
• Blue Ridge Boogie 2003 at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia.
• London Lindy Exchange in jolly olde England.

Sunday, February 23, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. Fourth meeting of four-week sessions.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 7PM: Second meeting of special two-week Advanced Lindy Hop session.
• Lindy Hop workshops 10:00 - 4:30 with Paul and Sharon at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. More details TBA; info harrythehipster@hotmail.com.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages. Special guest DJs Paul and Sharon.
• Sunday Waltz Brunch at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, 10:30 - 2:30, $6 to dance or $15 with brunch.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Jitterbug Jam in Ventura, California.
• Blue Ridge Boogie 2003 at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia.
• London Lindy Exchange in jolly olde England.

Monday, February 24, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Following Argentine tango for men class with Vicky Ayers: four weeks of the zen of following and partner communication. Follow the link for more info.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, February 25, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, all ages.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, February 26, 2003

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Zydeco dancing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $2 for the lesson and dance.
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson, usually starts at the beginning;
  • 7:30: zydeco dancing until 9PM or 9:30.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7:30-10PM.

Thursday, February 27, 2003:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30; all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.

Friday, February 28, 2003

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Laura Kemp and Anne Weiss at Café Paradiso in Eugene, 8PM.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning/intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Marco & Trina;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Swing dance with Johnny Mercury and the Hot Rockets at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with DJed rockabilly music until 10;
  • 10:00: Swing dance with live rockabilly music until midnight; DJed after-dancing?
• London Ontario Exchange (Lindy Bender) has been cancelled.

March, 2003

Saturday, March 1, 2003

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• ESDC West Coast swing dance, 7-midnight at Agate Hall. $6/8, all ages. Special performance by OSU's Cool Shoes.
  • 7PM: Intermediate West Coast swing lesson;
  • 8- midnight: dancing and dance performance.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• David Cooley at U of Portland Commons, 9PM - midnight. Free!
• Zydeco dance with live music from Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners. There don't see to be any details at the Web site; good luck finding where and when this event takes place.
• London Ontario Exchange (Lindy Bender) has been cancelled.

Sunday, March 2, 2003:

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• OFAM and EZDC present Mardi Gras at the Shedd! $11, all ages. For more info, call OFAM at 687-6592, or EZDC at 683-3979.
  • 6:00: Cajun buffet for those who want a nice Louisiana-style meal ($6 extra);
  • 7:00: zydeco dance lesson with Marc and Mary;
  • 8:00: live zydeco with Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners from Houston.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class. Class will skip 3/23 (Spring Break); the last meeting will be 3/31.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning/intermdiate swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Tap and Argentine tango.
• No swing dancing at Nocturnal tonight.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.

Monday, March 3, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Following Argentine tango for men class with Vicky Ayers: four weeks of the zen of following and partner communication. Follow the link for more info.
• Mardi Gras Cajun feast at Intaba's Kitchen in Corvallis, featuring live zydeco music from Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners from Houston. Get your tickets in advance!
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Latin, salsa, Argentine tango, bellydance, and West Coast swing.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at the Salem YWCA, 768 State St near Willamette U. New 4-week sessions start this week! $35 per person per class. Class will skip 3/24 (Spring Break); the last meeting will be April 1.
  • 7PM: Beginning-intermediate Jitterbug swing with 6 & 8-count moves.
  • 8PM: Beginning/intermediate ballroom dance (foxtrot & waltz). Great class to prepare for that special wedding day or for fun on the social dance floor.

Tuesday, March 4, 2003:

• Beginning salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 7-8PM, all ages.
• Mardi Gras party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $5, 21+.
  • 7:00: Waltz lesson.
  • 8:00: Open dance party; West Coast Swing and more.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• No Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele this month, but check out the Charleston/Lindy Charleston workshop on March 8!
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. West Coast swing, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), Lindy Hop, and salsa.
• Crystal Ballroom Mardi Gras celebration, hosted by Pepe Raphael and including the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. 7PM, $20.

Wednesday, March 5, 2003

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • 7:00: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • 9:00 DJed salsa dancing until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• UO Ensembles Concert: Oregon Wind Ensemble and Oregon Symphonic Band, 8PM, Beall Hall in Eugene. $.
• Evan's Tango Fundamentals class: tonight, "frame stuff and sacadas". Class and practica 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale at Pam's house in Eugene.
• Argentine tango at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. "Advanced Swing Moves & Techniques", West Coast swing, hip hop/funk, salsa, and Argentine tango.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, (503) 287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.
• Johnny Martin Swing at the Paragon, NW 13th and Hoyt in Portland. 8:30, 21+.
• Asylum Street Spankers (occasionally-swingable roots rock band) at the Fez, upstairs across from Powell's in Portland. Details.

Thursday, March 6, 2003:

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene.
• UO Chamber Music Series: St. Petersburg Quartet performs Glazunov, Nadarejshvili, and Shostakovich. Joined by guitarist Paul Galbraith. Pre-concert talk at 7, concert at 8; Beall Concert Hall in Eugene. $.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Karan Casey plays neo-Celtic at Café Paradiso in downtown Eugene. 8PM, $19.
• Buster B. Jones plays fingerstyle guitar at Luna in Eugene. 9:00, $10, 21+.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Jose Cruz at the Rumba Room in Eugene. Six-week session started Jan. 14; drop-ins $7/class. 8-9:30, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+, DJed salsa dancing 9:30 until whenever things slow down.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. Hip hop/funk, bellydance, swing (East Coast/jitterbug), jazz, Lindy Hop, and Argentine tango.
• First Thursday Jam Session Lindy Hop dance at The Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum in Portland. 8-midnight, all ages, $5.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing four four days in SF.

Friday, March 7, 2003

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene.
• Lo Nuestro latin music at Johnny Ocean's in Oakway Center in Eugene. 6:30.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• UO Choral Ensembles concert at Beall Concert Hall in Eugene. 8PM, $.
• Peter's Tango Den at 8PM.
• Lo Nuestro plays latin dance and salsa music at Luna in Eugene. 9:00, $6, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $5, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in West Coast Swing Styling lesson with Marco;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• New class series begins today at the Viscount Dance Studios in Portland. East Coast Swing 2 and club dancing.
• Swing dance with Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88s at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever west coast / hustle dance at PPAA in Portland.
• Operation: Breathless (Denver Lindy Exchange): March 7-9, 2003.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing for four days in SF.

Saturday, March 8, 2003

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene.
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Pearl Django plays gypsy swing and hot jazz for a packed house at Luna in Eugene. 8:30, $10, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
  • 8:00: Intermediate salsa class with Jose Cruz, 5-week session started 09/28, $30 or $7 drop-in.
  • 9:00: Beginning salsa class with Jose Cruz every Saturday, $5 drop-in.
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Charleston workshops with Denise Steele at the Majestic Theater, 115 SW 2nd in Corvallis. Each session is $10. Designed for intermediate dancers; classes will move pretty quickly.
  • 2:00-3:30: 1920s Partnered Charleston - The Charleston was probably the biggest dance craze of all time! This classic 20's Jazz dance swept across the world and ultimately helped to create the Lindy Hop. Todays it is especially enjoyed in combination with dances such as Balboa and Shag to add greater variety. If you are looking for fabulous steps and styling to add to your "Fast Dancing" repertoire, then this is the class for you!
  • 3:30-5:00: Intermediate Charleston for Lindy Hoppers (30's Charleston) - The original style of 20's Charleston was transformed in the 1930's by Frankie Manning, one of the great innovators of The Lindy Hop. His long, leggy "flying" style became the hallmark of Savoy Style Lindy Hop. This class will be packed with classic and contemporary partner steps. You should know and feel comfortable with the basics of 30's Charleston that are covered in our Lindy 1 and 2 (a/b) classes.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Noche Latina celebration at OSU in Corvallis. With dinner, $7 students or $10 general; dance only, $5. Sponsored by OSU Association of Latin American Students.
  • 6:00: doors open, dinner, presentations, dance demos.
  • 9:00: dance to live music from Son Melao until 11 or 11:30.
• Salsa and merengue dancing with DJ Lupe at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9PM - 1AM, $6, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• a la Milonga Mariposa at the Ridgefield Arts Centre, 208 Pioneer St. in Ridgefield, WA, just north of Vancouver. Directions: Travel I-5 to exit 14 north of Vancouver (Pioneer St./Ridgefield exit). Head west on Pioneer St. just over 3 miles, to the first and only four way stop. On your right, above the Hardware Store is the venue. Enter the yellow door under the black and yellow dance banner one door behind you! Students $5, general admission $6. Questions? Call 360-887-3059.
  • 7:30: Beginning Argentine tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Dancing until some point yet to be determined.
• Operation: Breathless (Denver Lindy Exchange): March 7-9, 2003.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing for four days in SF.

Sunday, March 9, 2003

• Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene. Example session:
  • 9:00-10:15: Community, Networking, and Complexity Explore how dynamic systems theory and open source technology can help communities to freely "gift" information, interact, interconnect and thrive. Rm 241.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• American style cha-cha workshops with championship ballroom dancer Elizabeth Knoll at Agate Hall in Eugene. $10-12 per session. For information, call Jean at 541-747-3841.
  • noon: Cha Cha Technique & Rhythm (for all levels).
  • 1:00: Lead and Follow (Intermediate).
  • 2:00: Cheeky Cha Cha (Intermediate).
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Buster B.'s Guitar Bash: a jam. $3; $5 for non-participants. Luna in Eugene. 6:00, 21+.
• UO Ensembles Concert: The Campus Band and The Campus Orchestra both perform. 6PM, 198 Music, $.
• USABDA ballroom dance at the Vets' Club on Willamette in Eugene.
  • 6:00: dance lesson;
  • 7:00: ballroom dancing until 10PM.
• Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele of The Joint is Jumpin' at Agate Hall in Eugene.
  • 5PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop - the essential vocabulary every Lindy Hopper should know.
  • 6PM: Beginning Lindy Hop - An introduction to the craziest swing dance style around.
  • 7PM: Special two-week Advanced Lindy Hop session, tonight and 3/30! $20 for both.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7-11PM, $6, all ages.
• Live blues at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+:
  • 4:00: live blues with Strange Tones;
  • 6:30: live blues with Too Slim and the Taildraggers until 9:30.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland.
• Operation: Breathless (Denver Lindy Exchange): March 7-9, 2003.
• San Francisco Swing Dance Challenge: workshops and dancing for four days in SF.

Monday, March 10, 2003:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean Brinton) and intermediate (Darryl Issel) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Following Argentine tango for men class with Vicky Ayers: four weeks of the zen of following and partner communication. Follow the link for more info.
• UO Ensembles Concert: chamber ensembles. 8PM, Beall Concert Hall in Eugene, $.
• Open mic, 7:30 pm at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland (zydeco upstairs!), $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, March 11, 2003:

• Beginning salsa classes with Jose Cruz at Studio B in Eugene, 7-8PM.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Take both classes for the price of one!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• UO Ensemble Concert: Oregon Jazz Ensemble and two Jazz Lab Bands perform instrumental jazz. 8PM, Beall Concert Hall in Eugene, $.
• UO Ensemble Concert: The Collegium Musicum performs Baroque and Classical music, 8:30, Central Lutheran Church (1857 Potter St in Eugene), $.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM, no cover.
• No Lindy Hop classes with Denise Steele in Corvallis this month.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) a