"Mostly Dance" Events Calendar, 2006

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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 2006; 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, 2006

Sunday, January 1, 2006

• Eugene Holiday Market features live music, food, arts, and crafts from 10AM to 5PM every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the holidays.
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Folk dancing 7:30 - 9:45 PM every Sunday at In Shape in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 5:30.
• Ballroom dance classes with The Ballroom Dance Company at 8936 SE 17th Avenue in Portland. Beginning 4PM, intermediate 5PM, advanced 6PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.

Monday, January 2, 2006:

• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Merengue latin dance lessons every Monday with Herman Reyes at Dance on Broadway, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $?.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. Drop in for $6/person/class.
  • 7PM: Class TBA. Got something you want to teach?
  • 8PM: Beginning Lindy Hop with Jason and Sam. The coolest swing dance around.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Kung Pao Chickens every Monday at the Laurelthirst in Portland, 7:30 - 10PM, free, 21+.
• Lindy Hop classes and dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at the Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell in Portland. DJ 9-11, $5, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 3, 2006:

• Fundamentals of Argentine tango classes with Marisela Rizik at the Tango Center in downtown Eugene, 5:30-6:30.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-10:30 at Rock 'n Rodeo on 7th in Eugene.
• Petite Milonga, alternatango dancing every Tuesday at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene. Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close, $3.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner.
• Swing dancing at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom every Tuesday night. Beginning East Coast swing dance lesson at 7:30, dancing 8-10:30PM. $6, all ages.
• DJed swing dancing 4-7PM every first and third Tuesday at Garbero's in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland. 6-9PM, free, 21+.
• Blues dancing every Tuesday at Nocturnal in Portland. $6, all ages welcome.
  • 8:00 - blues dancing lesson
  • 9:00 - dancing until 11:30
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing every Tuesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Wednesday, January 4, 2006

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Emily Erfurth and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• The Buzz Milonga at the Buzz Coffeeshop in the EMU at the University of Oregon, 8-10PM every Wednesday.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• alternatango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• West coast swing dancing every Wednesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Strictly Salsa dancing with Roger Rumba every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.

Thursday, January 5, 2006:

• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Old-time jam session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of Appalachia and early America. 7:30PM.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Mac's and Mo's Jam at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8:30pm, 21+.
• Jo Fed's Jazz Jam Session at Jo Federigo's, 259 E 5th in Eugene. Listen to or play jazz; not a dance event. 9PM, free, 21+.
• Salsa dancing 8-midnight every Thursday at Trask Brewery in McMinnville.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Swing with the Portland Lindy Society at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• Tango dancing every Thursday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Cabin Fever blues exchange in Washington, D.C., January 5-8.

Friday, January 6, 2006

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• DJed swing dance every Friday night at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Salsa dancing every Friday night at Mazatlan Restaurant off west Burnside in NW Portland.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Cabin Fever blues exchange in Washington, D.C., January 5-8.

Saturday, January 7, 2006

• Come play crazy Brazilian percussion music with Samba Já at 11:00 every Saturday morning in Eugene.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• The Latitude 10 Café at the Friendly Street Market has live music from 6-8PM every Saturday.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 8 till 11 at StaverDanceSport, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. $?
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• There is contra dancing most Saturdays. First and third Saturdays of each month, it's in Corvallis and sponsored by CFS; second and fourth Saturdays it's in Eugene and sponsored by EFS. Either way, it's lots of fun.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Swing-N-Shine every Saturday afternoon at Collins View Dance, 318 S.W. Palantine Hill Road, Portland , OR 97223. DJed practice 4:30, free, all ages.
• Swing dancing in the upstairs lodge-room at the Norse Hall in Portland. Lindy workshop at 7PM for $10; beginning swing dance lesson 8PM; dancing 9-midnight. $8 for the beginning lesson and the dance.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Imago Ballroom at 8th and Burnside in Portland's inner east side.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Cabin Fever blues exchange in Washington, D.C., January 5-8.

Sunday, January 8, 2006

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Folk dancing 7:30 - 9:45 PM every Sunday at In Shape in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 5:30.
• Ballroom dance classes with The Ballroom Dance Company at 8936 SE 17th Avenue in Portland. Beginning 4PM, intermediate 5PM, advanced 6PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Cabin Fever blues exchange in Washington, D.C., January 5-8.

Monday, January 9, 2006:

• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Merengue latin dance lessons every Monday with Herman Reyes at Dance on Broadway, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $?.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. Drop in for $6/person/class.
  • 7PM: Class TBA. Got something you want to teach?
  • 8PM: Beginning Lindy Hop with Jason and Sam. The coolest swing dance around.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Free swing dance at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. Larry Peacock has rented the Crystal Ballroom to host a swing dance bash harking back to the mid-1990s swing revival: hundreds of dancers on that fantastic sprung wood floor. Music will be provided by most of Oregon's noted swing DJs. Doors at 6, beginning swing dance lesson at 7, music 8PM-midnight.
• Kung Pao Chickens every Monday at the Laurelthirst in Portland, 7:30 - 10PM, free, 21+.
• Lindy Hop classes and dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at the Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell in Portland. DJ 9-11, $5, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006:

• Fundamentals of Argentine tango classes with Marisela Rizik at the Tango Center in downtown Eugene, 5:30-6:30.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-10:30 at Rock 'n Rodeo on 7th in Eugene.
• Petite Milonga, alternatango dancing every Tuesday at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene. Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close, $3.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner.
• Swing dancing at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom every Tuesday night. Beginning East Coast swing dance lesson at 7:30, dancing 8-10:30PM. $6, all ages.
• DJed swing dancing 4-7PM every first and third Tuesday at Garbero's in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland. 6-9PM, free, 21+.
• Blues dancing every Tuesday at Nocturnal in Portland. $6, all ages welcome.
  • 8:00 - blues dancing lesson
  • 9:00 - dancing until 11:30
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing every Tuesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Blake & Katrina.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• The Buzz Milonga at the Buzz Coffeeshop in the EMU at the University of Oregon, 8-10PM every Wednesday.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• alternatango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• West coast swing dancing every Wednesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Strictly Salsa dancing with Roger Rumba every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.

Thursday, January 12, 2006:

• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Old-time jam session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of Appalachia and early America. 7:30PM.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Mac's and Mo's Jam at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8:30pm, 21+.
• Jo Fed's Jazz Jam Session at Jo Federigo's, 259 E 5th in Eugene. Listen to or play jazz; not a dance event. 9PM, free, 21+.
• Salsa dancing 8-midnight every Thursday at Trask Brewery in McMinnville.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Swing with the Portland Lindy Society at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• Tango dancing every Thursday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• ULX 2006 (the Utah Lindy Exchange) in Salt Lake City, January 12-15, 2006.

Friday, January 13, 2006

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight.
• Deb Cleveland & the Vipers play swingable blues at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 9? 9:30? $4, all ages.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Dance workshop with Steven Mitchell and Virginie -- I think it's at the Tigard Grange, but the Web page doesn't say. The topic is "Swing walk/blues", and the instructors are two of the best Lindy hoppers in the world. 6:30-8:30PM, $10.
• Special swing dance with live music by Pork Pie this Friday night at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), from 8:30-midnight-ish. $12 adv, $15 door, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Salsa dancing every Friday night at Mazatlan Restaurant off west Burnside in NW Portland.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• ULX 2006 (the Utah Lindy Exchange) in Salt Lake City, January 12-15, 2006.

Saturday, January 14, 2006

• Come play crazy Brazilian percussion music with Samba Já at 11:00 every Saturday morning in Eugene.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• The Latitude 10 Café at the Friendly Street Market has live music from 6-8PM every Saturday.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 8 till 11 at StaverDanceSport, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. $?
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• There is contra dancing most Saturdays. First and third Saturdays of each month, it's in Corvallis and sponsored by CFS; second and fourth Saturdays it's in Eugene and sponsored by EFS. Either way, it's lots of fun.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Lindy hop workshops all day with Steven Mitchell and Virginie at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland. They are great instructors and will put good ol' Portland through its paces. The first workshop starts at 9AM and the last one ends at 7:30 PM -- damn.
• Swing-N-Shine every Saturday afternoon at Collins View Dance, 318 S.W. Palantine Hill Road, Portland , OR 97223. DJed practice 4:30, free, all ages.
• Swing dance with live music by Casey MacGill and the Blue Four at the Village Ballroom in Portland. Beginning swing dance lesson 7:30, dancing 8:30-midnight. $12 advance, $15 at the door; all ages. Late-night with DJs is planned until 3AM.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Imago Ballroom at 8th and Burnside in Portland's inner east side.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Beat the Winter Blues swing dance workshops with Kenneth & Helena Norbelie and dancing with the Radio Rhythm Orchestra in Seattle, January 14-15.
• ULX 2006 (the Utah Lindy Exchange) in Salt Lake City, January 12-15, 2006.

Sunday, January 15, 2006

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Folk dancing 7:30 - 9:45 PM every Sunday at In Shape in Eugene.
• Lindy hop workshops most of the day with Steven Mitchell and Virginie at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland. They are great instructors and will put good ol' Portland through its paces.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 5:30.
• Ballroom dance classes with The Ballroom Dance Company at 8936 SE 17th Avenue in Portland. Beginning 4PM, intermediate 5PM, advanced 6PM.
• Special jazz movement class with Steven Mitchell at Nocturnal in Portland. 5:30-7PM, $25.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.
• Beat the Winter Blues swing dance workshops with Kenneth & Helena Norbelie and dancing with the Radio Rhythm Orchestra in Seattle, January 14-15.
• ULX 2006 (the Utah Lindy Exchange) in Salt Lake City, January 12-15, 2006.

Monday, January 16, 2006:

• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Merengue latin dance lessons every Monday with Herman Reyes at Dance on Broadway, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $?.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. Drop in for $6/person/class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Swing dancing.
  • 8PM: Beginning West Coast swing dancing.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Kung Pao Chickens every Monday at the Laurelthirst in Portland, 7:30 - 10PM, free, 21+.
• Lindy Hop classes and dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at the Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell in Portland. DJ 9-11, $5, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 17, 2006:

• Fundamentals of Argentine tango classes with Marisela Rizik at the Tango Center in downtown Eugene, 5:30-6:30.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-10:30 at Rock 'n Rodeo on 7th in Eugene.
• Petite Milonga, alternatango dancing every Tuesday at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene. Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close, $3.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner.
• Swing dancing at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom every Tuesday night. Beginning East Coast swing dance lesson at 7:30, dancing 8-10:30PM. $6, all ages.
• DJed swing dancing 4-7PM every first and third Tuesday at Garbero's in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland. 6-9PM, free, 21+.
• Blues dancing every Tuesday at Nocturnal in Portland. $6, all ages welcome.
  • 8:00 - blues dancing lesson
  • 9:00 - dancing until 11:30
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing every Tuesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Brandon and Karly.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• The Buzz Milonga at the Buzz Coffeeshop in the EMU at the University of Oregon, 8-10PM every Wednesday.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• alternatango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• West coast swing dancing every Wednesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Strictly Salsa dancing with Roger Rumba every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.

Thursday, January 19, 2006:

• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Old-time jam session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of Appalachia and early America. 7:30PM.
• West coast swing and ballroom dancing in the ballroom at the Vets' Club, 1621 Willamette in Eugene. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month. $5 guests, $3 students, includes lesson and dance.
  • 7PM: Beginning dance lesson; learn to groove with the music.
  • 8PM: Dancing with DJ Cat Crane until 10. A variety of music for a variety of dance styles.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Mac's and Mo's Jam at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8:30pm, 21+.
• Jo Fed's Jazz Jam Session at Jo Federigo's, 259 E 5th in Eugene. Listen to or play jazz; not a dance event. 9PM, free, 21+.
• Salsa dancing 8-midnight every Thursday at Trask Brewery in McMinnville.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Swing with the Portland Lindy Society at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• Swing Sisters at Dy's Diner in Portland.
• Tango dancing every Thursday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.

Friday, January 20, 2006

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• DJed swing dance every Friday night. Tonight it's at Fired Up Performing Arts Studio a mile or two west of the Tigard Grange. There's a Lindy Hop lesson with Denise Steele at 6:30 ($10), then a free East coast swing dance lesson at 7:30 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Salsa dancing every Friday night at Mazatlan Restaurant off west Burnside in NW Portland.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, January 21, 2006

• Come play crazy Brazilian percussion music with Samba Já at 11:00 every Saturday morning in Eugene.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• The Latitude 10 Café at the Friendly Street Market has live music from 6-8PM every Saturday.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 8 till 11 at StaverDanceSport, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. $?
• Kitchen Syncopators play swingable old-timey tunes at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. 9:30PM, 21+, $6.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• There is contra dancing most Saturdays. First and third Saturdays of each month, it's in Corvallis and sponsored by CFS; second and fourth Saturdays it's in Eugene and sponsored by EFS. Either way, it's lots of fun.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Viscount Dance Studios' New Years Workshop Extravaganza all weekend in Portland. Learn to dance blues, hip hop, swing, salsa, cha cha, hustle, zydeco, waltz, mambo, shag, merengue, bellydancing, charleston, hustle, night club 2 step.
• Swing-N-Shine every Saturday afternoon at Collins View Dance, 318 S.W. Palantine Hill Road, Portland , OR 97223. DJed practice 4:30, free, all ages.
• Swing dance with live music by Papa Salty at the Norse Hall in Portland.
  • 7:30 - Beginning swing dance lesson with Gail Boger and Uwe Hessinger.
  • 8:30 - DJed swing music, which will continue during the band's breaks.
  • 9:00 - live music until midnight with Papa Salty.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Imago Ballroom at 8th and Burnside in Portland's inner east side.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, January 22, 2006

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Folk dancing 7:30 - 9:45 PM every Sunday at In Shape in Eugene.
• Viscount Dance Studios' New Years Workshop Extravaganza all weekend in Portland. Learn to dance blues, hip hop, swing, salsa, cha cha, hustle, zydeco, waltz, mambo, shag, merengue, bellydancing, charleston, hustle, night club 2 step. Argentine tango at 11:45AM and 1PM.
• Ballroom dance classes with The Ballroom Dance Company at 8936 SE 17th Avenue in Portland. Beginning 4PM, intermediate 5PM, advanced 6PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.

Monday, January 23, 2006:

• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Merengue latin dance lessons every Monday with Herman Reyes at Dance on Broadway, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $?.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. Drop in for $6/person/class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Swing dancing.
  • 8PM: Beginning West Coast swing dancing.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Kung Pao Chickens every Monday at the Laurelthirst in Portland, 7:30 - 10PM, free, 21+.
• Lindy Hop classes and dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at the Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell in Portland. DJ 9-11, $5, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 24, 2006:

• Fundamentals of Argentine tango classes with Marisela Rizik at the Tango Center in downtown Eugene, 5:30-6:30.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-10:30 at Rock 'n Rodeo on 7th in Eugene.
• Petite Milonga, alternatango dancing every Tuesday at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene. Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close, $3.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Paul Paydos Band plays crazy electic rock/jazz/latin music at Jo Fed's in Eugene, 9 or 9:30. Not really a dancing space, but the music is cool and the musicians top-notch.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner.
• Swing dancing at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom every Tuesday night. Beginning East Coast swing dance lesson at 7:30, dancing 8-10:30PM. $6, all ages.
• DJed swing dancing 4-7PM every first and third Tuesday at Garbero's in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland. 6-9PM, free, 21+.
• Blues dancing every Tuesday at Nocturnal in Portland. $6, all ages welcome.
  • 8:00 - blues dancing lesson
  • 9:00 - dancing until 11:30
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing every Tuesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Josh and Shaunna.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• The Buzz Milonga at the Buzz Coffeeshop in the EMU at the University of Oregon, 8-10PM every Wednesday.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSU Ballroom Dance Club ballroom practice session every Wednesday night at the 116 Women's Building in Corvallis. 8-10:20PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• alternatango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• West coast swing dancing every Wednesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Strictly Salsa dancing with Roger Rumba every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.

Thursday, January 26, 2006:

• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Old-time jam session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of Appalachia and early America. 7:30PM.
• West coast swing and ballroom dancing in the ballroom at the Vets' Club, 1621 Willamette in Eugene. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month. $5 guests, $3 students, includes lesson and dance.
  • 7PM: Beginning dance lesson; learn to groove with the music.
  • 8PM: Dancing with DJ Cat Crane until 10. A variety of music for a variety of dance styles.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Mac's and Mo's Jam at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8:30pm, 21+.
• The Swingin' Marmalukes play gypsy swing jazz at Blue Luna, an upstairs club at 13th and Willamette in Eugene. It's at 9PM. I don't know the cost or whether Blue Luna is an all-ages venue.
• Jo Fed's Jazz Jam Session at Jo Federigo's, 259 E 5th in Eugene. Listen to or play jazz; not a dance event. 9PM, free, 21+.
• Salsa dancing 8-midnight every Thursday at Trask Brewery in McMinnville.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Swing with the Portland Lindy Society at the Northstar Ballroom in Portland. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• Tango dancing every Thursday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.

Friday, January 27, 2006

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight.
• Macaco Velho plays great Brazilian dance tunes at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. 9:30, $5, 21+.
• The West Coast Rhythm Kings play swingable jump blues at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 9:30?, $4?, 21+.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• DJed swing dance every Friday night at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Salsa dancing every Friday night at Mazatlan Restaurant off west Burnside in NW Portland.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.
• Swing Blizzard west coast swing workshops and dancing in Portland this weekend with PSDC.

Saturday, January 28, 2006

• Come play crazy Brazilian percussion music with Samba Já at 11:00 every Saturday morning in Eugene.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• The Latitude 10 Café at the Friendly Street Market has live music from 6-8PM every Saturday.
• KRVM's Saturday Night Blues Party at the W.o.W. Hall in Eugene. Many bands, $5-10, 7PM, all ages.
• Gus Russell plays his piano at the Axe Billy Grill, which I think is located at the Downtown Athletic Club in Eugene. Gus is a great stride and swing piano player who gigs solo as in this case and also plays with the West Coast Rhythm Kings. I don't know if he's playing swingable material at this gig, or if there is dancing at the Axe Billy Grill. 8PM.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 8 till 11 at StaverDanceSport, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. $?
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• There is contra dancing most Saturdays. First and third Saturdays of each month, it's in Corvallis and sponsored by CFS; second and fourth Saturdays it's in Eugene and sponsored by EFS. Either way, it's lots of fun.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• OSU Salsa Club salsa dance workshops, only $2. 4-6PM, Women's Building 116 in Corvallis.
• OSU Ballroom Dance Club ballroom dance at the MU Ballroom in Corvallis. Beginning salsa dance lesson 7-8PM, dancing 8-11. Free, all ages.
• The Ultimate Waltz Overview, a dance workshop with Richard Powers. There is more to the waltz than you learned in ballroom class or at the contra dance. Come learn more with reknowned dance teacher and historian Richard Powers at the Norse Hall in Portland.
• Swing Blizzard west coast swing workshops and dancing in Portland this weekend with PSDC.
• Swing-N-Shine every Saturday afternoon at Collins View Dance, 318 S.W. Palantine Hill Road, Portland , OR 97223. DJed practice 4:30, free, all ages.
• Christian Social Dance Association dance at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland. Ballroom, swing, night-club, latin, and a little country dancing. Argentine tango lesson 7-8PM, dancing 8-midnight. Only $5, $3 for students. Details at web site.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Imago Ballroom at 8th and Burnside in Portland's inner east side.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, January 29, 2006

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Roots blues music festival at the Eugene Hilton 4-8PM today. Local blues bands and special appearance by 90-year-old guitar player Honeyboy Edwards. Jug ragtime with the Inkwell Rhythm Makers, too. Promising as a swing dance venue. Benefit for Food for Lane County; admission is $15 plus two cans of food.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Folk dancing 7:30 - 9:45 PM every Sunday at In Shape in Eugene.
• The Ultimate Waltz Overview, a dance workshop with Richard Powers. There is more to the waltz than you learned in ballroom class or at the contra dance. Come learn more with reknowned dance teacher and historian Richard Powers at the Norse Hall in Portland.
• Swing Blizzard west coast swing workshops and dancing in Portland this weekend with PSDC.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 5:30.
• Ballroom dance classes with The Ballroom Dance Company at 8936 SE 17th Avenue in Portland. Beginning 4PM, intermediate 5PM, advanced 6PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.

Monday, January 30, 2006:

• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Merengue latin dance lessons every Monday with Herman Reyes at Dance on Broadway, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $?.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• OSU Salsa Club salsa dance, 8:30-10PM at Women's Building 116 in Corvallis.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. Drop in for $6/person/class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Swing dancing.
  • 8PM: Beginning West Coast swing dancing.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Kung Pao Chickens every Monday at the Laurelthirst in Portland, 7:30 - 10PM, free, 21+.
• Lindy Hop classes and dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at the Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell in Portland. DJ 9-11, $5, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, January 31, 2006:

• Fundamentals of Argentine tango classes with Marisela Rizik at the Tango Center in downtown Eugene, 5:30-6:30.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-10:30 at Rock 'n Rodeo on 7th in Eugene.
• Petite Milonga, alternatango dancing every Tuesday at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene. Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close, $3.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Paul Paydos Band plays crazy eclectic rock/jazz/latin music at Jo Fed's in Eugene, 9 or 9:30. Not really a dancing space, but the music is cool and the musicians top-notch.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner.
• Swing dancing at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom every Tuesday night. Beginning East Coast swing dance lesson at 7:30, dancing 8-10:30PM. $6, all ages.
• DJed swing dancing 4-7PM every first and third Tuesday at Garbero's in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland. 6-9PM, free, 21+.
• Blues dancing every Tuesday at Nocturnal in Portland. $6, all ages welcome.
  • 8:00 - blues dancing lesson
  • 9:00 - dancing until 11:30
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing every Tuesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

February, 2006

Wednesday, February 1, 2006

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Emily Erfurth and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• The Buzz Milonga at the Buzz Coffeeshop in the EMU at the University of Oregon, 8-10PM every Wednesday.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSU Ballroom Dance Club ballroom practice session every Wednesday night at the 116 Women's Building in Corvallis. 8-10:20PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• alternatango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• West coast swing dancing every Wednesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Strictly Salsa dancing with Roger Rumba every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.

Thursday, February 2, 2006:

• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Old-time jam session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of Appalachia and early America. 7:30PM.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Mac's and Mo's Jam at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8:30pm, 21+.
• Kitchen Syncopators (swingable jug band) at Sam's Place in Eugene, 9PM. 21+.
• Jo Fed's Jazz Jam Session at Jo Federigo's, 259 E 5th in Eugene. Listen to or play jazz; not a dance event. 9PM, free, 21+.
• Salsa dancing 8-midnight every Thursday at Trask Brewery in McMinnville.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Swing with the Portland Lindy Society has moved to Nocturnal. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• Tango dancing every Thursday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.

Friday, February 3, 2006

• Eugene's fabulous big band Swing Shift plays at John Henry's on Broadway in Eugene. This is one of Eugene's best swing dancing opportunities. 7:30PM, $5, 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• DJed swing dance every Friday night at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Friday Night Fever West coast/hustle dancing at the PPAA in Portland. Night-club 2-step lesson with Trina Siebert at 7:30, open dancing 8:30-midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Friday night at Mazatlan Restaurant off west Burnside in NW Portland.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, February 4, 2006

• Come play crazy Brazilian percussion music with Samba Já at 11:00 every Saturday morning in Eugene.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• The Latitude 10 Café at the Friendly Street Market has live music from 6-8PM every Saturday.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 8 till 11 at StaverDanceSport, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. $?
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• There is contra dancing most Saturdays. First and third Saturdays of each month, it's in Corvallis and sponsored by CFS; second and fourth Saturdays it's in Eugene and sponsored by EFS. Either way, it's lots of fun.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance workshops with Rick Pride at WB116 in Corvallis. Price per workshop $6 OSU, $8 community; all-day pass, $20/$28. Schedule is 11:30 Waltz, 12:30 Foxtrot, 1:30 Break for Lunch, 2:30 Cha-Cha, 3:30 Beg. Samba.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Swing-N-Shine every Saturday afternoon at Collins View Dance, 318 S.W. Palantine Hill Road, Portland , OR 97223. DJed practice 4:30, free, all ages.
• Swing Blues dance workshops with Denise Steele and Marc Green at the Norse Hall in Portland. $10 per class, or one class plus the 9PM dance for $15 or both classes plus the dance for $25.
  • 7PM: Beginning swing blues dancing. Swing blues is a comfortable and cozy way to dance to slower tempo songs.
  • 8PM: Intermediate swing blues dancing.
• The Joint is Jumpin' swing dance at the Norse Hall in Portland. 9PM-midnight, $8, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Imago Ballroom at 8th and Burnside in Portland's inner east side.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, February 5, 2006

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Swing dancing with live music by Capital City at the monthly Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon dance/concert at the Eagles' Club at Irving and Northwest Expressway in Eugene. 1-5PM, $8, all ages.
• 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Folk dancing 7:30 - 9:45 PM every Sunday at In Shape in Eugene.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 5:30.
• Ballroom dance classes with The Ballroom Dance Company at 8936 SE 17th Avenue in Portland. Beginning 4PM, intermediate 5PM, advanced 6PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.

Monday, February 6, 2006:

• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Merengue latin dance lessons every Monday with Herman Reyes at Dance on Broadway, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $?.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. Drop in for $6/person/class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Swing dancing.
  • 8PM: Beginning West Coast swing dancing.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Kung Pao Chickens every Monday at the Laurelthirst in Portland, 7:30 - 10PM, free, 21+.
• Lindy Hop classes and dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at the Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell in Portland. DJ 9-11, $5, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, February 7, 2006:

• Fundamentals of Argentine tango classes with Marisela Rizik at the Tango Center in downtown Eugene, 5:30-6:30.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• West coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-10:30 at Rock 'n Rodeo on 7th in Eugene.
• Petite Milonga, alternatango dancing every Tuesday at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene. Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close, $3.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner.
• Swing dancing at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom every Tuesday night. Beginning East Coast swing dance lesson at 7:30, dancing 8-10:30PM. $6, all ages.
• DJed swing dancing 4-7PM every first and third Tuesday at Garbero's in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland. 6-9PM, free, 21+.
• Blues dancing every Tuesday at Nocturnal in Portland. $6, all ages welcome.
  • 8:00 - blues dancing lesson
  • 9:00 - dancing until 11:30
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing every Tuesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Cajun and zydeco dancing at the World Café, 449 Blair in Eugene, 7-9PM every second Wednesday of the month.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with Blake and Katrina.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• The Buzz Milonga at the Buzz Coffeeshop in the EMU at the University of Oregon, 8-10PM every Wednesday.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Paul Paydos Band plays crazy eclectic rock/jazz/latin music every Wednesday night at Jo Fed's in Eugene, 9 or 9:30. Not really a dancing space, but the music is cool and the musicians top-notch.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSU Ballroom Dance Club ballroom practice session every Wednesday night at the 116 Women's Building in Corvallis. 8-10:20PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• alternatango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• West coast swing dancing every Wednesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Strictly Salsa dancing with Roger Rumba every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.

Thursday, February 9, 2006:

• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Old-time jam session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of Appalachia and early America. 7:30PM.
• West coast swing and ballroom dancing in the ballroom at the Vets' Club, 1621 Willamette in Eugene. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month. $5 guests, $3 students, includes lesson and dance.
  • 7PM: Beginning samba line dance lesson wtih Britt Anders; learn to groove with the music.
  • 8PM: Dancing with DJ Cat Crane until 10. A variety of music for a variety of dance styles.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Mac's and Mo's Jam at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8:30pm, 21+.
• Jo Fed's Jazz Jam Session at Jo Federigo's, 259 E 5th in Eugene. Listen to or play jazz; not a dance event. 9PM, free, 21+.
• Salsa dancing 8-midnight every Thursday at Trask Brewery in McMinnville.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Swing with the Portland Lindy Society has moved to Nocturnal. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• Tango dancing every Thursday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.

Friday, February 10, 2006

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• OSU's ALAS Latin Explosion night at Platinum in Corvallis. 10PM, $4, 21+. DJ will be spinning Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Latin Hip-Hop, and Cumbia. Plus, a special performance at midnight by the ladies of Rumbanana.
• DJed swing dance every Friday night at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Salsa dancing every Friday night at Mazatlan Restaurant off west Burnside in NW Portland.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, February 11, 2006

• Come play crazy Brazilian percussion music with Samba Já at 11:00 every Saturday morning in Eugene.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• The Latitude 10 Café at the Friendly Street Market has live music from 6-8PM every Saturday.
• Carsie Blanton's CD release party at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. 6:30-8PM, free.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 8 till 11 at StaverDanceSport, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. $?
• The Vipers play funky R&B at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 9:30, 21+.
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM - 2AM, $4, all ages. FMI: 461-6681.
• There is contra dancing most Saturdays. First and third Saturdays of each month, it's in Corvallis and sponsored by CFS; second and fourth Saturdays it's in Eugene and sponsored by EFS. Either way, it's lots of fun.
• OSU Salsa Club dance workshops with Mike and Simona of Rumbanana Salsa Group. Three levels at noon, 1PM, and 2PM at WB116 in Corvallis. $5/7 each or all three for $12/18.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Blues dancing workshops with Ogden and Amanda in Portland this weekend.
• Swing-N-Shine every Saturday afternoon at Collins View Dance, 318 S.W. Palantine Hill Road, Portland , OR 97223. DJed practice 4:30, free, all ages.
• PSDC Second Saturday (West coast) Swing dance at Sunnyside Grange in way SE Portland. Beginning WCS lesson with Brenda at 7:30, dancing 8:30-midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Imago Ballroom at 8th and Burnside in Portland's inner east side.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Sunday, February 12, 2006

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Intermediate tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Beginning 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.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Folk dancing 7:30 - 9:45 PM every Sunday at In Shape in Eugene.
• Blues dancing workshops with Ogden and Amanda in Portland this weekend.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 5:30.
• Ballroom dance classes with The Ballroom Dance Company at 8936 SE 17th Avenue in Portland. Beginning 4PM, intermediate 5PM, advanced 6PM.
• DJed swing for Lindy Hop and Balboa dancing at Nocturnal in Portland, 7PM-midnight every Sunday, $6, all ages.
  • 7:00: swing or bal-swing dance lesson.
  • 8:00: swing dancing until midnight.

Monday, February 13, 2006:

• Evan Griffiths' tango music jam for musicians every Monday at the Tango Center in Eugene. 4:45-6PM.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Merengue latin dance lessons every Monday with Herman Reyes at Dance on Broadway, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. 7:30-8:30PM, all ages, $?.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes at Lakepark in Corvallis. Drop in for $6/person/class.
  • 7PM: Beginning Swing dancing.
  • 8PM: Beginning West Coast swing dancing.
• Social dancing with DJ Jason every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, all ages.
• Kung Pao Chickens every Monday at the Laurelthirst in Portland, 7:30 - 10PM, free, 21+.
• Lindy Hop classes and dancing with The Joint Is Jumpin' at the Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell in Portland. DJ 9-11, $5, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $8, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006:

• Fundamentals of Argentine tango classes with Marisela Rizik at the Tango Center in downtown Eugene, 5:30-6:30.
• Salsa classes with José Cruz at Studio B in Eugene every Tuesday night. All classes are $30 for 5 weeks or $7 per single-class drop-in. No partner needed; all ages welcome.
  • 6-7PM: Beginning salsa dancing. This class will teach you basic steps, turns, timing, body movement.
  • 7-8PM: Beginning-intermediate salsa dancing. This class will help you put together basic moves and combinations, improving your ability to lead or follow.
  • 8-9PM: Intermediate-advanced salsa dancing. This class will teach you steps, moves, footwork, tricks, styling and technique.
• John Fiori Quartet at Blue Luna, 13th & Willamette in Eugene. 6PM.
• Jerry Zybach's Blues Jam at the Red Lion in Eugene, 7PM.
• West coast swing dancing with the Eugene Swing Team. Lesson at 7:30PM, dancing 8:30-10:30 at Rock 'n Rodeo on 7th in Eugene.
• Petite Milonga, alternatango dancing every Tuesday at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene. Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close, $3.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Ballroom dancing with RJ Dance Studio in Salem, 8-10PM every Tuesday. $5 adults, $3 students. Air conditioned! Doesn't hurt to bring your own partner.
• Swing dancing at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom every Tuesday night. Beginning East Coast swing dance lesson at 7:30, dancing 8-10:30PM. $6, all ages.
• DJed swing dancing 4-7PM every first and third Tuesday at Garbero's in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Clyde's Prime Rib, 5474 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland. 6-9PM, free, 21+.
• Blues dancing every Tuesday at Nocturnal in Portland. $6, all ages welcome.
  • 8:00 - blues dancing lesson
  • 9:00 - dancing until 11:30
• Tango, salsa, and swing dancing every Tuesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed dancing till midnight.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

• Irish session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of the Emerald Isle. 7PM.
• Wednesday night swing dance with ELLA Eugene Swing and Lindy Hop at Studio B, 189 W 8th in Eugene. All ages! $4 for the whole evening.
  • 8:00: Beginning triple-time swing or Lindy Hop lesson with rotating instructors.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Salsa on Broadway beginning salsa dance classes with Herman Reyes every Wednesday 8-9PM at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. New session starts the first Wednesday of every month.
• The Buzz Milonga at the Buzz Coffeeshop in the EMU at the University of Oregon, 8-10PM every Wednesday.
• Blues jam at Quackers on West 7th in Eugene, 8:30 every Wednesday.
• Paul Paydos Band plays crazy eclectic rock/jazz/latin music every Wednesday night at Jo Fed's in Eugene, 9 or 9:30. Not really a dancing space, but the music is cool and the musicians top-notch.
• 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).
  • 7:15PM: beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• OSU Ballroom Dance Club ballroom practice session every Wednesday night at the 116 Women's Building in Corvallis. 8-10:20PM, free, all ages.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• alternatango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• West coast swing dancing every Wednesday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Strictly Salsa dancing with Roger Rumba every Wednesday at the Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, $5, 21+.
  • 9:00: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:30: DJed salsa dancing till midnight.

Thursday, February 16, 2006:

• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Old-time jam session at Café Perugino (767 Willamette St in Eugene): bring an instrument or just your ears and share the music of Appalachia and early America. 7:30PM.
• West coast swing and ballroom dancing in the ballroom at the Vets' Club, 1621 Willamette in Eugene. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month. $5 guests, $3 students, includes lesson and dance.
  • 7PM: Beginning samba line dance lesson wtih Britt Anders; learn to groove with the music.
  • 8PM: Dancing with DJ Cat Crane until 10. A variety of music for a variety of dance styles.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Mac's and Mo's Jam at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. 8:30pm, 21+.
• Jo Fed's Jazz Jam Session at Jo Federigo's, 259 E 5th in Eugene. Listen to or play jazz; not a dance event. 9PM, free, 21+.
• Salsa dancing 8-midnight every Thursday at Trask Brewery in McMinnville.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, 7PM.
• Thursday Night Swing with the Portland Lindy Society has moved to Nocturnal. Lesson at 8:30, dancing 9PM-midnight. $5, all ages.
• Tango dancing every Thursday at the Paradise Ballroom in Portland:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning tango dance lesson;
  • 8:30: DJed dancing till midnight.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.

Friday, February 17, 2006

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Irish dancing, 8PM, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl in Eugene. 541-935-3028.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Friday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until around midnight.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• DJed swing dance every Friday night at the Tigard Grange (13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR 97223), with free East coast swing dance lesson at 7 and dancing 8-midnight-ish. $5, all ages.
• La Milonga Euphoria at Euphoria Studios in the Creative Center Building, 1235 SE Division in Portland. First and third Fridays of every month, 9PM to 12:30. No lesson, just dancing. $7, $5 for students.
• Salsa dancing every Friday night at Mazatlan Restaurant off west Burnside in NW Portland.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at Fernando's Hideaway in Portland.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed at Folk Events.

Saturday, February 18, 2006

• Come play crazy Brazilian percussion music with Samba Já at 11:00 every Saturday morning in Eugene.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette in Eugene. 5:30-6:30PM. 342-3021 for more information.
• The Latitude 10 Café at the Friendly Street Market has live music from 6-8PM every Saturday.
• Argentine tango dance party (milonga) at the Tango Center in Eugene, every Saturday night.
  • 8:00: beginning Argentine tango dance lesson.
  • 9:00: tango dancing until 2AM or so.
• Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 8 till 11 at StaverDanceSport, 55 W Broadway in Eugene. $?
• Hot & Spicy Salsa Dance with DJ Herman every Saturday night at the Broadway Dance Center, 55 W Broadway in Eugene (next to Lazar's Bazaar). 11:15PM -