"Mostly Dance" Events Calendar, 2002

Available history:   2002   |   2003   |  

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 2002; the current calendar is here.

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April, 2002

Saturday, April 27, 2002:

• Salsa dancing with Los Montunos at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $10, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.

May, 2002

Wednesday, May 1, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape in Eugene, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, in Corvallis, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Peter Gysegem does not hold his Corvallis Argentine tango class and practica on the first Wednedsay of the month.

Thursday, May 2, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in beginning dance class: Miami-style salsa with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, free, 21+. Casino Rueda also covered.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, free?, 21+ only.

Friday, May 3, 2002:

• Fiesta Latina celebration 2002, $3, all ages, 3rd and Lincoln in Eugene:
  • 6:30 Son Melao plays music for salsa dancing;
  • 8:30 salsa dance contest semifinals;
  • 9:30 Latin Expression plays music for salsa dancing till 11:30.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning (Lindy Hop) and intermediate (cha-cha) lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• Latin Expression plays music for salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, midnight - 2AM, $, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30 drop-in beginning dance lesson;
  • 8:15 dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+ only.
• Swing dance with Everything's Jake at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever dance at P.P.A.A. in Portland, 21+:
  • 7:30: Cha cha lesson with Susan Molitor;
  • 8:30: dancing to West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, etc. with DJ Mike McClure until midnight.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.

Saturday, May 4, 2002:

• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.

Sunday, May 5, 2002:

• Swing dance workshops with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, all ages:
  • 1:30-2:30: Rock 'n Roll Swing Sampler, beginning 6- and 8-count swing dance. $10.
  • 2:30-4:30: Intermediate/advanced Lindy Hop, new steps for Lindy Hoppers. $20.
• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages:
  • 7:00-8:00: Beginning swing dance lesson, included with cover.
  • 8:00-10:00: Dance to DJed classic swing music: Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, etc.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; free, all ages, special DJ Darrel Issel:
  • 6:00: drop-in intermediate night-club two-step dance lesson;
  • 7:00: DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 10:00 PM.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.

Monday, May 6, 2002:

• Beginning Lindy Hop classes with Flavia at In Shape.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, May 7, 2002:

• Argentine Tango Beginnings and Endings class & practica with Ev Levine at Studio B in Eugene, $5, 6:30-8:30.
• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $18/person or $30/couple or $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+ only.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+ only:
  • 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, May 8, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape, 9 - 11PM, $2, all ages.
• ? - DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only. - ?
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116 in Corvallis, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance class with Dave Feinberg at First Congregational in Corvallis, 7:15-9:15, 4 weeks, $34.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.

Thursday, May 9, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in beginning dance class: Miami-style salsa with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room, 8-10PM, free with admission, 21+. Casino Rueda also covered.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with the Bill Rhoades Band, 9PM, $5, 21+ only.

Friday, May 10, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (foxtrot and swing) and intermediate (rumba) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Mario Mora at Paradise Dance Studio in Eugene, 7:00-8:30PM, $8 to drop in.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 7-8PM, $7 to drop in, all ages.
• Intermediate salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 8-9PM, $7 to drop in, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $?, 21+ only:
  • 9:30: Beginning salsa dance lesson with Jack and Socorro, free with admission;
  • 10:00: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: special salsa dance lesson with Gail Petit from Seattle;
  • 8:15: latin and West Coast Swing dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+ only.
• Swing dance with the Big Band Trio at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Seattle Tango Marathon: workshops, dancing, socializing. Looks like fun!

Saturday, May 11, 2002:

• Cambalache plays live salsa music for dancing at the Wild Duck, 9:30, $12, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Salsa & Casino Rueda dance workshops with Gail Petit at OSU WB116.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.
• Seattle Tango Marathon: workshops, dancing, socializing. Looks like fun!

Sunday, May 12, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in San Francisco; e-mail for details.
• Seattle Tango Marathon: workshops, dancing, socializing. Looks like fun!

Monday, May 13, 2002:

• Beginning Lindy Hop classes with Flavia at In Shape.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, May 14, 2002:

• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+ only.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+ only:
  • 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, May 15, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.

Thursday, May 16, 2002:

• UO faculty dance concert: modern, contact-improv, folk, tango, etc. performances, 354 Gerlinger Annex, $5/10, 8PM. Two-for-one admission tonight only.
• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Drop-in beginning dance class: Miami-style salsa with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room, 8-10PM, free with admission, 21+. Casino Rueda also covered. Last class of this session.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Paul DeLay & Friends 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.

Friday, May 17, 2002:

• UO faculty dance concert: modern, contact-improv, folk, tango, etc. performances, 354 Gerlinger Annex, $5/10, 8PM.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (waltz and cha-cha) and intermediate (salsa) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Mario Mora at Paradise Dance Studio, 7:00-8:30PM, $8 to drop in. Last class of this session.
• Beginning salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 7-8PM, $7 to drop in, all ages. Last class of this session.
• Intermediate salsa dance class with Jose Cruz at In Shape, 8-9PM, $7 to drop in, all ages. Last class of this session.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning lindy or swing lesson;
  • 8:15: swing and other dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+ only.
• Swing dance with Johnny Martin Swing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• PCDC Third-Friday English Country Dance at SW 17th and Marigold, 7:30-10:30, $6/7, all ages.
• Third-Friday Portland Ceili Society Dance at P.P.A.A., 8:00-12:30, $8/10, 21+.
• Big ballroom/dancesport workshop/festival at Scottish Rite Temple in Portland this weekend. For information, see www.portlandballroomdancers.com, www.nwregional.org, or call 503-296-6750.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Monterrey, CA; e-mail for details.

Saturday, May 18, 2002:

• UO faculty dance concert: modern, contact-improv, folk, tango, etc. performances, 354 Gerlinger Annex, $5/10, 8PM.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugne, 10PM-2AM, $, 21+ only.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Son Melao plays latin dance music at the Willamette Valley Folk Festival on the UO campus. 4PM, free, all ages.
• West Coast Swing workshops at Rock 'n Rodeo, 44 E 7th in Eugene. $5 each, all ages?
  • 3:00 - 4:15: Fun variations to add style and flair to your dance repertoire
  • 4:30 - 5:30: West coast swing with style, funk and flair!
• Rhythm & Blues West Coast Swing Dance Party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $4, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: lesson -- West Coast Swing - The Basics
  • 8:00: West Coast Swing dancing till 10PM
• Cool Shoes and Friends spring dance concert: OSU dance performance troupe and others perform, $, 8PM, LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis.
• 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.
• Third-Saturday Contra Dance at Fulton Community Center, 7:30-11:00, $7, all ages.
• Big ballroom/dancesport workshop/festival at Scottish Rite Temple in Portland this weekend. For information, see www.portlandballroomdancers.com, www.nwregional.org, or call 503-296-6750.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Monterrey, CA; e-mail for details.

Sunday, May 19, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Willamette Valley Folk Festival, Ampitheater Stage, UO EMU, Eugene, free, all ages:
  • 5:00: West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy Hop dancing.
  • 6:00: Bloco Amazinha play Brazilian percussion dance music.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance, MU Ballroom, Corvallis; $, all ages:
  • 6:00 drop-in dance lesson;
  • 7:00 DJed ballroom/latin/swing dancing until 10:30 PM.
• Big ballroom/dancesport workshop/festival at Scottish Rite Temple in Portland this weekend. For information, see www.portlandballroomdancers.com, www.nwregional.org, or call 503-296-6750.
• San Diego Lindy Exchange, May 16-19.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Monterrey, CA; e-mail for details.

Monday, May 20, 2002:

• Beginning Lindy Hop classes with Flavia at In Shape. Last class of this session.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.

Tuesday, May 21, 2002:

• Argentine Tango Cruzada class & practica with Ev Levine at Studio B in Eugene, $5, 6:30-8:30.
• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+ only.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Last class of this session.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Swing/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6 for both, 21+ only:
  • 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, May 22, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Last class of this session.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape, in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.

Thursday, May 23, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+ only.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Johnnie Ward & Hudson Rocket at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.

Friday, May 24, 2002:

• No OBDC Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, due to the holiday weekend.
• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna on Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance in Corvallis this week, due to the holiday weekend.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with the Keith Werner Swing Revue 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.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle: Wow, that's a lot of culture going on in one city in one weekend.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Salt Lake City; e-mail for details.

Saturday, May 25, 2002:

• Salsa dancing with Los Montunos at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $10, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Someone told me that Son Melao is opening for Abakadubi at the Wild Duck tonight. I like Son Melao; I've never heard Abakadubi.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, 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.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Salt Lake City; e-mail for details.

Sunday, May 26, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2, all ages.
• Full moon hit-and-run tango on the Valley River footbridge at 9PM.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Salt Lake City; e-mail for details.

Monday, May 27, 2002 (Memorial Day)

• No ESDC West Coast Swing at Agate Hall, due to the holiday.
• No Lakepark dance tonight in Corvallis due to the holiday.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• A big band plays jazz at La Rumba, 8-11, $5, probably 21+.
• Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle; great fun.
• Camp Jitterbug in Seattle.

Tuesday, May 28, 2002:

• Argentine Tango Boleos class & practica with Ev Levine at Studio B in Eugene, $5, 6:30-8:30.
• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 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 with DJ Kevin until midnight on both floors. Pajama party downstairs tonight!

Wednesday, May 29, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Drop-in Argentine tango class with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 7:30-8:30PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Corvallis Art Center, 8:30-10:00PM, $2 if not in class.
• Keith Werner Swing Revue Big Band at La Rumba, 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Thursday, May 30, 2002:

• Duck Jumpin swing dance with DJ Kevin at Agate Hall in Eugene, $4, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:00: swing dancing until 10:00.
• Laura Kemp and TR Kelley play music at Luna, 8:30 - 11:30, $5, 21+.
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Robbie Laws Band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.

Friday, May 31, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (salsa & merengue) and intermediate (American tango) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in West Coast swing clinic (your questions answered by the amazing Marco);
  • 8:15: West Coast swing and latin dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with Lily Wilde & Her Swingin' Boyfriends 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.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• PCDC Fifth Friday Open Mike English Country Dance (details).
• Santa Barbara Lindy Exchange in California, May 31 - June 2.

June, 2002

Saturday, June 1, 2002:

• Milonga (tango dance) with live music at In Shape, $7, all ages:
  • 8:00: beginning tango lesson, free with admission;
  • 9:00: dance to the sounds of Mood Area 52.
• ESDC quarterly West Coast Swing dance at Agate Hall (PDF):
  • 4:00 - 5:15: Connection & Style workshop with Glenna Cook. $5/7, all ages.
  • 7:00: Fun Moves for WCS (intermediate level) workshop with Glenna Cook. Free with dance admission.
  • 8:00: Dance until midnight: WCS, hustle, NC2Step, etc; $5/7, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, 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.
• Cats and Dogs Contra Dance (details).
• Santa Barbara Lindy Exchange in California, May 31 - June 2.

Sunday, June 2, 2002:

• Swing dance workshops with Denise Steele at Agate Hall, all ages:
  • 1:30-3:00: Lindy Hop Swing Sampler, beginning 6- and 8-count swing dance. $15.
  • 3:00-4:30: Intermediate/advanced Lindy Hop, new steps for Lindy Hoppers. $15.
• Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon: live traditional jazz with Cork's Crew for dancing and listening at Eagles on the Green, 1375 Irving Road in Eugene, 1:00 - 5:30, $6/8. Room to dance, all ages crowd.
• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Swing dance at Agate Hall, $5, all ages:
  • 7:00-8:00: Beginning swing dance lesson, included with cover.
  • 8:00-10:00: Dance to DJed classic swing music: Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, etc.
• Santa Barbara Lindy Exchange in California, May 31 - June 2.

Monday, June 3, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 4-week beginning/intermediate hustle dance class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $20 or $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Continuing beginning/intermediate Argentine tango class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $6 drop-in, all ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• There is reportedly a jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, June 4, 2002:

• West Coast Swing Beyond Basics class with Phillip and Karen, 7PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. 6 weeks, started 04/30; $4 drop-in.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 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, June 5, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages. This will be the last OSUBDC practice of the school year. :-(
• Peter Gysegem does not hold his Corvallis Argentine tango class and practica on the first Wednesday of the month.
• Keith Werner Swing Revue Big Band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Thursday, June 6, 2002:

• No Duck Jumpin swing dance this week!
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Laura Kemp and Mare Wakefield play music at the Fox and Firkin in Corvallis, 9 PM, $?, 21+.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile blues band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• First-Thursday Swing dance jam session at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum. 8-12, all ages, $5. Lindy Hoppers' delight.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.
• 9th annual Swing Camp Catalina in California. A great way to overdose on dancing from June 6-9.

Friday, June 7, 2002:

• Peter's Tango Den (last-minute announcement!). 8PM. 541-349-0254 for more information.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (rumba and swing) and intermediate (swing) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSUBDC's last Friday night dance until fall in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning swing lesson;
  • 8:15: Swing and Lindy Hop dancing till 10:00.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• 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.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Friday Night Fever dance at P.P.A.A. in Portland, 21+:
  • 7:30: lesson;
  • 8:30: dancing to West Coast Swing, hustle, cha cha, etc. with DJ Mike McClure until midnight.
• Swing Camp Catalina in California, June 6-9.
• Tango workshop with Susanna Miller in Seattle.

Saturday, June 8, 2002:

• Hot Club Sandwich play gypsy jazz at Luna. Swingable, 9:30 - 1:30, $5, 21+.
• Laura Kemp and Mare Wakefield play music at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene, 9 PM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, 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.
• Swing Camp Catalina in California, June 6-9.
• Tango workshop with Susanna Miller in Seattle.

Sunday, June 9, 2002:

• Intermediate Argentine tango drop-in class at Studio B in Eugene, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $2.
• Blue Skies big band swing dance at the Hilton in Eugene, 6:30-8:30, $5?, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; free, all ages.
• Swing Camp Catalina in California, June 6-9.
• Tango workshop with Susanna Miller in Seattle.

Monday, June 10, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons with Darrel Issel;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 2-hour special salsa/casino-rueda playtime with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-9PM, $2 which includes entry to the social dancing at 9PM. All ages.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, June 11, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 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, June 12, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.
• No OSUBDC ballroom dance practice session; it has gone on hiatus for the summer.
• Peter Gysegem's Corvallis Argentine tango class and practica are going on hiatus for the summer; I think this is the last one till fall.

Thursday, June 13, 2002:

• No more Duck Jumpin swing dance for now.
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, try this while it's still free!, 21+.
• Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile blues band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.

Friday, June 14, 2002:

• Deb Cleveland Band plays R&B at Luna. 9:30 - 1:30, $5, 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning (rumba and cha-cha) and intermediate (cha-cha) lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis. It's on hiatus for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with David Cooley and the Hard Swing Band at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free!, all ages.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville (southern OR).
• Los Angeles / Orange County Mini-Exchange (Jr. Jitterbugs Mini-Exchange) -- you go, Tegan!
• Tango Cabaret at the Century Ballroom in Seattle: show tango with Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero; social tango dancing afterwards.

Saturday, June 15, 2002:

• West Coast Swing workshops with Chris Jones at Rock 'n Rodeo, 44 E 7th in Eugene. $5 each, all ages?
  • 3:00 - 4:15: Syncopation strategies;
  • 4:30 - 5:30: Focus on Connection.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Rhythm & Blues West Coast Swing Dance Party at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene, $4, 21+ only:
  • 7:00: lesson -- West Coast Swing with Chris Jones from Portland;
  • 8:00: West Coast Swing dancing till the cowboys come home at 10PM.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Lindy Hop workshops with Keith Hazleton and Angie Sabin, 12:30-4:45 at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, for details follow the link!
• 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 Mini-Exchange (Jr. Jitterbugs Mini-Exchange)
• Argentine tango workshops: Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero in Seattle. (details)
• Tango Cabaret at the Century Ballroom in Seattle: show tango with Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero; social salsa dancing afterwards.

Sunday, June 16, 2002:

• 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, $2, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Los Angeles / Orange County Mini-Exchange (Jr. Jitterbugs Mini-Exchange)
• Argentine tango workshops: Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero in Seattle. (details)

Monday, June 17, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 6-week introductory ballroom dance class begins with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Waltz, cha-cha, and swing will be covered.
• 6-week West Coast Swing class begins with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Level will be adjusted to participants. Trina teaches very well, and she's got some serious WCS skillz.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.
• Argentine tango workshops: Fabian Salas and Carolina Del Rivero in Seattle. (details)

Tuesday, June 18, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 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, June 19, 2002:

• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $2, all ages.

Thursday, June 20, 2002:

• No more Duck Jumpin swing dance for now.
• Free Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 8-10PM, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $4 includes one drink, 21+.
• No Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland with zydeco lessons 7-8PM upstairs followed by DJed music; meanwhile Lily Wilde/Duffy Bishop blues band at 9PM in the Ballroom. $5, 21+. This event was cancelled because of low attendance! What's up, Portland? Five bucks for zydeco dancing and live blues?!
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.
• Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.

Friday, June 21, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning (rumba and swing) and intermediate (swing) lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis. It's on hiatus for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with Victoria Corrigan's Swing 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.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• More Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.
• Dancing in the Dirt tango camping trip with Eugene tango-istas, 46 miles southeast of Roseburg.

Saturday, June 22, 2002:

• Los Montunos play live salsa for dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $10, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, 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.
• More Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.
• Dancing in the Dirt tango camping trip with Eugene tango-istas, 46 miles southeast of Roseburg.

Sunday, June 23, 2002:

• 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, $2, all ages.
• Hot Club Sandwich (good gypsy swing band) at Sam Bond's Garage, 8:30.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• More Vancouver Lindy Exchange, June 20-23.
• Dancing in the Dirt tango camping trip with Eugene tango-istas, 46 miles southeast of Roseburg.

Monday, June 24, 2002:

• Tango mini-workshop with Elizabeth Wartluft: Make your tango Sizzle: Energy Work and Adding To Your Dance. (details)
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons with Chris Jones;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• 2nd week of 6-week introductory ballroom dance class begins with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 7-8PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Waltz, cha-cha, and swing will be covered.
• 2nd week of 6-week West Coast Swing class with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis, 8-9PM, $30 for all six weeks or $6 drop-in, all ages. Level will be adjusted to participants. Trina teaches very well, and she's got some serious WCS skillz.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• 7-week introductory ballroom dance class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 7:15-8:25PM, $35 TAC members/$50 others, all ages. Register at first class.
• 7-week Intro to Latin and Nite-Club 2-Step class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 8:30-9:45PM, $35/50, all ages. Some dance experience is required. Barbara is amazing. Register at first class.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, June 25, 2002:

• Tango mini-workshop with Elizabeth Wartluft: What Makes a Good Follower? Technique, Adornments, Balance, Boleo Work. (details)
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. First class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 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, June 26, 2002:

• Tango mini-workshop with Elizabeth Wartluft: What Makes a Good Leader? Technique, Navigation, Musicality. (details)
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink:
  • Beginning salsa dance lesson with Emilio and Shannon, 7-9PM, free with admission, all ages;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 9PM until whenever things slow down, 21+.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. First class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.
• 7-week introductory Ballroom II dance class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 7:15-8:25PM, $35 TAC members/$50 others, all ages. Some ballroom dance experience required. Register at first class.
• 7-week American Viennese Waltz and Hustle class begins with Barbara Platt at Timberhill AC in Corvallis, 8:30-9:45PM, $35/50, all ages. Ballroom dance experience is required. Barbara is amazing. Register at first class.
• Johnny Martin Swing at Bacchus in Vancounver WA, 7PM.

Thursday, June 27, 2002:

• No more Duck Jumpin swing dance.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• No more Zydeco & Blues Night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at the Heathman Hotel, 7PM. Not sure if one dances at the Heathman.

Friday, June 28, 2002:

• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30: beginning foxtrot and merengue lessons;
  • 8:30: dancing till 11:30.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• No OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis. It's on hiatus for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with the Blue Room Boys 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.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Beantown Mini-Camp and the Northeast Lindy Hop Championship: Lindy Hop in Boston, MA, June 28-30. Ryan & Jenny, Sylvia & Jason, etc. Wish I could go.

Saturday, June 29, 2002:

• TR Kelley's 40th birthday bash/singer-songwriter-fest at Cafe Paradiso in Eugene.
• Swing dancing with the Blue Room Boys from SF at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $7, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lily Wilde & Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra on KMHD in Portland, 4-5PM.
• 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.
• Beantown Mini-Camp and the Northeast Lindy Hop Championship: Lindy Hop in Boston, MA, June 28-30. Ryan & Jenny, Sylvia & Jason, etc. Wish I could go.

Sunday, June 30, 2002:

• 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, $2, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Beantown Mini-Camp and the Northeast Lindy Hop Championship: Lindy Hop in Boston, MA, June 28-30. Ryan & Jenny, Sylvia & Jason, etc. Wish I could go.

July, 2002

Monday, July 1, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Carlton/Mills jazz band at La Rumba: 8-11, $5, probably 21+.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Frankie, Ryan & Jenny, Steven & Virginie, Kenneth & Helena, Rob & Diane, Sylvia & Jason, etc. What an awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Tuesday, July 2, 2002:

• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Second class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 4-week beginning salsa & merengue class with Dave Feinberg at First Congregational Church, 4514 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis, $34 per person (plus $8 fee if not a Corvallis resident). 7:15-9:15 PM. Register at Corvallis Parks & Rec office in Avery Park, 766-6918, or at the first class meeting. All ages welcome, partners not required, no experience necessary. Runs through July 23.
• 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.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Wednesday, July 3, 2002:

• 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+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Second class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.
• Annual Red, White, & Blues Festival, 1st & Van Buren in downtown Corvallis: usually lots of blues bands, so if you know West Coast Swing, hustle, and Lindy Hop, you're prepared for fun. 5-10 tonight.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland. This is huge! Big names.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Thursday, July 4, 2002:

• Not sure about salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• No OSU summer social dance tonight due to the holiday; resumes next week.
• Annual Red, White, & Blues Festival, 1st & Van Buren in downtown Corvallis: usually lots of blues bands, so if you know West Coast Swing, hustle, and Lindy Hop, you're prepared for fun. 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Fireworks after dark.
• Riders in the Sky at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• No First-Thursday Swing dance jam session this month, due to the holiday.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Friday, July 5, 2002:

• Lo Nuestro plays live latin music at Alton Baker Park for Art & the Vineyard; from 5PM til 6:30.
• Art & the Vineyard festival at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Music, arts, crafts, food, fun.
• 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, $?, 21+.
• Latin dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with the Johnny Martin 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.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Portland Dance Festival: Country/western, West Coast Swing, Hustle, etc. at the Portland Airport Sheraton. Workshops, dancing, competitions.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Saturday, July 6, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 28 begins. Herräng is the top of the heap for Lindy Hop camps: four consecutive one-week swingfests with nearly 24-hour dancing. People go from all over the world. Except me. :-(
• Art & the Vineyard festival at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Music, arts, crafts, food, fun.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• Johnny Martin at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, $?, 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.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Portland Dance Festival: Country/western, West Coast Swing, Hustle, etc. at the Portland Airport Sheraton. Workshops, dancing, competitions.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Sunday, July 7, 2002:

• 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, $2, all ages.
• Art & the Vineyard festival at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Music, arts, crafts, food, fun.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Annual Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Oregon Garden. 7PM, $20.
• Portland Dance Festival: Country/western, West Coast Swing, Hustle, etc. at the Portland Airport Sheraton. Workshops, dancing, competitions.
• Beantown Lindy Hop camp in Boston, MA, July 1-7. Awesome lineup of instructors! Check out the link. Wish I could go.

Monday, July 8, 2002:

• Beginning salsa rueda dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. Salsa rueda (AKA casino rueda) is a multi-couple group dance with partner-swapping and a caller; it's fun. All ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex, room 350.
• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 9, 2002:

• West Coast Rhythm Kings (jump blues & swing) at Amazon Center, 2700 Hilyard in Eugene. Eugene Summer Concerts in the Parks series, free, all ages! 6:30PM.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $?, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Third class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• Intermediate ballroom dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. All ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex, room 350.
• 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, July 10, 2002:

• Beginning salsa and marengue dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. No dance experience is required; all ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex 350.
• Zydeco dancing at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 7:00: Beginning zydeco dance lesson;
  • 7:30: Dance to DJed Louisiana swamp vibes until 10PM.
• 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+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Third class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.

Thursday, July 11, 2002:

• Argentine tango dance classes with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community for each class. All ages; classes held at UO Gerlinger Annex 350.
  • 6:30 - 8:00: Tango I, the fundamentals of Argentine tango.
  • 8:00 - 9:30: Tango II, continuing essential vocabulary and technique.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• BeauSoleil at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.

Friday, July 12, 2002:

• 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, $?, 21+.
• Latin dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Swing dance with Casey MacGill 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.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free, all ages.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Seattle; e-mail for details.

Saturday, July 13, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 29 begins.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• 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.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Seattle; e-mail for details.

Sunday, July 14, 2002:

• 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, $2, all ages.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Bar in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Jo Ann Jordan at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. I don't know what this is, but it was listed on Portland's The Week In Swing newsletter, which says there is a lesson at 2PM and dancing from 3-6.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Seattle; e-mail for details.

Monday, July 15, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 16, 2002:

• Intermediate ballroom dance class with Elizabeth Wartluft, 6 weeks, $45 students or $50 community. All ages. 7:30 - 9:00 PM at UO Gerlinger Annex, room 350.
• West Coast Swing dance classes with Phillip and Karen at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. New 5-week session starts tonight!
  • 6:30: Beginning West Coast Swing, $15/5 weeks, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $15/5 weeks, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fourth class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 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, July 17, 2002:

• 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+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fourth class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.

Thursday, July 18, 2002:

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• Tower of Power at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• David Cooley at McMenamin's Edgefield, which is at least somewhere near Portland. 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
• A Tribute to the Kings of Swing with a live big band (mostly members of Lily Wilde's Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra) at Kennedy School. 7PM, $5, all ages! McMenamin's properties battling each other for the swing crowd? Pinch me.

Friday, July 19, 2002:

• Solas in concert at the Wild Duck, 8:30PM, 21+.
• 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.
• Deb Cleveland Band play funky R&B at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+. Some Lindy Hoppers usually show up for this.
• The Eugene Swing Team is going to do the West Coast Swing equivalent of a "Lindy bomb" or a "Hit and Run Tango": WCSers are meeting at Club Tsunami at 9PM to dance to the pop and club hits played there.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Latin dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• da Vinci Days festival in Corvallis. Art, science, technology, music, kinetic sculpture racing, crafts, creativity, craziness, food, and fun.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Lupe at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:30-1AM, $2, 21+.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Portland; e-mail for details.
• Swing dance with the Big Band Trio 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, July 20, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 30 begins.
• Hot Club Sandwich plays gypsy swing at Eugene Saturday Market, free, noon.
• Modern/hip-hop dance performance with Rainbow Dance Theater at da Vinci Days in Corvallis, Main Stage, 2PM.
• Orquesta Alto Maiz plays salsa and jazz at Eugene Saturday Market, free, 3PM.
• Third-Saturday West Coast Swing dance at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. "Spinning Swing" lesson at 7, dancing 8-10, 21+.
• Live salsa dancing with Orquesta Alto Maiz at the Wild Duck, 9PM, 21+.
• Live salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene with Ramsey Y Los Montunos, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing with DJ Jose Crúz at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM-2AM, $?, 21+.
• da Vinci Days festival in Corvallis. Art, science, technology, music, kinetic sculpture racing, crafts, creativity, craziness, food, and fun.
• Modern/hip-hop dance performance with Rainbow Dance Theater at da Vinci Days in Corvallis, Main Stage, 2PM.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, all ages.
• Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers play zydeco at 9PM at the Main Stage at da Vinci Days in Corvallis.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Portland; e-mail for details.
• Lily Wilde & her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Sweet Oregon Grill, 7-10, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at ZooLaLa in Portland.
• 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, July 21, 2002:

• 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.
• Special Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop class with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, 6-7PM, $10.
• Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning Lindy Hop swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• da Vinci Days festival in Corvallis. Art, science, technology, music, kinetic sculpture racing, crafts, creativity, craziness, food, and fun.
• Orquesta Alto Maiz plays at 6PM at the Main Stage at da Vinci Days in Corvallis.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Luciana Valle tango workshop in Portland; e-mail for details.

Monday, July 22, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Kevin Schaper.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 23, 2002:

• Blue Skies Big Band plays classic music of the Swing Era at Island Park in Springfield, 6:30 - 8:30, free, 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 drop-in, 21+;
  • 7:30: Intermediate West Coast Swing, $4 drop-in, 21+;
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fifth class of this 6-week session ending July 30.
• Orquesta Alto Maiz plays salsa and latin jazz at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 8:30-11:30, $5, all ages.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 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, July 24, 2002:

• Zydeco dancing at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene:
  • 7:00: Beginning zydeco dance lesson;
  • 7:30: Dance to DJed Louisiana swamp vibes until 10PM.
• 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+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Fifth class of this 6-week session ending July 31.
• Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene, 9 - 11Pm, $3, all ages.
• Hilltop Big Band plays in Central Park, 7:30 - 9PM, 8th & Monroe in Corvallis.
• Ramsey Y Los Montunos with singer Irene Ferrera at the Oregon Garden. 7PM, $9.

Thursday, July 25, 2002:

• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• Dervish (Celtic band) at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.

Friday, July 26, 2002:

• West Coast Rhythm Kings play swing and jump blues for swing and Lindy dancing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• 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, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Swing dance with Hot Town Jubilee at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.

Saturday, July 27, 2002:

• Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden, Week 31 begins.
• The Hep Cats play west coast jump, swing, and blues at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $5, 21+.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, 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, July 28, 2002:

• 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.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.

Monday, July 29, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Special One-Day workshop on Social Dips & Tricks with Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis. Cost: $6 per class, $10 for both classes. Special couple rate: $18 per couple for both classes. Questions: 541-760-3931.
  • 7-8PM: Basic Dips and Sits This class should be suitable for most dancers, and will focus on different dips and small sits that should be leadable during social dancing, with emphasis on good alignment, protecting yourself and your partner from injury, and timing your dips to stay on beat with the music. We'll demonstrate the use of dips primarily for swing, salsa, and nightclub two-step.
  • 8-9PM: Simple Drops and Other Tricks This will be a more athletic class, including an introduction to 'death drops' and around the world (circular) dips. Other possibilities include leans, neck rolls, slides, or a basic launch, based on what the class members would like.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, July 30, 2002:

• 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. Free, 21+.
• Beginning salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Final class of this 6-week session.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• 4-week intermediate salsa dance class with Dave Feinberg at First Congregational Church, 4514 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis, $34 per person (plus $8 fee if not a Corvallis resident). 7:15-9:15 PM. Register at Corvallis Parks & Rec office in Avery Park, 766-6918, or at the first class meeting. All ages welcome, partners not required, must know salsa basics. Runs through August 20.
• 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, July 31, 2002

• 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+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• Intermediate salsa dance classes with Larry Robbins at In Shape, 8-9PM, $30/6 weeks or $7/drop-in. Final class of this 6-week session.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.
• An 18-piece big band is playing swing at the American Legion hall, 1830 SE 122nd Ave in Portland. Free. More info, 503-252-2201.
• Lily Wilde & Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra at Crown Park, Camas, WA, 6:30-8:30.

August, 2002

Thursday, August 1, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admission;
  • DJed salsa dancing, 10 until whenever things slow down.
• Social dancing at OSU WB116 in Corvallis, all ages; $2:
  • 7:00: lesson (WCS/hustle on 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays, latin on 2nd/4th Thursdays);
  • 8:00: open dancing to ballroom, latin, and swing music until 10.
• Pink Martini at Albany River Rhythms concert series, free, 7PM, Monteith Riverpark in Albany.
• First-Thursday Swing dance jam session at the Rose City Ballroom, 702 NE Dekum. 8-12, all ages, $5. Lindy Hoppers' delight.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Friday, August 2, 2002:

• OBDC's Gerlinger Hall ballroom dance in Eugene, $4/5, all ages:
  • 7:30 beginning lessons;
  • 8:30 dancing till 11:30.
• Pearl Django play gypsy swing at Luna, 100 E Broadway in Eugene, 9:30-1:30, $10, 21+.
• Springfield Filbert Festival with music, arts & crafts, food, and fun at Island Park.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Señor Frog's in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• Lupe's Corvallis salsa dance is on vacation for the summer.
• Salsa dancing with OSU ALAS at Old World Deli in Corvallis, 9:00-1AM, $3, 21+.
• Swing dance with The Woolies at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $10, 21+ only:
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• DJed swing and tango at the Temple Ballroom in Portland. Lesson 7, Dancing 8-midnight, $6, all ages.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Saturday, August 3, 2002:

• Springfield Filbert Festival with music, arts & crafts, food, and fun at Island Park. Tonight: Deb Cleveland, Rue de Blues, and Curtis Salgado.
• DJed salsa dancing at the Rumba Room in Eugene, 10PM - 2AM, $?, 21+.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM, free, 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.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Sunday, August 4, 2002:

• Springfield Filbert Festival with music, arts & crafts, food, and fun at Island Park. ESDC WCS lesson/demo/dancing at 1PM.
• 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.
• Special Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop class with Denise Steele at Agate Hall in Eugene, 6-7PM, $10.
• Lindy Hop swing dance at Agate Hall in Eugene, $5, all ages welcome:
  • 7:00: Beginning Lindy Hop swing dance lesson, free with admission;
  • 8:00: Lindy Hop swing dancing until 10PM.
• Park Block Jam / First Church of Swing, north end of south park blocks in Portland; swing dancing outside on concrete; noon, free, all ages.
• Johnny Martin at Portland Saturday Market, 2-4PM, free.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6 - 9PM.
• Camp Hollywood in California, August 1-4.

Monday, August 5, 2002:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning and intermediate lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $2, all ages. Ballroom, latin, swing: a nice mix of styles.
• Argentine tango dancing at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 7:00: drop-in Argentine tango lesson;
  • 8:00: DJed tango dancing till midnight.
• Jazz band at La Rumba (Ramada Inn Rose Quarter, Portland): 8-11, $5, probably 21+.

Tuesday, August 6, 2002:

• 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. Free, 21+.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM, $2, all ages.
• The Rebels play at Portland's Couch Park at 6PM, NW 22nd & Glisan, free, all ages.
• 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, August 7, 2002

• 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+.
• Drop-in beginning salsa dance classes with Mario Mora at Señor Frog's, 7-9PM, $5.
• No more Argentine tango practica at In Shape in Eugene on Wednesdays: now it's at Studio B on Thursdays.

Thursday, August 8, 2002:

• Argentine tango practica at Studio B, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM, $3, all ages.
• Salsa at the Rumba Room in Eugene, $4 cover includes one drink, 21+:
  • Miami-style Salsa and Casino Rueda lesson with Mike and Simona, 8-10PM, free with admi