"Mostly Dance" Events Calendar, 2004

Available history:   2002   |   2003   |   Present   |  

I like to keep an online Web-based calendar of the local dance events I know about. This is the page for past events in 2004; 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, 2004

Thursday, January 1, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, January 2, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance (it's on hiatus until next week).
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Big Sandy and His Fly-Right Boys at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 3, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, January 4, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today in Portland.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, January 5, 2004:

• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis.
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• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, January 6, 2004:

• 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.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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, January 7, 2004

• 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.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango at Corvallis Art Center does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, January 8, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, January 9, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• No OSUBDC Friday night dance (it's on hiatus until next week).
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music from JP and the Rhythm Chasers (formerly Hot Town Jubilee) at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+. The Viscount is holding swing dances on Fridays again!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 10, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• Salsa dancing with DJ Mario Mora at Tarrasco's Mexican Restaurant, 100 E Broadway (and Oak) in Eugene. 9PM-2AM, $5.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, January 11, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today in Portland.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today in Portland.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, January 12, 2004:

• Elizabeth Wartluft teaches Argentine Tango 3 at her house. A ten-week session starts tonight, 6:30 - 8:00. $80 for the series. Call 345-5031 for more information.
• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, January 13, 2004:

• 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.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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, January 14, 2004

• 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.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, January 15, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Third Thursday Dance with the Lincoln Pops Jazz Orchestra at the Gleneden Beach Community Club, 100 Azalea Street in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. 7:30 - 10PM, $5, all ages.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, January 16, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live band "Portland Swing" at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $12, 21+. The Viscount is holding swing dances on Fridays again!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight; DJed after-dancing.
• Rock-a-Lily at Duff's Garage, S.E. 7th and Market (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9PM - 1AM, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 17, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou Lindy Hop workshops at Nocturnal in Portland this weekend. Lindy 1, Lindy 2, Balboa 1, and Bal/Lindy/West Coast crossover today.
• Swing dancing with great live big band music by Pork Pie at Nocturnal in Portland. 8PM - midnight, only $10, and all ages!
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, January 18, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodolou Lindy Hop workshops at Nocturnal in Portland this weekend. Hip Hop, Lindy Musicality, Balboa 2, and Lindy Slides & Styling today.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today in Portland.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, January 19, 2004:

• Elizabeth Wartluft teaches Argentine Tango 3 at her house. Tonight is the second meeting of a ten-week session, 6:30 - 8:00. $80 for the series. Call 345-5031 for more information.
• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Second week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, January 20, 2004:

• 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.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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, January 21, 2004

• 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.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, January 22, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, January 23, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• Salsa dancing at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene.
  • 9:00: Salsa dance lesson with special guest instructor Gabriel Romero ($10 for the lesson and dance).
  • 10:00: Salsa dancing until 1AM ($5 for just the dance).
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Casey MacGill at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+. The Viscount is holding swing dances on Fridays again!
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight, this week featuring a Lindy Battle. Too bad they couldn't have put the Lindy Battle with a more mediocre band; I'd rather just dance to Casey, but that's me . . .
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 24, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• West African dancing, 11:30AM every Saturday at the WOW Hall in Eugene. Details: 687-2746.
• Christopher Nassopoulous and Caroline Peatty from San Francisco teach Argentine tango workshops at the Tango Center in Eugene, 12:30 - 5PM.
• Old-time jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 5-7PM every Saturday; free, all ages.
• ESDC Member Appreciation Dance: free West Coast Swing at Agate Hall in Eugene. "Beginnermediate" West Coast lesson with Will Shaver and Christina Jamerson at 7PM, dancing 8-midnight.
• Swing dancing to live music by two bands! U-Lindy presents a dance for swing and Lindy Hop dancers and those who want to try it out. Beginning dance lesson at 8, dancing 9-11 at the Fir Room at the EMU on the UO campus in Eugene. Two live bands: UO Jazz Lab 3 and the Who's Your Daddy Combo. $3 for students, $5 for community.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Swing dancing with great live big band music by Pork Pie at the MicMinnville Grand Ballroom in McMinnville.
• Swing Berretín in Portland on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. $6 dance, $3 lesson. All ages welcome at Tango Berretín.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, January 25, 2004

• 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.
• Christopher Nassopoulous and Caroline Peatty from San Francisco teach Argentine tango workshops at the Tango Center in Eugene, 1:00 - 6:15PM.
• Ballroom dance workshops with Elizabeth Knoll at the Vets' Club ballroom, upstairs at 16th and Willamette in Eugene. Quickstep (noon), Viennese waltz (1PM), and tango (2PM). FMI: Jean at 541-747-3841.
• 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, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Boogie Back Productions holds auditions for their swing dance performance troupe today in Portland.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, January 26, 2004:

• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Third week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, January 27, 2004:

• 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.
• Beginning West Coast Swing dance class with Phillip and Karen, every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $15 for the whole series, or $5 per class drop-in. 6:45-8:00PM.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 8 - 10PM every Tuesday at Rock 'n Rodeo in Eugene. $3, 21+.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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, January 28, 2004

• 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.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Johnny Martin "Sinatra Night" at Bacchus in Vancouver, WA.

Thursday, January 29, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.
• Candye Kane plays somewhat swingable blues at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. 9:30PM-1:30, $5, 21+, two dance floors.

Friday, January 30, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance is probably on hiatus tonight, so they can sponsor the workshops.
• OSUBDC dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely in Corvallis. $8 students/$12 community per session, or $35/55 for all five (today and tomorrow).
  • 7:30: Beginning Night-Club Two-Step;
  • 8:30: Beyond Beginning West Coast Swing.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Dance class fund-raiser for Jackson Middle School in Portland. Adam and Ali Grimshaw will teach two beginning dance classes at the school's cafeteria; the classes are $10 for one or $15 for both for adults, or $5 each for students 21 and under. The school is located at 10625 SW 35th Ave in Portland. This is a chance to learn dancing from two of Portland's best teachers, and help build a crosswalk at the school at the same time.
  • 6:45PM: Beginning Waltz
  • 8:00PM: Beginning East Coast Swing
• Swing dance with live music Rupert Blaize and the Swingline Cubs at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• Candye Kane plays somewhat swingable blues at the Longhorn Saloon and Grill (8000 SE Foster Road in Portland) as part of a show with other bands. 9:30PM-1:30, $5, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, January 31, 2004

• Smooth Lindy and Balboa dance workshops with Burke and Amy from Bend, noon to 5:45 at Studio B in Eugene. (details)
  • Noon: Beginning Lindy Hop
  • 1:30: Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop
  • 3PM: Beginning Balboa
  • 4:30: Intermediate/Advanced Balboa Turns
• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSUBDC dance workshops with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely in Corvallis. $8 students/$12 community per session, or $35/55 for all five.
  • 1PM: Intermediate Night-Club Two-Step;
  • 2PM: West Coast Swing Syncopations and Breaks;
  • 3PM: Intermediate Hustle.
• Special OSUBDC dance with Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely in Corvallis. $8 students/$12 community with lesson, or $5/7 without.
  • 7PM: Intermediate West Coast Swing lesson with Robert and Deborah;
  • 8PM: Social dancing with guest DJ Robert Cordoba.
• No OSU Lindy Hop practice this week due to all the other dance stuff happening.
• Dance Till You Drop Swing Dance #2 at the Norse Hall, 111 E 11th in Portland. $8 ($5 with student ID), all ages.
  • 6:30: no-host social hour with munchies in the Lounge.
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson.
  • 8:15: intermediate swing dance lesson: add moves to what you learned.
  • 9:00: swing dancing with DJ Matt Cole.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Candye Kane plays somewhat swingable blues at the Longhorn Saloon and Grill (8000 SE Foster Road in Portland) as part of a show with other bands. 9:30PM-1:30, $5, 21+.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

February, 2004

Sunday, February 1, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, February 2, 2004:

• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Fourth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, February 3, 2004:

• 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.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop-in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, February 4, 2004

• 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 Katrina and (someone).
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with rotating DJs until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, February 5, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, February 6, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Hot Club Sandwich at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• Friday Night Fever west coast dancing at the PPAA (618 SE Alder in Portland). $8, 21+. Cha cha lesson at 7:30 with Dave Watson; dancing 8:30-midnight.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 7, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, February 8, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Lindy Hop dance classes begin at Agate Hall in Eugene. Five-week sessions start today, $50 per person.
  • 5PM: Beginning Lindy Hop 1A: Learn the foundation and fundamentals of the coolest swing dance around.
  • 6PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2B: Learn some vocabulary to take your Lindy Hop farther.
  • 7PM: Intermediate Lindy Hop 3: Intermediate/advanced Lindy Hop material, always new! (this class 4 weeks for $40, skips Feb. 15)
  • 8PM: Advanced Lindy Hop (may include 1920s Charleston and 1930s Shag) (this class 4 weeks for $40, skips Feb. 15)
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, February 9, 2004:

• The Joint is Jumpin' Swango dance class. Swango combines elements of blues, swing, and tango dancing for graceful play during slower songs. Five week session starts tonight at Studio B in Eugene. 7-8PM with practice afterwards until 8:30, five weeks for $50 per person.
• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, February 10, 2004:

• 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.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop-in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, February 11, 2004

• 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.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, February 12, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, February 13, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Free all-ages swing dance at The Dance Studio (167 W. Main Street in Monmouth). For more information, dial (503) 606-3039.
• Lily Wilde and her Swingin' Boyfriends at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom in McMinnville.
• New free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Swing dance with live music by Johnny Martin at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 14, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Rock-a-Lily at Duff's Garage, S.E. 7th and Market (1635 SE 7th, 503-234-2337) in Portland. 9PM - 1AM, 21+.
• Cari Lee and the Saddle-Ites play rockabilly at The Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th in Portland (503-226-4171). $8 at the door.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, February 15, 2004

• Eugene USABDA presents ballroom dance workshops with Elizabeth Knoll at the Vets' Club, 1626 Willamette in Eugene. Each session $10 members, $12 public.
  • Noon: Quickstep (review of fundamentals)
  • 1:00: American rumba (intermediate syllabus)
  • 2:00: Samba fundamentals
• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• The Joint is Jumpin' Valentine's swing dance with the West Coast Rhythm Kings at Agate Hall in Eugene. $8, all ages.
  • 7PM: Beginning swing dance lesson
  • 8PM: Swing dancing with great live music until 10:30.
• Special OSUBDC dance at the OSU Memorial Union in Corvallis. Red & White theme tonight; free admission.
  • 6PM: Beginning rumba lesson with barbara Platt?
  • 7PM: Social dancing with OSUBDC DJs until 10:30.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, February 16, 2004:

• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, February 17, 2004:

• 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.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 for both, 21+:
  • 7:30: drop-in lessons (East Coast Swing in the ballroom, West Coast upstairs);
  • 8:30: open dancing to DJed music until midnight on both floors.

Wednesday, February 18, 2004

• 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.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, February 19, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, February 20, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in beginning zydeco dance lesson with Marc Green;
  • 8:15: swing and zydeco music for dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by Mitch Woods at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• New free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 21, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSUBDC ballroom dance workshops with Dave Watson from Portland. Foxtrot, tango, quickstep, and waltz.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Dance Till You Drop Swing Dance #2 at the Norse Hall, 111 E 11th in Portland. $8 ($5 with student ID), all ages.
  • 6:30: no-host social hour with munchies in the Lounge.
  • 7:30: beginning swing dance lesson with Brian and Brenda.
  • 8:15: intermediate swing dance lesson: add moves to what you learned.
  • 9:00: swing dancing with DJ Matt Cole.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, February 22, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

Monday, February 23, 2004:

• 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.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, February 24, 2004:

• 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.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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.
• Cherry Poppin' Daddies at the Crystal Ballroom Mardi Gras Party in Portland. 9PM, $10adv/$14day-of, 21+.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004

• 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 Lindy Hop lesson with Karly and Michael.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Hol-vin until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• Nick Curran and the Nitelifes play swing and jump blues music at Platinum (on 4th St) in Corvallis. Doors at 6:30; cover is $5adv/$7day-of. For more info, dial 738-6996.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesday night at Nocturnal in Portland. Lesson at 7, dancing 8-midnight. All ages, $5.
• Rock-a-Lily plays rockabilly/roots at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd (near Prescott) in Portland, 503-287-5800. Probably swingable, 8-12, 21+, two dance floors.

Thursday, February 26, 2004:

• Scottish Country Dancing, 7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx in Eugene.
• Argentine tango class with Andrew McCullough, 7-8PM every Thursday at the Tango Center in Eugene. $7, all ages.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B near 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, 8 - 10PM every Thursday, $3, all ages.
• Salsa dancing every Thursday from 10PM till midnight at Diablo's night club (959 Pearl St in Eugene) with DJ José. $5 (ladies free), 21+.
• Country Western dancing at Lakepark with the OSU Country Western Club, 8:15 - 11:15, $5.
• Salsa lessons and dancing every Thursday at Nocturnal in Portland. 8:30, all ages, $5.

Friday, February 27, 2004

• 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 2AM or so.
• Salsa dancing at Los Grouchos in Eugene, $?, 21+.
  • 9PM: Salsa dance lesson with José Cruz.
  • 10PM: Salsa dancing until 2AM with DJ José.
• OSUBDC's Friday night dance in Corvallis, $2, all ages:
  • 7:30: drop-in dance lesson, style and teachers vary;
  • 8:15: contemporary music and ballroom dancing till 10:00.
• Ballroom dancing at Chintimini Senior Center in Corvallis, 7 pm, free.
• Swing dance with live music by the West Coast Rhythm Kings at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $15, 21+.
  • 7:30: Drop-in beginning swing dance lesson;
  • 8:30: Swing dance with live music until midnight, and DJed after-dancing.
• New free all-ages swing dance at Paradise Place Studio of Arts and Dance in Portland.
  • 7PM: Special pre-event for ages 14-20.
  • 8PM: Swing dance lesson.
  • 9PM: Swing dancing until 2AM! Shim Sham at 10:30 sharp!
  • 11:30PM: "After-hours" swing and Lindy Hop continue until 2AM; $3.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Saturday, February 28, 2004

• Hip hop dance classes for beginners with Sarah Ebert, every Saturday 10-11AM at Studio B in Eugene. $8 per class; drop-ins welcome. Info: 541-346-4096.
• 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.
• 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.
• "Hot and Spicy" salsa dancing every Saturday night at Studio B in Eugene. Lesson 8:00, dancing 8:30-midnight. All ages, $4.
• OSU Lindy Hop practice in the MU Ballroom, Concourse, or outside the MU, 4PM every Saturday, free, all ages.
• Special OSUBDC dance at the OSU Memorial Union in Corvallis. Mardi Gras theme tonight; $6/8. This is the last OSUBDC ballroom dance of Winter term.
  • 7PM: Beginning hustle dance lesson with Trina and Marco;
  • 8PM: Social dancing with OSUBDC DJs until 11:30.
• Lily Wilde and her Swingin' Boyfriends play a fund-raiser in Oregon City.
• Andrew Sutton teaches Lindy Hop workshops in Portland this weekend. E-mail for info.
• DJed salsa dancing every Saturday night at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $6, 21+:
  • 8:30: drop-in salsa dance lesson;
  • 9:15: DJed salsa dancing until 2AM.
• Portland folk and contra dance events are listed here.

Sunday, February 29, 2004

• Argentine tango drop-in classes with Greg Estes at Studio B in Eugene, all ages:
  • Beginning tango, 12-1PM, $5 includes practica.
  • Intermediate tango, 1-2PM, $5 includes practica.
• Argentine tango practica at Studio B in Eugene, 2-4PM, $3, all ages.
• Irish jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 4-7PM every Sunday; free, all ages.
• Break dancing lessons and session every Sunday in Eugene, 5-7PM. $5. Call 541-683-1783 for more information.
• Andrew Sutton teaches Lindy Hop workshops in Portland this weekend. E-mail for info.
• Argentine tango practica and social at the Viscount Studios Westside (formerly Clay's) in Portland. $5, all ages.
  • 1:00: drop-in lesson in Argentine tango dancing.
  • 2:00: open Argentine tango practice and dancing until 4:30.
• 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.
• Johnny Martin at Tillicum Pub in Portland, 6-9PM, free.

March, 2004

Monday, March 1, 2004:

• West Coast Swing with ESDC every Monday at Agate Hall, $3/5, all ages:
  • 7:00: beginning (Jean) and intermediate (Chuck) lessons;
  • 8:00: dancing until 10:00 with DJ Chuck.
• Drop-in class in northern Brazillian dance styles plus some samba with Jackeline from Recife in Brazil. 7 - 8 PM at In Shape in Eugene. $5 per class, all ages welcome.
• Open mic, 7:30PM every Monday at Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Social dance classes with Trina Siebert at Lakepark in Corvallis. Fifth week of five-week session.
  • 7:00: Beginning West Coast Swing: Learn the fundamentals of footwork and connection for this exciting dance, which can be done to pop, blues, hip hop, soul, and other styles of music.
  • 8:00: Beginning Salsa: We'll cover basic rhythm, styling, and a variety of fun patterns to get you out on the floor.
• Social dancing with DJ Trina every Monday at Lakepark in Corvallis, 9-11:30ish, $3, 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.

Tuesday, March 2, 2004:

• 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.
• Petite Milonga, Argentine tango dancing every Tuesday at Café Perugino (737 Willamette in Eugene). Relaxed dancing in a congenial space, 8:30 till close.
• Salsa practice at In Shape in Eugene, 9-11PM every Tuesday, $3, all ages.
• Bluegrass jam at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene: bring your instrument and share the music. 9PM every Tuesday, no cover.
• Old-time acoustic jam at 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St in Corvallis. For information, call 752-8382. Free.
• 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/Lindy Hop (main ballroom) and West Coast Swing (upstairs) every Tuesday at the Viscount Ballroom in Portland, $8 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, March 3, 2004

• 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 swing (or Balboa?) lesson with Holle and Kevin.
  • 9:00: Swing dancing: jitterbug, Lindy Hop, shag, and Balboa with DJ Kev-olle until 11PM.
• Evan Griffiths usually teaches tango and hosts a guided practica at the Tango Center on Wednesday nights. 8-10:30PM, $10 sliding scale. For more information, call 541-344-4956.
• Salsa dancing at Club El Volcan, 535 Main St in Springfield with DJ José. All ages from 8-11PM, 21+ from 11PM-1AM. No cover!
• Bourbon Renewal, a four-man blues band, plays every Wednesday 9-midnight at Mac's at the Vets' Club, 16th & Willamette in Eugene. No cover, 21+.
• OSUBDC's ballroom dance practice session at WB116, 8 - 10 PM, free, all ages.
• Argentine tango with Peter Gysegem at Corvallis Art Center, 700 SW Madison. $5 per lesson; tango dancers may take the beginning lesson free with paid admission to the intermediate class. FMI: Peter at 752-7263 (days) or 754-7364 (evenings). Does not meet the first Wednesday of each month due to the Art Center schedule.
  • 7:15PM: Beginning Argentine tango
  • 8:15PM: Intermediate Argentine tango
• Belly dancing, 8 PM every Wednesday at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Free.
• Tango dancing every Wednesd