February Dance List

Willamette Valley Partner Dances

In Memory of Dee Sullens - May 30, 1952 - February 13, 2014

Happy Valentines Day!

I sponsor a once-a-month compilation of Eugene/Corvallis area dances sent out around the first day of each month. Send events to be included by the last day of the month before to: dance@janicepages.org.

Important: For updated information & changes to the listings, subscribe to specific club mailing lists and events websites.

Volunteering, and the Dance Community

Most of us volunteer to dance because of the energy and connection that comes when we lace up shoes, get together with a partner and whirl around the floor.That same energy can thrill a dancer who volunteers to help at a dance event. Attendance is important and supportive, but it’s only half of what it takes to plan and carry out an evening of fun for everyone. There are several volunteer opportunities in this List.

Thanks in advance for stepping forward!

~ Janice Jensen, Curator, Editor

Check specific event websites for updates. Happy Dancing!

Select Dances

Mondays: West Coast Swing at Eugene Vets Club. 7 pm beginner, beyond beginner and intermediate lessons. Dancing from 8-10:30 pm. $5 members, $7 nonmembers.

February 12 Beginning – Keri Pilgrim Beyond Basics – Lily Robbins and Joey Nelson Intermediate – Marcus Sterling DJ – Chuck Coy

February 19 (Presidents’ Day) Beginning – Keri Pilgrim Beyond Basics – David Hemmerich (sub) Intermediate – Arthur Lahm and Lily Robbins DJ – Joey Nelson

February 26 Beginning – Keri Pilgrim Beyond Basics – Lily Robbins and Joey Nelson Intermediate – Jen Miller DJ – Catherine Wilkins

Mondays: "Fusion" Squares (Square Dance) 7:45-9pm, $3 ID/$3.50 OD drop-in. Willamalane Adult Center. A mix of modern and traditional square dancing encompassing all levels and all lists with both traditional and unique formations and approaches. The class is fast paced and good exercise and uses a variety of music including Gypsy-Jazz and other music styles. The group is very friendly and welcoming. No experience required and no partner needed. Drop-ins welcome. No dance on legal holidays. Instructor: Sam Bucher

Tuesdays: International Folk Dance. 7:45-10pm. $3 at the door. Willamalane Adult Center. Weekly request dancing. No partner or experience necessary. Intermediate teaching by guest teachers on the first Tuesday of the month. Drop-ins welcome.

Wednesdays: Cork's Crew Dixieland Jazz. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. 6:30-8:30 PM. Embers Supper Club, 1811 Highway 99, Eugene. No cover

Wednesdays: Round Dancing with your Favorite Ballroom Steps. Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St, Spfld. 7:45-9:00 p.m. $3 per person, drop-in. Ballroom dance sequences, mixers, and interesting choreographies. Fun to do, party atmosphere, energetic and good exercise. Some dance experience helpful. Singles welcome. Wood floor, air-conditioning. Instructor: Sam Bucher. More info: Augusta @ 541-517-8976.

Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22 (& every Thursday all year): Easy Money Dance Band at the Embers. 1811 State H'way 99 N, Eugene. Talented musicians playing great music for dancing and listening! 8 to 11 pm. Free! Just buy a drink and or food.

Thursdays (first & third), February 1 & 15: Swing Dance at the Pub at Laurelwood Golf Course. 2700 Columbia Street, Eugene. Free lesson in basic six count swing from 7-7:30 and then DJ swing music from 7:30 to 10:00. We play music from the late 1930's to early 1950's with an ear for danceable tunes. Free! Come and enjoy dinner before the dance.

Thursdays: "Fusion" Swing Dancing 6:45-8:30. 2/1 - 2/22. Willamalane Adult Center. Sam Bucher teaches "fusion" swing dancing, which draws movement from all forms of swing dance and common ballroom dances. Learn swing basics and techniques that will translate into moves you can use to dance to most any music anywhere. Please register with a partner.

Fridays during U of O school session: Oregon Ballroom Dance Club’s Winter Friday Night Dances. Beginning & beyond beginning lessons - 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gerlinger Hall, U of O Campus. 8:30 to 10:30 pm, open dancing to music selected by community ballroom teachers. $7, community.

Feb. 16 Formal Dance - Rumba taught by Leah V. Salsa taught by Jesse

Feb. 23 West Coast taught by Chuch, Rumba taught by Robert

Saturday, February 24: EFS Contra Dance. Village School (Dunn School) Gym, 3411 Willamette St, Eugene. Chico Schwall & Friends, calling by Woody Lane. Beginner Lesson; Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $6-10, members; $8-10, non-members. No partner or experience necessary! Please bring soft soled shoes.

Sunday, February 25: USA Dance’s Tea Dance. Eugene Vets Club Ballroom, 1626 Willamette St. No lesson, but great music to dance away the early evening. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. $5 non-members, $3 for members, at the door.

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