Dance List

Willamette Valley Ballroom Dances

I hope you are enjoying the new format for the dance list that's emailed near the beginning of the month to subscribers.

Important: notices of dances and events for June and thereafter should continue to be sent to me at dance@janicepages.org.

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, Newsletter Editor

Wednesday, April 4; May 2 and continuing through the month: 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.

Also from Sam and Taught by Sam:

"Fusion" Squares (Square Dance) Monday 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.

International Folk Dance.Tuesday 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.

Thursday, April 5: Laura & Robert’s Spring Dance Classes Begin. 8 Week Class Series from April 5 to May 24. Trinity Methodist Church, 440 Maxwell Rd. 6 - 7 pm, Beginning & Beyond Beginning, Foxtrot & Cha-Cha. $80. 7:15 - 8:15, Intermediate & Experienced, Night Club 2Step & Quick Step. $80. Call Laura to see if there’s still space. 541-342-3058.

Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (& every Thursday all year): Easy Money Dance Band at the Embers. 1811 State Hiway 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, April 5 & 19; May 3 & 17: 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.

Friday, April 6 the Oregon Ballroom Dance Club’s Spring Friday Night Dances Begin! This term held at U of O Campus Global Scholars Hall, 1710 E. 15th, Great Room 123. Basic lesson only,7:30 to 8:30 pm. Then 8:30 to 10:30 pm, open dancing to music selected by community ballroom teachers. $7, community. Parking directions on club website. See lessons schedule below.

Saturday, April 7; May 5: Laura & Robert’s Once-A-Month Dance. Trinity United Methodist Church, 440 Maxwell Rd. 7:00 pm, lesson by Laura: April: Waltz. May: Swing. All levels of dancers welcome. 8:00 to 10:00 pm: Open Social Dancing with DJ music by Robert. You won’t be able to sit still! No partner necessary. $8.00 per person at the door., Door Prizes.

Sunday, April 8; May 6: Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon (2nd Sunday this month) Dance with the Band, Black Swan. May Band, Gold Coast. Spfld Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd. Spfld. Noon to 4:30. $10 at the door. They always have fun bands to dance to and friendly people to dance with! First time is FREE!

Saturdays April 14 & 28; May12: EFS Contra Dance. Village School (Dunn School) Gym, 3411 Willamette St, Eugene. 14th: Music by Slippery Slope String Band, calling by Sue Baker. 7 p.m., 28th: Contra Swings Duo, calling by Ric Goldman. May 12: The Nettles, calling by Laurel Thomas. 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, April 15; May 13: USA Dance Ballroom Club Monthly Lesson/Dance: Eugene Vets Club Ballroom.1626 Willamette St. Intermediate/Advanced Lesson: 5 to 6 pm. Beginning/Plus Lesson: 6 to 7 p.m. April: Laura Taylor will teach Night Club 2 Step at both sessions. May: Robert Phaigh will teach Rumba. Open dancing from 7- 9:30 pm. New price: members and full-time students, $7; non-members, $10. Open to the public! Info: www.eugeneballroom.org

Friday, April 20: Ballroom/Latin/Swing dance in Corvallis at Timberhill Athletic Club, 2855 Northwest 29th Street, Studio C (upstairs); hosted by Barbara Platt Lauris, open dancing from 7:30-10 PM, $4. No May info available.

Sunday, April 22; May 27: 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.

From Nick Davis of Track Town Swing Club: April and May

Reach us for advance register at www.tracktownswing.com or facebook.com/tracktownswing

Monday nights starting April 9th: Beginning Swing Dance Series Class (East Coast/6 Count). 4 week series class for people who want to learn basic swing dancing and get to the floor quickly. No Partner required. Location: Identity Dance Company. 1479 Mohawk Blvd in Springfield Time: Monday nights 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door. Ad

Saturday April 14th: Swing Dance with LlVE MUSIC from Whiteaker Hot Club. Join us for our Monthly Live Music Lindy Hop & East Coast swing dance with beginner lesson. Please join us. No partner is required. Location:. Ballroom at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene Time: Intro Lesson at 7pm. Dance from 8pm - 10:30pm. Cover: $10 - $15 at the door.

Tuesday nights starting April 3rd: LINDY HOP I: Beginning Lindy Hop Swing Dance Series Class. 4 week series class for people who want to learn 8 count Lindy Hop swing dance. No Partner required. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: Tuesday nights 7pm to 8pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

Tuesday nights starting April 3rd: LINDY HOP II: Beginner- Intermediate Lindy Hop Swing Dance Series Class. 4 week series class for people who want to keep learning Lindy Hop swing dance and have taken our beginning class. No Partner required. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: Tuesday nights 8pm to 9pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

Wednesday nights starting April 4th: Solo Jazz Series Class. 4 week series class for people who want to learn classic vernacular solo jazz movement. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: Wednesday nights 7pm to 8pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $30 in advance. $35 at the door.

Wednesday nights starting April 4th: Lindy Hop III: Intermediate-Team Lindy Hop Series Class. 4 week series class for people who feel comfortable with 8 count Lindy Hop and want to learn more challenging material and perform. No Partner required. But attendance requires instructor consent. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: 8pm to 9:15pm Registration: $45 at the door. $40 in advance.

Friday May 11th: Swing Dance with LlVE MUSIC from Blue Skies Big Band. Join us for our Monthly Live Music Lindy Hop & East Coast swing dance with beginner lesson. Please join us. No partner is required. Location:. Ballroom at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene Time: Intro Lesson at 7pm. Dance from 8pm - 10:30pm. Cover: $15 at the door.

Monday nights starting May 7th: Beginning Swing Dance Series Class (East Coast/6 Count). 4 week series class for people who want to learn basic swing dancing and get to the floor quickly. No Partner required. Location: Identity Dance Company. 1479 Mohawk Blvd in Springfield Time: Monday nights 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door. (May Registration opens Mid April)

Tuesday nights starting May 1st: LINDY HOP I: Beginning Lindy Hop Swing Dance Series Class. 4 week series class for people who want to learn 8 count Lindy Hop swing dance. No Partner required. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: Tuesday nights 7pm to 8pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

Tuesday nights starting May 1st: LINDY HOP II: Beginner- Intermediate Lindy Hop Swing Dance Series Class. 4 week series class for people who want to keep learning Lindy Hop swing dance and have taken our beginning class. No Partner required. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: Tuesday nights 8pm to 9pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

Wednesday nights starting May 2nd: Solo Jazz Series Class. 4 week series class for people who want to learn classic vernacular solo jazz movement. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: Wednesday nights 7pm to 8pm. Registration: Registration for the month is $30 in advance. $35 at the door.

Wednesday nights starting May 2nd: Lindy Hop III: Intermediate-Team Lindy Hop Series Class. 4 week series class for people who feel comfortable with 8 count Lindy Hop and want to learn more challenging material and perform. No Partner required. But attendance requires instructor consent. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Time: 8pm to 9:15pm Registration: $45 at the door. $40 in advance.

From Mike & Gail Zera in Corvallis:

Saturday April 14: Ballroom Dancing at Dance With Me, 132 S 17th St, Philomath, OR Hosted by Z Place To Dance; 8-10 PM; $5. Reservations required.

Email ZPlaceToDance@Gmail.com to reserve.

Z PLACE TO DANCE, LLC. Owners and instructors, Michael and Gail Zera. Webpage: www.ZPlaceToDance.com Email: ZPlaceToDance@Gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZPlacetoDance Phone: 541-740-3355.

Classes Through Corvallis Parks and Recreation: Linus-Pauling Middle School Big Gym (north entrance), 1111 NW Cleveland Ave, Corvallis, OR Highland Blvd north entrance , Corvallis, OR:

For those that have had the 1st half of the Basic Bronze American Waltz Syllabus & are looking to complete it, sign up for Ballroom Dance: Intermediate Waltz. Tuesdays, April 3 - May 22, 7pm in Large Gym 1.

For those that have experience in all of the Basic Associate International figures & are ready to clean them up and start Standard Licentiate Waltz, sign up for Ballroom Dance: Intermediate Waltz. Tuesdays, April 3 - May 22, 7pm in Large Gym 2.

For those that have had some Basic instruction in Waltz & Foxtrot and want to branch out to new different dances, sign up for Ballroom Dance: Beyond Basic Mix: The Other Dances Tuesdays, April 3 - May 22, 8pm.

For those that have had some basic instruction in Waltz & Foxtrot and want to get a few more patterns, sign up for Ballroom Dance: Beyond Basic Mix: Foxtrot & Waltz. Tuesdays, April 3 - May 22, 9pm.

For those that have had the 1st half of the Basic Bronze Foxtrot Syllabus & are looking to complete it, sign up for Ballroom Dance: Intermediate Foxtrot Thursdays, April 5 - May 17, 7pm in large Gym 1.

For those that completed the Basic Bronze Foxtrot syllabus and are ready to start dancing Smooth Intermediate Silver Foxtrot, sign up for Ballroom Dance: Intermediate Foxtrot Thursdays, April 5 - May 17, 7pm in Large Gym 2.

For the non-dancer, the dancer that has not had instruction before, or the dancer that wants to revisit the basic concepts of how to move with a partner, sign up for Ballroom Dance: Basic mix: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango. Thursdays, April 5 - May 17, 8-9:20pm. At Dance With Me, 132 S 17th St, Philomath.

Ongoing:

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. No dance April 9.

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

Fridays: U of O Ballroom Club’s Friday Night Spring Term Dances Schedule:

April – Basic Lessons

6: East Coast Swing, Jimee

13: West Coast Swing, Chuck

20: Bachata, Joy

27: Waltz, Leah

May

4: Salsa, Jesse

11: Foxtrot, Jimee / Beyond Basic Cross Step Waltz, Robert (Formal, back in Gerlinger for this night only!)

18: Cha-Cha, Laura

25: Quickstep, Leah

Check specific event websites for updates. Happy Dancing!!

Websites of Interest

http://eugeneballroom.org/ USA Dance, Eugene chapter

www.danceeugene.com. Laura Taylor and Robert Phaigh’s website. To get on their mailing list: dancelaurarobert@riousa.com

http://www.68swing.com/ Eugene Swing Dance Club. To get on their mailing list: eugeneswingnews@gmail.com

The Eugene Register-Guard (on Fridays) and the Eugene Weekly (on Thursdays) will have updated events. Also see Mac’s “Home of the Blues” website, www.MacsAtTheVets.com for jazz and blues events.