Dance List

Willamette Valley Ballroom Dances for June 2018

We have transitioned the dance list to a new email provider and website: www.eugeneballroomdancelist.org. You will continue to receive the curated list of ballroom dance events and classes edited by me, Janice.

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

Dance Floors and Shoes

A quick reminder that street shoes are not allowed in most dance venues to help protect the wood floors. Please wear clean shoes dedicated to dance. Many people prefer leather or suede-soled shoes for "smooth" ballroom and latin dances, except for Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing-type dancing.

Our Community of Dancers

I have recently noticed a drop in leads attending most if not all of area clubs dances. This is sad and disturbing. We followers want you to know we so appreciate your hard work and dedication in learning to guide us on the journey through a dance. It’s magical whether you’ve had a few lessons/practices or a lot. Please believe we don’t count the mistakes or missteps; we make enough of our own and understand how it feels.

Come to the dances and honor us as partners and the community we all represent. We’ll try harder to tell you how much we applaud your presence and participation.

~ Janice Jensen, Editor

Saturday, June 2: Laura & Robert’s Once-A-Month Dance. Spfld Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd. Spfld. 7:00 pm, lesson by Laura: Night Club 2 Step. 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. $9.00 per person at the door., Door Prizes. [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]

Sunday, June 3: Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon. Dance with the Band, Cork’s Crew. 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!

Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26: Rooster Blue’s Jam. Vet’s Club. 1626 Willamette. 7 pm. No cover.

Wednesdays, June 13 & 27: Jazz & Variety with Gus Russell & Paul Biondi. Vet’s Club. 1626 Willamette. June 6 & 20: My Band With Darlene Jackson. Funk, Soul, R&B. 6 to 9 pm. No cover.

Wednesdays, June 6 & 20: Cork’s Crew Jazz Band. The Embers, 1811 State Hiway 99 North. 6 to 8 p.m. Come have supper, dance to the impromptu music and relax. No cover.

Wednesday, June 6 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. IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE FOR JULY TAC DANCE: JULY 6 (first Friday of July rather than third Friday of July - sorry for the confusion but I must change the date). All the rest of our summer/fall dance dates will remain the third Friday of the month. This is close to July 4th but I hope there will be a few of you around who wish to dance with me! Thank you.

Thursday, June 7 : Laura & Robert’s June Classes Begin. 4 Week Class Series from June 7 to 28. Trinity Methodist Church, 440 Maxwell Rd. 6 - 7 pm, Beginning & Beyond Dances for All Occasions. $39. 7:15 - 8:15, Intermediate & Experienced, Ballroom Tango & Latin Sampler. $39. Call Laura to see if there’s still space. 541-342-3058.

Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 (& 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, June 7 & 21: 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.

Saturday June 9 EFS Contra Dance. Village School (Dunn School) Gym, 3411 Willamette St, Eugene. Music by Wisenheimers, calling by Laurel Thomas. 7 p.m., 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, June 10, USA Dance Ballroom Club Monthly Lesson/Dance: Eugene Vets Club Ballroom.1626 Willamette St. One lesson only: Beginning/Plus: 6 to 7 p.m. Kari Pilgrim will teach West Coast Swing. 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

Sunday, June 24: 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.

Oregon Ballroom Dance Club’s Friday Dances: I’m told the club will host one dance per month through the summer at the Campus Global Scholars Hall, 1710 E. 15th, Great Room 123. Contact the website for dates: uoregon.orgsync.com/org/ballroomdance/home.

From Nick Davis of Track Town Swing Club: June Classes

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

Classes Begin June 5th and 6th

Tuesday Nights Starting June 5th at 7 pm: Lindy Hop I series class.

This is our beginning Lindy Hop Series class! This series teaches the basics for 8 Count Lindy Hop swing dancing! Series will cover: Footwork and fundamental patterns. 8 Count Swing Out in Open and Closed position. Lindy Circle. Moves in Side by Side Position. Breaks.Class registration is $45 at the door. Advanced registration (through our website) is only $40.

Tuesday Nights Starting June 5th at 8 pm: Lindy Hop II series class.

Our Beginning-Intermediate Lindy Hop Series class! This series is designed for people that have taken our Lindy Hop I series and want to move on. In order to take class you must know 8 Count basic footwork, Lindy Circle, and Swing Outs from open and closed position.Series will cover: 6 Count Movment, Turns from 8-count Swing Out, Connection, Swivels, and Mixing 6 and 8 Count Movement. Class registration is $45 at the door. Advanced registration (through our website) is only $40.

Wednesday Nights Starting June 6th at 7 pm: Solo Jazz series.

NEW this year is our Solo Jazz series class! Solo vernacular jazz refers to vintage solo dance from the 1920s-40s. By building a solo jazz vocabulary, you can have fun jamming by yourself or incorporate the movements into your partner swing dancing.

Series will cover: Apple jacks, Boogie back, Boogie forward, Fall off the log, Fishtails,Hallelujahs, Shorty George, Suzie Qs, Tackie Annies. For more information on our new class please go to the Facebook event by clicking here!Class registration is $35 at the door. Advanced registration (through our website) is only $30.

Wednesday Nights Starting June 6th at 8 pm: Lindy Hop III series

Our more challenging Lindy Hop Series class! This series is designed for people that are comfortable with 8 Count Lindy Hop swing dancing! This class focuses on more challenging variations, learning routines and performance. Instructor consent is necessary before signing up for the class. Series will cover: Variations on Swing Out, Rhythm changes, Choreographed routines.Class registration is $45 at the door. Advanced registration (through our website) is only $40.

If group classes are not convenient for you, schedule a private lesson!

From Barbara Platt in Corvallis: A quick reminder of her short dance class series for June-July:

Intermediate American Cha Cha: 4 Weeks: June 13-July 11 (no class on July 4th). 7:30pm-8:30pm. $36/$28 TAC members. Summer is the perfect time for Cha Cha! It is lively and flirtatious and energetic. Dancers should be comfortable with the side and progressive basics, cross body lead and crossovers. Pure fun!

Intermediate Night Club Two Step: - 3 Weeks: May 30 - June 13. 8:40-9:50pm. $27/$21. NC2S is the dream dance, romantic and magical. We will focus on several intermediate level patterns that will be great for your social dancing.

Intermediate Hustle: - 3 Weeks: June 20-July 11 8:40-9:50pm. $27/$21. Hustle is zippy and exhilarating! Come and learn some new patterns to spice up your Hustle!

Contact Barbara at: arabrab@peak.org.

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

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.