Dance List

Happy July! Here is 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.

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.

I hope to see you at any of the July dances listed below.

~ Janice Jensen, Editor

Tuesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Rooster Blue’s Jam. Vet’s Club. 1626 Willamette. 7 pm. No cover.

Wednesdays, July 4 & 18: 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.

Thursdays, July, 5, 12, 19 & 26 (& 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 . . .

Every Thursday, 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, July 6, Ballroom/Latin/Swing dance in Corvallis. Timberhill Athletic Club, 2855 Northwest 29th Street, Studio C (upstairs); hosted by Barbara Platt Lauris, open dancing from 7:30-10 PM, $4.

Saturday, July 7: Laura & Robert’s Once-A-Month Dance. Spfld Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd. Spfld. 7:00 pm, lesson by Laura: Rumba. 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.

Sunday, July 8, USA Dance Ballroom Club Monthly Lesson/Dance: Eugene Vets Club Ballroom.1626 Willamette St. One lesson only: Beginning/Plus: 6 to 7 p.m. Nick Davis will teach East 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

Wednesdays, July 11 & 25: Jazz & Variety with Gus Russell & Paul Biondi. Vet’s Club. 1626 Willamette. July 18: My Band With Darlene Jackson. Funk, Soul, R&B. 6 to 9 pm. No cover.

Wednesday, July 11 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.

Wednesday, July 18: Blue Skies Big Band. Island Park, 200 West B Street, Springfield. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come dance or relax to sounds of the big band era. Free!

Sunday, July 22: 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 Mike and Gail Zera’s Z Place to Dance in Corvallis:

Nightclub Two Step Workshop. Learn some new fun variations and how to Lead and Follow them - Sunday, July 15,1-3pm. Dance with Me, 132 S 17th St, Philomath. $20/person. Enroll by emailing zplacetodance@gmail.com.

Quickstep Workshop

Request what patterns you are interested in working on from the Bronze or Silver syllabus we will send you upon enrollment.

Sunday, July 22,1-3pm

Dance with Me, 132 S 17th St, Philomath.

$20/person. Enroll by emailing zplacetodance@gmail.com.

Beyond Basic Mix: Foxtrot & Waltz Course

Did you start learning Foxtrot & Waltz? Need to review? Are ready to learn some more? This is your course.

Tuesdays, 7/31-8/28, 7-8:20pm

The Chintimini Center 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis.

$50-62.50/person.

Enroll through Corvallis Parks and Recreation, at:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation

Beginning Swing Course

In this course, we will be covering Single, and/or Triple Time East Coast. Come express your fun side to some great music!

Tuesdays, 7/31-8/28, 8:30-9:20pm

The Chintimini Center 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis.

$50-62.50/person.

Enroll through Corvallis Parks and Recreation, at:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation

Private lessons

By appointment.

For more information visit our website, zplacetodance.com or email us at zplacetodance@gmail.com.

Note***:If you would like to see us offer a particular course or workshop in August, email us with your request by mid-July.

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.

Your input and feedback is welcomed. Just reply to this email.

Blue Skies Big Band