July Social Ballroom Dance List

July 4, 2019

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Janice Jensen

Willamette Valley Ballroom Dances for July, 2019

This is a curated list of dance events in the South Willamette Valley. As always, pleased double check event details for any changes.

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

~ Janice Jensen, Newsletter Editor

Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Eugene Swing Dance Club’s West Coast Swing Lessons and Dance. Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette. Beginning, beyond beginning, and intermediate lessons from 7 – 8 pm. Open dancing from 8 – 10:30 pm. $7 non-members, $5 members. All levels of ability welcome!

Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Rooster Blue’s Jam. Vet’s Club. 1626 Willamette. 7 pm. No cover.

Wednesday, July 3 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. Some dance experience helpful. Singles welcome. 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. No experience required and no partner needed.

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.

Thursdays, July 4?, 11, 18, 25 (& 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 . . .

Friday, July 5, Calamity Jazz Dance Band at the Eugene Public Library. 100 West 10th Avenue. 6 to 7 pm. Free! Come to listen, dance, and enjoy Dixieland tunes!

Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, Red Thunder at the Embers. 1811 State Hiway 99. 8 to 10 pm? July 19 & 21, Springfield VFW, 1811 State Hiway 99. 8 to 10?

Saturday, July 6: Laura & Robert’s First Saturday Dance. Springfield Elks Lodge, 1701 Centennial Blvd, Spfld. 7 p.m., Polka lesson taught by Laura. 8 to 10 p.m., Open Social Dancing with DJ music by Robert. Great mix of songs. No partner necessary. $10 at the door, $3 students with ID. Door prizes!

Wednesdays, July 10 & 24: Jazz & Variety with Gus Russell & Paul Biondi. Vet’s Club. 1626 Willamette. Funk, Soul, R&B. 6 to 9 pm. No cover.

Sunday, July 14: USA Dance Ballroom Club’s Second Sunday Dance. Eugene Vets Club Ballroom.1626 Willamette St. Summer schedule with 1 lesson only. Laura Taylor will teach Beginning/Plus Samba from 6 to 7 pm. Open dancing from 7- 9:30 pm. Members and full-time students, $7; non-members, $10. Open to the public! Info: www.eugeneballroom.org

Sunday, July 28: 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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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

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.