Dance List

Willamette Valley Ballroom Dances for October 2018

Fall is upon us and there's a chill in the air. Lot's of great dancing in the next couple of weeks. A special tribute to the late, long-time and much-loved dance community member, Wes Hoskins; an anniversary swing dance, both with live music; and ballroom dancing with Laura and Robert. Check it out!

Please note: This dance list is meant to capture the essential information and flavor of the event. For more detail, contact the instructor and/or the website.

Important: notices of dances and events should continue to be sent to me at dance@janicepages.org. The material must be copy ready. I’m sorry I cannot edit. Thank you for your understanding.

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

Wednesdays, October 3 & 17: Jazz & Variety with Gus Russell & Paul Biondi. Wednesday, October 31: Halloween Bash! Vet’s Club. 1626 Willamette. 6 to 9 pm. No cover. (Halloween, I don’t know).

Wednesday, October 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. Fun, party atmosphere. 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) Mondays 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 uses a variety of music. No experience or partner required. Drop-ins welcome.

International Folk Dance.Tuesdays 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, October 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, October 5 and Continuing Until November 16: Oregon Ballroom Dance Club’s Friday Night Dances. Dances this Quarter Are FREE! Global Scholars Hall, Great Room 123, 1710 E. 15th, U of O Campus. Beginning lesson, 7:30 to 8:30. Open Dancing to great music from 8:30 to 10:30. See schedule below for lessons taught.

Saturday, October 6: Laura & Robert’s First Saturday Dance. Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 440 Maxwell Rd, Eugene. 7 p.m., Waltz lesson, something for all levels, taught by Laura; 8 to 10 p.m., open dancing with DJ Robert to a great mix of music. No partner necessary. $9 at the door, students with ID, $3. Door prize drawings from your entry ticket.

Future Dances:

November 3, Lesson: TBD @ Trinity United Methodist - 440 Maxwell Road - Eugene

December 1, Lesson: Tango @ Trinity United Methodist - 440 Maxwell Road – Eugene

Saturday October 6th: Anniversary Swing Dance with LlVE MUSIC from Blue Skies Big Band. Lindy Hop & East Coast swing dance with beginner lesson. No partner is required. Vet’s Club Ballroom, 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene Intro Lesson at 7pm. Dance from 8pm - 10:30pm. Cover: $15 at the door. More info at Our Web Page or The Facebook Event

Sunday, October 7: Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon First of the Season Dance with the Band, Columbia Classic. 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!

Thursday, October 11, Laura and Robert’s Fall 2018 Dance Classes Begin. Trinity United Methodist Church, 440 Maxwell Road. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Beginning and Beyond Beginning: Cross Step Waltz and Swing. New Dancers learn the basics! Beyond Beginners learn new variations. 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Intermediate and Experienced: Cross Step Waltz.To Register: download flyer and registration form at www.danceeugene.com or contact Laura at (541)342-3058, dancelaurarobert@riousa.com.

Saturdays, October 13 & 27: EFS Contra Dance. Village School (Dunn School) Gym, 3411 Willamette St, Eugene. 13th: Music by the Nettles, calling by Isaac Banner. 7 p.m., beginning lesson. 27th: Euphemists, calling by Tarka Ayres. 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, October 14, USA Dance Ballroom Club Monthly Lesson/Dance: Eugene Vets Club Ballroom.1626 Willamette St. Two lessons again: Intermediate 5 to 6 p.m.; Beginning 6 to 7 p.m. Marcus Sterling will teach Waltz at both. 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, October 19: 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 to10 p.m. $4 at the door. Dance not confirmed at this writing.

Sunday, October 28: USA Dance Special Tea Dance to Honor the Memory of Dr. Wes Hoskins. Blue Skies Big Band Will Play. Eugene Vets Club Ballroom, 1626 Willamette St. No lesson, no tea, just dancing and remembering the many dances when Dr. Hoskins and his lovely Joanna took to the floor with us. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. $5 non-members, $3 for members, at the door.

From Nick Davis, Track Town Swing, www.tracktownswing.com, facebook.com/tracktownswing, 541-238-5592. Advanced Registration at https://tracktownswing.com/swing-dance-lessons/.

Saturday October 6th: Anniversary Swing Dance with LlVE MUSIC from Blue Skies Big Band. See above.

Tuesday nights starting October 2nd: 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 for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

Tuesday nights starting October 2nd. 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. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Tuesday nights 8pm to 9pm. Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

Wednesday nights starting October 3rd: Solo Jazz. 4 week series class for people who want to learn solo movement and dance to swing music! No Partner required. Location: Salseros Dance Studio at the Vet's Club 1626 Willamette St. in Eugene. Wednesday nights 7pm to 8pm. Registration for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

Monday nights starting October 8th: 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 for the month is $40 in advance. $45 at the door.

University of Oregon Ballroom Dance Club Friday Night Dances September 28 to November 16 Lesson Schedule:

October 5th Beginner: Bachata October 12th Beginner: Cha Cha October 19th Beginner: Viennese Waltz October 26th Beginner: Travelling Waltz November 2nd Beginner: West Coast November 9th Beginner: Salsa November 16th** Beginner: East Coast

Lessons are subject to change without notice, due to instructor availability.

Websites of Interest

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

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

Also see Mac’s “Home of the Blues” website, www.MacsAtTheVets.com for jazz and blues events.

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

Happy Dancing!!