Classes are fun, friendly & balanced
Beginning to Advanced classes.
No partner needed
Everybody dances  :-)

Offering 3 BEGINNING classes!
Waltz, NIghtclub Two-Step, and Swing
Tell your friends, family and neighbors!
5 MONDAYS 

October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3

New moves, new variations, and moving up in skill level for each class!

Waltz A Beginning  
5:00 - 5:50pm, $80/ 5 wks
Learn this dynamic and popular dance!

Waltz B Beginning Plus 
5:25 - 6:15pm, $80/5 wks
Building on basics & Learning key variations and skills
Know the basics!

Waltz C Beyond Beginning  
5:50 - 6:40pm, $80/ 5 wks
FUNdamental skills & Key variations 
Be comfortable with basics

Waltz D Intermediate
6:15 - 7:10pm, $90/ 5 wks
Building up more advanced repertoire and skills!
Be comfortable with under arm turns & Know traveling turns

Waltz Combos
AB 5:00 - 6:15pm $115/ 5 wks
BC 5:25 - 6:40pm $115/ 5 wks
CD 5:50- 7:10pm $125/ 5 wks
ABC 5:00 - 6:40pm $150/ 5 wks
BCD 5:25 - 7:10pm $160/ 5 wks
ABCD 5:00 - 7:10pm $200/ 5 wks
Pre-requisite is set by the higher class level of each combo.

Foxtrot - Intermediate
7:10 - 8:05pm, $90/ 5 wks
Learn new variations in both rhythms, SSQQ, SQQ.  Enjoy fun music and other friendly dancers ready to own this dance!

Waltz E Advanced 
8:05 - 9:00pm, plus practice time, $90 / 5 wks
Beautiful & challenging moves, new from last sessions.
Be comfortable with traveling turns. 

5 WEDNESDAYS

October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5

Nightclub Two-Step A Beginning
5:00 - 5:50pm, $80/ 5 wks
Learn this beautiful and flowing dance

Nightclub Two-Step Beyond Beginning
5:20 - 6:10pm, $80/ 5 wks
Solidify your basics and add key variations.
Pre-requisite: Know NC2S basics

Nightclub Two-Step Combo AB
5:00 - 6:10pm $105/ 5 wks

East Coast Swing A Beginning
6:10 - 7:00 pm, $80/ 5 wks
Learn this fun American dance!
Test Drive available on Oct. 8, $20
No pre-requisite

East Coast Swing B Beyond Beginning
6:30 - 7:20pm, $80/ 5 wks
Triple Step, Tuck & Turns and variations, and explore 8 count moves. Be comfortable with 6 count triple step.

East Coast Swing C Intermediate/Advanced
plus "Gentle" Lindy Hop* 
7:00 - 8:00 pm, $100/ 5 wks
Double the fun for your Swing dancing with the natural combination of East Coast Swing and the original Lindy Hop Swing dance, in a gentle way and switching effortlessly between these two dances.

Be comfortable with Triple Step Swing, Tuck & Turns and familiar with the Lindy basic, see description below *, as we want to add variations, fun twists and stylings, plus Charleston moves.

Swing AB Combo  Beginning & Beyond
6:10 - 7:20pm, $105/ 5 wks
Pre-requisites are set by class B.
 
Swing BC Combo  Beyond Beg. & Int/Adv
6:30 - 8:00pm, $135/ 5 wks 
Pre-requisites are set by class C.

Nightclub Two-Step
Intermediate/Advanced
8:05 - 9:00pm, $90
Learn favorite variations while polishing your technique.

Gentle Lindy Hop
Since our int./adv. East Coast Swing students have become more comfortable with 8 count Swing, it invites weaving in some fun and stylish Lindy Hop moves into our Swing dancing, while aiming at key moves done well and safely, hence gently.

In case you are wondering about 8 count Lindy basic, here are the ..
- Counts: 12, 3+4, 56, 7+8 of the
- Steps (10) for the lead:  LR, lrL, RL, rlR
- Rhythm:  SS,qqS,SS,qqS  (S=Slow, q=quick),
- Movement by the lead:  Rock Step, Turn A-round, Hook Step, Get A-way.
- Movement by the follow:  Walk Walk or Twist Twist, Turn A-round, Turn Hook, O-pen Up.
Note: Closed Face-off is by 4, Anchoring away from your partner is done by 8.

Even though Lindy Hop has become famous first in the 1930s with aerial moves and decades later with an energetic revival in the 80s and 90s, including in Portland at the Crystal Ballroom with excellent bands and up to 1000 dancers on a weekly basis, we are aiming for key Lindy Hop elements that can be executed at any age. No wild moves, but a solid understanding of the Swing-Out done well and to your partner's ability.

Lindy Hop is what got me into teaching dance and enjoying it for 9 years, before discovering the wonderful waltz community and teaching with Colleen in Portland. We are excited to bring back Lindy Hop to a new group of dancers!
Take a $10 discount for any added class session.
If you sign up after October 3rd, $5 will be added to each class total for Monday classes. 
If you sign up after October 5th, $5 will be added to each class total for Wednesday classes. 

Refer a new student & receive a $20 credit for any future class.

Not sure if classes are right for you? Test Drive a beginning class on the first night, $20 - fully applicable to the session fee if you decide to take it.

Missing several classes in the 6 weeks, and this holding you back to sign-up for session?
Let us know and we can work with you.

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MONDAY classes














Test Driving is possible if you are not quite sure about a class. Attend the first night and pay $20 for that night, or the session fee if you decide to take the full session.

WEDNESDAY classes (NC2S = Nightclub Two-Step)












Safety MeasuresCovid numbers are remaining low, and we have had no indication of infection
in our classes over 215 nights and 32 months!We use the following actions and guidelines:  - Airflow with several fans in the hall - Do not attend classes if you feel any cold, flu, or covid symptoms- Wash your hands before and after class or use provided hand sanitizer- Masking is optional

Classes are held at The Laurelhurst Club
3721 SE Ankeny St. Portland OR
See map below