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SPRING 2026
Dance Class Series
The Laurelhurst Club
3721 SE Ankeny Street

6 MONDAYS - March 30 - May 4
6 WEDNESDAYS - April 1 - May 6

Classes are fun, friendly & balanced!
No partner needed
Everybody dances  :-)

Beginning to Advanced classes

3 Beginning classes on 2 nights!
Monday Waltz 5:00pm
Wednesday Foxtrot 5:00pm
Wednesday Swing 6:10pm

Swing & Lindy Hop combined
Double the fun for your Swing dancing!  

Stair case classes A,B,C,.. for natural advancing & getting to know more friendly dancers  :-)


Spring class info coming soon!
The info below is from the past session
6 MONDAYS 

January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb, 2, 9

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

Waltz A Beginning  
5:00 - 5:50pm, $95/ 6 wks
Learn this dynamic and popular dance!
Test Drive on Feb 16, $20

Waltz B Beginning Plus 
5:25 - 6:15pm, $95/6 wks
Building on basics & Learning key variations and skills
Know the basics!

Waltz C Beyond Beginning  
5:50 - 6:40pm, $95/ 6 wks
FUNdamental skills & Key variations 
Be comfortable with basics

Waltz D Intermediate
6:15 - 7:10pm, $110/ 6 wks
Building up more advanced repertoire and skills!
Be comfortable with under arm turns & Know traveling turns

Waltz Combos
AB 5:00 - 6:15pm $135/ 6 wks
BC 5:25 - 6:40pm $135/ 6 wks
CD 5:50- 7:10pm $150/ 6 wks
ABC 5:00 - 6:40pm $180/ 6 wks
BCD 5:25 - 7:10pm $190/ 6 wks
ABCD 5:00 - 7:10pm $240/ 6 wks
Pre-requisite is set by the higher class level of each combo.

Foxtrot - Intermediate
7:10 - 8:05pm, $110/ 6 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, $110 / 6 wks
Beautiful & challenging moves, new from last sessions.
Be comfortable with traveling turns. 

6 WEDNESDAYS

January 7, 14, 21, 28,  Feb. 4


Foxtrot A Beginning
5:00 - 5:50pm, $95/ 6 wks
Learn this versatile dance
Test Drive on Feb. 18, $20 

Foxtrot B Beyond Beginning
5:20 - 6:10pm, $95/ 6 wks
Solidify your basics and add key variations.
Pre-requisite: Know Foxtrot basics

Foxtrot Combo AB
5:00 - 6:10pm $125/ 6 wks

East Coast Swing A Beginning
6:10 - 7:00 pm, $95/ 6 wks
Learn this fun American dance!
Test Drive on Feb 18, $20
No pre-requisite

East Coast Swing B Beyond Beginning
6:30 - 7:20pm, $95/ 6 wks
Know Triple Step, Tuck & Turns

East Coast Swing C Intermediate/Advanced
plus "Gentle" Lindy Hop* 
7:00 - 8:00 pm, $120/ 6 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, $125/ 6 wks
Pre-requisites are set by class B.
 
Swing BC Combo  Beyond Beg. & Int/Adv
6:30 - 8:00pm, $160/ 6 wks 
Pre-requisites are set by class C.

Nightclub Two-Step
Intermediate/Advanced
8:05 - 9:00pm, $110/ 6 wks
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 series.

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 series fee if you decide to take it.

Ladies! Interested in learning to lead?
Join the fun and have all the options on the dance floor.

Couples can stay with their partner and or rotate partners, and decide between these options during each class. No pressure either way.
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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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.

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Safety MeasuresCovid numbers are remaining low, and we have had no indication of infection
in our classes over 3 years!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