Group classes will help you to learn new dance patterns and develop your lead and follow skills. Bring your dance partner or bring yourself; singles are welcome! Rotation is encouraged but not required, so if you wish to remain with your own special someone that is very okay. Rachel makes the process of learning to dance both fun and easy for beginners and advanced dancers alike. Group classes are great for developing and practicing technique within patterns, socializing and meeting new friends, and enjoying healthy exercise while having fun!
See below for the class and event list by day of the week—or check the Rachel Lidskog’s 2 Dance with Joy Instruction Calendar.
Rachel Lidskog
503-704-5617
2dancewithjoy@gmail.com
Rachel Lidskog’s Group Class & Event Schedule — Fall 2011
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
Portland State University, Peter Stott Center Rm #207
Sept. 26-Nov 30 (10-Week Series)
12:45-1:35 PM “Social Latin Dance ~ Salsa & more!”
3:00-4:00 PM “Lindy Hop Swing, Charleston, Balboa”
4:00-5:00 PM “West Coast Swing, NC 2 step, Hustle”
5:00-6:00 PM “Argentine Tango, Milonga & Vals”
MONDAY EVENINGS
The Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny Street
Sept. 19– Oct. 24 (6-week series)
6:30 PM “Waltz & Rumba” ~ Beyond Beg./ Intermediate
7:30PM “EC Swing” ~ Beginning/Newcomers welcome!
Nov. 7-18 (4-week series)
6:30 PM “American Tango” ~ Beyond Beg./ Intermediate
7:30 PM “Foxtrot” ~ Beginning/ Newcomers welcome!
TUESDAY & THURSDAY AFTERNOONS
PCC Cascade, 705 N Killingsworth St., CAGym 201
Sept. 27-Dec 15 (12-Week Series)
1:00-2:20 PM “Ballroom 1 & II” Fun patterns w/ technique & styling to create beautiful dancing that feels great!
SATURDAY EVENINGS
Viscount Dance Studios, 7th & East Burnside
Sept. 10-Oct. 1/ Oct. 1-29/ Nov. 5-26 (4-week series)
6:00-7:00 PM “Ballroom Sampler/Wedding Dance/ Partner Dance 101”: Prepare for a wedding, special event holiday party or a romantic night on the town!
SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS
The Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny Street
7:00-8:30 PM “Quick-start” Workshops are designed to jump-start your dancing. Patterns are taught in a sequence to help you remember what you have learned.
Sept. 29 Country 2-Step
Oct. 13 Waltz
2nd, 4th & 5th SATURDAYS EVERY MONTH
DANCE with JOY Dance Party!
DANCE with JOY STUDIOS
7981 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97202
7:30 PM Lesson & 8:30-11:00 PM Dance
- Oct. 22 ~ Night Club 2-Step
- Oct. 29 ~ Salsa
- Nov. 12 ~ Waltz
- Nov. 19 ~ West Coast Swing *Special Dance with guest instructors
- Nov. 26 ~ Sway Foxtrot
Join us for a wonderful evening of dancing. We begin with a dance lesson at 7:30 PM with Rachel, followed by DJ Daniel, who will spin those great tunes of Ballroom/Latin/Swing and your special requests in the large ballroom, while DJ Dirk or Glen provides beautiful Argentine Tango music in the small Ballroom. The dance lesson—along with the punch, cookies & healthy snacks—is included in your admission price of $8 person, $5 youth & college students. Singles, couples, and all ages are welcome!
TBA (Please call or email for details of schedule)
- Ladies Styling ~ Share fun and friendship while learning Graceful arms, pretty & playful footwork!
- Performance Team Practice ~ PSU & PCC!
- Youth Dance ~ K-12 programs
Rachel Lidskog
503-704-5617
2dancewithjoy@gmail.com