Group Classes, Special Events & Dance Parties

Group classes will help you to learn new dance patterns with a wide variety of partners. 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 2 Dance with Joy Calendar.

• July 24—EC Swing
• July 31—Sway Foxtrot
• August 28—Tango

Join us for a wonderful evening of social dancing! DJ Daniel will spin those great tunes of Ballroom/Latin/Swing and your special requests in the large ballroom, while DJ Dirk 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 per person, $6 youth & college students. Singles, couples, and all ages are welcome!
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MONDAY EVENINGS: Ballroom, Swing, Latin
The Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny Street

July  5-July  26 (Four-Week Series)
7-8 PM Slow Foxtrot & Swing: Develop a foundation of the basics with fun and playful patterns taught in a routine to help you retain what you learn . Prepare for those weddings and romantic nights on the town.

TUESDAY EVENINGS: Ladies Styling
July 6- 27 (Four-week Ongoing Drop-In Class)
Ankeny Street Studio, SE 9th & Ankeny St.
5-6 PM Ladies Styling—graceful arms, pretty & playful footwork! Join us for a time of friendship and laughter while developing your dancing skills of technique, turns and styling!

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: Night Club Dances

Portland Dance Sport, 7981 SE 17th Ave.

July 7- 28 (Four-week Series)

6:30-7:30 PM West Coast Swing & Hustle Level 1—create a foundation of your basics to enjoy fun patterns for success on the social dance floor!

7:30-8:30 PM West Coast Swing & Hustle Level 2—Techniques and style to created a great dance. Playful  patterns taught in a routine format to help retain what you learn.

FRIDAY: Argentine Tango & Latin Dance
July 9- July 30 (Four-week series)
Ankeny Street Studio, SE 9th & Ankeny St.7-8 PM Argentine Tango: Beauty of Connection~ Amazing dance of improvisation and grace. Develop your balance, musicality and gentle embrace.

8-9 PM Latin Dances ~ Salsa & More! Fun and playful patterns ~ Learn Salsa, ChaCha, Merengue and Bachata!

FRIDAY: Parkinson’s Dance
July 16 –  August 13
Ankeny Street Studio, SE 9th & Ankeny St.

6-7 PM  Parkinson’s Dance: Enjoy dancing to beautiful music, while increasing flexibility, mobility, and balance. Learn to dance the Argentine Tango and other lovely social dances while sharing fun & friendship!

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS: Argentine Tango
June 10- 31 ( Four Week Drop-in Class)
Ankeny Street Studio, SE 9th & Ankeny St.4-5 PM Argentine Tango—enjoy the lovely beauty of 
 improvisation and the essential skills of connection for a “Zen-like” lead and follow experience

5-6  PM Argentine Tango Pratica— Enjoy dancing to beautiful music and practicing what you are learning in Argentine Tango.  Open to everyone!

SATURDAY EVENINGS: Ballroom Dance/ Wedding Dances
June 10- 31 ( Four Week Series / Drop-ins Welcome)
Viscount Dance Studios, 7th & E. Burnside
6:00-7:00 PM Wedding Dances: prepare for those weddings, special events, or a romantic night on the town!

July 10 – July 31  ( Four Week Series / Drop-ins Welcome)
Viscount Dance Studios, 7th & E. Burnside
6:00-7:00 PM Wedding Dances: prepare for those weddings, special events, or a romantic night on the town!

• August 15 —Wedding Dance,  4:00-5:30 PM @ TBA
• August 15—Night Club 2-step, 6:00-7:30 PM @ TBA