Come dance with us Mondays at Nordia House
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Welcome!We are a recreational group dedicated to enjoying and teaching traditional Scandinavian dance. We dance and teach couple dances and lively mixers from all five Nordic countries. Each Monday typically brings out 30 or more dancers of all abilities. We dance at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland. Click here for map.
Note: Updated Covid Protocols!The Norske Runddansere Board has determined that for NR events, we will now welcome anyone with either a vaccination/booster or day-of event negative covid test. See our Covid page for full protocols.
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A number of superb live dance workshops are back this summer, and they’re now open for registration. You’ll find them listed here. Then, as we prepare for the new teaching sessions you will be promptly informed. NR Facebook Feed:
Thank You Musicians and DJs!A big thanks to those who play tunes for us every Monday! We’re looking for people who want to fill the vital role of DJ for our dance evenings. Training will be provided if you’re new to this role. Please email us at info@norkserunddansere.org if you’re interested…and our heartfelt gratitude in advance!
Donations Welcome (click here)Why? Our membership fees are just almost enough to meet our expenses. Our rent went up very significantly a couple of years ago, and we will still have a donation jar on the entry table. If your budget allows, would you please consider adding a little extra to your membership dues? If you can help, we thank you so very much!
We also have our own teaching DVDs for sale (set of two for $10) and our sturdy shoe bags for $10 each if you want to contribute that way! (click here) Everyone is Welcome!Norske Runddansere does not discriminate. Anyone is welcome to join us- all you need is a willingness to give it a try.
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Happening this week 3.20.2023Hello dance friends!
This week Norske Runddansere will offer another opportunity to learn Atabakspolska, one of our favorite Swedish dances and taught by one of our favorite teachers. Dave Charlebois will guide us through the intricacies of this nicely flowing dance from Follinge, in the Jamtland region of Sweden. The name Atabaks Polska translates as “Backwards Polska”, and was made popular by Ernst Grip, the recognized standard-bearer, who learned it as a boy in the 1930’s. Years later he was reminded of the dance while stationed on the Swedish Norwegian border waiting for the German invasion what never came. What else would one do with idle time in a bunker? Nevertheless, Ernst now dances with the angels in Valhalla while his long-time younger dance partner, Berit Bertilsdotter, continues to share the tradition with us. She is one of the teachers at Mendocino come June. This Monday we’ll also enjoy our terrific local musicians who will be on hand to add zest and live flavor to our recorded music library. Come out and join the party which cranks up at 7:15 pm. Well-fitting masks are still required for all NR dance events, plus one of the following: proof of vaccination including booster OR proof of a day-of-event negative Covid test. www.norskerunddansere.org/covid_protocols.html Upcoming Events*March 6th: Megaband's Cascade Promenade at NR!
Birthday Ball May 8, 2023 * See our flyers page for more information. Any and all plans subject to change as needed for community safety. See Covid Protocols page for more information. 
Become a Member (click here)Annual memberships are available. The fiscal year starts October 1st at a rate of $100. That's still only about $2.25 per dance if you attend them all, which is a great deal! In January our pro-rate schedule begins, and we also have other special discounts for those who need it, like students. It's never too late to join and start saving. Contact us at info@norskerunddansere.org for more information.
Notice To Our Current Members: Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of our group. The Board continues to look for ways to stay in touch with you all, and to monitor state guidelines for safe gatherings in the future. Links to our Resources Pages:
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Email us with any questions at info@norskerunddansere.org.
