About Monday Lessons...Lessons are from 7:15 to 8:15 Mondays, with warm-up from 7:00-7:15, dancing and requests from 8:15 to 9:15 with frequent mixers and easy dances. Exceptions are parties with live music and major holidays, when we don't dance. Check out our covid protocols page for requirements to attend.
We dance at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland. Click here for map. Lessons occur September through early June. No lessons during the summer. |
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Help for New Dancers
- Dance all the mixers. These are easy dances that repeat short patterns with many partner changes. Mixers will build your dance skills and help you meet lots of nice people who will ask you to dance later. Or you can ask them. We dance several mixers every Monday.
- Dance as much as possible.
- Dance with people who know the dance. It can be frustrating and not very helpful to dance with another beginner.
- Attend the lessons offered on Mondays.
- Listen to Scandinavian dance music.
- Watch teaching videos or DVDs from our library. Or buy your own set.
- During lessons, join the circle whether you have a partner or not. The instructor will facilitate frequent partner changes and as the circle moves, everyone gets a turn to practice with many different partners.
- Wear shoes that let you turn easily. Flat-ish are best.
Non-skid or non-slip shoes will not work. - Bring a second pair of shoes for dancing. This helps protect the floor from debris tracked in on street shoes.
