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PSDC Forums Forum: Dance Events http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ PSDC Forums Forum: Dance Events en Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:01:35 +0000 Jimmy on "Bridge Town Swing (Rooming)" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/bridge-town-swing-rooming#post-39 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:18:53 +0000 Jimmy 39@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Brdige Town Swing is coming up! What? Looking for a room or roommates? Please feel free to leave a message here to see if you can find any roommates in here. Jimmy comeraincomeshine on "Come Rain Come Shine 2008" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/come-rain-come-shine-2008#post-38 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:47:28 +0000 comeraincomeshine 38@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Good evening We would like to thank each and every one of you for having attended Come Rain Come Shine 2008. The weekend was an incredible success for us, and we hope that you had a fantastic time. Thank you very much to those of you who filled out the evaluation forms. We will be looking them over and taking your opinions into account for next years planning. If you did not fill out a form, please feel free to contact us and share your opinion about this years event. (comeraincomeshinepdx@gmail.com) Also a BIG BIG thank you to all of our incredible volunteers!! You guys did such a wonderful job! We have a lot in store for you for next year, so stay tuned for more information on Come Rain Come Shine 2009. Save the date: May 29th-31st. We will also be organizing other exciting events during the year with talented instructors and performers from all over the country. We'll keep you updated. Again, thank you all. We hope to see you again next year. Andrew Slac & Ida Jefsen Slac Watch Your Step Productions LLC. Come Rain Come Shine 2008 <a href="http://www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com</a> comeraincomeshine on "Come Rain Come Shine 2008" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/come-rain-come-shine-2008#post-37 Tue, 27 May 2008 12:11:20 +0000 comeraincomeshine 37@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Dear Portland dancers.. With 3 days to go before the event, we're in desperate need of people to house all of our out-of-towners coming for Come Rain Come Shine 2008! Please volunteer to house a fellow dancer (or several), and help us make this weekend fantastic and memorable for everyone! Our housing coordinators are: Kara Pesznecker: <a href="mailto:peszkandy@gmail.com">peszkandy@gmail.com</a> Bob Tucker: <a href="mailto:wstcstbob@hotmail.com">wstcstbob@hotmail.com</a> (541-261-9774) We deeply thank you for any help you can provide! See you this weekend! On behalf of the staff of Come Rain Come Shine 2008 Sincerely Andrew Slac & Ida Jefsen Slac Watch Your Step Productions LLC. Come Rain Come Shine 2008 <a href="http://www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com</a>) comeraincomeshine on "Come Rain Come Shine 2008" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/come-rain-come-shine-2008#post-36 Fri, 23 May 2008 13:06:58 +0000 comeraincomeshine 36@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Come Rain Come Shine 2008 Come Rain Come Shine is simple. A weekend dedicated to the spirit of the party and the need to do so. This weekend will give just what partner dancing needs: Workshops with some of the most amazing instructors and dancers, a few contests and hours of doing what we do best: dancing. All of this designed to preserve the spirit that dancing inspires. West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Slow Dancing, Hip Hop, African Movement and much much more, all in beautiful Portland, Oregon! - Hours of dancing to some of the most incredible music. - Hours of workshops some of the finest instructors and dancers we have had the privilege to know, see and work with. - Competitions that will challenge and inspire you to rise to new heights, and perhaps get you passes to national events; This year we have the honor of awarding WSDC points to our winners. Cost: Full Weekend Pass: $95 before the door / $115 at the door 1-day Workshop Pass: $50 Single Dance Pass: $10 Mark your calendars and get ready to learn something new, meet someone new and party like you know you want to. May 30th through June 1st 2008, Come Rain Come Shine returns. Check out all the details and register at <a href="http://www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com" rel="nofollow">www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com</a> We look forward to seeing you, dancing with you and being inspired with you. Andrew & Ida Jefsen Slac Watch Your Step Productions LLC. Come Rain Come Shine 2008 <a href="http://www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com" rel="nofollow">www.comerainorcomeshinepdx.com</a> leonholder on "DANCE CLUB IN VANCOUVER" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/dance-club-in-vancouver#post-32 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:49:54 +0000 leonholder 32@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ THE BLACK VELVET TRIO INVITES ALL DANCERS TO STUDIO 704 ON MAIN ST IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER THIS FRI AND SAT 9-1AM. WE PLAY HITS FROM THE 50's and 60's. COME OUT AND SHOW 'EM HOW IT'S REALLY DONE! leonholder on "DANCING IN VANCOUVER" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/dancing-in-vancouver#post-31 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:27:08 +0000 leonholder 31@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ THE BLACK VELVET TRIO INVITES YOU TO COME TO STUDIO704 IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER. VERY NICE CLUB, LARGE DANCE FLOOR...WE PLAY MUSIC FROM THE 50's 60's... MYSPACE SAMPLES: <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=301297586" rel="nofollow">http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=301297586</a> miller3220 on "Swing Dance America April 24-27, 2008 - Milwaukee, WI" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/swing-dance-america-april-24-27-2008-milwaukee-wi#post-30 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:08:19 +0000 miller3220 30@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Swing Dance America Start Date Thursday, April 24, 2008 End Date Sunday, April 27, 2008 "Swing Into Spring with one of America's great Dance Events - Swing Dance America!" The Elegant Hilton - Milwaukee, City Center 509 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203 1-414-271-7250 * West Coast Swing competitions * Hustle Competitions * Two Ballrooms (1 WCS; 1 Hustle) * HUGE indoor water park inside this Hilton Hotel * Saturday Night Gala Entertainment "Show" * 10 Competitive Divisions * Classic "A" and "B" * Over 20 Great Workshops (included with weekend pass) * Inter-Club Competition * "Traveling Trophy" awarded to the Club, Group,Team, Region, or State, that has the most points at the end of the Event! * Dancing With The Stars Auction * Master's Tour Event * AANCE (Americas Amature Novice Championships Events) Tour Event * 10% Swing Dance America discount on Midwest Airlines. Use Swing Dance America code CMZ7042 when making reservations. Nearest aiport is Milwaukee International (MKE) * Thursday April 24th: Two (2) Early Bird Workshops plus Early Bird Dance after the Workshops * Friday night Pizza Party (included with Weekend Pass) * Saturday night Midnight Breakfast Buffet (included with Weekend Pass) * Elegant Five Star Hotel - Hilton, Milwaukee - City Center * $99 per night at Five Start Hotel! * HUGE Water Park inside the Hotel; yes HUGE! * Five (5) Excellent restaurants inside the Hotel including Miller Pub, and Milwaukee Chop House for fine dining. * Hotel located downtown Milwaukee - 10 minutes from Milwaukee International Airport (MKE) * Airport Shuttle available or short cab ride. THE PRO'S: ===================== - Robert & Nicola Royston - Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz - Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox - Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep - Erik Novoa & Anna Brady - Jennifer Lyons - Fred & Tina Price - Slivana Gallagher - Nino DiGiulio - Kristin Geil-Ham & Monty Ham - Jimmy Mulligan - More to come... - Early Bird Hotel = $99/Night Admission: $105 for Weekend Pass before April 1, 2008; $125 after April 1, 2008. DeeJays ================== Victor Loveira Fred Price Glen Miller Todd Paulus Tim Johnson Where: Hilton Milwaukee, City Center Address: 509 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 Phone 414.271.7250 Glen Miller Event Director Swing Dance America (847)382-0285 <a href="http://swingdanceamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">http://swingdanceamerica.com/</a> Jason on "Free Dance 12/30" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/free-dance-1230#post-20 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:38:34 +0000 Jason 20@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ So Larry is putting on a WCS/Blues dance upstairs at the Scottish Rite on Sundays. I’m Dj’ing a practice run (we’re basically trying out the floor and the space) this Sunday from 9pm to 11pm. It’s FREE for westies (just tell the person at the door you’re with the west coasters) so come out and dance for free for a couple of hours, let me and Larry know what you think. trina on "New Dance Venue" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/new-dance-venue#post-15 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:14:32 +0000 trina 15@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ We're also doing a third Friday west coast swing dance at the Ambassador Ballroom in Tigard (8900 SW Commercial St). The next one is Friday, Nov. 16th; I'm teaching a beginning WCS lesson at 7:30, and then Jason Isbell and Matt Mickle are DJing from 8:30-midnight. Admission is $7. -Trina <a href="http://www.theballroomdancecompany.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.theballroomdancecompany.com</a> zenaswing on "Swing Festival in Italy - May 2008" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/swing-festival-in-italy-may-2008#post-13 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:55:42 +0000 zenaswing 13@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Frankie Manning Chazz Young Ryan & Jenny Steven & Virginie Frida & Sackarias Joseph & Trisha Dawn Hampton Rusty Frank Melanie Stocker Buecher Judy Pritchett Filippo & Titty Bruno Rossi The Harlem Hot Shots The Swinguys The biggest vintage market in the world Live music with the Attack-a-Boogie More than 14 hours of workshops in Swing, Tap, and Jazz; free panels about Swing music and history; classes with live music; amazing shows; team show-case competitions with cash prizes... and much much more!!! Is it a dream? NO!!! This is our SWING, BROTHER, SWING! Festival When: 09th-10th-11th May 2008 Where: Palacavicchi - Via Ponte Nuovo 42 - Pieve di Cento (BO) - ITALY <a href="http://www.grandhotelbologna.com" rel="nofollow">www.grandhotelbologna.com</a> More details: <a href="mailto:info@swingdancegenova.net">info@swingdancegenova.net</a> or +393356209393 BOOK YOUR FULL PACKAGE NOW AND GET THE BEST PRICE EVER!!! Two nights in B/B in a 4 stars hotel, more than 14 hours of classes, two parties, all the shows, all the panels, everything you may think about at the following prices: FULL PACKAGE FOR EUROPEAN DANCERS: 160 € FULL PACKAGE FOR EXTRA-EUROPEAN DANCERS: 150 € INCREDIBLE BUT TRUE!!! More discounts for children and teen-agers and for "tourists" only. Soon on line our website <a href="http://www.swingfestival.it" rel="nofollow">www.swingfestival.it</a> - check it frequently... Write me for more infos Swingly yours Silvia mjhuey on "New Dance Venue" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/new-dance-venue#post-11 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:23:57 +0000 mjhuey 11@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Just in case you need more opportunties to dance Bob smith is starting a new dance venue stating this Oct 20th at the Norse hall. For more info check Bob's website for details. <a href="http://home.mindspring.com/~rfsmith/the_dance" rel="nofollow">http://home.mindspring.com/~rfsmith/the_dance</a> Maybe this can fill the gap between the two PSDC dances. Jason on "Room Avail for Sea To Sky" http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/room-avail-for-sea-to-sky#post-10 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:21:40 +0000 Jason 10@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ Hi there, We have room for one person (will be 4 people sharing two queen beds) at the hotel at Sea to Sky. Share of room will be about 100 dollars for weekend. Call me at 541-908-2182 if interested. -J