PSDC Newcomer Workshops

Friday and Saturday, October 12th and 13th, 2006 at the Sunnyside Grange

Schedule:

Friday, October 12th
7:00 to 7:30 pm - Workshop Registration
7:30 to 8:15 pm - Workshop #1
8:30 to 9:15 pm - Workshop #2
9:15 to 10:30 pm - Open Practice Time

Saturday, October 13th
11:45 am to 12:15 pm - Workshop Registration
12:15 to 1:15 pm - Workshop #3
1:30 to 2:30 pm - Workshop #4
2:45 to 3:45 pm - Workshop #5
3:45 to 5:00 pm - Open Practice Time

5:00 to 7:30 pm - Dinner Break

Second Saturday Swing Dance
7:30 to 8:30 pm - Beginning West Coast Swing Lesson
8:30 to midnight - Social Dancing

All workshops and dance are at:
Sunnyside Grange
13289 SE 132nd Ave
Clackamas, OR.

Jump start your west coast swing dancing with this special weekend of workshops designed to provide a solid foundation of rhythm, connection, and basic footwork!

Our newcomer introductory package includes:

  • Friday evening and Saturday afternoon workshops with Trina Siebert and Chris Jones
  • Open practice time
  • Admission to the regular Second Saturday Swing Dance at the Sunnyside Grange
  • 2008 Portland Swing Dance Club membership
  • An informational packet

The weekend price is $60 with pre-registration or $70 at the door. Don’t forget, the package includes a 2008 membership in the Portland Swing Dance Club, which is a $30 value.

Portland Swing Dance Club members, if you would like to accompany a newcomer friend to the workshops, you may do so at no cost, as long as the lead/follow ratio in the classes remains balanced.

Pre-register and Save!
For more information and/or pre-register, please contact Jason Isbell at (541) 908-2182 or e-mail.

What if I can only come for one day?
We’re offering admission for Friday’s classes at $8/class (45-minute classes) and for Saturday’s classes at $10/class (one-hour classes). The open practice sessions following the classes are included, but the PSDC 2008 membership, admission to the Saturday night dance, and other perks that come with the full weekend package are not included.

For juniors younger than 18, the weekend package, including the Saturday night dance and coupons from local instructors and dance businesses, is available for $46 (Club memberships are not available for those younger than 18, so this price reduction reflects that).

What will I need to bring?

  • Please wear comfortable shoes. Securely fitting shoes, rather than flip-flops or clogs, are preferable, and flats or sturdy heels work better for west coast swing than high skinny heels.
  • Dancing is exercise, so you might consider bringing an extra shirt or a towel.
  • Tight jeans can be difficult to dance in. Slacks or dress pants, anything comfortable to move in, will offer more pleasant experience as you learn to dance.
  • Gum and breath mints make good first impressions. Just don’t chew gum while you’re dancing.
  • Lastly, come looking for fun. West coast swing is not an easy dance, but it rewards those who get through the initial learning curve.