Swing Blizzard 2011: Ben Morris & Patty Vo

Ben Morris
Patty Vo
The Portland Swing Dance Club is pleased to have Ben Morris and Patty Vo for Swring Blizzard 2011! In addition to teaching workshops, they are both available for private lessons and dancing with us at our January Fourth Saturday Swing.

Swing Blizzard Schedule

Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Lenora’s Ballroom
11:00am – 11:30am Workshop Registration
11:30am – 12:30pm Getting Connected (All Levels)
12:45pm – 1:45pm Stylish Side Passes (All Levels)
2:00pm – 3:00pm Playtime (Intermediate Level)
Fourth Saturday Swing at Norse Hall
7:30pm – 8:30pm Drop-In Lesson with Ben & Patty: Moves You Can Use (Intermediate Level)
8:30pm – Midnight Open Dancing with DJ Bob Smith
Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Lenora’s Ballroom
11:00am – 11:30am Workshop Registration
11:30am – 12:30pm This Way to Go That Way: Redirection (Intermediate Level)
12:45pm – 1:45pm Emergency Breaks (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
2:00pm – 3:00pm Get Funky (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
PSDC Members Non-Member
Each Workshop $15 $20
Day Pass
(Saturday dance not included)
$40 $55
Saturday Dance
(Pre-dance lesson included)
$8 $15
Full Weekend
(Includes Saturday and Sunday Workshops AND Saturday night dance)
$75 $110
One-year PSDC membership is only $30 ($10 for full-time students)

Locations

Locations:
Lenora’s Ballroom (3rd Floor of Melody Ballroom)
615 SE Alder
Portland, OR 97214
Get directions to Lenora’s Ballroom »

Norse Hall
111 NE 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
Get directions to the Norse Hall »

Private Lessons are Available!
Contact our events director Jennifer Beyerl for private lessons with Ben and Patty.

About Ben Morris

A native of Kirkland, WA, Ben now lives in Orange, CA. He is a champion west coast swing and lindy hop competitor, and his entertaining performances and effective instructional techniques have made him a local favorite at Bridge Town Swing and Come Rain Come Shine.

About Patty Vo

Based in the Bay Area, Patty is a champion west coast swing dancer who is known for her dynamic and creative style and her innovative teaching. She has been a popular instructor at many Portland events, including Portland Dance Festival, Bridge Town Swing, and Come Rain Come Shine.

Sample Dance Video

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