Workshops vary month to month, so pre-registration is
highly recommended to ensure class balance.

And some fill up fast, so make sure everyone in your party’s name is on the list! Let us know if you need help with that!

argentine Tango quickstart (intro) W/GLYKERIA MANIS

9/29 SAT 12:00p-3:00p $40 online, $45 in studio
10/20 SAT 12:00p-3:00p $40 online, $45 in studio

Did you know that Portland is home to one of the largest Argentine Tango festivals in North America? It is no wonder as this romantic and thoughtful dance has changed the lives of thousands of people around the world! Come find out why and how in this special 3 hour workshop designed to get you out on the Tango floor in one afternoon! In this workshop, we will explore Argentine Tango fundamentals (such as frame, timing, the line of dance, and the beauty of walking in Tango) as well as progress to slightly more complicated movements. Students will gain confidence in and connection with their partner and the music given Glykeria’s approached, which is both academic and personable. Come find out what's the to-do about this dance! No prior experience is required. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes that do not stick to a wood floor surface (leather bottoms are best).
*when signing up for a couple, be sure each participant is signed up separately.

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advancing your Tango  (int) W/GLYKERIA MANIS

10/27 SAT 12:00p-3:00p $40 online, $45 in studio

Ready for the next level? Improve your social dance and challenge yourself with new combinations! Learn how to expand your repertoire and maximize your fun on the social dance floor by learning cool alterations, easy and effective navigation and improvisation on the fly! This workshop is meant to infuse your tango body with balance, elegance, musicality, connection and pure fun! No partner necessary.

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slow-balboa workshops (all levels) w/Rodney Young + Rachael Ries

9/16 SUN 5:30-7:30p $25 online, $30 in studio
9/23 SUN 5:30-7:30p $25 online, $30 in studio

Vintage style swing music is back in the mainstream and dance nights are popping up all over Portland. Whether the music is live or DJed, there is always a great variety in the music, including varied tempos! When the music slows down we need a dance that matches the rhythms of these sweet slow tunes...enter, Slow-Bal. Slow Balboa originated in Southern California in the 1940's, was created specifically for slow songs. If you already know some Balboa it will be a help, but there are lots of fancy new steps and most of the Balboa moves have been retooled so you can elegantly take advantage of the slow music and still look like a kick ass dancer! Beginners also welcome! No partner required.

We are offering this class in two, 2 hour workshops to allow students to really dive in and get the feel for this style with a week of practice in between. Come to one workshop, or both. The material will vary in both workshops, so you can benefit from taking just one, but they are truly designed to be taken together :)

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BOLLYWOOD/bhangra sampler WORKSHOP (BEG) W/ANJALI 

8/18 SAT 12-2 $25 online ($30 in studio) per person

Welcome to the beautiful world of Bollywood! And Bhangra! Finally a sampler workshop that compares and contrasts these two beautiful dances.
Bollywood is a fusion of different dance forms including: Hip-hop, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Indian Classical, Indian Folk, Bhangra and everything else you can imagine. Bhangra is a more traditional (although still very contemporary) field dance from the Panjab region of India and Pakistan. Both Bhangra and Bollywood are fun, fascinating, and rich cultural art-forms that have narratives steeped in traditional Indian dance history. 

All experience levels welcome and encouraged!

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BURLESQUe cabaret (all levels) w/Zora von pavonine

8/25 SAT 11:00a-1:00p $25 online, $30 in studio

Join Zora Von Pavonine in this 2 hour workshop, and explore the power and sensuality of Burlesque Cabaret. This choreography based Burlesque class focuses on building and/or discovering your own strength, dynamic transitions in movement, and learning how to retain choreography all while expanding your comfort zone. All bodies and all abilities welcome! Recommended attire: workout apparel of any kind that allows you to move freely and observe your body, including yoga/pilates pants, shorts, bra tops, etc. Heels are allowed but only for seasoned dancers.

No experience required. Shyness and boldness equally welcome.

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collegiate shag workshop (all levels) w/Haily + Mike

9/9 SUN 5:30-7:30p $25 online, $30 in studio

Collegiate Shag is an energetic partner dance that was popular in the 1930s and 40s. It has a history similar to other jazz and swing era dances like Lindy hop, Charleston, and Balboa, but its unique double-rhythm six-count basic and fancy footwork flourishes distinguish it from other styles of swing and other dances that use the 'shag' name such as Carolina Shag or St. Louis Shag. It is currently in the middle of an explosive revival in current social swing dancing circles, and Portland is the perfect town to do this dance justice, with all our fabulous local swing bands that often play uptempo tunes. But whether you're dancing out on a Thursday night, or in your own living room with friends, Collegiate Shag is a great go-to no matter the situation! Hop to it!

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DanceHall afro-beats workshop  (all levels) w/Alia ft. Meka

9/29 SAT 3:00p-4:30p - sign up through Linktr.ee@meka_oku

DanceHall is a Jamaican street dance that beats like Hip Hop, but swims like liquid dance.  It's feminine and strong, street and pretty, sexy and assertive.  Alia Lux brings new life to the Viscount with her beautiful interpretation of DanceHall!  We love her warm energy, her deep knowledge of the language and culture of DanceHall, and her easy to follow teaching style and technique.  This class will make you want to cut up your tees, unlace your boots, and dance in the street. Two words: classy twerk.

Occasionally Alia hosts out of town Afro-Beat instructors and we provide the space. To sign up for her guest's workshop, use the link above :)

No experience required.

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Full Moon Tango for women  (all levels) w/Glykeria Manis

8/26 SUN 7:30p-10:00p $25 online, $30 in studio

Each Full Moon we offer a new way to connect with yourself, other women, that crazy moon, and movement in a thoughtful, celebratory, dimly lit, safe, and cozy environment. 

August's full moon on the 25th will be celebrated with Glykeria Manis and Argentine Tango. All women leading, following, leaning in, and listening to one another. Tune into the full moon and your sisters in dance. All levels welcome.

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Full Moon burlesque party  (all levels) w/zora von pavonine

9/24 MON 9:30p-11:30p $25 online, $30 in studio

Each Full Moon we offer a new way to connect with yourself, other women, that crazy moon, and movement in a thoughtful, celebratory, dimly lit, safe, and cozy environment. 

August's full moon on the 25th will be celebrated with Glykeria Manis and Argentine Tango. All women leading, following, leaning in, and listening to one another. Tune into the full moon and your sisters in dance. All levels welcome.

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PARTNER 101 WORKSHOP (INTRO/BEG) W/SARAH Riddle

9/15 SAT 3:00-6:00p $45 in studio ($40 online) per person

You want to learn to dance, but don't know where to start? Perfect. There are many beautiful dances out there to learn, but sometimes just the fundamentals of how to move with rhythm and grace with another person are enough. This 3 hour workshop will focus on lead/follow technique that are universal, and the mechanics of traveling, turning, and moving as one. Students will learn how to find and keep a beat, and how to taylor each dance to the particular style of song they are dancing to and how to work with their own natural dance skills. This is not a ballroom course where you learn 'forms' and strict patterns. This class is about learning how to dance in any context with another person. Students leave this workshop not just being the masters of their own dance, but the creators as well. It is a valuable life skill!

What's the biggest take-away from this workshop? You will learn how to love, not fear, partner dancing. This class is great for anyone looking to hone their partner dance skills without having to choose a specific dance style to master.  Please bring your favorite music! We will dance to anything!

*when signing up for more than one person, be sure each participant is signed up separately.

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SALSA QUICKSTART WORKSHOP (INTRO) W/sarah Riddle

8/11 SAT 1:00-4:00p $45 in studio ($40 online) per person
9/8 SAT 1:00-4:00p $45 in studio ($40 online) per person

Have you been curious about learning Salsa, but feel little intimidated? Don’t be! Let us demystify one of the easier parter dances to learn. It may be fast, but it isn’t complicated, and contrary to popular belief, you do not have to know how to shimmy to know how to Salsa! This 3 hour intensive workshop is geared to get dancers and NON dancers moving to today’s most popular Latin Rhythm – SALSA! The class will cover Salsa rhythm, body movement, Salsa timing, 3 basic step variations, three turn patterns, and more! After finishing the Quickstart course, students will be eligible to take the Salsa 2 weekly series, without taking Salsa 1! Don’t miss out on this ever popular, easy to learn dance. Register Now! No partner required.

*when signing up for more than one person, be sure each participant is signed up separately.

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SALSA SUELTA WORKSHOP SERIES (BEG/INT) W/JENNIE Fremont

8/25 SAT 4:00-5:30p $25 in studio ($20 online)

Give new life to your Salsa, which is to say, loosen it up and give it a little Cuban groove!  Salsa Suelta means "loose" Salsa, or in club vernacular, a Salsa shine.  Sueltas can be done with a partner, or on their own in a line dance format (or on your own at home in front of your cat!). It is how we translate what we hear in the music into how we feel when we are dancing. Jennie Fremont brings her expertise in Cuban Salsa and general awesomeness when it comes to playing with music and dance forms of all types.

This class will focus on movement and footwork. Unlock those shoulders! Unhinge those hips! Liberate your torso!  Improve your range of motion, and articulate your style. Footwork is just the vehicle for applying the body movement to specific timing and musicality.  Where in the music do certain types of movements fit?  How can I relax and let the steps/movements flow from one thing to the next? How can I find space in the movements for all the steps, or can I create it!? Jennie will help you find the answers to these questions through movement.

Popular Cuban dances such as Son, Reggaeton, Rumba (Cuban), Mambo, as well as Afro-Cuban concepts, will be taught in this class right alongside Salsa. These aren't patterns, these are concepts that you can apply like salt.  Add to taste, sprinkle or pour it in. Either way, it will certainly change the flavor of your dance!  Basic-intermediate Salsa partnering knowledge is best.

*when signing up for more than one person, be sure each participant is signed up separately.

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SWING QUICKSTART WORKSHOP (INTRO) w/melissa Roane

8/25 SAT 1-4p  $45 in studio ($40 online) per person

This monthly workshop is geared to get you from Swing-curious to Swing-furious in just 3 hours! The class will cover Swing rhythm and timing, basic Swing steps with basic step variations; three turn patterns, and more! Vintage Swing is an ageless and ever popular dance that has filled dance halls for over 70 years and it is still as popular as ever! That said, the Swing Quickstart workshop fills up fast, so sign up ASAP! Don't miss out on this exciting and easy to learn dance. Students will learn the equivalent of the 'Intro to Swing' 4 week series material, plus some bonus material in a non-intimidating, low pressure, fun environment. No partner necessary, no prior experience required!

*when signing up for more than one person, be sure each participant is signed up separately.

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