About this Event

Join us for the return of the longest-running swing dance in Portland! Whether you're a beginner, seasoned lindy hopper, or smooth balboa dancer, Thursday Swing is THE place for all things vintage jazz and swing. Come learn some steps, meet amazing people, break a sweat, and have a great time to the best LIVE swing music in Portland! 30-minute beginner lesson included! No partner necessary and no experience needed! You are welcome to join us and watch if you're not ready to step out quite yet! Portland's premier weekly, live-music, swing dance! Featuring LIVE music by: Hot Lovin' Jazz Babies DJ + Instruction: Melissa "Sugarfoot" Roane $10 at the door + $2 suggested donation to Alberta Abbey Proof of COVID vaccination required! (Vax card or photo/scan accepted.) Masks optional Volunteer and get in for FREE! See post under Discussion the week of the event. 21+ Every Thursday from 7:15-10:30 pm 7:15 - Doors open 7:30 - Beginner swing dance lesson 8:00 - Live music and social dancing 9:00 - DJ music and social dancing 9:30 - Live music and social dancing 10:30 - Close Venue bar is open for the entire event. You may bring your drinks into the ballroom.

Dance Styles

Balboa (50%)
Lindy Hop (50%)

Pricing

Suggested donation:$2.00
At door:$10.00

Organizer

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The Hot Lovin' Jazz Babies

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Portland Lindy Society