Random Waltz

All kinds of waltzing for all kinds of waltzers.

Contact us!

If you'd like to be on the mailing list for the Monday Night Waltz or the Waltz Jam, drop me a note: marion.newlevant@gmail.com

Waltz Jam

On the last Monday of any month in one medium sized ballroom Combine:

Musicians — or those who delight in the discovery of the next note and

Dancers — or those who seek pleasure in the next point of balance.

Whirl together using a predominately 3/4 time signature from 8:30 'till 11 or until, as is often the case, participants have lost all track of time and the bittersweet strains of “Goodnight Irene” bring the bubbling mix to a gently unified swirl

Sample and Enjoy!

Rhonda McFaddin

Random Waltz Events

Fulton Closing: Political Action Please

Portland Parks and Recs is planning to close Fulton Park Community Center as part of their budget cuts. Details are here: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=40431 The best way to combat this is to contact Commissioner Nick Fish (it's his bureau) persistently and politely.
Commissioner Nick Fish
1221 S.W. 4th, Room 240
Portland OR 97204
(503) 823-3589
Fax: (503) 823-3596
e-mail: mailto:nick@portlandoregon.gov
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fishnick?ref=ts
http://www.portlandonline.com/fish/

Feb 5th: Lilli Ann: 2 Sunday Cross-step workshops

WORKSHOP 1 IS FULL!! There is still space in Workshop 2.

Workshop 1: “Cross-step waltz — Basics and Beyond.”

Learn or review and build on your basics in Cross-step waltz. This fluid, creative, and flexible slower waltz variation packs both power and grace.

While learning this beautiful waltz variation, we will offer tips for leads and follows you will find invaluable for waltz and adaptable to most partner dance.

This workshop is recommended for dancers wishing to take the second workshop.

Workshop 2: “Cross-step Waltz — Stepping, stretching and gliding it up!”

This second workshop is for the more experienced cross-step waltzer. Claire and Lilli Ann will introduce moves in this form created by them.

Don't miss this workshop, you will love the simple elegance of these dynamic and creative moves.

Lilli Ann and Claire are touted by Richard Powers as innovators in the medium. Lilli Ann not only teaches several times weekly in Seattle, but also runs workshops and events. Just back from teaching at Friday Night Waltz in SF, Lilli Ann will again be on her way to teach in DC in the spring.

When and Where and How Much:

Sunday February 5th, Lenora's Ballroom (615 SE Alder)
Workshop 1: 12:00-2:00
— half hour break for food and practice (expect a simple but substantial meal) —
Workshop 2: 2:30-4:30

$25 per workshop, or both for $45 if you preregister by noon February 4th. (e-mail to marion.newlevant@gmail.com is best)
Failed to preregister price: $30 per workshop, both for $50.
Pay at the door, cash or check.

Thursdays: Guided Waltz Practica

Wow! Rhonda McFaddin leads a guided practica for waltz!

When: Every Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm
Where: Fulton Park Community Center, in the Gym (68 Southwest Miles Street)
How Much: $5

If you or someone you know is interested in working on dance basics (or maybe even something innovative) off the main floor and before the dance, this would be a fabulous option.

There will be sweet and savory snacks as well.

Monday Night Waltz

Dancing every Monday night at Lenora's Ballroom (615 SE Alder). This is a friendly and informal event. The floor so far is not too crowded (we're growing, but slowly). The money jar ($5) is up front by the water jug. There are usually snacks (and snack contributions are most welcome). Doors open at 8:30, and the last waltz is at 11:00. Recorded music (quite varied) except for the last Monday of the month, when we get live music courtesy of the Waltz Jam. Grownup in charge: Marion

Last Monday Waltz Jam

The Waltz Jam is a casual sight-reading get together, open to everybody. It's the last Monday of every month, in conjunction with the Monday Night Waltz: same place (Lenora's Ballroom (615 SE Alder)), same time (doors open 8:30), same $5 (money jar up front). We play mostly waltzes, mostly from Bill Matthiesen's waltz books. We get some excellent musicians, and also (I speak from personal experience) some people who are happily in way over their heads. It's exhilarating to play with a group. Everyone is very welcome. Grownup in charge: Marion

Scandieclectic

Don's gig. Most Sundays at Norse Hall. 10:00am - 2:00pm, and only $4 (free for members of Grieg Lodge). A style of unchoreographed social waltzing mixing together basic elements of scandinavian, vintage, swing and argentine tango dancing. See the Scandieclectic web site for schedule details.

Other worthwhile stuff

Thursday Night Waltz & Sunday Waltz Brunch

Regular dances to CD music plus occasional workshops and live music events. See the Waltz Eclectic/Portland Dance Eclectic website for details.

Lilli Ann Workshop: the video

Here are the two links to the recap videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBj-zpMcLf0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOABHDGRrfE

Waltz Week in Vienna 2012

REGISTRATION FOR “WALTZ WEEK IN VIENNA 2012” IS NOW OPEN:
If you love to dance, if you love the old-world charm of Europe, and if would like to see what a truly elegant ball is like in the city where it all began, think about joining Ari, Whitney, and dancers from across the country this Feb 5-11th, 2012 for Waltz Week in Vienna. It’s an amazing experience, with a week of classes and workshops culminating in a grand ball at Vienna’s Imperial Palace, plus city tours, socials, and more. Registration is now open and details are on our website at http://www.waltzweekinvienna.com, or “like” us on FaceBook at “Waltz Week in Vienna”. We’d love to see you there!