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

June 3rd: Lilli Ann: 2 Sunday Cross-step workshops

Lilli Ann and Claire are back! Their last workshop sold out, so register early! Entertaining, informative and fun — as always when these two teach, you'll not only learn the moves, but they'll use the moves to expand your view to the elements- how moves work the best from both the lead and follow perspective, conceptually and practically.

Workshop 1: “Cross-step waltz — Adding on and Building it Up — Intermediate”

You've been introduced to the beautifully flowing Cross-step Waltz, They'll take a moment to review the basics and then add on moves that inspire a great dance: grapevines, rollaways, and more

Workshop 2: “Cross-step Waltz — Stretching the Boundaries — Intermediate/Advanced”

Lilli Ann and Claire have enjoyed for several years now, fusing Cross-step Waltz with other dances. In this series, we will take some of the most fun and socially "leadable" new moves from the class Stretching the Boundaries which explore the fusion of West Coast swing with Cross-step Waltz. Besides learning these innovative variations, you will feel how stretch and redirect can add an exciting new dynamic to your waltz.

Follows, these moves create wonderful opportunities to expand your skills as each move challenges the follow to wait with continued motion and then respond to these playful variations. Intermediate and above.

When and Where and How Much:

Sunday June 3rd, Lenora's Ballroom (615 SE Alder)
Workshop 1: 10:00am-noon
— half hour break for food and practice (expect a simple but substantial meal) —
Workshop 2: 12:30pm-2:30pm

$25 per workshop, or both for $45 if you preregister by noon June 2nd. (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: Rhonda's Waltz Practica

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

Thursday Waltz Practica is a place to develop skill, build confidence and connect with other dancers of all levels. The cross step mixer is our template for learning many variations that are then transitioned to the social dance floor.

There will be sweet and savory snacks as well.

Contact Rhonda McFaddin (rhondamcfaddin@yahoo.com) for more details.

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.

Waltzing in the Leavenworth Valley (Aug 26-28)

A Summer Dance Retreat with Dance for Joy! and Friends.

Lilli Ann says it's likely to fill up... Details here: http://www.danceforjoy.biz/dancecamp.html

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