This page presents a list of Oregon folk dance groups which hold weekly, biweekly, monthly or irregularly scheduled folk dances featuring ballroom dance, Balkan folk dance, Cajun dance, clog dance, contra dance, English country dance, international folk dance, Irish dance, Israeli dance, Morris dance, ritual dance, Scottish country dance, swing dance, tap dance, traditional square dance, vintage dance, western square dance, Zydeco dance and all other forms of traditional and ethnic dance. You'll also find links to web sites providing information about folk dancing in all or part of the state.
This page covers the following topics:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following localities by clicking on the locality's name:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following regions by clicking on the region's name:
Northeast Oregon Folklore Society Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(541) 663-0776, carnold@mail.lagrande.k12.or.us Mark & Dianne Lewis, 62139 Fruitdale Lane, La Grande, OR 97850, (541) 962-9355, mlewis@eoni.com Larry B Smith, La Grande, OR 97850, (541) 963-8982, jgibian@eou.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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TUE · 7:00-9:00 · IRISH |
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| The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Ave, La Grande MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SAT (2) · 7:30-10:30 · CONTRA |
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| The Olde Meeting House, 901 M Ave, La Grande (Oct-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Jan 8, 2000, (2) - Dec 13, 2001 |
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Astoria Country Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Gina Kytr, 5253 Ash St, Astoria, OR 97103, (503) 325-0278, Dave Ambrose, 708 Lexington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103, (503) 325-1082 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (1) · 7:30-11:00 · SQUARE, CONTRA |
| Netel Grange, Lewis & Clark Road and Logan Chapel Road, Astoria (Oct-Jun) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Forest Grove Céilí Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Pacific University, 2043 College Green, Forest Grove, OR 97116, (503) 359-2223 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · ?-? · IRISH CÉILÍ |
| Pacific U, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Bridgetown Morris Men Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(503) 282-6004, lewisdik@aol.com Hugo Glanville, (503) 860-0245, rain4est3@attbi.com Joe Herzik, (503) 516-8292, gizreh@worldnet.att.net Bridgetown Morris Men, info@bridgetownmorrismen.org Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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WED · 7:00-9:00 · COTSWOLD MORRIS |
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| Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St, Portland (Jan-Apr) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
| Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston St, Portland (May-Oct) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Mar 8, 2002, (2) - Sep 7, 2002 |
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Cats & Dogs Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(503) 245-2185, dave@rsd.com Sue Songer, Portland, OR 97219, (503) 293-1446, songer@portcoll.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SAT (1) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles, Portland MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Jan 19, 1999, (2) - Nov 30, 2001 |
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Duffy's Pub Céilí Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
? Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (1) · ?-? · IRISH CÉILÍ |
| Duffy's Pub, Portland |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Kyklos International Folkdancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ralph Pratt, 2971 SW Canterbury Lane, Portland, OR 97201-1807, (503) 223-2601, ralf70@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SUN · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
| Reed College Dance Studio, 33 & Woodstock (enter from 28th), Portland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Feb 15, 2000 |
Liberty Hall Céilí Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(503) 691-2078, sam.keator@verizon.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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FRI (1) · 7:00-12:00a · IRISH CÉILÍ, IRISH SET |
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| Liberty Hall, 311 North Ivy, Portland (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Aug 6, 2002 |
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Meridian International Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ralph Pratt, 2971 SW Canterbury Lane, Portland, OR 97201-1807, (503) 223-2601, ralf70@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
| Reed College Sports Center, SE Woodstock & 28th, Portland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - May 11, 2000 |
Norske Runddansere Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ben & Jill Allbrandt, (503) 251-0587, 5859@hevanet.com, Jim & Yonnie Tonder, 7100 Corregidor Road, Vancouver, WA 98664, (360) 695-0473 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:00-10:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
| Sons of Norway Hall, 11 St & NE Couch St, Portland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Snow Ball (Dec), Special Sat Events (1) - Mar 27, 1999 |
Portland Céilí Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(503) 691-2078, sam.keator@verizon.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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FRI (3) · 8:00-12:30a · IRISH CÉILÍ, IRISH SET |
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| Portland Police Athletic Association, 614 SE Alder St, Portland (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Aug 6, 2002 |
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Portland Country Dance Community Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Portland Country Dance Community, P.O. Box 14636, Portland, OR 97214, Eric Weberg, Portland, OR 97219, (503) 246-2219, kluberg@aone.com, Tyler Robinson, (503) 245-6982, tr@pcez.com, Betty Woerner, 2912 SW Arnold St, Portland, OR 97219, (503) 244-1593, bwoerner@reed.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (1) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Multnomah Arts Center, 31 St & Capitol Highway, Portland MAP VIEW |
FRI (3) · 8:00-11:00 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2201 SW Vermont St, Portland MAP VIEW |
SAT (2) · 5:00-7:00 · CONTRA |
| Fulton Community Center, 68 SW Miles St, Portland MAP VIEW |
SAT (2) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Fulton Community Center, 68 SW Miles St, Portland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Playford Ball (?), Fall Weekend (?), New Year's Eve Dance (Dec), Dusk to Dawn Dance (?), Workshops (?) |
Portland English Country Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Nan Evans, 6510 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225-6104, (503) 292-5574, Paula Hamlin, Tualatin, OR 97062, (503) 691-1758, phamlin@easystreet.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (2/4) · ?-? · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
| Burlingame Water Tower, SW 17 & Marigold, Portland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Playford Ball (Nov) |
Portland Fourth Saturday Contra Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Mary Devlin, 911 NE Hazelfern Place, Portland, OR 97232-2627, (503) 236-8062, mdevlin@teleport.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (4) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
| Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St, Portland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Portland Israeli Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Dudi Amir, 7150 SW 84 Ave, Portland, OR 97223, (503) 244-7461 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 8:00-10:00 · ISRAELI |
| MJCC, Portland |
SUN · 8:00-11:00 · ISRAELI |
| Fulton Community Center, Portland |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Portland Third Saturday Contra Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Paul McCullough, 8714 SW 49 Ave, Portland, OR 97219, (503) 244-9066, paulmc@ftconnect.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (3) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St, Portland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Tir Eoghain Céilí Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(503) 286-4812 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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THU · 7:00-9:00 · IRISH CÉILÍ |
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| St Rita's Religious Education Center, 10029 NE Prescott St, Portland MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Aug 6, 2002 |
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Trillium Morris Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(503) 768-4866 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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MON · 6:30-8:00 · COTSWOLD MORRIS |
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| Kemilworth Park, SE Holgate Blvd & SE 34 Ave, Portland (Mar-Sep) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Sep 7, 2002 |
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Salem Folklore Community Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Brad Johnson, 815 Madison St, Silverton, OR 97381, (503) 873-6786, Tim Crosby, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 364-8310, timcrosb@open.org Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (3) · ?-? · CONTRA |
| Salem |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Salem International Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Richard Stor, 3284 Brush College Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304, (503) 370-8010 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 7:30-9:30 · INT'L |
| Riverfront Dance Cent, 241 State St, Salem MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Scandia of Salem Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Sharon Moore, 5304 Center NE, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 364-6713 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:00-9:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
| Micah Hall, 680 State St, Salem (Sep-May) MAP VIEW |
FRI (4) · 8:00-11:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
| Knights of Columbus, 725 Shipping NE, Salem MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Don Gertz, Tualatin, OR 97062, (503) 692-5963, dlgertz@teleport.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:30-10:00 · SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| Grange, 13770 SW Pacific Hy, Tigard MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Bend Community Contradance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Kate Beardsley, 63510 Johnson Ranch Road, Bend, OR 97701, (541) 330-8943, katebeardsley@hotmail.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (2) · 7:00-? · CONTRA |
| Kenwood Gym, NW Newport & 8, Bend (Oct-May) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Dance parties, workshops and events |
High Desert Celtic Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(541) 549-8184, betswill@hotmail.com Susie Allely, 231 South Ash St, Sisters, OR 97759, (541) 549-7311 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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MON · 7:00-9:00 · SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
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| Sons of Norway Hall, Galveston Ave & Hammon Blvd, Bend MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Nov 30, 2001 |
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Corvallis Folklore Society Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Marfa Levine, 650 SE Bridgeway Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333, (541) 754-1839 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (1/3) · ?-? · COUNTRY |
| Corvallis |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Hoolyeh's Folk Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(541) 752-2704, hatlevis@proaxis.com Dana Poling, (541) 753-7638 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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| Chintimini Senior Center, NW 27 St & NW Tyler St, Corvallis MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SUN (1/3) · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Chintimini Senior Center, NW 27 St & NW Tyler St, Corvallis (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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Folk Dance Festival (Nov) (2) - Sep 7, 2002 |
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The Heather & The Rose Country Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Chris Sackett & Brooke Friendly, 645 Glenwood Drive, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-9586, friendsack@opendoor.com, Wendolyn Molk, 1315 SE Park Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333, (541) 754-0336, molk@peak.org Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:45-10:00 · ENGLISH COUNTRY, SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 Tyler, Corvallis (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Jan 18, 2002 |
Eugene Folklore Society Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ken Meyer, PO Box 1645, Eugene, OR 97440, (541) 344-7615, efs@efn.org, Sue Baker, 243 West D St, Springfield, OR 97477, (541) 741-1604 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (2/4) · 7:30-11:30 · CONTRA |
| Kelly Middle School, 650 Howard (North Park), Eugene (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Cascade Contras Dance Camp (Apr) |
First Friday Irish Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Sheila Pierce, (541) 935-3011 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (1) · 7:30-11:00 · IRISH |
| Irving Grange, 1011 Irvington Drive, Eugene MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
The Heather & The Rose Country Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Chris Sackett & Brooke Friendly, 645 Glenwood Drive, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-9586, friendsack@opendoor.com, Chuck Ryder, (541) 342-1663, cwryder@juno.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 7:30-10:00 · ENGLISH COUNTRY, SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| Eugene Friends Meeting House, 2274 South Onyx St, Eugene (Sep-Nov; Jan-Jul) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Suttle Lake Dance Camp (Jun) (1) - Jan 18, 2002 |
Third Friday Eugene Downtown Contra Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(541) 485-8101, shawn@chinook.uoregon.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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FRI (3) · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE, WALTZ |
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| St Mary's Episcopal Church, 13 St & Pearl St, Eugene MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Dec 1, 2001 |
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Veselo Community Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Shirley Reeves, 935 West 17 Ave, Eugene, OR 97402, (541) 683-6197, shirley@ori.org, Linda Ketchum, Springfield, OR 97477, (541) 726-7548, Tom Johnson, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 686-8093, Daniel Downes, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 683-3688, AcadiaD@worldnet.att.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SUN · 7:00-9:45 · INT'L |
| Southside Athletic Cent, 2681 Willamette (27th), Eugene MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Winter Festival (Jan) |
Ashland Folk Music Club Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ashland Folk Music Club, P.O. Box 63, Ashland, OR 97520, Lupine, (541) 535-8605, Gordon Enns, 1995 Tolman Creek Road, Aahland, OR 97520, (541) 488-0679, ashlandfolk@iname.com, Anne, (541) 840-6286 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (1) · 7:30-10:30 · CONTRA |
| Walker Elementary School Gymnasium, Walker & Homes, Ashland (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
The Heather & The Rose Country Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Chris Sackett & Brooke Friendly, 645 Glenwood Drive, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-9586, friendsack@opendoor.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:30-9:30 · ENGLISH COUNTRY, SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| The Dance Space, 280 East Hersey St (10), Ashland MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Spring Ball (Apr) (1) - Jan 18, 2002 |
Siskiyou Stompers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jeri Bounds, 1150 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-3935, poohzden@charter.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
| Square Dance Center, Josephine County Fair Grounds, Redwood Hy & S 6 St, Grants Pass (Sep-Jul) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (2) - Sep 7, 2002 |
Siskiyou Stompers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jeri Bounds, 1150 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-3935 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:15-9:30 · CLOG |
| Roxy Ann Grange, Spring St & Valley View Road, Medford (Sep-Jul) MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (2) - Sep 7, 2002 |
The Heather & The Rose Country Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Chris Sackett & Brooke Friendly, 645 Glenwood Drive, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-9586, friendsack@opendoor.com, Alixe Dancer, Roseburg, OR 97470, (541) 673-1034 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SUN · 5:00-7:00 · ENGLISH COUNTRY, SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 West Harvard Ave, Roseburg MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Jan 18, 2002 |
The Heather & The Rose Country Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Chris Sackett & Brooke Friendly, 645 Glenwood Drive, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-9586, friendsack@opendoor.com, Carol Valentine, 6545 Lake Shore Drive, Selma, OR 97538, (541) 597-2839, dbelle@rogue.cc.or.us Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU (1/3) · 4:00-6:00 · ENGLISH COUNTRY, SCOTTISH COUNTRY |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School, Cave Junction, Takilma (Sep-Nov; Feb-May) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Jan 18, 2002 |
Carousel Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Mike McDow, 2863 Mark Lane, West Linn, OR 97068-2410, (503) 723-4330, mmcdow@cgunp.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Round-Up City Clogger Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Maureen Roxbury, PO Box 884, Umatilla, OR 97882-0884, (541) 922-1162, clogfool@oregontrail.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · CLOG |
| ? |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Sunshine Exchange Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Loy Sampels, 1550 SW 25, Redmond, OR 97756, (541) 548-2062, iruamt@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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