- A calendar of big-dance-floor dances . . . and lessons, too . . . in and near Port Townsend.
- Recurring dances and lessons are at the end of this page.
- Please check the source close to the time of the event to ensure that details haven’t changed.
5 Jun. (Mon.) Four Mondays of Country Two Step Lessons Begin in Bremerton.
Beginning Lessons hosted by USA Dance Kitsap
Where: 5th Street Masonic Temple, Bremerton
6:30-7:30 pm on Mondays (lessons on the first four Mondays of the month)
$15 drop-in fee no partner necessary
10 Jun. (Sat.) Salish Swing! Lindy Hop in Port Townsend
Discovery Dance of Port Townsend has been working with Guy Caridi (of the Savoy Swing Club of Seattle) to put together this day of Lindy Hop workshops followed by an evening dance. The link for details and prepayment is at the website https://www.wiseguyproductions.com/events-page
There is also information on Facebook: search for “Salish Swing! Lindy Hop in Port Townsend.”
Sponsored by Discovery Dance and Savoy Swing Club.
Location: American Legion Hall, 209 Monroe St, Port Townsend, Washington
note to dancers: The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed for repairs from 10 p.m. on 10 June (Sat.) until 10 a.m. on 11 June (Sun.)
⸻ source: Washington State Dept. of Transportation, 10 Apr. 2023, https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2023/change-plans-no-long-weekend-closures-required-sr-104-hood-canal-bridge-repairs (accessed 9 May 2023).
11 June Sequim Elks Dance
Come join us this Sunday 6/11 for Fox Trot dance lesson, FREE with admission, and dancing at the Sequim Elks.
Lesson 4:45 to 5:30
Dance 6:00 to 8:30 Band: The O.G.
$10 Elks $12 Guests
Last lesson until the fall.
–source: Olympic Peninsula Dance Buddies Facebook post
(entry updated 8 June)
11 June Quimper Grange Dance
Per a 7 June email from the organizer, Douglas Groenig, Jim Nyby & the F St. Band have canceled, but dancing will occur to recorded music.
“Second Sunday Social partner dance returns Sunday, June 11, 6:30-8:30 at the Quimper Grange hall, 1219 Corona, Port Townsend. Entrance, as per our philosophy, is free – but donations are gratefully accepted and are used for rent and to hire bands. For our Social dances our policy is: Masks Recommended, But Not Required.
“If you do not feel well or have been exposed, please wait until next time. And as always, please have clean shoes, and avoid wearing strong scents (in consideration of those with sensitivity).”
⸻ entry updated 8June.
13 June Zydeco lessons start, Quimper Grange
NEXT INTRODUCTORY CLASSES:
- Intro to Partner Dance Series: Intro to Zydeco. Classes will start on June 13, for 3 consecutive Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30. Email Doug to register. douglasgroenig@gmail.com
Classes are by donation and our class policy remains : Masks Required. We will be changing dance partners frequently during class. - Intro to Cajun 2 Step. Classes start July 11, for 3 consecutive Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30. Registration required. Masks Required
For other dance opportunities, check out this new calendar: https://fusioninclusion.org/jcdances/ And of course, google bareboardsarts&entertainment or mycityscene.
Hope to See you soon,
Doug+Barbara+Cheri+Rocky
— source: 27 May 2023 newsletter email from Doug Groenig
16 Jun. (Fri.), 7 pm, Black Diamond Junction Dance at 7 Cedars, no cover, 21+
— https://7cedars.com/local-sound.html?evtd=2023-03-24 (accessed 23 Mar. 2023)
16-18 June (Fri. – Sun.): Brass Screw Consortium, Port Townsend
Many of the Consortium’s events will occur in the Legion Hall, including the dance Saturday night (17 June) dance with the band Good Co.– https://ptal26.org/calendar/ (accessed 14 May 2023)
note: The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed for repairs from 10 p.m. on 17 June (Sat.) until 10 a.m. on 18 June (Sun.)
⸻ source: Washington State Dept. of Transportation, 10 Apr. 2023, https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2023/change-plans-no-long-weekend-closures-required-sr-104-hood-canal-bridge-repairs (accessed 9 May 2023).
The organizers of the Good Co dance will probably want to notify participants to stay on the Olympic Peninsula the night of 17 June, or they might wish to schedule the dance early enough that off-Olympic-Peninsula folks can get back across the bridge before it closes.
17 June (Sat.) Steampunk Hootenanny in Port Townsend
Two bands: Good Co and Hot Damn Scandal.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.
This Steam Punk Hootenanny dance is part of the 16 – 18 June 2023 Brass Screw Consortium’s event in Port Townsend, which has been organized and is hosted by Olympic Peninsula Steam. The Saturday night dance will occur at the Port Townsend American Legion Dance Hall. Per my phone conversation with the organizers, tickets to the dance will be prioritized to people who purchase the Steam Punk three-day package, and then if there are any dance tickets left, people can buy tickets to just the Saturday night dance.
Good CO is a fantastic band with great vocals, trumpet, saxophone, keyboard, bass, guitar and one rocking song after another (and some slow songs, too). Mostly East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop with some West Coast and a few cha chas. Come and dance or come just to listen; Good Co is fun either way.
Hot Damn Scandal I’ve not heard, but they must be good to fit in with rest of the great program that Olympic Peninsula Steam has put together
MRM
for information and to purchase tickets, go to https://brass-screw.org/
for information about the Good Co band, please go to https://www.goodcomusic.com/
— entry updated 3 June 2023
24 June (Sat.), Jim Nyby and the F Street Band, Dance
Where: Port Townsend American Legion, 209 Monroe StreetWhen: 7-10 pm
Cost: by donation
⸻ source https://ptal26.org/public-events/ (last accessed 3 June 2023)
30 June (Fri.) Badd Dog Blues Dance, Port Townsend American Legion
Where: 209 Monroe Street
When: 6-9 p.m.
What: Cool Blues! Great tunes to dance to.
Cover: no cover. $5 donation suggested.
Come be our guest.
— source https://ptal26.org/calendar/ (last accessed 28 Mar. 2023)
30 June Fusion/Blues/Tango Classes with Ari Levitt
(note: I think these will be in Port Townsend, but I don’t know yet. I’m waiting for more information from the Fusion Inclusion folks. MRM)
This 7 June email from the Fusion Inclusion Dance Project:
Fusion/Blues/Tango Classes Coming Up!!
Save the Date June 30th
World-class teacher, Ari Levitt, will be offering workshops on the evening of June 30th (think 5-9ish)! We couldn’t more highly recommend his classes!! He is one of our very favorite dance teachers out there and we’re so lucky to have him visit with some amazing classes this month! Details will be sent out in a subsequent email, so keep your eye out 😉
About Ari
Ari has been partnering, teaching, and performing dance in the Greater Seattle area, nationally, and internationally for over 25 years. An award-winning dancer, teacher, and performer, his breadth of styles include Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa, Blues, Ballroom, One-Step, NC2S, WCS, Salsa, Tango, Latin, & Fusion. He has been instrumental in creating several innovative new dance styles, including “Fusion Waltz”, “Fusion Swing”, & “Fusion Night Club 2-Step” which he has been busy introducing in workshops throughout the country. He is the co-founder and director of “Waltz Week in Vienna”, “New Zealand Dance Adventure”, and the first international “Wellness & Dance Spa Retreat” at Harrison Hot Springs (BC).
11 July Cajun Two-Step lessons start, Quimper Grange
“Intro to Cajun 2 Step. Classes start July 11, for 3 consecutive Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30. Registration required. Masks Required.” Email Doug to register. douglasgroenig@gmail.com.
For other dance opportunities, check out this new calendar: https://fusioninclusion.org/jcdances/ And of course, google bareboardsarts&entertainment or mycityscene.
Hope to See you soon,
Doug+Barbara+Cheri+Rocky
⸻ source: 27 May 2023 newsletter email from Doug Groenig.
13 July (Thur.) Summer Concert on the Dock, 5-7 p.m., Port Townsend
Summer concerts-on -the-dock start 13 July with the band Global Heat.[It’s not a big dance space, and it’s concrete, but it’s fun being outside with the people and music and food.]
Where and When: Thursdays during the summer, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., starting 13 July, Pope Marine Plaza, 530 Water Street, Port Townsend.
⸻ source: The Leader, 19 Apr and also https://ptmainstreet.org/concerts-on-the-dock/ (accessed 2 May 2023).
15 July (Sat.), 7-9 p.m. Dance to the Music of the Stardust Big Band, Port Townsend American Legion
⸻ source https://ptal26.org/calendar/ (last accessed 19 Apr. 2023)
21-23 July Port Townsend, Fusion Inclusion Campout
http://www.fusioninclusioncampout.com announced by Sarah Peller
22 July The Shift at the Port Townsend American Legion
When: 7 p.m. to midnight
What: Independent rock—mostly listening to rather than dancing to music.|
⸻ source: d/w the Legion’s manager on 9 May 2023
11-13 Aug. 2023 Jefferson County Fair
(I don’t know yet what this event will bring dancing-wise. – MRM.)
⸻ source: https://jeffcofairgrounds.com/fair/ (accessed 2 May 2023)
12 Aug. (Sat.) Tess Teal Dance, Port Townsend American Legion
Where: 209 Monroe Street
When: Time TBD
What: Fun variety-of-rhythm dancing. Great musicians and vocalist.
Cover: TBD
Come be our guest.
— source https://ptal26.org/calendar/ (last accessed 28 Mar. 2023)
17-20 Aug. 2023 Soundcheck Music & Arts Festival, Port Townsend
25-27 Aug. 2023 The Thing at Fort Worden
Three-day event of music, arts, and other things. Tickets available at Thingnw.org.
⸺ source: The Leader, 22 Mar. 2023, A13. Full page ad 12 Apr. 2023
9 Sep. (Sat.) Black Diamond Junction Port Townsend American Legion
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: 209 Monroe Street
⸺ source: Calendar page, https://ptal26.org/calendar/ (accessed 13 Apr. 2023)
23 Sep. 2023 Black Diamond Junction, Port Townsend Elks
7-10 p.m.
RECURRING DANCES AND LESSONS
- Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., USA Dance Kitsap ballroom dance lessons, Masonic Lodge, 878 5th Street, Bremerton. More info at http://www.usadancekitsap.org/
- Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday), 7-9 p.m., Tango practice, Port Townsend Masonic Lodge, 1360 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend. Also the first Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 1830-2030, Doug and Cheri’s beginner dance lessons at the Quimper Grange. Doug and Cheri have taught country two step and waltz, and I’m sure there are other steps in their repertoire that I don’t yet know about.
- 1st Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Tango practice (termed Alternative Practica), Port Townsend Masonic Lodge
- 3rd Saturdays. USA Dance Kitsap ballroom dance, Masonic Lodge, 878 5th Street, Bremerton. More info at http://www.usadancekitsap.org/
- 1st Sundays, Milonguito (Argentine Tango social dance), Brigid’s Loft, 280 Quincy Street, Port Townsend, lesson 5-6 p.m., dance 6-9:30 p.m.
- 2nd and 4th Sundays and some 5th Sundays, Music & Dance, Sequim Elks, 6-8:30 p.m. (And sometimes lessons at 4:45). Hosted by the Sequim Elks Music Team.
- 2nd Sundays, Quimper Grange social dance, Port Townsend, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Doug and Cheri.
MRM Conservation 