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2 Dance With Joy

Rachel is a firm believer that everyone who dreams to dance can (and should) do so, regardless of perceived limitations such as age, natural ability or he proverbial “two left feet.” Rachel desires to share the beauty and benefits of dance with anyone who has ever wanted to float across the floor, as a Fred or a Ginger, or felt the need to pulse out a rhythm and tap their happy feet. Her warm and genuine teaching style encourages people of all ages and abilities to simply show up, and begin to experience the joy of dance.

Rachel’s classes outside of Dance with Joy Studios may be found here.

Portland Dancing

This is a wonderful website created by John Davis and others, listing out the numerous places one can find a social dance in any given genre any day of the week in Portland, OR. www.portlanddancing.com

USA Dance: Portland, OR Chapter

USA Dance Portland is the Portland, Oregon Chapter of USA Dance (formerly known as United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association). This national organization promotes and regulates amateur ballroom dancing. The Portland Chapter’s website has information regarding local events, competitions and news. www.portlandballroomdancers.com

Sesame Ballroom Dance Club

The oldest ballroom dance club in Portland, the Sesame Dance Club runs bi-monthly dances out of Norse Hall in NE Portland. Portland Dancesport occasionally teaches their class and provides a show for them as well. The club offers a variety of mixed ballroom music to dance to, and the option of a small buffet as well at each dance. www.sesameclub.org

Roger Rumba

A well known Salsa event organizer and promoter in Portland, Roger Rumba hosts one salsa dance per week at his venue, the Conga Club. Roger also organizes the Portland annual “Salsa en la Calle” event, bringing big time Salsa musicians and dancers to the Portland area. www.djrogerrumba.com

Dance Shopper

Students often ask where they can get good clothing for dancing. This website has many wonderful choices for dancewear from many different manufacturers. Order very early, however, because many of their products take a long time to ship. www.danceshopper.com

eK Clothing

This is a good website to purchase inexpensive casual dance dresses for Club Nights Out, or entry level competition or performances. www.ekclothing.com

PdxSalsa

PdxSalsa: Highlighting anything having to do with Salsa in Portland. PdxSalsa is dedicated to creating community with Portland Salseras/os by promoting the art of Salsa & Mambo Dancing and compiling a comprehensive listing of anything having to do with the art form in the surrounding Metro area. www.pdxsalsa.com