Mar-Apr 2024 Footnotes

In this issue… For a calendar of upcoming dances and events, go to the PCDC calendar, plug in the month you want to see, and click Go. You can customize your view by choosing the category of events you want to display. Want to know more about the PCDC board and committees? For a peek …

By Kathy Story, PCDC Board President Do you have a great time attending Portland Country Dance Community events? Are you glad we’re back to full-swing after the COVID shutdown? Would you like to get to know folks better and feel even more a part of our wonderful community? Do you have ideas about how PCDC …

By Lindsey Grayzel This winter, I’ve had the good fortune of being able to travel to a number of regional contra dance camps. The combination of top musical talent and a hall filled with die-hard dancers induces nothing short of euphoria for me. Everyone is moving to the beat, flourishes abound, and the eye contact …

Join us for four days of great dancing at Northwest Passage Dance Camp, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 By Sharon Gavin  It’s March, and spring will soon be here, which means that registration for Northwest Passage 2024—PCDC’s much-loved long-weekend of English Country dancing, singing, and music and dance workshops—will also be here soon-ish! Held at …

By Dave Hamlin The 2024 Portland Roadhouse will feature five fine bands and five great callers from along the I-5 corridor. Here’s the lineup: When and where: The 2024 Portland Roadhouse takes place from noon to 6:25 pm on Sunday, March 10, at the Milwaukie Community Club, 10666 SE 42nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222. Doors …

By Kathy Story, PCDC Board President Many thanks to our community for stepping up and contributing to our Making Magic Again end-of-year campaign. Like many nonprofit organizations, PCDC had continuing expenses during the COVID pandemic shutdown, but no revenue. Generous folks donated over $2,100, which will help ensure the continuation of our dance events and …