February 20, 2019 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons

Dance Saturday. Upcoming Dances and Lessons

Join us this Saturday, February 23 for our monthly downtown swing dance at Odd Fellows!

Downtown Swing Dance

Join us for our Downtown Swing Dance this Saturday, February 23 at Odd Fellows. We’ll be celebrating Black History Month, commemorating some of the most influential people in Swing Dance, such as Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, “Shorty” George Snowdon, Willa Mae Ricker, and many more. Come learn the history of Lindy Hop!

Schedule

  • 6:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 7 – 8 p.m.: Beginner swing lesson lead by OSU instructor, Marc Green
  • 8 – 10:30 p.m.: Dancing with Swing Music from Nick Davis and Kristin Buxton of Eugene

We’ll be at Odd Fellows Hall, our downtown location, and cover for the evening is a sliding scale of $7-10.

Want to help make this event a success? Contact us here to get involved.

Friday Swing Dance at OSU

We’ll be holding out last Friday Dance at OSU of Winter Term on March 8th. There will be a lesson and Corvallis Swing staples like DJed music, a steal circle, and snacks. We hope to see you there!

Schedule

  • 7:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 8 – 9 p.m.: Beginner swing lesson taught by Tiana Tom and Bailey Keefe
  • 9 – 11 p.m.: Dancing to DJed music from Lindsey Almarode, Tiana Tom, and Johnny Schlender

We’ll be at the OSU Women’s Building, and cover for the evening is $5.

Upcoming events

Other notes

  • We have volunteer opportunities at every dance and in between. Contact us if you’d like to help out. 🙂
  • Stop by our next dance to pick up our term cards so you don’t miss out on any of our dances!
January 8, 2019 In Corvallis dances, Live music

Dance Friday. Upcoming Dances and Live Music.

Coming up this Friday, January 11, we’re hosting our Swing Dance at OSU

Friday Dance at OSU

Join us for our Swing Dance at OSU January 11th in the Women’s Building.

Schedule

  • 7:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 8 – 9 p.m.: Beginner 6-count swing lesson taught by Lindsey Almarode and Anthony Maggio
  • 9 – 11 p.m.: Dancing to music DJed by Chuck Dee, Amanda Lachner, and John Schlender

We’ll be at the Women’s Building, our campus venue, and cover for the evening is $5.

9th Anniversary Dance

Join us as we celebrate Corvallis Swing Dance Society’s 9th Anniversary! There will be a beginning lesson from Phil Manijak, one of the founders of the Corvallis Swing Dance Society, along with long time community member and volunteer, Hannah Murley. After the lesson there will be social dancing with live music from the local band Swangle. We hope to see you all there!

Schedule

  • 6:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 7 – 8 p.m.: Beginner swing lesson from Phil Manijak and Hannah Murley
  • 8 – 10:30 p.m.: Social dancing and live music from Swangle

We’ll be at the Odd Fellows our downtown venue. This dance will be free and open to all. No experience or partner necessary.

Upcoming Events

Other notes

  • Want to get involved? Email us and we’ll let you know how you can help. 🙂
December 13, 2018 In Corvallis dances

Dance Saturday. Winter 2019 Schedule.

Join us this Saturday, December 13, for our final dance of 2018!

Saturday Dance at Odd Fellows

Join us for our Monthly Downtowntown Swing Dance December 13 at 7 p.m. This will be our final dance of 2018, so don’t miss out! We’ll have fun winter themed decor, a beginner lesson, and dancing until 10:30 p.m. We’ll also have our Winter Term Cards available, so make sure you stop by to pick one up!

Schedule

  • 6:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 7 – 8 p.m.: Beginner 6-count swing lesson from Chuck Dee and Caitlynn Dougherty
  • 8 – 10:30 p.m.: Dancing to music DJed by Mark Mills, Tiana Tom, and Tristan Gomez

We’ll be at Odd Fellows, our downtown venue, and cover for the evening is $7-10.

Winter 2019 Schedule

Check out our schedule for dances coming up during winter term of 2019.

Schedule

  • January 11: Friday Dance at OSU
  • January 26: 9th Anniversary Dance at Odd Fellows
  • February 1: Friday Dance at OSU
  • February 15: Friday Dance at OSU
  • February 23: Monthly Downtown Dance at Odd Fellows
  • March 8: Friday Dance at OSU
  • March 16: Monthly Downtown Dance at Odd Fellows

Upcoming Events

Other notes

  • Want to get involved? Email us and we’ll let you know how you can help. 🙂
November 13, 2018 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons, Corvallis workshops, Live music

Swing Dance Workshops. November Dances and Lessons.

There are Swing Dance Workshops coming up Saturday November 17th, followed by out monthly downtown swing dance with live music from the Cherry Blossom Orchestra! The dance kicks off with a beginner lesson at 7 p.m.

Swing Dance Workshops & Live Music Dance

Join us for our Fall Swing Dance Workshops on Saturday, November 17 at Odd Fellows. There will be lessons for all levels of dancers. After the workshops we will be having our signature downtown swing dance with live music from the Cherry Blossom Orchestra

Schedule

  • 12:15 p.m.: Doors open/Warm up at Odd Fellows Hall
  • 12:30 – 2 p.m.: Beyond Beginner Lindy with Rachel and Mark
  • 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.: Solo Jazz Musicality with Rachel (All levels)
  • 3:30 – 5 p.m.: Intermediate Lindy with Rachel and Mark
  • 3:30 – 5 p.m.: Beginning Lindy with Denise Steele and Tiana Tom
  • 7 – 8 p.m.: Drop-in beginner swing lesson from Denise Steele and Tiana Tom
  • 8 – 10:30 p.m.: Downtown Swing Dance and live music from the Cherry Blossom Orchestra

We’ll be at the Odd Fellows our downtown venue. Registration is currently live. Pre-registration is $40, registration at the door is $45. Registration includes all workshops and entrace to the dance which will feature live music from the Cherry Blossom Orchestra. Resgister here. Entrance to the beginner lesson and dance is $12-15.

Beginning 6-Count Swing

This 3 week lesson series will go over basic footwork for 6-count swing, technique, and some fun moves. This is a great class for those who looking for an introductory lesson into swing dancing. It will run on Mondays, November 12 – 26, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Each of the remaining classes will be $10

For more information, visit our course catalog

Friday Swing Dance at OSU

Join us for our last Friday Swing Dance at OSU of the term on November 30 at OSU at 8 p.m.

Schedule

  • 7:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 8 – 9 p.m.: Beginner Charelston Lesson taught by Becca Hicks and John Schlender
  • 9 – 11 p.m.: Swing dancing with music DJed by Becca Hicks, Amanda Lachner, Caitlynn Dougherty, and Lindsey Almarode

We’ll be at the Women’s Building our campus venue. This dance will feature all our Corvallis staples like our beginner lesson and steal circle. No partner or experience necessary. All ages welcome. Cover for this event is $5.

Upcoming Events

Other notes

  • Want to get involved? Email us and we’ll let you know how you can help. 🙂
October 16, 2018 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons, Corvallis workshops, Live music

October Dances. Upcoming Workshops and Lessons.

Coming up next Friday, October 26, we’re hosting our Swing Dance at OSU

Friday Dance at OSU

Join us for our Swing Dance at OSU October 26th in the Women’s Building.

Schedule

  • 7:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 8 – 9 p.m.: Beginner 6-count swing lesson
  • 9 – 11 p.m.: Dancing to music DJed by Lindsey Almarode, John Schlender, and Dakota Trufant

We’ll be at the Women’s Building, our campus venue, and cover for the evening is $5.

Lindy 2: Intermediate Lindy Hop

This 4 week lesson series will pick up where Lindy 1 left off, adding fun variations of the swing-out. It will run on Mondays, November 5 – 26, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. This series will be $35 in advance or $40 at the door.

For more information, visit our course catalog

Fall Swing Dance Workshops

Join us for our Fall Swing Dance Workshops on Saturday, November 17 at Odd Fellows. There will be lessons for all levels of dancers.

Schedule

  • 12:15 p.m.: Doors open/Warm up at Odd Fellows Hall
  • 12:30 – 2 p.m.: Beyond Beginner Lindy with Rachel and Rod
  • 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.: Solo Jazz Musicality with Rachel (All levels)
  • 3:30 – 5 p.m.: Intermediate Lindy with Rachel and Rod
  • 3:30 – 5 p.m.: Beginning Lindy with Denise Steele and Tiana Tom
  • 7 – 8 p.m.: Drop-in beginner swing lesson from Denise Steele and Tiana Tom
  • 8 – 10:30 p.m.: Downtown Swing Dance and live music from the Cherry Blossom Orchestra

We’ll be at the Odd Fellows our downtown venue. Registration is currently live. Early Bird Registration lasts until October 17th and is $35. Pre-registration is $40, registration at the door is $45. Registration includes all workshops and entrace to the dance which will feature live music from the Cherry Blossom Orchestra. Resgister here.

Upcoming Events

Other notes

  • Want to get involved? Email us and we’ll let you know how you can help. 🙂
September 12, 2018 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons

Swing Dance in Independence, Style Your Swing, First Dance of Fall Term.

We will be hosting a Swing Dance at Maxine’s Ballroom in Independence Sunday, September 16th, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Swing Dance in Independence

Join us Sunday, September 16th, at the beautiful Maxine’s Ballroom for our final summer dance.

Schedule

  • 6:20 p.m.: Carpool from Corvallis
  • 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Beginner Lesson
  • 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Dancing to Music from Corvallis Swing DJs

There will be a carpool leaving from downtown Corvallis in the parking lot by the Skate Park. Maximum Capacity for this event is 49 people. Cover for this event is $5.

Style Your Swing

Style Your Swing is still going strong for the last few weeks of summer! All weeks of Style Your Swing feature a drop in/beginner lesson as well as an intermediate lesson. Lessons are on Mondays and start at 7:30 p.m.. After the lesson there is guided practice time with DJed music to dance to. There’s something for everyone so come by and check it out! Coming Up we’ll have lessons on Charleston, 6-count, and 8-count swing.

For more information visit: corvallisswing.com/style-your-swing

First Friday Swing Dance at OSU

Join us for our OSU Swing Dance this Friday, September 28th at OSU.

Schedule

  • 7:45 p.m.: Doors Open
  • 8 – 9 p.m.: Beginner Lesson
  • 9 – 11 p.m.: Dancing to DJed Music

We’ll be at the OSU Women’s Building, and cover for the evening is $5.

Want to help make this event a success? Contact us here to get involved.

Lindy 1

Looking to expand your dance skills? Join us Mondays, October 1st – 29th, at Odd Fellows for our 5 week Lindy 1 series to learn the basics of Lindy Hop and get comfortable using it on the social dance floor. This class will focus on basic 8-count footwork, promenade, swing-out, Lindy circle, and turns. Pre-registration is open at cost $40 for the whole 5 week series. Registration at the door will be $50. Each week will have an hour of instruction time beginning at 7:30 p.m. followed by a half hour practice session with DJed music.

For more information and to register visit: corvallisswing.com/lindy-1/

Upcoming events

Other notes

  • We have volunteer opportunities at every dance and in between. Contact us if you’d like to help out. 🙂
August 8, 2018 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons, Live music

Swing Family Picnic, Style Your Swing Continues.

We’ve got our Swing Family Picnic coming up Thursday August 16th at Starker Arts Park!

Swing Family Picnic

Join us for an fun evening of food, live music, dancing, games, and socializing at our annual picnic at Starker Arts Park!

Schedule

  • 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.: Picnic
  • 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.: Live music from Swangle

We’ll be joined by local band Swangle so make sure you don’t miss this picnic. The picnic is a potluck. Bringing food is encouraged but not required! This event is free.

Style Your Swing

Style Your Swing is still going strong and we’ve got plenty of classes left for dancers of all levels! All weeks of Style Your Swing feature a drop in/beginner lesson as well as an intermediate lesson. Lessons are on Mondays and start at 7:30 p.m.. After the lesson there is guided practice time with DJed music to dance to. There’s something for everyone so come by and check it out! Coming Up we’ll have lessons on 6-count swing, collegiate shag, the Shim Sham, and many more.

For more information visit: corvallisswing.com/style-your-swing

Upcoming events

Other notes

  • We have volunteer opportunities at every dance and in between. Contact us if you’d like to help out. 🙂
July 9, 2018 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons

Summer Events and Style Your Swing

We’ve got our first Summer Dance coming up this Thursday July 12th at The Arts Center Plaza!

Free Swing Dance in the Park

Join us for our Swing Dance in the Park this Thursday, July 12 at The Arts Center Plaza.

Schedule

  • 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.: Beginner 6-count swing lesson with Chuck and Becca
  • 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.: Dancing to music DJed by Becca, Tiana, and Dakota

We’ll be at the The Arts Center Plaza. This event is free for all!

Style Your Swing

Style Your Swing is still going strong and we’ve got plenty of classes left for dancers of all levels! All weeks of Style Your Swing feature a drop in/beginner lesson as well as an intermediate lesson. Lessons are on Mondays and start at 7:30 p.m.. After the lesson there is guided practice time with DJed music to dance to. There’s something for everyone so come by and check it out!

For more information visit: corvallisswing.com/style-your-swing

Upcoming events

Other notes

  • We have volunteer opportunities at every dance and in between. Contact us if you’d like to help out. 🙂
June 4, 2018 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons

Dance Saturday. Upcoming Lessons and Dances.

We’ve got a dance coming up this Saturday, June 9th, at our Odd Fellows Location

Dance on Saturday

Join us for our June Downtown Swing Dance this Saturday, June 9 at Odd Fellows.

Schedule

  • 6:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 7 – 8 p.m.: Beginner swing lesson with Lisa and Dakota
  • 8 – 11 p.m.: Dancing to music DJed by Tristan, Tiana, and Dakota

We’ll be at the Odd Fellows our downtown venue, and cover for the evening is $7-10.

Style Your Swing

Join us as we bring back one of our favorite events from last year! Mondays, starting at 7:30 PM, we will be having 45 minute lesson followed by 45 minutes of guided practice with music to dance to. There will be beginner drop in lesson and intermediate lesson going on each week so be sure stop in! Style Your Swing will run until September 24 every week. Each class will be $5 at the door, or register for a season pass for $65! The season pass gives you access to all 19 weeks and a 30% price break.

For more information and to register, visit: corvallisswing.com/style-your-swing

Upcoming events

Other notes

  • We have volunteer opportunities at every dance and in between. Contact us if you’d like to help out. 🙂
May 5, 2018 In Corvallis dances, Corvallis lessons

Dance Saturday. Upcoming Lessons and Dances.

We’ve got a dance coming up this Saturday, May 5th, at our Odd Fellows Location

Dance on Saturday

Join us for our May Downtown Swing Dance this Saturday, May 5 at Odd Fellows.

Schedule

  • 6:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 7 – 8 p.m.: Beginner swing lesson with Tiana and Chuck
  • 8 – 11 p.m.: Dancing to music DJed by Zach, Laurel, and Annie

We’ll be at the Odd Fellows our downtown venue, and cover for the evening is $7-10.

Style Your Swing

Join us as we bring back one of our favorite events from last year! Monday’s starting May 7 at 7:30 PM, we will be having 45 minute lesson followed by 45 minutes of guided practice with music to dance to. There will be beginner drop in lesson and intermediate lesson going on each week so be sure stop in! Style Your Swing will run until September 24 every week, with the exception of Memorial Day. Each class will be $5 at the door, or register for a season pass for $65! The season pass gives you access to all 19 weeks and a 30% price break.

For more information and to register, visit: corvallisswing.com/style-your-swing

Lindy 1: Introduction to Lindy Hop

This 6 week lesson series will run as part of Style Your Swing and cover the basics of 8-count swing and lindy hop, including the swing out, lindy circle, and other fun moves to use on the dance floor. This series will be $30 up front or $5 per class. This is also covered by the season pass for Style Your Swing!

For more information, visit: corvallisswing.com/lindy-1

Friday Dance at OSU

Join us for our Swing Dance at OSU May 18 in the Women’s Building.

Schedule

  • 7:45 p.m.: Doors open
  • 8 – 9 p.m.: Beginner swing lesson with Becca and Lisa
  • 9 – 11 p.m.: Dancing to music DJed by Laurel, Tiana, and Lindsey

We’ll be at the Women’s Building, our campus venue, and cover for the evening is $5.

Upcoming events

Other notes

  • We have volunteer opportunities at every dance and in between. Contact us if you’d like to help out. 🙂