Connect To Dance 
SPRING 2026
Dance Class Series
The Laurelhurst Club
3721 SE Ankeny Street

6 MONDAYS - March 30 - May 4
6 WEDNESDAYS - April 1 - May 6

Classes are fun, friendly & balanced!
No partner needed
Everybody dances  :-)

Beginning to Advanced classes

3 Beginning classes on 2 nights!
Monday Waltz 5:00pm
Wednesday Foxtrot 5:00pm
Wednesday Swing 6:10pm

Swing & Lindy Hop combined
Double the fun for your Swing dancing!  

Stair case classes A,B,C,.. for natural advancing & getting to know more friendly dancers  :-)
6 MONDAYS 
March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4

New moves, new variations, and moving up in skill level for each class!

Waltz "A" Beginning  
5:00 - 5:50pm, $100
WELCOME to WALTZ!  Learn this popular and dynamic dance!
Test Drive on March 30, $20

Waltz "B" Beginning Plus  
5:25 - 6:15pm, $100
Building on basics & Learning variations
Know the basics

Waltz "C" Beyond Beginning  
5:50 - 6:40pm, $100
FUNdamental skills & Key variations 
Be comfortable with basics

Waltz "D" Intermediate
6:15 - 7:10pm, $115
Building up more advanced repertoire and skills!
Be comfortable with under arm turns & Know traveling turns

Which is the proper class level for you?
The higher the class, the more moves we will teach, and the more series are typically needed to master all material and skills. Hence one might attend one A 6 week series, followed by two B, three C, and 4 D 6 week series to become quite advanced, nevertheless you can feel comfortable on a social dance floor with a single A series under your belt, .. but might find you want to learn fun variations in higher level classes. 

Combos - Get more out of your classes and evening!
- Waltz AB 5:00 - 6:15pm, $140
- Waltz BC 5:25 - 6:40pm, $140
- Waltz CD 5:50 - 7:10pm $155

- Waltz ABC 5:00 - 6:40pm, $190
- Waltz BCD 5:25 - 7:10pm, $200
- Waltz ABCD 5:00 - 7:10pm, $250
Pre-requisite is set by highest class in combos

Foxtrot - Intermediate/Advanced
7:10 - 8:05pm, $115
Add the very fun and rewarding One-Step rhythm to your Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick, SSQQ, Slow-Quick-Quick, SQQ, widening the range of music you can dance to. Enjoy dancing and learning with other friendly dancers. Be comfortable with both SSQQ and SQQ rhythms and mixing them.

Waltz "E" Advanced 
8:05 - 9:00pm, plus practice time, $115
Beautiful & challenging moves, new from last series.
Be comfortable with traveling turns.

6 WEDNESDAYS 
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,  May 6

Salsa & Latin Basics 
Beginning Level
5:30 - 6:20 pm, $100/6wks
Learn this fun dance and the key Latin dance moves!
Test Drive on April 1, $20 
No pre-requisite

Salsa & East Coast Swing "A"
Beginning Combo
Learn two dances in one night
5:30 - 7:10 pm, $190/6wks

East Coast Swing "A"
Beginning
6:20 - 7:10pm, $100/6wks
Learn this fun American dance!
Test Drive on April 1, $20
No pre-requisite

East Coast Swing "B"
Beyond Beginning
6:40 - 7:30pm, $100/6wks
Know Triple Step Swing Basics, Tuck & Turns in both 6 and 8 count Swing. 

East Coast Swing "C"
Intermediate/Advanced
incl. "Gentle" Lindy Hop* 
7:10 - 8:10pm, $125/6wks
Double the fun for your Swing dancing with the natural combination of East Coast Swing and the original Lindy Hop Swing dance, in a gentle way and switching effortlessly between these two dances. Be comfortable with Triple Step Swing, Tuck & Turns and the Lindy basic, see description below*, as we want to add variations, fun twists and stylings, plus Charleston variations.

Swing AB Combo Beginning & Beyond
6:20 - 7:30pm, $130/6 wks
Pre-requisites are set by class B.
 
Swing BC Combo  Beyond Beg. & Int/Adv
6:40 - 8:10pm, $165/6 wks
Pre-requisites are set by class C.

Nightclub Two-Step
Intermediate/Advanced
8:10 - 9:05pm, $115/6 wks
Learn favorite variations of this beautiful dance & improve your skills.

*  "Gentle" Lindy Hop

Since our int./adv. East Coast Swing students have become more comfortable with 8 count Swing, it invites weaving in some fun and stylish Lindy Hop moves into our dancing, while aiming at key moves done well and safely, hence gently.

Even though Lindy Hop has become famous first in the 1930s with arial moves and decades later with an energetic revival in the 80s and 90s, including a strong interest by teens and young adults in Portland at the Crystal Ballroom, with up to 1000 dancers on a weekly basis and to life music by bands flown in from across the country, we are aiming for key Lindy Hop elements that can be executed at any age. No lifts etc., but a solid understanding of the Swing-Out done well and to your partner's ability.

Lindy Hop is what got me into teaching dance and I enjoyed it for 9 years, before discovering the wonderful waltz community and teaching with Colleen in Portland. We are excited to bring back Lindy Hop to a new group of dancers!

Fees above cover 6 week series of classes.  
 
Take a $10 discount for any added class series.
  
Add $5 per dance for sign-up within 3 days before class start.   

Please bring payment to class, cash or check, payable to Connect To Dance.

Refer a new student & receive a $20 credit for any future class.

Not sure if classes are right for you? Test Drive a beginning class on the first night, $20 - fully applicable to the series fee if you decide to take it.

Ladies! Interested in learning to lead?
Join the fun and have all the options on the dance floor.

Couples can stay with their partner and or rotate partners, and decide between these options during each class. No pressure either way.

Missing several classes in the 6 weeks, and this holding you back to sign-up for session?
Let us know and we can work with you.

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Test Driving is possible if you are not quite sure about a class. Attend the first night and pay $20 for that night, or the session fee if you decide to take the full session.

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Safety MeasuresCovid numbers are remaining low, and we have had no indication of infection
in our classes over 3 years!We use the following actions and guidelines:  - Airflow with several fans in the hall - Do not attend classes if you feel any cold, flu, or covid symptoms- Wash your hands before and after class or use provided hand sanitizer- Masking is optional

Classes are held at The Laurelhurst Club
3721 SE Ankeny St. Portland OR
See map below