Disabled Dancers Unite!
trauma-focused dance lessons, social dancing, and mutual aid
next event: Tuesday Dec 16th @ 7:30p - GoodBar
details below!
proudly queer owned
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proudly queer owned *
Our Dance Studio is a queer + disabled-run small business with the goal of creating inclusive, trauma-informed, safer dance spaces here in Portland, OR.
allies always welcome
glad you’re here
Contact Us
have qs? want to take lessons? collab on an event? join forces?!
Fill out as much as you are able to. Whatever you don’t get to, we will talk about later.
community expectations
Ask for consent before touching anyone
Ask for consent before giving advice or feedback
Respect your dance partner’s autonomy & personal space
Listen to and respect verbal and non-verbal boundaries & body
language
zero tolerance for racism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other kind of hate speech or action.
2SLGBTQIA+ friendly
Please stay home if you are sick
Please mask up if you may be contagious
anyone unable or unwilling to respect fellow dancers will be asked to leave
Services
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For individuals or partners (multiple partners welcome)
for fun
partner date night
wedding prep
longevity care
increased body awareness
confidence building
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small group classes designed for brains that work at different paces.
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events will be posted here on the website as well as on our instagram
safe(r) social dancing
mutual aid
community building
C U Next Tuesday @ GOODBAR
a weekly dance party + mutual aid event
DANCING! DRINKS! FOOD! GAYS!
(bring what you can or just bring yourself)
learn a new dance style, connect with people in your community, and get free stuff!
THIS WEEK WE’RE COLLECTING CAMPING SUPPLIES FOR @COMMUNITYFREESTORE
tents
sleeping bags
tarps
bungee cords
camping stoves
flashlights
duct tape
etc! get creative! whatever someone might need while sleeping outside.
(DONATION IS NOT REQUIRED)
a percentage of profits will be given to a community member at risk of losing housing
sliding scale $5-$50
(cover optional for bipoc folks)
cash or venmo at the door
DANCING, COMMUNITY, MUTUAL AID!
SALSA, BACHATA, CHACHA, BOLERO
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6:00-7:30 dinner @GOODBAR and hangin
7:30ish - 8:30ish ~ beginner salsa On1 group class
8p - 11p or later ~ social dancing, hangin’, and swappin’