Dance Lessons For Everyone
non-gendered private lessons, group classes, & social dancing.
proudly queer owned
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proudly queer owned *
why dance?
enhance memory, coordination, cognitive function, balance, and strength- decrease your risk of getting dementia (its studied! >)
Longevity
meet fellow dancers, queers, neurodivergent folks, and allies or bring a friend or a partner for a bonding activity
Community
impress yourself with how much you’re able to learn, and have fun because you deserve it. exercise in a way that feels like a reward.
Confidence + Self-Esteem
Single or couple
happy first lesson!
your first lesson is discounted so that you can meet me and see if we are a good fit. we will discuss your goals, dance styles of interest, any limitations, disabilities or boundaries you want to share with me, and make a plan together.
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Portland Dance Studio 232 se oak st
no partner or experience needed!
in this group class, we’ll go over basic steps, instruments, history, frame, partnering, and patterns.
get started
fridays @ 6:30p
Portland Dance Studio 232 SE Oak
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no partner or experience needed!
in this class, we’ll go over hip movement, foundational basic steps, instruments, song structure, history, frame, partnering, and beginner-friendly patterns.
glad you’re here
Our Dance Studio is a queer + disabled-run small business with the goal of creating inclusive, trauma-aware, safer dance spaces here in Portland, OR.
allies always welcome
dance is resistance
dance is resistance
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upcoming events
every first monday
social dancing + clothing swap @ peacock pdx
August 3rd 7-10p
$5-$15
venmo @ODS-27
Free for bipoc folks
rotating lesson from 7-8p
salsa & bachata
social dancing from 8-10p
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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
anyone unable or unwilling to respect fellow dancers will be asked to leave