Meet other local Ballroom & Latin Dancers! This is a great place to meet other couples or singles in the Ballroom & Latin communities. If you've never danced before or are a seasoned pro there is something for everyone. Get exercise while having fun, meet other people passionate about dancing, challenge yourself!

***Ladies Only..18 and over*** One hour class unlike no other you have experienced. This is not your usual strip aerobics class. We teach genuine stripper moves and then give you a workout designed to strengthen and stretch the body parts that make these moves super sexy. We then incorporate mini "dances" that you can take home and practice. Before you know it, you will look and feel like the sexy woman you know that you are Your body, mind and soul will love you for adding this class to your ex …

This class is for any woman that needs to put some "umph" back in her life! There is nothing more liberating than learning how to move your body in a way that is sexy, powerful, fun and exciting. Anyone can learn these moves..step outside of your comfort zone and discover a new way to get a fabulous workout AND have a great time doing it!

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

We started this club to have a place to go socialize and dance with our age group and listen and dance to the music we grew up with. Have you ever tried to find a place where you can socialize and dance and meet other boomers, we have and there wasn't any place so we created a place. We have three to four events per month and you can run into old friends or meet new friends. If you like people and want to socialize with your peers while listening and dancing to the music from the 50's - 80's, th …

Singles over 35!  We're friendly people looking for other singles to do fun and exciting activities together. This can be anything from movies, happy hours, hiking, biking, kayaking, museums, comedy shows, dancing, eating out, karaoke, etc. We are a fun and fantastic group of singles! A great place to meet new friends and have fun! If you are interested in being an Assistant Organizer or Host, please let us know. We want everyone to have fun, meet new friends, and enjoy themselves with others. : …

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:  I'm not a musician or a singer.  I'm not a songwriter.  And I don't know squat about music theory.  I'm just an average individual with a passion for good music such as "Classic" rock n' roll". THE NATURE OF THE GROUP AND MY VISION:  Initially, this group will continue fairly much as it was created by our last Organizer.  But I want to take it further.  My goal is to eventually offer creative events that go beyond listening and dancing, though certainly those will continue. …

This group is for people who love video games. From the NES and Sega Genesis to Wii and Xbox 360, gamers of all kinds are welcome here. I'm hoping to get some awesome meetups going, with things like tournaments or maybe even dances with video game music. So yeah, if you're a gamer in the Portland area, definitely feel free to join!

Outside of Argentina, Portland is perhaps one of the best places to learn this passionate social dance. Thanks to the many amazing Portland teachers, DJs, and organizers, the Portland Tango community is large, friendly and growing by the minute! There are milongas (tango dances) every night of the week, weekly classes, practicas, and workshops, as well as two of the largest Argentine Tango festivals in the U.S., one in February and another in October. If you want to learn and dance tango in Nor …

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Friday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at BRANX in Portland. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★ Te …

HulaHoopla offers Beginning and Intermediate Hoopdance classes in Portland, Oregon and wants to support an incredible hooping community. Hoopdance is an expressive movement combining dancing and hooping. It is a fun way to get fit while working all the muscles of the body, improving balance, flexibility and coordination, relieving stress, pumping up your energy, awakening your senses and unblocking your chi. You will tone up, slim down and get a great cardio workout! That toy store hoop you gr …

Just a fun way for those that like to cut a rug to get together and hit the dance floor. It's a great way for those just starting out and seasoned pros alike to have some fun, get some exercise and meet new friends! We have a great group of people that love to go out dancing. The group is very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers, we just love to have a great time. If you are a beginning dancer, there is no better way to get started than going out with a group. And the only way to get b …

Embodiment: An Awakening to Presence "Awake awhile. It does not have to be forever, Right Now. One step upon the Sky's soft skirt would be enough." ~Hafiz Embodiment is a Sufi inspired spiritual practice dedicated to honoring the sacredness and inherent wisdom of the physical body. Gently waylaying left brain activity, sessions will be mostly led in silence or with one word cues. Participants will alternately follow the teacher and do their own movement as directed, staying in touch throughout …

I have a passion for Nia! Nia brings a holistic, body centered, healing energy to the movement of dance. There is a joy that develops deep from within that can only be experienced once you try this fabulous form of movement. The purpose of this group is to find a new way of movement that stimulates the joints and muscles in a gentle and healing way. It is a way to connect with other Nia dancers who love the music and the JOY of the dance. Nia is for any BODY at any fitness level who enjoys the d …

Do you live in Washington County and want to learn how to dance Salsa? Do you want to learn how to dance salsa but don't feel like driving all the way to Portland? Do you want to meet fellow salsa dancers in your area? If so this is the place to join! This is open to anyone whether it be in Washington county or beyond.

The Exotic You Workout is one of a kind. You will learn genuine exotic dance moves that will shake, rattle and roll your self esteem, body image and intimate relationships. Your instructor encourages laughter, sexiness, individuality and interaction with her. It's girl-time, and girl-time is FUN. You will learn a routine that will leave you breathless in more ways than one. Call it Exotic Dancing, Strip Aerobics, Striptease, Lap Dancing or whatever..Before you know it, you will look and feel lik …

I'm a hostess, promoter, coordinator, and matchmaker by nature. Since moving to Portland, I decided to make my joy my job, which is networking people and making beneficial bonds. I love to dance and make introductions, so this group is for people (singles, entrepreneurs, newcomers) looking to make new connections through me from all the networking I do already. I'll share all that I'm up to, over the weekends and hope to make many friends make more new friends, and perhaps even fall in love. Sin …

Do you love to dance? Enjoy hitting the local club during the weekend for a night out? This group is for all ages, all skill levels, all backgrounds and all orientations.....come as you are :) We'll visit a variety of clubs and groups in the local area, including many different dance styles. Suggestions and event hosts familiar with a specific genre of dance welcome!

The Rosetown Ramblers is a square dance club for gays and lesbians in Portland, Oregon. We dance the Mainstream and Plus levels and have been active in Portland since 1983. We are a member of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs (IAGSDC), and hosted the IAGSDC International Convention in 1987 (Explode the Rose) and 1998 (Weave the Rose). We are open to all square dancers, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. The Rosetown Ramblers …

A group for singles who want to get out, explore new venues, adventures, meet other singles, create friendships, and have a great time together.  There is so much to experience in this fabulous part of the NW, and we just think it's bound to be more fun to experience it with other fun singles! If you're active, have a sense of adventure, and still have things to check off your 'bucket list'....and if you enjoy people and actually meeting face-to-face (you know, the old-fashioned way)....then th …

Always wanted to tap, used to tap or tapped for years? This adult tap group enjoys tap dancing to a variety of more contemporary music using unique syncopated steps and rhythms. The main mission of this class is to have fun and let everyday stress go away. Beginners welcome (& complimentary orientations given), intermediate dancers will be inspired and advanced tappers will find enjoyment and challenges as well. Learn very "cool" routines. Classes run in sessions: fall, winter, spring with summe …

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

My wife and I are veterans of the Big Bands. We are dedicated to preserving Big Bands and the music of Frank Sinatra. We starting this group to share opportunities to listen to live Big Band music in the Pacific Northwest. You might even want to find events where you can dance to a real, live Big Band!!

This group is for anyone interested in dancing the 5 Rhythms in Portland. *What are the 5Rhythms®? The 5Rhythms is a simple, powerful moving meditation that anyone – of any age, size, or physical ability - can practice. There are no steps to follow, no choreography to learn, no way to do it wrong. The only requirement is a body that is still breathing, a heart that is still beating, and mind that is still curious! Just like light, sound or ocean waves, a dancing body when moving freely passes th …

 Explore the ancient and sacred art of belly dance in a supportive and fun environment! Each week, we will strengthen the foundation of your dance practice with a focus on learning core belly dance moves including: isolations, combos, choreography, and improvisation. No dance experience is required, just a desire to learn and build self-confidence, positive body image, and empowerment through belly dance. *This is a 6 week session and pre-registration is recommended. Class begins Wednesday, Ju …

The Paneurhythmy dance was given by the Master, Peter Deunov of Bulgaria, in the 20th Century. However, it is a timeless dance - a dance of the universe, which unites all beings to nature and the cosmos, through very special, but very easy movements. It is a dance of energy, and, if done correctly, it brings about harmony, rhythm, health and well-being. We dance between the equinoxes at 9am every Saturday in Gabriel Park, SW Portland.

Ever wanted to try Zumba but don't want to have to join a gym? Come dance with me and other women who want to cut loose and shake something at my Zumba class in Lake Oswego! Zumba is a world music fitness program that makes exercising fun and I am personally an instructor who loves to dance! No dance experience or extra equipment required. Just bring your water bottle and yourself and get ready to move that thing! Ditch the workout...Join the Party!!

This group purpose is to rally everyone who is interested in joining a fun diversity of people united by a common goal of discovering, sharing and enjoying events in which music dance and food experience is tied to the Carribean islands, Africa, and the black culture in the Americas!