About us
A group dedicated to dancing for social, emotional, and physical health. We are a dance studio, but also a community of people who love to use dance as a means to express ourselves and meet people that you would otherwise get a chance to meet. Whether it's taking a dance class together, or creating practice groups, going out dancing, building a flash mob, or watching a dance related movie together, we want to do that with you. The Viscount Dance Studio offers classes, dances, practice space, dance parties, and even a dance-film movie night (if you can call Xanadu a film!). We are all about the people and relationships that are formed here, and the transformations people see in their lives when they enter a dance community. Come join us!
Upcoming events
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Swingercise! on Zoom
·OnlineOnlineAll levels
Instructor: Melissa
Saturdays via Zoom only 10:00-11:00am PST
Sign up on our website to get the link!
$18 drop-in or $65 4-class passLive from New Orleans! It’s Swingercise with Melissa!
Is it exercise? Is it Swing? Is it sooo much more? YES! Swingercise is here! Rev yourself up with fun traditional Jazz & Charleston inspired dance moves. Think Sweatin’ to the Oldies, but with a twist! Structured more like a workout class than a partner swing class, it's designed to keep you bouncing to some of our favorite music while not worrying about technique. Through repetition and being exposed to lots of new steps and variations, you’re bound to become more confident and versed in your social swing dancing – or, you'll just get more fit, healthier, and happier.
No prior Swing experience required. This is FUN for dancers of all abilities.## SIGN UP
1 attendeeBabywearing Dance Class
The Viscount Dance Studio, 720 Southeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, USInstructor: Zoe
All levels $18
Pre-registration on Mindbody REQUIRED!
Boogie with your baby in this joyful, low-impact, follow-along dance fitness class. This class offers a wonderful opportunity to be part of a community and enjoy the proven benefits of babywearing and movement for bonding, development, and parental and infant well-being.- Bring your own ergonomic symmetrical carrier
- Your baby should be between 8 weeks to 2 years old, 7+ lbs, with good head/neck control
- Expectant parents also welcome!
- Suitable for all fitness levels and no dance experience is necessary.
Our babies wiggle, sleep, sway with us to high-energy beats—we love it all.
What baby carrier should I bring?:
A secure, symmetrical, ergonomic carrier that keeps your baby snug and supported while allowing you to move freely. The carrier should hold your baby high, close, and facing inward, with their knees higher than their hips in an “M” position.- Suitable options:
- Soft Structured Carriers (e.g. Ergobaby, Tula, LILLEbaby, or BobaX), which offer adjustable straps and support
- Mei Tai carriers (hybrid between a wrap and a structured carrier)
- Carriers to avoid:
- narrow-based carriers, (e.g. older BabyBjörn models) that don't support healthy hip positioning.
- stretchy wraps (may sag during movement and lack support for dancing)
- ring slings ( do not offer the stability needed for active movement)
### $16 per person - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
### By registering for this class you are agreeing to this waiver. OR, you may sign and bring to your first class.
1 attendee
Salsa Suelta Routines
The Viscount Dance Studio, 720 Southeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, USSalsa Suelta Routines
w/JennieSundays 11:00-12:15
$22 drop-in or $80 for 4-class passPlease register at www.danceviscount.com to attend this class. Or follow the class link below to sign up. Offered in-person and via Zoom!
Salsa Suelta is an Afro-Cuban Salsa class that is done without partners, and is a full body experience. The dance language of Suelta pulls from Reggaeton, Casino, Santeria, traditional Afro-Cuban dances, and heart. Get warmed up, wake up your heart, mind, hips, ribs, shoulders, feet and everything in between.
This class is suitable for beyond beginning and intermediate dancers. The focus changes weekly, and is centered around short choreographed routines.
Dress to sweat in clothes that promote movement. Sneakers are best for this class.
1 attendeeCha Cha Cha for Beginners (workshop)
The Viscount Dance Studio, 720 Southeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, USBeginning+
Instructor: Sarah
5/3 Sunday 1:00-3:00p
$40 per student
For Salsa dancers who want to expand their knowledge of complimentary dances, or lovers of Latin Boogaloo, Cha Cha Chá, musicality in dance, and having the dance floor to themselves, this workshop is for you.
In 2 short hours you will be able to take your beginning + intermediate Salsa skills (or no dance experience at all!), and transform your technique into this dance classic that is loved, but needing a serious comeback.
Come find out why it is Sarah's favorite, and why the movement to bring it back on deck is beginning to boil. Cha cha is versatile, playful, flexible, and the perfect dance for those who love music and musicality.
We will be dancing to some classic Tito Puente tunes, but also a healthy dose of Latin Boogaloo/Bugalú!
Partner recommended but not required.
Basic Salsa or Cha Cha experience a plus, but not required.
No partner or prior experience required
Please SIGN UP on danceviscount.com to attend1 attendee
Past events
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