What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Bollywood Choreography ClassThe Viscount Dance Studio, Portland, OR
Bollywood Choreography Class
w/Anjali
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15p
$16 drop in, $55 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!
Bollywood Dance is a fusion of different dance forms including: Hip-hop, Jazz, Indian Classical, Indian Folk, Bhangra and everything else you can imagine. It is a great way to have fun while getting a good workout. Students of all ages and all fitness levels are welcome to join this class seeing as the tendency to enjoy this upbeat, energetic dance is universal. Bollywood is also a very simple dance style to learn, again making it the perfect dance for any age. Bollywood dance is definitely the most fun way to get fit as it provides a workout that is much more fun than the tread mill, hands down. Or should we say, hands up and waving like mad!
This class is taught in choreography form! You'll learn a progressing routine which helps you develop muscle memory and gives you something specific to practice at home or at Bollywood events! Anjali, being the renown DJ that she is, will no doubt have a sweet sweet tune for your choreo. Enjoy!!!!
- Beginning Social SwingThe Viscount Dance Studio, Portland, OR
BEGINNING SOCIAL SWING W/DARCIE
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30p
$16 drop-in/ $55 4-class pass
Please register at www.danceviscount.com to attend this class. Or follow the class link below to sign up. Offered in-person and via Zoom!New to Swing dancing? Been to a few drop-in lessons around town and looking for more? This is the class for you!
Designed as a 3-month series, each month-long session of Beginning Social Swing will focus on a slightly different aspect of what makes Swing so great. With its roots in Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, and Charleston, Swing dancing continues to steal hearts all over the world, and Portland is legitimately head over heels!
Here are the themes of each 4 week session:
Can be taken in any orderFootwork! Learn the 2 most commonly danced patterns and stuff that goes with them: rhythms, lead/follow skills, turns, and doing all that to a range of musical styles and tempos.
Movement! Create fluid and interesting sequences in your social Swing dancing by stacking your moves together like building blocks.
Swing it! Improvisation was a big part of that "new" Swing music sound, back in its time, and the dance still reflects that today. With proper connection we can spruce up our basics with simple variations. PSA: Here’s where you get cool, cat!
- Intermediate Swing: Lindy 1The Viscount Dance Studio, Portland, OR
Intermediate Swing: Lindy 1
with Darcie and Colin
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30p
$16 drop-in/ $55 4-class pass
Please register at www.danceviscount.com to attend this class. Or follow the class link below to sign up.Intermediate Swing: Lindy Hop 1: The "Swingout"
In this series you will learn the stylish, dynamic, and quintessential Swing dance move known as “the Swingout”. We'll dig into the nuances that make Lindy such a dreamy dance through fun drills and lead/follow concepts. It's all about momentum!
Prerequisite: Minimum of three months of Beginning Social Swing or instructor approval.
- Intermediate Swing: Lindy 2The Viscount Dance Studio, Portland, OR
Intermediate Swing: Lindy 2
with Darcie and Colin
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30p
$16 drop-in/ $55 4-class pass
Please register at www.danceviscount.com to attend this class. Or follow the class link below to sign up.Intermediate Swing: Lindy Hop 2: “Lindy Plus”
Let’s add on with more Swingouts, Swingout variations, and other moves based on the same rhythm. We’ll bring in other classic Swing moves to push you to the next level with beautiful move combinations! Material covered in this class will vary, and students are encouraged to take it multiple times.
Prerequisite: Minimum of three months of Beginning Social Swing or instructor approval.
