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- Bhangra + Punjabi Folk DanceThe Viscount Dance Studio, Portland, OR
BHANGRA + PUNJABI FOLK DANCE (ALL LEVELS)
Thursdays 6:30-7:30p
$16 drop-in, $55 full series 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!.Join Portland's unique gem of a DJ, dancer, teacher, and person in general - Anjali - in Bhangra! From the fields of Panjab to the dance floors of Portland?! Thanks to the infectious beat of the dhol drum the Panjabi folk dances bhangra & giddha have been a making inroads on to American dancefloors over the last several decades. Originating as a male harvest dance, Bhangra is from the state of Panjab which resides in both India and Pakistan. Giddha is the traditional women's dance. Moves from both dances will be taught in these classes. Instructor Anjali Hursh, better known to Portland as "DJ Anjali" has been DJing and dancing Bhangra and Giddha for more than a decade and is finally moving her dance classes out of the night club, and into the dance studio. These days you don't have to be Panjabi farmer to take part in the fun. From South Asian weddings to nightclubs worldwide, bhangra's energizing beat is taking over the world. These are high energy folk dances. No partner is required. Bare feet are encouraged.
- Partner Dancing 101The Viscount Dance Studio, Portland, OR
PARTNER 101 (intro) w/Sarah
Thursdays 7:30-8:30p
$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.
You want to learn to dance, but don't know where to start? Perfect. There are many beautiful dances out there to learn, but sometimes just the fundamentals of how to move with rhythm and grace with another person are enough. Sometimes getting just the foundations of the most popular partner dances out there are enough to fuel your new love affair with dancing...here's how it goes:
The goal of this series is for students to learn to utilize the most user friendly and effective aspects of partner dancing, using techniques found in Bachata, Night Club 2-Step, Salsa, Swing, and Tango (among other dances!). Burgeoning dancers will learn all there is to learn about connection, how to step in rhythm with another, how to find rhythm in all kinds of songs, and how to look good doing it.
What's the biggest take-away from this course? You will learn how to love, not fear, dancing. This class is great for couples looking for a romantic way to learn something new, or for singles looking to learn something new and meet new people! No prior dance experience required. No partner necessary. And bring YOUR iPod! We will dance to anything!
- Traditional Bachata For BeginnersThe Viscount Dance Studio, Portland, OR
intro/beginning
Instructor: Leah + Jeff
Thursdays 8:30-9:30p$16 drop-in or $55 4-class pass
This beautiful dance from the Dominican Republic has taken the world by storm. Get in on the fun! We’ll go through several basic steps, body mechanics, and learning several ways to frame your body to connect to your partner. You will leave this four week, progressive class with the movements you need to enjoy full songs on the social dance floor! For folks who are brand new, and folks who want to work on their basics. This class teaches different sequences at the beginner level each time. Feel free to repeat!
No Partner and No Experience needed.
Please sign up online to attend!
- Swingercise! on ZoomLink visible for attendees
All levels
Instructor: Melissa
Saturdays via Zoom only 10:00-11:00am PST
Sign up on our website to get the link!Live from New Orleans! It’s Swingercise with Melissa! Starts 1/20/24!
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
