PORTLAND TX β’ 5-Week (+Bonus Week) Beginner Country 2-Step Series (Winter 2026)
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π’ To register, make a payment, include all registrant's email(s), name(s) & role(s) (LEAD or FOLLOW). We do not gender discriminate. Anyone can LEAD and anyone can FOLLOW π’
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π’ Want more dancing? Join us for West Coast Swing 5-Week Series on the same nights at 6:30 PM! π’
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π BEGINNER COUNTRY 2-STEP 5-WEEK SERIES π
Who is the 5-Week Series For:
β’ New to partner dancing [OR]
β’ Never danced Country 2-Step [OR]
β’ It's been a long while since you've learned Country 2-Step [OR]
β’ You learned a different style of Country 2-Step [OR]
β’ You want to work on your fundamentals and techniques while helping new dancers feel confident and comfortable with the dance β₯
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π DETAILS: π
Progressive Country 2-Step Partner Dance 5-Week Beginner Series with National Dancer/Competitor and Expert Functional Movement Specialist, Lacey Powell Fitness and Dance!
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Learn the Basics of Country 2-Step with confidence. A short practice session will follow the class
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β₯ Participants are encouraged [not required] to rotate partners in class (1) to make sure you're LEARNING the dance not compensating with your partner and (2) to meet / dance with new people because this is a SOCIAL dance!
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This is a progressive series. Although anyone can drop in at any time, it may be more difficult get get the spirit and ease of Country 2-Step without going through the series in order.
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π’ Note: As you register, the price is for the total amount for the entire five (5) weeks, PLUS as a special *BONUS* your registration includes our Celebratory Social Dance entrance FOR FREE! π’
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π LOCATION: π
PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
2000 Billy G. Webb Dr Portland TX 78474
Meeting Room 2505
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π DATE: π
THURSDAYS January 22 - February 19
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π TIME: π
7:35 PM - 8:15 PM + short practice session
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π PRICE: π
Pre-Register for the 5-Weeks:
βΊ $65 per person
βΊ $105 per partnership (lead/follow
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π PAYMENT METHODS: π
βΊ PortlandTX.gov/134/community-center
Click on "Parks & Recreation Online Registration"
Search for "Dance"
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π’ You will be added to the Pre-Registration List as soon payment is received. Make sure to include YOUR name and YOUR role [LEAD/FOLLOW], as well as, your PARTNER's name and your PARTNER's role [LEAD/FOLLOW].
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π’ We do not gender discriminate - anyone can be a LEAD and anyone can be a FOLLOW, but you must stick with that role for the full 5 weeks.
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π NEED A PARTNER? π
We want to keep the number of LEADS and FOLLOWS as even as possible!
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Visit Shall We Dance Corpus Christi on FB @ facebook.com/groups/shallwedancecctx
*** Be sure to let them know that you are a [LEAD / FOLLOW] looking for the opposite role [LEAD / FOLLOW] for this 6-WEEK SERIES
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π EXTRA INFO: π
βΊ Masks highly recommended, not required.
βΊ No chewing gum or perfumes.
βΊ Recommended Attire: comfortable shoes that you can easily pivot in on laminate flooring and clothing that you can easily move around in. We don't recommend ballroom or street heels.
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π IMPORTANT: π
Any symptoms of cold, flu, runny noses, coughs, etc are not permitted at all even with a mask.
Classes are in English Only -- We apologize for the inconvenience
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π HOST: π
Lacey Powell Fitness and Dance
(85O) 332-4OI7
CoachLacey[at]FitnessLacey[dot]com
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π PRIVATE LESSONS: π
Participants of the 5-Week Beginner Series will have the opportunity to register for Private Lessons at a special rate! $150 for a 3-Lesson WCS Package (That's $150 in Savings!). Each private lesson is 50-minutes and can have up to 3 people in the lesson.
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π TENTITIVE ITINERARY: π
*depending on the class - itinerary may change slightly; Short practice session after each class*
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Week 1 - Intro to Connection, Extension, Timing, & Rhythm
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Week 2 - Review / Intro to Promenade
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Week 3 - Review / Intro to Turns
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Week 4 - Review / Intro to Whip
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Week 5 - Review / Techniques of Doubles
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BONUS wk6 - Celebratory Social Dance @ 7pm at Casa Ortiz Event Center
AI summary
By Meetup
In-person 5-week beginner Country 2-Step series for new/returning dancers. Learn basic steps with partner rotation to build confidence in social dancing.
AI summary
By Meetup
In-person 5-week beginner Country 2-Step series for new/returning dancers. Learn basic steps with partner rotation to build confidence in social dancing.