Monthly square dances are being organized at the Village Ballroom by a team of two local square dance aficionados.  Music will be performed by the Greasy Chain String Band.  The dances are also benefits for local non-profits, and a different beneficiary is chosen for each month.  So far the organizers have two months scheduled as a trial run, and they hope there will be enough support that they can keep these dances going.

“But SQUARE DANCES?” you might say.  Yes, the old time-y dances of yore have made quite a come-back in the last few years, especially in Portland where there is a thriving old-time music scene.  Local square dances are well loved for drawing peopel of all ages to dance the night away.  A caller calls out the dance moves, and by the end of the night you’ve probably danced with everyone in the room. No special dance skills are required, so this is great fun for people who are usually shy on the dance floor.

The Monday, Jan. 26 dance will benefit the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and the Monday, Feb. 23 dance will benefit the Portland Fruit Tree Project.   The bar opens at 6:30pm and dancing is from 7:00-9:00pm.  The organizers are very welcoming.  “Beginners and all ages encouraged to come dance and have a good time!’ they say.  The entry fee is a suggested donation of $5-$50 to support the non-profits and attendees are encouraged to pay what they can.

In the early days of Woodlawn, the neighborhood held famous dances in the Ballroom.  It is exciting to see a resurgence of activity in that building!

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