Join us every 4th & 5th Saturday for a wonderful evening of fun dancing and friendship! We begin at 7:00 PM with a lesson taught by Rachel. Then, open dancing 8:00-10:30 PM. DJ Daniel will spin those great tunes of Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and your special requests, in the large Ballroom while DJ Dirk provides beautiful Argentine Tango music in the small Ballroom. The dance lesson, along with the punch and cookies, is included in youriadmission price of $8 person / $6 High school & College Students. Singles, Couples, and All Ages are welcome! Location: Ankeny Street Studio, SE 9th & Ankeny

For an updated schedule of events/ group classes www.2dancewithjoy.com

Any additional questions or information on private lessons, classes, professional performance shows, please contact Rachel Lidskog at 2dancewithjoy@gmail.com

The Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts offers classes in Creative Movement, Fairy Tale Ballet, Classical Ballet and Character Dancing for children and adults. Salsa, Salsa / Swing, Pilates mat and Pilates Reformer classes for teens and adults. All instructors are well educated and experienced. Pilates classes are taught by certified instructors and our ballet program follows the internationally recognized and time proven Royal Academy of Dance and The American Academy of Ballet's Performance Awards syllabi.

Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts
311 "B" Avenue Suite Z
Lake Oswego, OR, 97034
(in the Frazier / Durham building).

For class schedules and general information:
www.URL=www.abdalakeoswego.com
email= info@abdalakeoswego.com
info.phone= 503.381.3281

420 SE 6th - CENTER SPACE

Classes are taught by Donna Oefinger, director of Axe Dide dance Company & performing member of the Lions of Batucada.

Monday nights 6pm - 7:30pm Afro-Brazilian
Thursday nights 7:45 - 9pm Beginning Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban
Friday nights 7pm - 8:30pm Beginning Samba
Saturday mornings 11am - 12:30pm Samba

*** MOST CLASSES ARE TAUGHT TO LIVE MUSIC!!!!***

CENTER SPACE
420 SE 6th Ave
Portland, OR

More information at 503.284.1170
email,address=axe_dide@yahoo.com
www.URL=www.centerspaceportland.com

$12 drop in - $100 for 10 classes

A variety of mat classes are being offered as well as Private and Semi - private mat and Reformer classes for all levels and abilities. Wake - Up With Pilates, Power Pilates, Pilates on the Ball, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced classes, and Yogalates. All instructors are trained and certified professionals.

Age - Less Body Conditioning PILATES Studio
311 "B" Avenue Suite Z
Lake Oswego, OR, 97034
(in the Frazier / Durham building).

For class schedules and general information:
www.URL=www.abdalakeoswego.com
email= info@abdalakeoswego.com
info.phone= 503.381. 3281

Classes are intermediate to advanced, drawing from a wide range of technique and run efficiently and professionally. To discuss her class, call Agnieszka directly (503 - 715 - 1866).

Ms. Laska's studies in classical ballet were with Jerzy Maria Birczynski, Raissa Kuzniecowa, Andre Glegolski, Danuta Pisecka and Jaroslaw Piasecki. She studied the Limon technique with Carla Maxwell, Risa Steinberg, Aaron Osborn and Alan Danielson. Studies in Graham technique were with David Earle, Susette Shermann and Eva Pardave. She studied Cunningham with Douglas Dunn. She holds academic degrees from the Music Academy, Warsaw and B. Nowodworski College, Cracow.

CMA (Center for Movement Arts)
1734 SE 12th.
Portland, OR 97214

CMA info.phone = 503.236.1007
CMA WWW.URL = www.cmadance.com
email = a.laska@comcast.net
ALD WWW.URL = www.a-laska.com

aurora - a creative space for dance & movement is offering the following classes in NE Portland:

Modern Dance (16 yrs +) Intermediate

Intermediate Modern Dance for Adults
Group Improvisation/Creative Dance for Adults
Friday Night Dance Jam
Creative Dance and Modern Dance for children
in grades pre-K to 5

All classes held in NE Portland

Please check the website and call for more information and to register.

info.phone = 503-289-7306
email.address = auroradance@hevanet.com
WWW.URL = www.hevanet.com/auroradance

This dance is an esthetically pleasing blend of the folkloric, nomadic, and classical dances of the Middle East, Spain, India, Egypt, but with our contemporary twist as dancers of today. Physically challenging and spiritually grounding, this tribal bellydance is about the empowerment of the dancers as they improvisationally and collectively dance in their circle, a community of all sizes and ages.Paulette and the Caravan teach Tribal Belly Dance classes starting every six weeks In Portland...Tuesdays and Saturdays at SOMA Space

Tuesdays, sessions start every six weeks...
6 PM "Beginning Tribal" a good workout, great for new dancers!
7 PM "Advanced"

Saturdays
*10:30am "Beginning" great for new dancers.
*11:30 "Intermediate"

ALSO Mondays in Longview, WA and Wednesdays in Clatskanie, OR!

SOMA Space
4050 NE Broadway
Portland, ORegon 97016

info.phone = 503-490-6628
email.address = dance@gypsycaravan.us
WWW.URL = www.gypsycaravan.us

Classes in Bellates (Pilates for Bellydancers), Classical Pilates, Zumba!, GypsiKelt and Tribical Bellydance Fusion in small group settings. All classes are taught by Bhrigha GypsiKelt, an LMT (FL#MA20757 - since 1995)/LMP (WA#MA25141), and a Certified Power Pilates Instructor (Mat and Apparatus.) Bhrigha brings a wealth of anatomy, physiology, & holistic knowledge, and a lifetime of dance experience, training, & certifications to these classes. Artistic Director for the award-winning Shredd! Theatre Troupe/Ensemble, veteran of many corporate events in Orlando, FL and the Southeast, Bhrigha is passionate about perfecting posture & is happy to share her unique classes with the Portland-area communities!

Multiple locations in Portland, OR & Clark County, WA. Class size limited, pre-registration required. See website for more info! http://www.bhrigha.com/Classes_Events.html

1311 E. Grace Ave.
Battle Ground, WA

info.phone = 407-341-0817
email.address = BhrighaRaks@Bhrigha.com
WWW.URL = www.bhrigha.com

Offering personalized lessons in Pilates; group reformer, EXO chair, and mat classes; Pilates teacher training through Balanced Body University; physical therapy, massage and Myofascial Integration (KMI). We are experienced in helping our clients with:

   ° Low Back Pain
   ° Advanced Athletic and Dance conditioning
   ° Better Posture and Alignment
   ° Injury Rehabilitation/Prevention
   ° Body Awareness and Organization

Classes are taught by experienced, certified teachers. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Studio and Massage Room rentals available.

Bodies in Balance
208 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 340
Portland, OR 97204

info. phone = 503-248-4483
email.address = info@bibpilates.net
www.url = www.BiBPilates.net

Monday: Contemporary Dance 6-7:30pm
Tuesday: Stretch Appeal 12:30-1:30pm
Concert Jazz 4:30-6pm (starting January 5)
Open Ballet 6-7:30pm
Absolute Beginning Ballet 6:30-7:30 (Starting January 5)
Pointe 7:30-8:30pm

Wednesday: Beginning Modern 5-6pm
Open Ballet 6-7:30pm

Thursday: Stretch Appeal 12:30-1:30pm
Contemporary Dance 6-7:30pm
Open Ballet 7:30-9pm

Saturday: Open Ballet 10:30am-12pm

Sunday: Open Ballet 12-1:30pm



Teachers: Zach Carroll, Heather Jackson, Eric Skinner, Laure Redmond, Sarah Shell, Sarah Carl

$15 - single class
$120 - 10 class card
$200 - 20 class card

BodyVox Dance Center
1201 NW 17th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209

info.phone = 503.229.0627
email.address = info@bodyvox.com
www.url = www.bodyvox.com

Center for Center for Movement Arts offers children and adults a safe, positive and enjoyable environment to study a rich variety of movement disciplines.

Class offerings for children include Creative Movement for young children, a dance exploration series called "Steps" incorporating ballet, modern, jazz and tap; and classical ballet classes from beginning levels to pointe work.

Classes for adults include classical ballet from introductory levels through advanced work, ballroom, modern, jazz and Pilates mat classes. We also offer an annual summer jazz dance workshop.

Staff: Tim Ryan, Director - Classical Ballet, Children's classes
Sherie Ryan, Director - Ballroom Dance, Children's classes
Margretta Hansen - Classical Ballet, Children's classes
Agnieszka Laska - Modern
Laura Haney - Jazz, Ballet, Children's classes, Pilates mat
Taryn Johnson - Adult ballet, Children's classes
Eric Zimmer-Jazz

Center for Movement Arts was established in 1997. The physical space of CMA encompasses two dance studios, three dressing areas, four restrooms (1 ADA compliant), a waiting area for parents and a play area for siblings of students.

Center for Movement Arts is conveniently located in Southeast Portland, three blocks south of Hawthorne Boulevard.

Center for Movement Arts - CMA
1734 SE 12th
Portland, OR 97214

info.phone = 503.236.1007
email.address = info@cmadance.com
WWW.URL = www.cmadance.com

Provides an inspiring dance environment in a former church at 318 SW Palatine Hill Road, near Lewis & Clark College.

Childrens Classes: Musical Theatre & Dance for children ages 6 - teens, who learn technique & performances skills. Musicals and plays such as 'Alice in Wonderland' or 'Sound of Music' are performed for parents, under the direction of Maranee "Mimi" Sanders. Meet Tuesday 4:15-5:45pm.

Creative dance for 3 - 5yr olds. Wed. 3:30pm.

Adult Classes: Ballet Floor Barre with Janet Towner, Saturday 10:30am,

Home of Mythobolus Mask Theatre, performing for fairs, young audiences & parties. Studio available for rehearsal & birthday party rental. Mythobolus & Jack Sanders Choreography.

Call to confirm openings: 503.293.6195
E - mail: mimisandersart@hotmail.com

School class offerings include pre-professional training in Ballet technique, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Men & Boys class, Pilates mat, and Modern Dance. Extensive Children's Division for ages 2-7 based upon the Anne Green Gilbert curriculum. Studio is located just off of I-5 in downtown Vancouver.

Columbia Dance Center
1700 Broadway
Vancouver, WA 98663

info.phone = 360-737-1922
email.address = coldance@msn.com
WWW.URL = www.columbiadance.org