Promoting Vintage Jazz Music and Dance in Portland, OR

Photo Credit: Evrim Icoz

PLS Regular Events

Monday Swing

A Caucasian woman and a Black man dance and laugh together on a wood floor with twinkle lights behind them

7:00 - 8:30 DJ independent practicum
8:30 - 10:00 DJ music and dancing

Tango Berretin
6305 SE Foster Rd

Cover $10-20 sliding scale
All ages
Great local teachers and DJs
Occasional spotlights on local bands and special events.

Weekly details, volunteer opportunities, and updates Here and on Facebook.

Thursday Swing

A young man and young woman smile and dance together in closed position on a crowded dance floor

7:30 - 8:00 Rotating Swing Dance Lesson
8:00 - 10:30 Live Music & Dancing

Norse Hall
111 NE 11th Ave

$15 Cover
Taster lesson rotates through various swing dance styles.
Featuring a variety of local swing jazz bands.

Weekly details, volunteer opportunities, and updates Here and on Facebook.

Portland Lindy Exchange

Two caucasian older adults, one male and one female, dance together on a crowded dance floor under bold lighting.

An annual live music weekend in Portland, OR typically held in April.

PDXLX 2025 is in the works!

More information Here.

Photo credit: Evrim Icoz

Ready to get involved?

PLS is an all-volunteer organization! We depend on volunteers to make our events happen.

Volunteers are compensated with free entry to dance events.

Email pdxlindysociety@gmail.com to get started!

Regular Events from Other Local Organizers

  • www.danceviscount.com

    The Viscount Dance Studio offers weekly swing dance lessons and frequent bonus classes and workshops.

    Tuesdays:

    Beginning Swing, Lindy Hop, & Charleston with Colin & Darcie & Rachael

    Wednesdays:

    Balboa with Rod & Emily

    Solo Jazz with Darcie or

    Slow Balboa with Rod & Rachael

  • https://stumptowndance.com/

    Weekly Sunday dance with DJ’ed music at Norse Hall. Additional classes available with pre-requisites! Updates on website.

    7:30 Crash Course
    8 - 11 Dance

  • First and Third Wednesdays at The Valiant Ballroom in Vancouver, WA. Beginner lesson 6-7 pm, social dancing 7-9 pm.
    $10 admission.
    Contact riverhouse.swing@gmail.com for more info.

  • Meeting people where they are in their dancing and elevating them. Practicum & social dance.

    Tuesdays 7-9 PM | $10-20
    Waverly Heights UCC
    http://www.theswingclubpdx.com

  • https://tracktownswing.com

    Our friends in Eugene have weekly classes and a monthly live music dance during the academic year. You can also find a monthly jazz jam and dance at a local brewery!
    Updates on website and Facebook.

  • https://www.corvallisswing.com/

    Our friends in Corvallis teach dance lesson series and workshops. They also have a monthly dance during the academic year. Updates on website and Facebook.

Portland Lindy Society is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization. The goal of the Portland Lindy Society is to promote swing dancing, jazz music and to bring the benefit of dance to our community locally and beyond.