Queer Dancers Unite!
non-gendered, trauma-aware dance lessons, social dancing, and mutual aid
proudly queer owned
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proudly queer owned *
*masks required during the 4th week of each month so that immuno-compromised and alter-abled folks can feel safer joining*
group classes held at Portland Dance Studio
232 se oak
glad you’re here
Our Dance Studio is a queer + disabled-run small business with the goal of creating inclusive, trauma-informed, safer dance spaces here in Portland, OR.
allies always welcome
Why dance?
Longevity
enhance memory, coordination, cognitive function, balance, and strength
Community
meet fellow dancers, queers, neurodivergent folks, and allies or bring a friend or a partner for a fun bonding activity
Confidence
impress yourself with how much you’re able to learn, and have fun because you deserve it
Happy first lesson!
The first private lesson will be 45 mins long and discounted so that you can try out the studio, meet me, and see if it’s a good fit!
In our first lesson, we will be starting off slow with basic movements, and we will discuss any physical limitations, disabilities, and boundaries that you would like to share with me. I will get to know your learning style and will tailor your lessons to your comfort level and how you learn best.
We will also discuss dance goals, explore dance styles, and dance! Depending on each student’s comfort level.
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
no partner or experience needed!
in this group class, we’ll go over basic steps, instruments, history, frame, partnering, and patterns.
get started
4-pack of latin ballroom for beginners group classes. the classes will build on each other each week, and layers of technique will be added. drop ins always welcome and no one will be left behind.
community expectations
Ask for consent before touching anyone
Ask for consent before giving advice or feedback
Respect your dance partner’s autonomy & personal space
Listen to and respect verbal and non-verbal boundaries & body
language
zero tolerance for racism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other kind of hate speech or action.
2SLGBTQIA+ friendly
Please stay home if you are sick
anyone unable or unwilling to respect fellow dancers will be asked to leave