Portland, Oregon
Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and a little Club & CW too!

See our new Dance Calendar Page
 

Professional Dance Instructors:

Jen Miller: http://floorplay.net
Bree Blevins: http://ballroombreeze.com
Leilani Nakagawa: http://portlandweddingdance.net
Dave and Jody Crandell: http://alturl.com/6q6zc
Rachel Lidskog: http://2dancewithjoy.com/bio
 

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Snapshot pictures from each dance are  usually placed on our Facebook  page  within a couple days of the event.  While you are visiting our Facebook site, don't forget to "like us."  :-)   If you had pictures taken at one of the dances, email Tim Veach at admin@christiansocialdance.org to request that the digital file be emailed to you.  There is no charge.

About our Dance Music Christian Social Dance Association Dances feature music exclusively from Christian artists and/or writers such as TobyMac, Denver & The Mile High Orchestra, PureNRG, Miss Angie, Jim Brickman, R. Kelly, Annette Moreno, Carman, Amy Grant, Mary Mary, Newsboys, Larry Norman, Teri DeSario, Nicole C. Mullen, FFH, Group 1 Crew, Francesca Battistelli, Jump5, Jardin, Jaci Velasquez, Salvador, Stacie Orrico, Rescate,  Rachel Lampa, Swing Praise, Kierra KiKi Sheard,  Audio Adrenaline,  J.R., Josh Turner, Steven Curtis Chapman, The W's, Darrell Mansfield, Avalon, Plus One, Crystal Lewis, Eden's Bridge, Zoe Girl, Monk & Neagle, Katinas, Puchi Colon, Ingrid & The Swing Kats,  Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz,  Michael Redman, Michael W. Smith, Newworldson, and more.

Dance Performances
Ocassionally at CSDA dances you will
be entertained by short performances.
 

Pictured: Carl & Karen Meininger Waltzing
Night Club 2 Step Video

Click on Olive Oyl to be directed to links to other Christian Social Dances in the Portland, Oregon area.

What to expect on a Dance Night:

People of all ages and walks of life come to dance at Christian Social Dance Association events.  We offer real dancing for real men and real women in an atmosphere that celebrates the life that God gave us.

On each dance night at 7pm, Tim and Lori Veach teach a semi-private "Introduction to Social Dance class" that is designed for persons who have never been on a dance floor before.  It is available only by reservation.  To attend this class, email Tim and Lori at admin@christiansoicaldance.org or call Tim at 503.278.8490.  This class is free with purchase of admission to the dance.

The evening begins for the rest of us at 7:30pm.  Before each social dance, there is always a one hour dance lesson designed for advanced and beginning dancers and taught by a professional dance instructor.  This lesson is free with purchase of admission to the dance.

The Social Dance begins at 8:30pm.  It is much like other Ballroom social dances in that we offer a mix of music to dance Ballroom, Latin, and Swing throughout the evening.  We also mix into the dance a little Country Western. 

We are frequently asked, What makes us different from all other Ballroom social dances? 

There are only a couple things that are different from other Ballroom Social Dances.  We believe these differences make our dances unique and special!

1. In an attempt to promote Christian artists in social dance, we offer social dancing entirely to music recorded and/or written by Christians.  It's not necessarily "Church music" -- but it can be!  See: "About Our Dance Music" near the bottom of this page.  You can also listen online to some of our unique dance music.

2. We begin each event with a short prayer asking God's Spirit to join us in our celebration. 
 

Here is the schedule for Dance Night:

7pm to 7:20pm: Introduction to Social Dance Class (by reservations only) *
7:20pm: Ballroom opens to the public
7:30pm: Drop-in Social Dance Lesson (see the dance calendar page for details)

8:30pm – 11pm (or later): Ballroom & Latin Christian Social Dance with Tim Veach
includes Swing (East Coast & West Coast), Country Western, and a little Disco too!
(See the dance calendar page for details)

* The introduction to Social Dance Class is designed for persons who have never been on a dance floor before. It teaches dance floor etiquette and the 4 basic elements of social dance. Make reservations for the Introduction class by email at: admin@christiansocialdance.org


Non-Discrimination Policy:
 
The Christian Social Dance Association admits persons of any religious faith, race, gender, age, disability, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to persons at any of its events.  It does not discriminate on the basis of religious faith, race, gender, age, disability, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its teaching policies, admission policies, or volunteer programs.  The Christian Social Dance Association reserves the right to remove anyone from its events that in the administration's opinion is promoting a non Christian lifestyle at our events.

Admission:

General admission is $8, members receive a $2 discount.  Volunteers get in free. 
Register to volunteer at least 3 days before the event by emailing admin@christiansocialdance.org
or by calling Tim at 503.278.8490.

If you can't afford the admission fee, call Tim and ask for a free pass.  We want you to attend!!!!!

Packaged snacks and beverages are sold "by donation" during each dance. 
Other donations are also accepted to help cover expenses not covered by admission fee.