Rose City Blues

Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society is thrilled to be hosting Rose City Blues 2023! Join us in Portland this February 10th thru 12th in celebration of Black History Month. We are happy to bring this event back after a long pause with a fantastic lineup of music and dance education. We are proud to offer 10 hours of workshops, 5 live bands and over 15 hours of social dance. See you on the dance floor!

Live Music Lineup:

• LaRhonda Steele: https://larhondasteele.com/
• Trinidad Perez and James Thornton
• Vintage Soul: https://www.facebook.com/vintagesoulpdx/
• Ben Rice: https://www.benricelive.com/
• Laughing Matters: https://laughingmusic.com/

Dance Instructors:

• Grey Armstrong: https://obsidiantea.com/about-me/
• Ally Yancey

DJs:

• Ally Yancey
• Damon Hale
• Trinidad Perez
• Jason McCullough

Venues:

• Tango Berretin
• Bar Maven (late night)
• Dance with Joy Studios

Community Outings:

• Alberta Soul Walk
• Dinner at Food Carts
• Portland Winter Lights Festival

Registration:

• Registration will be open Wednesday December 7th at 12PM

Full Pass Prices:

• $85- through the end of December
• $100- Through January
• $120- February

Please contact [email protected] if you have financial need

~~These prices may change~~

Housing:

• Email [email protected] with requests to be housed with dance community members

Safety Policy:

• We will update our Covid Safety Policy as the event approaches. Currently, all Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society events require Covid vaccination and N95 masks.

More updates to come!

Host or Publisher Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society