Now that we are able to see more of each other we are over the moon to get back to offering some of Portland's finest dance instruction with some of Portland's finest dance instructors. Come go get your vaccine and come and see us! You don't have to look like a dancer to feel like one. Here at the Viscount, we support real dancing for real people.
In this noncompetitive, no-judgement environment, dancers create community the minute the music starts playing, and the minute you start moving to music, you become a dancer. Our classes start with the importance of understanding the present and historical context of the dances we teach, and giving credit to the people/cultures who created them.
In this noncompetitive, no-judgement environment, dancers create community the minute the music starts playing, and the minute you start moving to music, you become a dancer. Our classes start with the importance of understanding the present and historical context of the dances we teach, and giving credit to the people/cultures who created them.
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History
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Founded in May of 2000, the Viscount Dance Studios was owned & operated by Jeff Freeman & Janine Twining. Working closely with the former Viscount Ballroom which was conveniently located upstairs, they were instrumental in the revival of swing dancing and Lindyhop in Portland. After starting with Swing they grew the syllabus to include a plethora of dances including Salsa, Tango, Hip-hop, Bellydancing, Tap, and Balboa.
Balboa Videos
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Counter body technique! This short video will give you the basics of counter body technique to work on at home alone, or with someone you are stuck at home with (a pet maybe?). This 10 minute video breaks down both the lead and follow footwork and upper body technique of this int/adv Balboa step. You get both videos when signing up for just 1 :.
Bhangra + Bollywood Videos
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You know Portland's incredible DJ Anjali, but do you know the Punjabi folk dances Bhangra + Giddha? Now you can get to know all three! Get to know Anjali, and she will get you familiar with these two Punjab dances, and their histories, culture, and modern applications. There's a lot to learn here, not to mention, do.
Cha Chá Bugalú Videos
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Here's just a little freebie video giving you some background of Boogaloo Cha Cha Ch. Sarah covers the Tumbao rhythm in Cha Cha Ch, and how to recognize Latin Boogaloo (also spelled Bugal or bugaloo) when you hear it, and some quintessential steps/moves that you'll see in Latin Bugal. The name first appears in the 1960s.
Charleston Videos
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Black Coffee is an original Charleston/solo jazz routine choreographed by our own, amazing, Melissa Roane! Broken down into 4 separate videos, Black Coffee is best for dancers with some familiarity with Charleston already, but since we are doing these at home, anyone is welcome to try! You can do the Charleston all by yourself, and love it with this 2 part routine to one of the most feel good songs that ever was.
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