Dance/Music Sites
Seattle | Oregon (outside Portland) | California | Texas | Louisiana | Maryland | Minnesota | Argentina (sort of)
Portland
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Portland Dancing
- a very comprehensive list
of dancing events in our
area, sorted by style and
date. For zydeco dancing the
style is listed as
Cajun/Zydeco. There are
links to location, times,
cost and more for each
event. John Davis, who
provides this information,
is a Cascade Zydeco member.
Can you guess which one is John? LOL
- Portland Sideways - places to go, things to do which are a little off the beaten path in our area
- Cascade Blues Association
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Portland Folk Music -
promotes folk music and arts
in the greater Portland
Oregon area. Members pursue
interests in all sorts of
folk music, from old time to
sea shanties to contemporary
singer/songwriter. PFS
sponsors song circles,
concerts, workshops, and
retreats.
PFS Calendar of Events - Cascade Blues Association - dedicated to the preservation and promotion of blues and roots music in the Great Northwest. This web site is dynamic, update frequently with new information. There is a calendar and an message board.
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Waltz Eclectic
This is an organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a thriving dance community, providing opportunities for dancers at all levels to learn and enjoy the waltz and other partner dances. -
Swingout.net
Forums and calendar oriented towards Lindy Hop dances. There is a forum for "Other Dances".
Eugene, Oregon
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Eugene Zydeco Dance Community
Blog posting zydeco dances in Eugene, Oregon - Eugene (Zydeco and ) Folklore Society
Hood River, Oregon
Seattle
- Northwest Zydeco Music and Dance Association
Mission: Building Community in the Northwest around Cajun and Zydeco Music, Dance, and Culture. - Gator Boy Productions
- Dance for Joy
Lesson, workshops and events related to partner dancing. It is our joy to teach dance creatively and playfully so our students come to know the sheer joy, laughter and fun of dancing together. - Lykes to Dance - Classes, calendars, and more...
- Bigfoot Cajun and Zydeco Dancers (Susan Woods and Richard Smallwood)
- Northwest Dance Network
- Highway 99 Blues Club
California
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Karen Redding's
Gator Gazette
with Zydeco Events in
Los Angeles and Orange County (on Bon Temps Social Club). To receive the Gator Gazette by email you can contact Karen at karinovations@verizon.net or look at web site at http://www.LouisianaDanceLA.com. - West Coast Cajun/Zydeco Music and Dance Association
Louisiana
- Clarence's Baton Rouge Cajun & Zydeco Schedule of Events
- Vermilionville, Lafayette, LA - Geno Delafose will play here New Year's Eve 2007
Texas
- Zydeco Events Houston / Golden Triangle
- Patsy's Report, listing of current events in this area
- History - Herman Fuselier, journalist and zydeco authority, living in Opelousas, Louisiana, discusses what zydeco is and is not.
Maryland
- Zyde-Magic Web Site - The Zyde-Zine
Gary Hayman is back in business, so far it's one long page. He's announcing Dance Camp for us. You've got to scroll way down to find the new stuff.
Minnesota
- Krewe de Walleye is a group of folks that supports, sponsors, and organizes Cajun and zydeco music and dance activities by:
- Hosting dances with Cajun and zydeco bands from Louisiana and the Twin Cities area;
- Sponsoring Cajun and zydeco dance lessons and music workshops;
- Informing people about Cajun and zydeco music and dance, and Cajun and Creole culture;
- Promoting Cajun and zydeco music and dance activities, including dance cruises, lessons, trips to area festivals, and house parties.
Home of Flory Katz, our Dance Camp 2008 instructor
Argentina
Planning a trip to Argentina? Need an apartment to rent? See Kent's blog for details.