Zydeco Lessons
If you want to learn to dance zydeco or if you want an instructor for an event, here are some suggestions:
Weekly Lesson at the PPAA
Cascade Zydeco has weekly lessons on Wednesdays at the Portland Police Athletic Association, 618 SE Alder, Portland, Oregon. PPAA features a large wood dance floor and full bar. A basic zydeco lesson will be taught at 7:15 with CD dancing from 8:00 to 10:00. Cover charge: $5, Cascade Zydeco members $3.
Each teacher brings their own favorite songs so there is always a wide variety of songs for learning and dancing. (See who is teaching this week.)
Dance Instructors
Adam and Ali Grimshaw
Adam and Ali Grimshaw have taught Zydeco, East Coast Swing, and Waltz dance classes in Portland since 1996. They emphasize fun and partner appreciation in their classes. They’ve taught at festivals, dance camps, live music dances, private company parties, weddings, birthday parties, schools and fund raisers from San Diego to Seattle and points in between. Here they are dancing at the PPAA on a Wednesday night.
Their waltz lesson at Dance Camp 2008 received many complements from the dancers. They have us floating around the dance floor in spinning bliss.
Contact them at sundance65@msn.com or 503-977-9239.
Phil Coquillette & Penny Holeman
P&P
enjoy coming to your event to introduce you & your friends to the fun of
zydeco dancing. We'll show you some moves to spice up your dancing. This
class was at the Blues Festival.. Video from
Dance Camp 2007.
Contact: (360) 576-8971 Twops@q.com
Roland Jemerson & Janine Tebeau-Jemerson
Roland and Janine teach for Cascade Zydeco at the PPAA on the third Wednesday of the month. Their style is smooth and effortless. They are Zydeco dance instructors at the Viscount Studios and Portland State University. (On hiatus until February, 2010.)
Video from Dance Camp 2007.
Contact: rjtjmj123@msn.com
Debra Seeck
Deb occasionally fills in on Wednesdays for Cascade
Zydeco. Mz. Jitterbug teaches East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop,
Zydeco and Night-Club Two-Step. Check her out
playing the
rubboard at Dance Camp 2007. Contact her at
debraseeck@comcast.net or
503-851-7862. She is available for private classes and has a
schedule of lessons in Salem.
John Klindt
Zydeco and Country Two Step Classes start in January in Vancouver at Marshall Community Center
$39 for each 8 week class
Zydeco on Thursday nights 6:45 - 8 pm
Class # 73877 January 14 - March 4
Class # 73878 March 11 - April 29
Country Two Step on Friday nights 6:45 - 8 pm
Class # 73879 January 15 - March 5
Class # 73880 March 12 - April 30
Instructor: John Klindt
To register call 360-487-7100, or stop by the front desk on your way to the first class, or register on line at http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation