At Portland Dancesport we currently offer 3 levels of dance classes:
Level 1:
This level is best for beginners with no dance experience or those who have dance experience but have never taken a class at Portland Dancesport. Even if you have dance experience, since our classes are structured in a unique way, it is best if you enter Level 1. Once you’re in the class you will understand why-trust us!
This level has two 4-week sessions, and you may register for one or more sessions at a time.
Level 2:
This level is appropriate for those dancers who have graduated from Level 1 and builds on the foundation you are setting down for your dancing. Also, those students who take private lessons can enter this level with approval from the director.
This level has four 4-week sessions, and you may register for one or more sessions at a time.
Level 3:
This level is for Level 2 graduates and contains more advanced technical information, building on what you have learned in Levels 1 and 2. This is where much of the technique and patterns come together. It is also where the 5th dance in whatever style you are taking (except American Smooth, Nightclub and Salsa) is introduced.
This level has four 4-week sessions, and you may register for one or more sessions at a time.
If you register for a class and then feel it is not the correct level for you, please notify a staff member immediately. You may transfer to another class with the director’s approval as long as it is within the same session (during the same month) that you registered for originally.
Signing up for a class:
You must pre-register for all classes, either online, over the phone, or in person:
Registering online:
Please visit us online to choose and register for your class. You may pay for the class online using your credit card. There will be a small convenience fee if you choose to register using this method.
Registering over the phone:
Please call us at 503-236-8160 to register over the phone. You will need your credit card and related information, as well as your email address and phone number. Please call between 1-10pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm on Saturdays. There will be a small convenience fee if you choose to register using this method.
Registering in person:
Come in anytime during our open hours to pre-register in person. You will need: Cash or check (no credit cards will be accepted for in person registration) and about 10 minutes to fill out a student information form if you are a new student.
You must pre-register for your class. Please do not come on the day of your class to register, you will not be allowed to join the class. In order to keep our ratio of leaders to followers even and to ensure a sufficient (but not too great) number of students in each class, pre-registration is necessary. Pre-registration closes at midnight the night before your class is scheduled to begin.
Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes early for your class. This helps us start the class on time and account for everyone who signed up. Click Here to Pre Register Online.
