Rosetown Ramblers

Heads to the Center Advanced Dance
2024-02-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
Advanced Dance 4-6 pm
Ramblers Dance 7-9:30 pm

Monthly Social Dance: Anniversary Dance with Michael Kellogg!
2024-02-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
The Ramblers turn 41 this month, and what better way to celebrate than with the phenomenal calling of international square dance gigastar Michael Kellogg. Michael calls over the US, Canada, and Europe. Whether patter or singing, Michael’s calls will keep you moving and smiling.
Our monthly social dances are geared to experienced dancers. We dance the Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus levels. (New dancers are also warmly welcomed to watch and socialize with the Ramblers. If you are interested in learning to dance, check out our lessons!)
As is the case for all Ramblers dances:
* Casual attire is encouraged.
* No partner is necessary.

Monthly Social Dance: Purple Party with Darren Gallina!
2024-03-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
Coming to us from sunny southern California, dynamic Darren Gallina is making his Ramblers debut this month. Darren is famous in the square dance community for his creative use of pop music. You’re not limited to cowboy songs with Darren–if you’ve heard a song on the FM radio, chances are Darren has choreographed it for square dance. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun.
Our Purple Party celebrates International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8, 2024.
Our monthly social dances are geared to experienced dancers. We dance the Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus levels. (New dancers are also warmly welcomed to watch and socialize with the Ramblers. If you are interested in learning to dance, check out our lessons!)
As is the case for all Ramblers dances:
* Casual attire is encouraged.
* No partner is necessary.

Monthly Social Dance: Spring Fling with Terri Sherrer
2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
We are thrilled to welcome Terri Sherrer back for our Spring Fling dance. Terri comes to us from Palm Springs, and is one of our most popular woman callers.
Our monthly social dances are geared to experienced dancers. We dance the Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus levels. (New dancers are also warmly welcomed to watch and socialize with the Ramblers. If you are interested in learning to dance, check out our lessons!)
As is the case for all Ramblers dances:
* Casual attire is encouraged.
* No partner is necessary.

Monthly Social Dance: Mad Plaid Grad with Rick Hawes and Rob Page
2024-05-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
This is a our Mad Plaid Grad dance, when we celebrate our wonderful students’ completion of Social Square Dance lessons. In the spirit of celebration, this dance is free for anyone who is a member of a square dance club in the Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs. Wear your club badge so we know where you dance!
Our monthly social dances are geared to experienced dancers. We dance the Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus levels. (New dancers are also warmly welcomed to watch and socialize with the Ramblers. If you are interested in learning to dance, check out our lessons!)
As is the case for all Ramblers dances:
* Casual attire is encouraged.
* No partner is necessary.

Monthly Social Dance: Pride Dance with Stephen Cole
2024-06-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
Seattle Sensation Stephen Cole will call our Pride Dance this year. Stephen is one of our most popular callers–he’s called our Black and White Ball in January for many years. This is a chance to dazzle us with your rainbow finery to celebrate our dance community.
Our monthly social dances are geared to experienced dancers. We dance the Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus levels. (New dancers are also warmly welcomed to watch and socialize with the Ramblers. If you are interested in learning to dance, check out our lessons!)
As is the case for all Ramblers dances:
* Casual attire is encouraged.
* No partner is necessary.

Square Dance Lessons--First Free Introduction Tonight
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US
Our next lesson series starts on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The first two weeks are a free taste…everyone is welcome to give dancing a try with no obligation to continue. If you like it (and we think you will), you can continue with our weekly lessons every Wednesday through approximately December 18, 2024.
The lessons take place at the Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland 97213. Lessons start promptly at 7 pm and continue until 8:30 pm. If you are curious, you are welcome to drop in to observe a lesson.
Please note:

Dress comfortably and come ready to dance. You don’t need any special shoes or clothes to dance.
No partner necessary. We will make sure you have someone to dance with.
Before the first class, decide whether you want to dance as the left-side dancer (typically called a “boy”) or the right-side dancer (typically called a “girl”). You can dance whichever position you feel comfortable in.

Social Square Dance: Back to School with Scott Zinser
2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
After our summer hiatus, we are back dancing on September 14 at Oak Grove Community Center, 14496 SE Cedar Ave., Oak Grove. We alternate Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus tips.
Scott Zinser will be helping us to scrape off our summer rust.
Casual attire encouraged!
No partner required!

Square Dance Lessons--Second Free Introduction Tonight
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 1
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US
Our lesson series started on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Tonight is the last night to start as a new dancer. Our weekly lessons continue every Wednesday through approximately December 18, 2024.
The lessons take place at the Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland 97213. Lessons start promptly at 7 pm and continue until 8:30 pm. If you are curious, you are welcome to drop in to observe a lesson.
Please note:
Dress comfortably and come ready to dance. You don’t need any special shoes or clothes to dance.
No partner necessary. We will make sure you have someone to dance with.

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 2
2024-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US
Our lesson series started on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. This lesson series is now closed to new dancers. However, angels are welcome to join us.
Our weekly lessons continue every Wednesday through approximately December 18, 2024.
The lessons take place at the Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland 97213. Lessons start promptly at 7 pm and continue until 8:30 pm. If you are curious, you are welcome to drop in to observe a lesson.
Please note:
Dress comfortably and come ready to dance. You don’t need any special shoes or clothes to dance.
No partner necessary. We will make sure you have someone to dance with.

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 3
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Scares and Squares Weekend Fly-in
2024-10-11 19:00 - 2024-10-13 12:30 | Beaverton Elks Lodge, 3464 SW 106th Ave., Beaverton, OR, 97005
Scares and Squares is back! We’ll have two sensational international callers: Eric Henerlau and Hunter Keller. We’ll be dancing all programs from SSD to C2. Our featured callers will be assisted by Ramblers Rick Hawes and Rob Page. We will also have a chance to learn a simple round dance, taught by Oregon’s own Rikki Lobato.
Dance sessions will take place Friday evening, all day Saturday, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning. In short, you will get plenty of floor time!
The venue will be the beautiful Beaverton Elks Lodge, which is just east of OR 217, two blocks north of Canyon Road. Easy to get too and plenty of parking.
Cost for the entire weekend is just $90 if you register by September 15.

No lesson this week! See you 10/23
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US
Our normal dance space is not available this week, so we will take the night off. See you next week!

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 5
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance--Week 6
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 7
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance: Pass the Pumpkin!
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
Join the Rosetown Ramblers LGBTQIA Square Dance Club for our monthly social square dance. Our monthly social dances are intended for experienced dancers. We alternate Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus tips. Our November caller will be Chuck Simpkins from Grants Pass.
If you are interested in learning to dance, check out our lessons.
Come join us for a lively evening of LGBTQ-friendly square dancing in a welcoming and supportive environment!

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 8
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 9
2024-11-20 19:00 - 19:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance Lessons--No class tonight (Thanksgiving Break)
2024-11-27 19:00 - 20:30
We will not be meeting tonight. Happy Thanksgiving!

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 10
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance Lessons--Week 11
2024-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US

Social Square Dance: Cool Yule!
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
Join the Rosetown Ramblers LGBTQIA Square Dance Club for our monthly social square dance. Our monthly social dances are intended for experienced dancers. We alternate Social Square Dance (Mainstream) and Plus tips. Our December caller will be Seattle’s Vance Morrison, who will be making his Portland debut.
If you are interested in learning to dance, check out our lessons.
Come join us for a lively evening of LGBTQ-friendly square dancing in a welcoming and supportive environment!

Social Square Dance Lessons--Final Week!
2024-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 NE 76th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213, US
Our lesson series started on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. This is the last lesson in this series. We look forward to seeing all our new dancers at our Black and White Ball on January 11, 2025.

Social Square Dance: Black and White Ball
2025-01-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak Grove Community Club, 14496 Southeast Cedar Avenue, Portland, OR, 97267, US
Stephen Cole returns to call our annual Black and White Ball. This is one of the most popular dances on our calendar. Dancers are encouraged to wear creative combinations of black and white attire. Square dance attire is never required at Rambler events–wear whatever makes you comfortable.
We alternate SSD/Mainstream and Plus tips from 7-9:30 pm.
