Shawn Gardner Dancing

Start from the basics with a friendly Level 1 Salsa and Bachata combo class in Downtown Tigard. Each session focuses on core foundations such as step patterns, turning technique, and other essentials in both styles. No partner is required since participants rotate throughout class, and casual attire is perfectly fine with no special shoes needed. The curriculum reinforces fundamentals while introducing new variations over the course of the month, so complete beginners are encouraged to begin in the first or second week for the smoothest experience. Attend once or twice weekly based on personal schedule, with more frequent practice helping progress come faster. Everyone is welcome, including those with no prior dance experience. Drop-in is $30, and the class is included with membership. A free week pass is available to explore classes and events.

Learn the fundamentals of West Coast Swing in a Level 1 class covering footwork, connection, and more. Classes revisit the basics for practice and build on them with new variations. No partner or special shoes are needed, and casual attire is welcome. The class is open to the public, with drop-in options available. Absolute beginners to partner dancing need at least three months of experience in another dance style before taking part.

Enjoy an evening of social dancing featuring West Coast Swing, Country Two Step, Country Swing, and line dancing. The venue offers sprung hardwood dance floors, lighting, sound, and a bar serving beer, wine, and cider. The event is open to the public and welcomes ages 16 and older. Earlier classes include Country Swing, beginner and intermediate Country Two Step, and beginner and intermediate line dancing, followed by guided line dancing. Social dancing is also available without taking a class. Cover charges vary depending on the classes attended, and classes and social dancing are included with an All-Access Membership.

Build on your Country Swing basics with extended fundamentals, more complex patterns, and higher-level techniques. Previous experience is required, and new students with experience are asked to check in with an instructor before class. No partner is needed, as participants rotate, and casual attire is welcome without special shoes. Drop-ins are welcome, with a per-class fee or membership option available.

Learn the fundamentals of salsa in a beginner-friendly Level 1 class, with footwork, turns, and regular practice to build your skills. The class rotates partners, so you do not need to bring one. No prior experience, special shoes, or special attire are needed. Beginners with no experience are encouraged to start during the first or second week of the month, as lessons progress throughout the month. Drop-ins are welcome, and the class is open to the public.

Learn the basics of Salsa and Bachata in a Level 1 combo class. Each session includes fun footwork, turns, and other foundational steps, with repetition to build skills and new variations added as the class progresses. No partner, prior experience, or special shoes or attire are needed, and partners rotate during class. Absolute beginners are encouraged to start during the first or second week of the month, since the material builds as the month goes on. Drop-in classes are open to the public, with membership also available.