# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sunday Ballroom Dance: Samba Lesson & Social Dance! ~ USA Dance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Fun, relaxed summer dance ~ try the Samba beginner-intermediate lesson at 5:30, followed by Ballroom & Latin & Swing social dance 6:00-8:00 pm ~ friendly, air-conditioned, beginners & all-levels welcome; singles & couples invited!

Beginner-Friendly & Ballroom-Review: On 1st & 3rd Sundays, we're available to teach & review basic steps of all the dances on the sideline throughout the dance  

Music: Classic Ballroom playlist with Latin, Swing & Nightclub dances ~ fun songs with strong beat & classic sound

1st & 3rd Sundays ~ August Schedule: 
• 5:30-6:00 Samba Lesson ~ beginner to intermediate social dance technique by Robert Cura
• 6:00-8:00 Ballroom Social Dance includes Latin, Swing & Nightclub dances
• Dance Mixer: Waltz-Foxtrot (2-each) ~ dance with everyone! 

Admission: $8 non-members • $6 members • $5 students with current ID ~ Fundraiser for our young-adult dance program 

No partner required. Come solo, bring a friend, or bring a group—just show up ready to dance!

@ Vet's Club Upstairs Ballroom, 1626 Willamette St, Eugene OR 
Hosted by USA Dance Chapter 1010 Eugene Springfield Oregon
See you Sunday! 

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About the Instructor: Robert Cura

Robert Cura is a championship-level dancer, who first discovered the joy of dance in 1975 and has taught Ballroom and Latin dance in Oregon and California since 2000. Robert volunteers his time teaching and supporting USA Dance Chapter 1010’s young-adult program, the 1010 Dance Team for social and competitive dancers.

Robert is the author of Master Ballroom Dance Technique, based on his years of deep study of ballroom dance movement. Among his many mentors, he counts Rhona Pick, Jenty Parkinson, Gene Jennings, Oleg Suvorov, Tatiana Pavlova, Wendi Davies, and world champion Glenn Weiss as having the most significant influences on his dancing.

Robert specializes in accelerated learning, troubleshooting persistent problems, teaching technique, foundations, syllabus, mastery and artistic expression—for dancers who want to improve the quality of their movement. He teaches both private and group lessons when schedule permits.

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About USA Dance:
USA Dance Chapter 1010 supports Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Nightclub dance in Eugene, Oregon. Adult social dance membership is $35/year; membership is not required. https://www.facebook.com/USADanceEugene  
USA Dance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is the recognized sport organization for DanceSport in the U.S. with approx 150 chapters. https://USADance.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eugene/sunday-ballroom-dance-samba-lesson-and-social-dance-~-usa-dance/200030582786814
- **Event Categories**: dance, sports, art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Eugene
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401-4046, United States
- **lat**: 44.04188
- **long**: -123.09304
- **full address**: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401-4046, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sunday Ballroom Dance: Samba Lesson & Social Dance! ~ USA Dance being held?
  - **A:** Sunday Ballroom Dance: Samba Lesson & Social Dance! ~ USA Dance takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401-4046, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sunday Ballroom Dance: Samba Lesson & Social Dance! ~ USA Dance?
  - **A:** Sunday Ballroom Dance: Samba Lesson & Social Dance! ~ USA Dance is organized by USA Dance Eugene Springfield Oregon Chapter 1010.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sunday Ballroom Dance: Samba Lesson & Social Dance! ~ USA Dance is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Eugene, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sunday Ballroom Dance: Samba Lesson & Social Dance! ~ USA Dance sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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