National Dance Week officially begins with a celebration of Eugene’s eclectic dance community. Interact with fellow dance lovers, eat from local food trucks and enjoy a fun-filled evening of dance activities. This event is FREE for the whole family!

5-5:45 p.m. – Workshop
Instructor Donna Mation will lead a class teaching house dancing for all levels, ages and abilities.

6-7:30 p.m. – Dance Showcase
Enjoy serial short performances from the following dancers and studios:
• Japanese American Association of Lane County
• Eugene Ballet Academy
• Salseros Dance Company: Bachata Ladies Styling Team
• Northwest Movement Ensemble
• Eugene Bhangra
• Elite Dance Company
• University of Oregon Native American Student Union (NASU) Powwow Dancers
• DanceAbility International
• Healthy Moves
• RETRO
• University of Oregon Dance Team
• Azucar!
• flex Studios
• Kyra Bannister & Mariah Melson
• Thrill the World Eugene

7:30-8 p.m. – Open Social Dance
Get ready to dance your heart out at a community gathering and dance party.

Learn more about National Dance Week events, including workshops, performances and activites for all ages and abilities:
www.eugene-or.gov/4146/National-Dance-Week