

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Queer Ballroom Dance Social
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: No matter what Facebook says, the address is 500 Forest Ave, Portland! It's in the back of the building- check here for more details: https://www.mainetaiji.com/the-center

Ballroom Dance Social for the LGBTQ+ community. Folks with diverse identities, alternative lifestyles, and allies welcome as well.

The included dance lesson is geared for beginners, and dancers of all levels are welcome. If you've always wanted to try waltz or cha cha or swing dance, this is your chance! Partners and friends are fun to bring along, but not required. Lead or follow, as you choose!

The space has a beautiful wooden dance floor, so please carry in the shoes you'll be dancing in to be sure they are clean and dry.
There will be some snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages available. Doors open at 7, beginner ballroom class from 7:15 to 8:15, and open dancing from 8:15 to 10 PM. Sliding scale, $10 to $20 for the night, cash preferred.

Email Elizabeth@LavenderBallroom.com to reserve your spot!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/queer-ballroom-dance-social/200029468980555
- **Event Categories**: dance, workshops, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029468980555?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong
- **lat**: 43.666797280312
- **long**: -70.278677344322
- **full address**: Maine Center for Taijiquan &amp; Qigong, 79 Dartmouth St, Portland, ME 04103-4872, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Lavender Ballroom Dance (https://allevents.in/org/lavender-ballroom-dance/23858805)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Maine Center for Taijiquan &amp; Qigong, 79 Dartmouth St, Portland, ME 04103-4872, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lavender Ballroom Dance
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** dance, workshops, lgbt-pride
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Queer Ballroom Dance Social ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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