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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! NEXT 20 PASSES ARE $135
KEEP BAL WEIRD - PORTLAND
CURRENT PRICE TIER:
CURRENT PRICE TIER:
FULL PASS (Next 20 Registrants): $135 | BASIC PASS: $95
FULL PASS (Next 20 Registrants): $135 | BASIC PASS: $95
Featuring All-Levels Balboa Workshops with Theresa Manney and Jeremy Otth,
Featuring All-Levels Balboa Workshops with Theresa Manney and Jeremy Otth,
PC: William KucharskiÂ
PC: William KucharskiÂ
Friday and Saturday Evening Social Dances, and a live community music jam!
Friday and Saturday Evening Social Dances, and a live community music jam!
PC: Molly McCarthyÂ
PC: Molly McCarthyÂ
What is Keep Bal Weird?
What is Keep Bal Weird?
Keep Bal Weird is a play off Keep Portland Weird, which originated from Keep Austin Weird, and celebrates the diverse and thought-provoking dance that is balboa!
Where?
Where?
Dance with Joy Studios
Located in the SE Portland (Sellwood) neighborhood!
When?
When?
Friday, June 5th, 2026 - Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
But come early to experience live jazz throughout the week in Portland our weekly live music social dance every Thursday!
Instructors' Bio:
Instructors' Bio:
Theresa brings a rich background in ballet, modern, and aerial arts, infused with a deep love of jazz music and partnered movement. Jeremy is infusing his rich historical knowledge, deep technical understanding and musical expression into his teaching. Together, they bring a blend of clarity, creativity, and inspiration to every class.
PC: Jeff Liu-Leyco
Instructors' Highlights
Instructors' Highlights
Watch Theresa and Jeremy take the stage in the Open Classic competition at the CalBal Classic 2025!
Evening DJ Bio/Highlights: TBD
Evening DJ Bio/Highlights: TBD
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Keep Bal Weird Portland and Fast Feet Friday PDX strive to promote a safe, inclusive community within the jazz dance and music space in Portland, Oregon by organizing periodic social dances, events, and workshops centered around a shared love of the balboa dance. We invite you to gather in community spaces, explore the outdoors and live shows, and experience all that Portland has to offer!
Safer Spaces Declaration
Safer Spaces Declaration
Keep Bal Weird Portland and Fast Feet Friday PDX are dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of anyone in any form. We want to ensure the ballroom is an environment where people feel free from coercion, bigotry, discrimination, and bullying.Â
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