REGISTRATION IS OPEN! NEXT 20 PASSES ARE $135

KEEP BAL WEIRD - PORTLAND
June 5th - June 7th 2026

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FULL PASS (Next 20 Registrants): $135 | BASIC PASS: $95

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Featuring All-Levels Balboa Workshops with Theresa Manney and Jeremy Otth,

PC: William Kucharski

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Saturday Evening Social Dance ft. DJ Nick at Night, and a live community music jam!

PC: Evrim Icoz

PC: Molly McCarthy

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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?

Dance with Joy Studios
Located in the SE Portland (Sellwood) neighborhood!

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:

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.

Instructors' Highlights

Watch Theresa and Jeremy take the stage in the Open Classic competition at the CalBal Classic 2025!

More highlights

Saturday Evening DJ Bio:

Nick Davis (aka DJ Nick at Night) began dancing in 1998 and discovered Lindy Hop in 2002. Since founding Eugene, Oregon’s Track Town Swing in 2012, Nick has traveled around the globe to hone his dancing skills. He was the 2014 Frankie Manning Foundation Ambassador to Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden.

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!

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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.

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