Thursday Swing Ft. Cascade Zephyr

Thu Dec 11 2025 at 06:30 pm to 10:30 pm UTC-08:00

Norse Hall | Portland

Portland Lindy Society
Publisher/HostPortland Lindy Society
Thursday Swing Ft. Cascade Zephyr
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📣📣Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.
The Cascade Zephyr Swing Band, based in Portland, Oregon, is a vibrant ensemble bringing the energetic spirit of swing music to life. The band features an impressive lineup of talented musicians: Christopher Woitach on guitar and pedal steel, John Moak on vocals, trumpet, and alto saxophone, David Evans on tenor saxophone, Marianna Thielen on vocals and drums, Tom Sandahl on guitar, and Ken Anoe on bass. With their diverse instrumentation and dynamic performances, the Cascade Zephyr Swing Band captivates audiences and keeps the legacy of swing music thriving. Their repertoire includes swing, Western swing, and boogie woogie, shuffles.
Swing Foundations Lesson (Included w/Purchase of Dance)
Dance $15 | All Ages
Friendly reminder: non-marking shoes only when dancing (i.e. no rubber soles, outdoor shoes, tap shoes, etc.) Scuffs, scratches, and marks can lead to damage of the dance floor.
*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Swing Foundations Lesson w/Brenda
*Doors to lessons will be closed at 7PM. Dancers will not be admitted to lesson after this time but are welcome to wait in the downstairs lounge area.
8 - 9 Cascade Zephyr
9 - 9:30 Set Break/DJ Dianne
9:30 - 10:30 Cascade Zephyr
The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.
If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.
Brought to you by Portland Lindy Society
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