Thursday Swing Ft. Chance Hayden’s Desert Room All-Stars

Thu May 28 2026 at 06:45 pm to 10:30 pm UTC-07:00

Norse Hall | Portland

Portland Lindy Society
Publisher/HostPortland Lindy Society
Thursday Swing Ft. Chance Hayden\u2019s Desert Room All-Stars
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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.
Chance Hayden's Desert Room All-Stars will be be swingin' and singin' for us at Thursday Swing this week! ​ The band evokes the sounds of the storied 1950s and 60s era Desert Room, the former high-class hang of Portland's underworld. ​ Hayden and his trio (along with rotating guests) will be performing an assortment of mid-century swing, jazz, blues, and Latin styles. ​Be ready to dance till closing call tonight!

Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​ The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​ Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​
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/ Katy and Eric
*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 Chance Hayden’s Desert Room All-Stars
9 - 9:30 Set Break/DJ
9:30 - 10:30 Chance Hayden’s Desert Room All-Stars
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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Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232-3002, United States

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