Thursday Swing Ft. The Late Risers

Thu Apr 23 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. The Late Risers
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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.
Established in 2014, The Late Risers are a Traditional Jazz group led by trumpet player, Sam Dechenne. The ensemble comprises musicians passionate about the classic Jazz era and is inspired by speakeasies of The Roaring 20s, The Great Gatsby, and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Over the years they have become a beloved institution, performing at night clubs, swing dances, weddings and events across the East Coast. The Late Risers elicit smiling faces and dancing feet wherever they go and their music brings people together.
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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/ Sam Estrem
*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 The Late Risers
9 - 9:30 Set Break/DJ
9:30 - 10:30 The Late Risers
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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