Thursday Swing Ft. the Newport Nightingales

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 06:45 pm to 10:30 pm UTC-08:00

Norse Hall | Portland

Portland Lindy Society
Publisher/HostPortland Lindy Society
Thursday Swing Ft. the Newport Nightingales
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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.
Donning vintage attire and adorned with perfectly coiffed hairstyles, the Newport Nightingales will take you back to a time when life was simple and the music ever so hot. ​ Influenced by the stylings of the Andrews Sisters, the Boswell Sisters, and the Mills Brothers, this trio sings sweet melodies that would have become lost to the ages. ​ The girls sing in a 3-part harmony, with a focus from the 30's and 40s, with tunes like Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Jeepers Creepers, Heebie Jeebies, and more!

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/ Mary and Ashley
*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 Newport Nightingales
9 - 9:30 Set Break/DJ Austin
9:30 - 10:30 Newport Nightingales
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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