Zydeco Lessons

If you want to learn to dance zydeco or if you want an instructor for an event, here are some suggestions:

Free Weekly Lessons

Dance Instructors

Adam and Ali Grimshaw

Ali and Adam Grimshaw Adam and Ali Grimshaw have taught Zydeco, East Coast Swing, and Waltz dance classes in Portland since 1996. They emphasize fun and partner appreciation in their classes. They've taught at festivals, dance camps, live music dances, private company parties, weddings, birthday parties, schools and fund raisers from San Diego to Seattle and points in between. Here they are dancing at the PPAA on a Wednesday night.

Their waltz lesson at Dance Camp 2008 received many complements from the dancers. They have us floating around the dance floor in spinning bliss.

Contact them at sundance65@msn.com or 503-977-9239.

Phil Coquillette and Penny Holeman

Phil and Penny P&P enjoy coming to your event to introduce you and your friends to the fun of zydeco dancing. We'll show you some moves to spice up your dancing. This class was at the Blues Festival.. Video from Dance Camp 2007.

Contact: (360) 576-8971 Twops@q.com

Roland Jemerson and Janine Tebeau-Jemerson

Roland and Janine teach for Cascade Zydeco at the PPAA on the third Wednesday of the month. Their style is smooth and effortless. They are Zydeco dance instructors at the Viscount Studios and Portland State University.

Video from Dance Camp 2007.

Contact: rjtjmj123@msn.com

Terri Jo Bonbright

Terri Jo is new to teaching zydeco and is doing a great job.

tbonbright@gmail.com

John Klindt

EAST COAST SWING CLASS in Vancouver - Close to the Mill Plain exit on I-5 Learn dance combinations as well as easy lead and follow techniques. Partner recommended but not required. Marshall Center 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 8 weeks $39

Class #79955 9/9-10/28 8 - 9 pm

Class #79956 11/4-12/30 8 - 9 pm

ZYDECO DANCE CLASS in Vancouver - Close to the Mill Plain exit on I-5 Start with basic Zydeco and add new moves every week. Partner recommended but not required. Marshall Center 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 8 weeks $39

Class #79953 9/9-10/28 6:45 - 8 pm

Class #79954 11/4-12/30 6:45 - 8 pm

Instructor for both East Coast Swing and Zydeco: John Klindt Call Vancouver Parks and Recreation 360-487-7100 to register or register on line at http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parks-recreation/index.asp#

Debra Seeck

Deb occasionally fills in on Wednesdays for Cascade Zydeco. Mz. Jitterbug teaches East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Zydeco and Night-Club Two-Step. Check her out playing the rubboard at Dance Camp 2007. Contact her at debraseeck@comcast.net or 503-851-7862. She is available for private classes and has a schedule of lessons in Salem.

http://www.mzjitterbug.com/

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