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Practicing with a partner is an inexpensive method to improve your dancing

Practicing with a partner is an inexpensive method to improve your dancing

If you are interested in any of the below-listed potential partners, please call or e-mail us with their partner ID #, and your contact information. We recommend meeting at one of our weekly public dance parties to try dancing together, discuss practice schedules and goals, etc. Commit to a 2 week trial period, then discuss after that trial period if a longer-term practice/lesson commitment will work for you.

50+ Year Old Female (partner ID #301)

Build: 5'2" slender build
Years Dancing: 2.5 years
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: latin & west coast swing
Goals: practice 4 hours/week, take group classes together 4 hours/week, take 1-2 private lessons together/month, social dance 3 days/week
Special Requests: would love a partner for the tango

11 Year Old Female (partner ID #302)

Build: slender and very athletic
Years Dancing: 1.5 years
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard and latin mostly, but is OK with all the rest
Goals: to have a partner to take advanced kids class wtih 2 times a week. May have 1 weekly private lesson if interested. Also to compete locally twice a year or regionally once a year.
Special Requests: I'd like to have a dance partner close to my age who is committed, athletic, has a nice personality, and is eager to learn.

16 Year Old Female (partner ID #303)

Build: 5'5" 107 pounds
Years Dancing: 1 year, started standard in January & latin in March
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: mostly standard but some latin too
Goals: practice 7 hours/week, come to Sunday night dances to pratice. I'd like to compete locally, possibly regionally. I'm limited financially but would enjoy practice and private lessons when possibly.
Special Requests: would like partner over 5'5", ideally not too large as I am slender

50+ Year Old Female (partner ID #305)

Build: 5'2" slender
Years Dancing: returned to dancing in June 2007
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, latin, smooth, rhythm, west coast swing, lindy hop, would also like to learn argentine tango
Goals: social dancing, possibly competing locally in the future, open to practice, group classes or private lessons together as needed
Special Requests: would like a partner to grow and have fun with

40 Year Old Female (partner ID #306)

Build: 5'7" average
Years Dancing: 6 months
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: west coast swing
Goals: social dancing, practice together once a week, take group class together once a week
Special Requests: none

50+ Year Old Female (partner ID #307)

Build: 5'2" slim/average
Years Dancing: 2 years (also danced when she was younger)
Competitive Accomplishments: won waltz and cha cha in amateur competitions many years ago
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, latin, smooth, rhythm, east coast swing, is currently learning west coast swing, would like to learn argentine tango
Goals: practice a couple times a week (flexible), take group classes together (flexible), take private lessons together (flexible, split costs), social dancing, compete locally (flexible), compete regionally (not immediately)
Special Requests: none

8 Year Old Female (partner ID #308)

Build: 4'5" average
Years Dancing: 6 months
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard and latin
Goals: practice, take kids classes together and progress to advanced class, take private lessons together, compete locally
Special Requests: none

38 Year Old Female (partner ID #309)

Build: 5'5" slender
Years Dancing: 2 years
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, latin, smooth, argentine tango
Goals: practice 4-6 hours per week, possibly take group classes & private lessons together, social dancing, possibly competing locally or regionally
Special Requests: Looking for a partner who can challenge e to become a better social dancer

40+ Female (partner ID #310)

Build: 5'2" slender
Years Dancing: less than one year (beginner)
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: latin
Goals: practice once a week, take group class together once a week, social dancing
Special Requests: none

40 Year Old Female (partner ID #311)

Build: 5'9" could lose a little
Years Dancing: 2 years in high school (beginner)
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, smooth, rhythm, west coast swing, lindy hop, argentine tango, foxtrot
Goals: practice 1-2 times a week
Special Requests: nobody competitive or short-tempered. Preferably someone who wants to have fun!

25 Year Old Female (partner ID #312)

Build: 5'3" could lose a little
Years Dancing: 6 years round dancing, 4 months ballroom dancing
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, latin & west coast swing
Goals: take group classes together Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, social dancing, practice (flexible on amount), possibly competing locally in the future
Special Requests: preferably someone around my own age

50 Year Old Female (partner ID #313)

Build: 5'5 1/2" slender
Years Dancing: 10+ years
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, west coast swing, various social dances like two step, double two step, nightclub two step & polka
Goals: take group classes together once a week, social dancing, practice 1-2 days a week
Special Requests: none

15 Year Old Female (will be 16 in September 2009)(partner ID #314)

Build: 5'2" slender
Years Dancing: 2 years ballroom
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, latin, smooth, rhythm, west coast swing
Goals: take private lessons together once every 3 weeks, practice 2 hours per day 3 days per week (depends on distance of partnership) group classes together once a week, compete locally & regionally
Special Requests: none

40+ Year Old Female (partner ID #315)

Build: 4'11" without heels, athletic build
Years Dancing: 1.5 years ballroom & latin
Competitive Accomplishments: competed in standard and latin for 1 year, placed 2nd in both styles
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, latin, west coast swing
Goals: take private lessons together once a week, practice 2-3 times a week, social dancing, compete locally, regionally, and possibly nationally
Special Requests: looking for someone enthusiastic and passionate about dancing and competing, who has the free time to do so

10 Year Old Female (partner ID #316)

Build: 4'11", slender build
Years Dancing: 1.5 years ballroom & latin
Competitive Accomplishments: competed in formation team competition at River City Ball in 2009, placed 2nd
Interested in the Following Styles: standard & latin
Goals: take group classes together 1-2 times a week, social dancing
Special Requests: prefer a partner with similar dance experience

Female in 20's or 30's(partner ID #317)

Build: 5'3", average build
Years Dancing: 2 years
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: international latin, American smooth, American rhythm
Goals: practice 2 hours a day, 3 days a week, take 2 group classes together per week, take 1 private lesson together per week, social dance 1 day per week, compete locally and regionally
I was very much into ballroom dancing last year. I want to get back into it and prepare for competition and showcases.

11 Year Old Female (partner ID #318)

Build: 5'0", athletic build
Years Dancing: 1 year ballroom & latin
Competitive Accomplishments: competed in formation team competition at River City Ball in 2009, placed 2nd
Interested in the Following Styles: standard & latin
Goals: practice twice a week, social dancing, compete locally 2-3 times per year
Special Requests: None

40 Year Old Female (partner ID #319)

Build: 5'3", athletic build
Years Dancing: 1 year ballroom & latin, 15 years jazz & tap, 3 years ballet. I also worked with line dancing, hip hop & breakdancing
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: standard, latin & argentine tango, or other styles
Goals: practice 1-2 hours a week 2-3 days per week, take 2-3 group classes together per week, possibly take private lessons, possibly social dance. I'm open to competing locally or regionally
Special Requests: I would like to find a partner under 6 feet tall. I am outgoing and competitive, and take dance seriously

32 Year Old Female (partner ID #320)

Build: 5'6", slender build
Years Dancing: newcomer
Competitive Accomplishments: none
Interested in the Following Styles: west coast swing
Goals: practice 2 hours, twice a week and attend one social dance each week
Special Requests: None


Call us today at (503) 639 - 4861
if any of these potential partners of interest to you. If you would like to be added to our partner search directory, please leave a completed PARTNER SEARCH FORM at the front desk. Please note forms with incomplete information may not be posted. All individuals are anonymous to viewers unless you choose to share your name and/or photo.