What we’re about
What is this group about?
Dork Dancing is a free dance movement & mental health advocacy campaign where celebration & activism meet for a happier & healthier world. Dork Dancing is free dancing, sober; it's a new kind of dance therapy. It doesn't matter how you move. We are trading judgment for acceptance: really, move however you would like, there's no right or wrong way. Many try to avoid looking like a dork, here we are embracing that.
What do you do at your events?
Strangers and friends from the community come together to dance like dorks while celebrating life and advocating for mental health. Our events start with a short warmup, so people can learn how to dork dance. Then, our dancing evolves into free form/ flow. No right or wrong. Just dork dancing.
Who should join the group?
Anyone who identifies with the mental health cause and wishes to advocate for its progress. This group is also for anyone who is interested to challenge their dance and social anxieties away, or to more simply, enjoy a carefree dance space. While not a support group, we exist for mental health and are a supportive community.
Any dues or fees you plan to charge members?
No dues or fees. Our public events are always open and free to anyone who desires to practice our values.
The group's affiliation, if it's associated with a business or organization
This group is affiliated with Dork Dancing. You can learn more about Dork Dancing on our website.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- November Portland Dork Dance for Mental HealthNeeds location
What is Dork Dancing? Picture a bunch of strangers and friends getting together in a park and dancing to good music like nobody’s watching. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s not just about having a good time – it’s also about promoting mental health.
There are no moves to learn, no right or wrong way to dance, no experience needed. I’ll bring a good outdoor speaker and a playlist. All you need to bring is yourself! All ages are welcome.
We will gather in Milwaukie Bay Park, just north of the boat launch area on Sunday, November 3rd (and all first Sundays!). There’s plenty of parking in various public lots on the other side of McLoughlin. Please check signage. Parking is limited near the boat launch, and the longer spots are only for boat trailers.
- Learn more at www.dorkdancing.com
- Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YxyV-D7e0
- Donate: https://www.dorkdancing.com/donate?form=donations
- November Portland Dork Dance for Mental HealthNeeds location
What is Dork Dancing? Picture a bunch of strangers and friends getting together in a park and dancing to good music like nobody’s watching. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s not just about having a good time – it’s also about promoting mental health.
There are no moves to learn, no right or wrong way to dance, no experience needed. I’ll bring a good outdoor speaker and a playlist. All you need to bring is yourself! All ages are welcome.
We will gather in Milwaukie Bay Park, just north of the boat launch area on Sunday, November 3rd (and all first Sundays!). There’s plenty of parking in various public lots on the other side of McLoughlin. Please check signage. Parking is limited near the boat launch, and the longer spots are only for boat trailers.
- Learn more at www.dorkdancing.com
- Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YxyV-D7e0
- Donate: https://www.dorkdancing.com/donate?form=donations
- November Portland Dork Dance for Mental HealthNeeds location
What is Dork Dancing? Picture a bunch of strangers and friends getting together in a park and dancing to good music like nobody’s watching. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s not just about having a good time – it’s also about promoting mental health.
There are no moves to learn, no right or wrong way to dance, no experience needed. I’ll bring a good outdoor speaker and a playlist. All you need to bring is yourself! All ages are welcome.
We will gather in Milwaukie Bay Park, just north of the boat launch area on Sunday, November 3rd (and all first Sundays!). There’s plenty of parking in various public lots on the other side of McLoughlin. Please check signage. Parking is limited near the boat launch, and the longer spots are only for boat trailers.
- Learn more at www.dorkdancing.com
- Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YxyV-D7e0
- Donate: https://www.dorkdancing.com/donate?form=donations
- November Portland Dork Dance for Mental HealthNeeds location
What is Dork Dancing? Picture a bunch of strangers and friends getting together in a park and dancing to good music like nobody’s watching. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s not just about having a good time – it’s also about promoting mental health.
There are no moves to learn, no right or wrong way to dance, no experience needed. I’ll bring a good outdoor speaker and a playlist. All you need to bring is yourself! All ages are welcome.
We will gather in Milwaukie Bay Park, just north of the boat launch area on Sunday, November 3rd (and all first Sundays!). There’s plenty of parking in various public lots on the other side of McLoughlin. Please check signage. Parking is limited near the boat launch, and the longer spots are only for boat trailers.
- Learn more at www.dorkdancing.com
- Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YxyV-D7e0
- Donate: https://www.dorkdancing.com/donate?form=donations
