Two-Step Tuesday with Shorty and the Mustangs and Dance Lessons with Peggy and Peter

Shorty and the Mustangs are taking over The Showdown on Tuesday, October 13, for Two-Step Tuesday. It's a night built around the two-step, a dance that's as much about the partner as it is about the music, and the Mustangs are the ones providing the soundtrack.

Before the dancing really kicks off, there's a practical side to the evening: dance lessons with Peggy and Peter. If you've never tried the two-step, or if you've got a few moves but can't quite nail the timing, this is where you get them sorted. Peggy and Peter walk you through the steps so that when the music takes over, you're not just standing on the edge of the floor wondering where your feet go. It's a good way to ease into the night, especially if you're coming in without a partner or just want to brush up on the basics before the room fills up.

Once the lessons are done, the focus shifts to the music. Shorty and the Mustangs handle the rest of the night, keeping the floor moving with the kind of steady, danceable sound that makes a Tuesday night feel like a weekend. The two-step is a social dance, and the whole evening is set up to get you from the lesson straight onto the floor.

The Showdown is at 1195 SE Powell Blvd in Portland. Doors open at 7 PM, and the music starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $13.86, and it's a 21+ event.