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Known as one of "the Grande Dames" of the Portland Ballroom scene, Linda Springstead has been a driving force in Portland ballroom since 1988, as a sport, an art form and a feel-good wellness activity. She's appeared on AM Northwest and Good Morning Portland, done radio shows on ballroom dancing, and was even photographed for the Kodak billboard in Times Square. When the Crystal Ballroom reopened its doors to ballroom dancing in 1997, Linda became its weekly instructor, teaching hundreds of dancers on "Crystal Tuesdays" (and many Sundays) everything from West Coast Swing to Quickstep, Tango to Cha Cha, and Waltz to Salsa. Coached by many famous names herself, Linda loves creating instant dance magic between partners who've just met. True to her eclectic spirit, she believes variety is the spice of life, and you can catch her classes in Aloha/Beaverton and NE Portland!!