Who is Dean Kenty?

Dean Kenty was a long time active member of the Portland contra dance musician community. Dean died in a hiking accident on Mt. Hood in September, 1983. He is remembered by the Portland dance community, and the Portland Megaband, who sponsor a yearly dance in his name to raise funds for members of the Portland Country Dance Community..

The Dean Kenty Fund is available to PCDC members in the form of scholarships to help offset the costs of dance camps, musician camps/workshops and caller workshops. For more information about applying for a scholarship, contact PCDC.