Crystal Ballroom 'floating' dance floor

The Crystal Ballroom on West Burnside features a spring-mounted 'floating' dance floor that produces a noticeable bounce underfoot, a distinctive physical feature cited in local lore about the building's concert and dance history. The venue has hosted dances and live music for many decades and is associated with numerous well-known performances in Portland's music scene. Performers and attendees often remark on the floor as an iconic part of the Crystal's atmosphere.