For the past 6 years, 80s Video Dance Attack has rocked Portland

For the past 6 years, 80s Video Dance Attack has rocked Portland every Friday night and last weekend made its Seattle debut. Seattle dance attackers did not disappoint, with some of the most awesome outfits we’ve seen since middle school.Photos by Catherine Anstett.Published on September 6, 2011

Brian Layton shows off his Van Halen t-shirt.  Brian is with Seattle Theatre Group which has recently transformed the event's venue, The Neptune in the U District, into a multi-use arts venue.

Brian Layton shows off his Van Halen t-shirt. Brian is with Seattle Theatre Group which has recently transformed the event’s venue, The Neptune in the U District, into a multi-use arts venue.

Austin McGee in a blue mohawk and Ashley Kolberg.

Austin McGee in a blue mohawk and Ashley Kolberg.

Alton Johnson, in mullett wig, is all smiles.

Alton Johnson, in mullett wig, is all smiles.

Troy Lawlor looking boss.

Troy Lawlor looking boss.

A close-up of Priya's awesome accessorizing.

A close-up of Priya’s awesome accessorizing.

Priya Frank and Ryland Monson.

Priya Frank and Ryland Monson.

Heather O'Neill and Laurie Swartz. Love the lacy ankle socks.

Heather O’Neill and Laurie Swartz. Love the lacy ankle socks.

Mike Iannone is rad in 80s fanny pack and footless tights.

Mike Iannone is rad in 80s fanny pack and footless tights.

Michelle Parrot with her birthday posse.

Michelle Parrot with her birthday posse.

Cara Vande Berg in day-glo off the shoulder, and Victoria Voris in fingerless gloves.

Cara Vande Berg in day-glo off the shoulder, and Victoria Voris in fingerless gloves.

Dana West Lawlor lookin' fresh.

Dana West Lawlor lookin’ fresh.

Jesse Childers, Jesse Kumm and Morgan Mills are ready to party.

Jesse Childers, Jesse Kumm and Morgan Mills are ready to party.

Dan Sherren, awesomely grody in mullett hair and aviator glasses.

Dan Sherren, awesomely grody in mullett hair and aviator glasses.

BFFs Vanessa Rife, Kelly Rae Martell, and Sasha Bernhard strike a pose.

BFFs Vanessa Rife, Kelly Rae Martell, and Sasha Bernhard strike a pose.

Becca, Marissa and Amelia are ready to work it out.

Becca, Marissa and Amelia are ready to work it out.

Toni Davis said she got her glam outfit at Value Village.

Toni Davis said she got her glam outfit at Value Village.