More nuts than you can crack a whip at, classical Indian dance, contemporary premieres, the return of “ZooZoo,” five women choreographers at NW Dance Project – and even a “NOT-Cracker.”
As Oregon’s dance scene steps into the start of the holiday season, the possibilities of a busy calendar embrace a wide world of movement, style, and sound.
As the fall dance season kicks in, shows ranging from Pilobolus to circus acts, fright nights, Camille A. Brown, and a dance film festival hit the stage.
‘Chakras – The Wheel of Energy,’ a sold-out show of Bharatanatyam dance and Carnatic music at Hillsboro’s HART Theater, brought an energizing flavor of classical Indian art forms to an eager Oregon audience.
As the fall performance season approaches, there’s still time to catch some of the best dance summer has to offer, including performances by Linda Austin, NW Dance Project, B. Movement Project, and more.
The heat of summer brings a bounty of dance performances, including new productions and familiar favorites.
The site-specific performance combines dance, music, puppetry, and film in an exploration of the cyclical nature of life and ideas, as well as the evolving identity of the historic shipbuilding location.
It’s the middle of summer and dance performances are just heating up, including several outdoor productions in venues from parks to shipyards.
Jamuna Chiarini takes a deep dive into Indian dance this month with a look at a performance of the epic “Ganga to Kaveri,” plus productions from NW Dance Project, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Danielle Ross, and more.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month brings with it a wealth of cultural dance and music, joined by a rich array of performances from across Oregon’s dance community.
The month brings a wealth of new and diverse productions, as well as celebrations of the art of dance itself.
The world premiere of composer/choreographer Samuel Hobbs’ latest work brings together their signature expression of athletic movement with evocative music and dramatic performance.
From the Latin themes of Ballet Hispánico’s “Doña Perón” to a bounty of Indian dance performances to world premieres by international women choreographers at NW Dance Project, there is an abundance of dance riches to enjoy in March.
February brings world premieres, creative collaborations, and a fond farewell to a beloved classical dancer.
Jamuna Chiarini considers the Performance Works NW/Linda Austin Dance residency opportunity, which addresses barriers preventing parents from succeeding as movement artists.
The new year begins with jubilant productions from Broadway to burlesque and Pink Floyd to folk dance.
Jamuna Chiarini considers the resilience, grit, and transcendence of Portland’s dance community in 2022.
Celebrate the triumph of light over darkness with a bevy of seasonal productions, plus new work from some of our region’s most noted choreographers.
This month’s performances demonstrate the scope of inspiration and self-expression behind the choreographers and dancers.
Jamuna Chiarini considers BodyVox’s pairing of filmed dance with live performance.
From the sublime to the spectacular, the steamy to the spooky, dance takes all forms this month.
Major milestones for White Bird, BodyVox, and TBA, plus a season packed with contemporary, modern, and classical dance performances from across the cultural spectrums.
Make the most of the last month of summer with a diverse array of outdoor cultural celebrations.
As summer rises, dance goes outdoors and site-specific (and sometimes stays inside on theater stages, too).
Amy Leona Havin’s newest work with The Holding Project is a vivid and very contemporary stroll down memory lane.
In its White Bird series performance, the contemporary company brought the crowd to its feet with reflections on life outside the theater doors.
A busy month ranges from dancing felines to new American ballet, experimental works, Andrea Parson’s return, Mexican folklorico and more.
In the spirit of International Dance Day, a busy month in Oregon ranges from Dance Theatre of Harlem to a circus moon shot, steampunk Shakespeare, flamenco, contemporary and more.
From hip-hop to ballet to contemporary to surreal to the African diaspora, Oregon’s dance scene springs into action.
In a time of crisis, the art and dance of a vibrant culture find a light. Plus highlights of Oregon’s dance calendar.
February highlights: White Bird plans a changing of the guard; a wild rumpus erupts; women choreographers in Eugene; more.
January and early February bring a festival filled with dance, and several co-minglings with other art forms.
From dance on film at the start of the year to a flurry of Nutcrackers at the end, the ups and downs of Oregon’s Covid-tinged dance year.
After a long year of mostly virtual performances, the dance world celebrates the season by throwing the doors open to live shows again.
As the holiday hip hop tour heads to Portland, rap pioneer and show MC Kurtis Blow talks about his career, his faith, and his heart transplant.
From “Hip Hop Nutcracker” to “Cinderella,” Keylock & Bielemeier to Linda Austin’s explorations, dance is live and on the move again.
After a long layoff, dance is getting back in performance halls. Celebrate its return – if you’ve been vaccinated.
PICA’s Time-Based Art Fest highlights a month that also shows many dancers emerging from isolation.
In the wake of the ballet’s reshuffle, the philanthropist talks about perceptions, funding, and the duties of boards.
In the wake of the ballet company’s abrupt split with artistic leader Kevin Irving, much remains unexplained.
Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte also declares he’s leaving the ballet company.
Oregon Ballet Theatre unveils two world premieres in its first concert since the pandemic. And there’s lots more live performance to cheer on, too.
Oregon dance leaders talk about the long- and short-term future of dance. A little exasperation is involved.
How have dancers and choreographers negotiated the pandemic? Jamuna Chiarini tells her particular story.
Though we long for the Olden Times, when dancers occupied the same rooms we did, we’re still counting our blessings: 1) Spring awaits; 2) Dance online.
We are still dancing, but mostly we are watching dance on screens. And we are getting better at it, too.
A look back at a year of closures, crises, streamings and reimaginings, and ahead to a more cheerful 2021.
December dance bustles with a stocking full of Nutcrackers, Christmas Carols, and the odd Happy Hour.
Dance is cooking: solo concerts from NW Dance Project, Franco Nieto’s new studio, comic dance film from BodyVox.
The veteran artists are exemplars of independent dance artists making successful careers in Portland.
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