DanceWatch

DanceWatch: Flights of February Fancy

The month brings a range of dances from "Carmen" to Goya to Polynesian to the Trocks, flamenco, a world-premiere "Giselle," a dance on death, a spot of Jane Austen, a dance film festival and a Dragon Day parade.

DanceWatch: Oregon to India and back

Our columnist Jamuna Chiarini reports while on Odissi dance tour in India. Back in Oregon: Martha Graham, small dance, "A Woman's Song for Peace," Dark Side of the Moon and more.

December DanceWatch: A winter wonderland of Nutcrackers, a NOT-Cracker, a Snow Queen and more

The season casts its spell on Oregon's dance scene, with companies from OBT to Ballet Fantastique to Grand Kyiv Ballet to BodyVox and many more joining in on the enchantment.

November DanceWatch: A rich design for Toni Pimble’s ‘Mowgli’ at Eugene Ballet

A busy month also features Māori dance, traditional and hip-hop Nutcrackers, a Jefferson Dancers extravaganza, Bridge City Dance, the return of Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and a double bill of "Firebird" and "Petrushka."

October DanceWatch: Scaring up some ghosts and ghouls (and a lot more, too)

From a seasonal "BloodyVox" and dancing murder mystery to White Bird's season opener, jingle dancing, and OBT's "Hansel and Gretel," the month's dance scene is filled with stories.

September DanceWatch: The pace speeds up

Oregon dance meets fall with a flourish of events, from BodyVox's open floor night to TBA Fest, dance from India, world premieres, the Portland Dance Film Festival and more.

August DanceWatch: Kickin’ it outside & in

Greater Portland's August dance schedule is busy -- and a lot of it's happening in the great outdoors in parks and squares and other public spaces.

Oregon DanceWatch: The summer edition

With the sun shining, Oregon's dance scene skips happily into the great outdoors (and a few indoor performances, too).

June DanceWatch: The joint is jumpin’

As summer approaches, Oregon's dance scene brings a broad array of statements and styles to the party.

May DanceWatch: Celebrating women dancemakers

A busy bloom of storybook ballets, world premieres, film festivals and experimental dance is highlighted by a festival featuring the work of women choreographers.

April DanceWatch: A spring blossoming of movement from Butoh to ballet

The dance photography of Jingzi Zhao kicks off a busy month that also features contemporary, collaborative, experimental and aerial works and the chance to see elite student performers.

March DanceWatch: Alvin Ailey, ‘Secret Stories,’ Kalakendra and more

As the Oregon dance card fills up for a busy month of movement, a performance space goes away and another springs to life.

DanceWatch Monthly: Back to the future

Jamuna Chiarini looks back on December and January shows and ahead to February's dance, from BodyVox's "Flights" to Rejoice!'s "Rites of Passage" to OBT's "Peter Pan" and more.

January DanceWatch: Moving into a new year

From dancerly Broadway musicals to Éowyn Emerald's return to a Bantu circus, a mystical being from Buenos Aires, Linda Austin's birthday bash and more, 2024 kicks off in grand style.

December DanceWatch: A month for Nutcrackers, independent dancemakers, and more

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."

November DanceWatch: Joining the circle, from hip hop to toyshops to a ‘Giselle’ from Kyiv

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.

October DanceWatch: White Bird fête, ‘Swan Lake,’ butoh, flamenco & more

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.

September DanceWatch: Summer’s last tangos

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.

August DanceWatch: Midsummer edition

The heat of summer brings a bounty of dance performances, including new productions and familiar favorites.

July DanceWatch: Hot Fun in the Summertime

It’s the middle of summer and dance performances are just heating up, including several outdoor productions in venues from parks to shipyards.

June DanceWatch: Unity in Diversity

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.

May DanceWatch: A culturally rich month of dance and music

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.

April DanceWatch: Dance springs eternal

The month brings a wealth of new and diverse productions, as well as celebrations of the art of dance itself.

March DanceWatch: A month of dance from near and far

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 DanceWatch: Feelin’ the love

February brings world premieres, creative collaborations, and a fond farewell to a beloved classical dancer.

January DanceWatch: Kicking off the new year in big ways

The new year begins with jubilant productions from Broadway to burlesque and Pink Floyd to folk dance.

December DanceWatch: ‘Tis the Season for Nutcrackers and so much more

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.

November DanceWatch: An explosion of creative impulse

This month's performances demonstrate the scope of inspiration and self-expression behind the choreographers and dancers.

October DanceWatch: Pulse, Parsons, Pearls & more

From the sublime to the spectacular, the steamy to the spooky, dance takes all forms this month.

September DanceWatch: A new season arrives, and it’s a big one

Major milestones for White Bird, BodyVox, and TBA, plus a season packed with contemporary, modern, and classical dance performances from across the cultural spectrums.