The premiere of Dani Rowe's chorus girl love story joins works by choreographers Ben Stevenson and Yue Yin for a diverse night of classical ballet and modern and theatrical dance.

The contemporary dance company presented the world premiere of works by three internationally recognized guest choreographers, each of whom explored the theme of secrets in distinctly different ways.

Two-time GRAMMY® nominee and New York-based musician Bonham joins EB resident choreographer Suzanne Haag in a collaborative performance of song, sound, and movement, April 6 and 7.

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.

The Keller Auditorium audience was repeatedly brought to their feet as the Ailey company dancers dazzled with exhilarating performances of both contemporary choreography and Ailey’s own iconic "Revelations."

Presented at the 2024 Portland Jazz Festival, SKC’s latest world premiere promised to transcend artistic boundaries with innovations that take dance and sound in a new dimension, though delivered a more puzzling traditional concert dance experience.

The performance space by the railroad tracks in North Portland and the Butoh-inspired company Water in the Desert whisper their farewell to the Portland scene.

In its enrapturing show, ‘I Didn’t Come to Stay,’ this acclaimed tap and live music company celebrated the depth and virtuosity of tap’s Afro-diasporic roots.

Seven of Portland’s local dancers come together for an evening of solos, duets, trios, quartets, and quintets that reflect love and camaraderie.

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

Exploring life’s transitions and one’s quest for self-actualization through an Afrocentric lens, new and re-staged works by Oluyinka Akinjiola, Derrel Sekou Walker and others find fellowship along the way.

Melding dance, videography, music, poetry, and even virtual reality, ProLab Dance world-builds with ocean.

Trey McIntyre's lush and lavish version for Oregon Ballet Theatre of J.M. Barrie's classic fantasy is a treat for the forever young and those who grow up, too.

This weekend two classic works of 20th century American literature come to life in the form of 21st century ballet.

Differing senses of time, space, movement, image and meaning were coordinated by artistic leaders Alissa Deeter and Samuel Hobbs in their dazzling recent performances at The Reser.

Finding a community model for their crowd-sourced choreography helped the Eugene dance company connect with donors, partners, and the public, and build sustainable financial support.

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.

Choreographer Samuel Hobbs partners with PSC artistic director Dr. Alissa Deeter to create a powerful meditation of voice and movement drawn from ‘All-Night Vigil,’ Sergei Rachmaninoff’s choral masterpiece.

A new take on the liturgical work, from choral director Alissa Deeter and choreographer Samuel Hobbs; also, Chanticleer returns to Oregon.

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.

Graham Cole’s newest production, featuring dramatic lighting design and a joyful solo performance by Elenaluisa Alvarez, struck an incongruent note with the introspective, feminist poetry which was its inspiration.

From a magnificent dancerly takeover of Zidell Yards to a push/FOLD contemporary festival to her own solo Odissi show, our DanceWatch columnist steps deftly through a busy year.

For this dance teacher and Contact Improvisation devotee, gender and movement are fluid: “We are in constant motion—that’s life. We’re constantly evolving. We are the transition.”

The recently appointed artistic director brings a new sense of energy and magic to the familiar holiday classic.

From the rhythms of tap to the glories of Nijinska to "Why Dance Matters" and more, Martha Ullman West prepares a list of great dance reads just in time for giving.

Every year, the holiday classic provides aspiring young dancers from the Willamette Valley to Alaska with their first experience of the world of professional ballet.

Part Two of choreographer Amy Leona Havin's "Precious Cargo" adds more dance to its poignant look at shifting landscapes, memory, and the urgency of life.

The Portland dance company continues their 20th anniversary season with a winter showcase of new works by five Portland-based women choreographers, including Carla Mann and Andrea Parson.

Creating the special condensed version of the holiday classic, which will premiere on December 19, is part of Artistic Director Dani Rowe’s vision for making classical dance more welcoming to a broader audience.

The much anticipated finale of PICA's "Time-Released" programming is the work of Andrew Tay and Stephen Thompson. The performance engages with representations of Asian identity with a sense of play, recognition and, ultimately, reclamation.

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."

Amy Leona Havin sits down afterwards with the company’s founder and artistic director to discuss SKC’s merger with Conduit and what’s next for the contemporary dance company.

Put your best foot forward and try to solve this dance-themed crossword puzzle.

Performed in the round, ‘Radioactive Practice’ draws on street dance, contemporary African forms, and martial arts to upend expectations of established dance forms.

The second collaboration between the New York City b-girl and choreographer and her jazz musician brother Ehud Asherie combines street and club dance styles with the vibrant Afro-Brazilian rhythms and sounds of composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The timeless Tchaikovsky tale of Odette, Odile, and Siegfried springs to life under the direction of Christopher Stowell, complemented by the magical stage sets of Filipo Sanjust and the costumes of Sandra Woodall with Mark Zappone.

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.

Marina Harss talks about dance, writing, and her new biography of Ukrainian American choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, whose "Wartime Elegy" will be performed Nov. 3-12 in Seattle.

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, the audience favorite opens the 2023/2024 season, accompanied by Orchestra Next playing a live score.

Free Wednesday salsa classes at Doc Marie’s offer a welcoming night of fun and friendship in a queer-centered environment.

During their single night performance at White Bird, the celebrated dance company presented new collaborations and revisited classic works stretching back to its founding in 1971.

In this long-form performance, the Performance Works NW artistic director explores what is possible in a world of fluctuating personal, material, political, and artistic contingencies, as she wanders through a variety of movement scores, choreographies, tasks, guest artists, texts, songs, and sound compositions.

Oregon Ballet Theatre kicks off its 34th season with Christopher Stowell's remounting of his sterling 2006 OBT version of the classic tale of love and loss.

The Portland company gets down to the nitty-gritty as it prepares to open its 20th season with a trio of world premieres.

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.

The innovative Portland dance company enters a new season in a spirit of collaboration, civic renewal, and fresh ideas.

‘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 Portland academy’s live multimedia performance tribute to the Talking Heads film incorporates original work by students with disabilities.

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.

Through music, movement, and history, this ambitious endeavor affirmed that we all have power to levy in the collective quest for racial justice.

Utilizing choreographic iterations and iconography from different dance lineage backgrounds, the choreographer and performer offered a uniquely abstract look at the spiraling chain of Portland dance connectivity.

The company offers its own take on composer Igor Stravinsky through an innovative pairing of two of his most famous ballets.

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.

Eugene Ballet enlists an array of artists to bring a beloved underwater fairytale to life.

A colorful rendition of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Through the Looking Glass’ and ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ brings illusion to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Yuri Possokhov’s highly acclaimed rendition of the Russian folktale was accompanied by "Indigo," Stanton Welch’s one-act contemporary octet, and the world premiere of "Eco" by Paul Taylor Company resident choreographer, Lauren Lovette.

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 performances, April 20-22 at the Newmark Theatre, showcase the resilience and versatility of this nationally acclaimed high school dance company.

The performance, "Arpan: An Offering," included an introduction to the history and the intricacies of this ancient classical dance form from India.

Yuri Possokhov's "Firebird" and two other story-dances open the page on Oregon Ballet Theatre's newest show. Plus: First look at OBT's 2023-24 season.

The diverse production fuses the work of four renowned choreographers, including a world premiere by EB’s resident choreographer Suzanne Haag

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

Review: The company presents new dances from Yin Yue, Caroline Finn, and NW Dance Project Artistic Director Sarah Slipper.

Beware, dancemaker Katherine Longstreth argues. Big Data wants to mine your creativity for profit, with no credit or compensation to you.

The world premiere of composer/choreographer Samuel Hobbs' latest work brings together their signature expression of athletic movement with evocative music and dramatic performance.

The intimate portrait choreographed by Princess Grace Statue Award recipient Kyle Abraham touches on love, friendship, family, unity, and the Black experience.

After a beautiful last performance in the title role of "La Sylphide," Xuan Cheng takes her final bow as Oregon Ballet Theatre's principal ballerina.

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.

The company dives into the lasting challenges of Bournonville's 1830s Romantic ballet, re-creating a classic for contemporary audiences.

Choreographer Danielle Rowe is named Oregon Ballet Theatre's new artistic director; interim leader Peter Franc stays as artistic consultant.

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

Faculty transitions open up a new position and the opportunity to transform how the department teaches dance at the intersection of social, political, and creative movements.

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.

The Eugene orchestra, which accompanies Eugene Ballet’s “Nutcracker” performances again this month, mixes seasoned professionals with aspiring orchestral musicians.

With an emphasis on technique and also inclusion, new director Katarina Svetlova is leading Oregon Ballet Theatre School in a fresh direction.

Combining moments of dazzling dancing with whimsical costumes, vibrant sets, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the ballet remains one of the most beloved holiday traditions.

The fall production reflected Shaun Keylock’s continued commitment to preserving Portland’s history of dance while finding his own niche as a choreographer in its future.

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.

Fourth annual festival draws dance artists from around the world together for masterclasses, workshops, and to share their work.

Combining solo and ensemble pieces, "Momentum of Isolation" asks us to consider whether our growing digital existence is actually contributing to a lack of social connection.

Inspired by her father’s Alzheimer’s Disease and by the general theory of relativity, Marissa Rae Niederhauser’s new production at Performance Works Northwest takes us through both the beauty and the tragedy of time.

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.

The company presents a trio of dances - a world premiere and two returning works, including Ihsan Rustem’s irreverent reinterpretation of Ravel’s classic.

Muffie Delgado Connelly and Tahni Holt’s collaboration invites audiences into a world of imagination in this time-shifting production.

Oregon Ballet Theatre opens its season with sparkling versions of Christopher Stowell's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Balanchine's "Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux," and Christopher Bruce's "Hush."

This year's collection of 29 films features striking portraits of humanity from across the globe.

Storytelling is at the center of a season opening with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and two more vivid tales.

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

As dance presenters Walter Jaffe and Paul King move into their 25th season of running White Bird, the elite company they founded, they prepare to pass the torch.

How Elizabethan: The new and old of Nashville Ballet's "Black Lucy and the Bard" on PBS's Great Performances.

Xuan Cheng, principal dancer for Oregon Ballet Theatre, is the new principal dancer and ballet mistress for Hong Kong Ballet. She'll split the next year between Hong Kong and Oregon.

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

Dance review: Allie Hankins’ "By My Own Hand, Part 1: Ghosting" begins before it begins – and that's a good thing.

Make the most of the last month of summer with a diverse array of outdoor cultural celebrations.