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Laura’s Top Headlines- Nike Arc Angels Pointe Shoes April 18, 2012I’m so excited that Nike created a pointe shoe! This makes me want to put pointe shoes back on, even though they are so uncomfortable. Filed under: Articles, Laura's Dance Classes Tagged: clothing, fashion, nike shoe, pointe shoe, pointe shoes, styleLaura Mabe
- Help Studio One Dance Academy January 31, 2012“Help your favorite Studio One Performing Company Dancer fund raise by purchasing Dance-Aholic muscle creme and jelly! First dancer who sells their quota wins a PRIZE!!!” Filed under: Articles, Classes, Laura's Dance ClassesLaura Mabe
- Con Bro Chill Hosted The Decentralized Dance Party To A Massive Crowd January 30, 2012 Laura Mabe
- Cerrin Lathrop + Carlyn Hudson With SubRosa Dance Collective Rocked It Last Night At Groovin’ Greenhouse January 30, 2012 Laura Mabe
- skinner/kirk DANCE ENSEMBLE ~ 20% Discount For Students On Tickets January 29, 2012 Laura Mabe
- Nike Arc Angels Pointe Shoes April 18, 2012
**AUDITIONS**Modern-Fusion Dance Company
BRIDGE CITY Dance Project AUDITIONS Sunday, April 29th, 2012 from 3-5pm at: Spotlight Performing Arts 16101 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Oak Grove, OR 9726 Please bring or email resume and head shot for consideration. BRIDGE CITY Dance Project is a new groundbreaking Modern-Fusion Dance Company located in Portland, OR. We embody soulful art through a high voltage fusion of … Read more
Agnieszka Laska Dancers OPEN REHEARSAL
We are preparing for 3 different performances this weekend: April 27 @ 4:00pm at Newmark for OREGON DANCE WEEK, April 28 @ 7:00pm at Scottish Rite Center for DANCE COLLABORATIONS , April 29 @ 3:00pm at Miracle Theater for INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DANCE , We will be rehearsing the Chopin Project and excerpts form Broken … Read more
Jamb
Jamb is an exciting evenings’ length dance concert whose choreography was inspired by a series of movement experiments based on human confinement. From this launching point we have created movement that is lush and intricate, deviant and commanding. In Jamb we enter a mysterious world of subterfuge and self consumption; a world where we submit … Read more
PWNW Linda Austin Dance Studio Rental
BOOKING: email us at lindapaustin at mac dot com (preferred) or call 503-777-1907 To check availability, see the studio calendar BELOW or HERE. Click on the Studio Membership tab above for special discount rates THE PWNW SPACE: Dimensions: approx. 30′ x 40′ with risers at one end. Available rehearsal area approx. 30′ x 30′ Typical performing area approx. 30′ wide x … Read more
Jefferson Dancers Return To Portland’s Newmark Theatre For The Highly Anticipated Spring Performance!
From May 2nd to 5th, 2012, the Jefferson Dancers return to The Portland Center for the Performing Arts Newmark Theatre for the dance company’s exciting annual series of performances at this downtown landmark. WHAT: An exciting performance by the Jefferson Dancers, the elite dance company of the nationally known dance department at Portland’s Jefferson … Read more
London Dance Agency Mass Movement Launch New Dance Supergroup
Dance Agency Mass Movement best known for their work for producing major fashion shows and supplying the very best UK dancers for music videos, pop tours, TV shows and TV commercials for major ‘household name’ brands and live event productions has now taken the industry insiders by storm by creating a brand new dance collective … Read more
Nike Arc Angels Pointe Shoes
I’m so excited that Nike created a pointe shoe! This makes me want to put pointe shoes back on, even though they are so uncomfortable.
Welcome Laura Mabe
Hi, I’m Laura and I will be blogging about my dance classes at Studio One Dance Academy and the Belmont Academy here on Invictus Dance. Last year was my first year as a dance teacher at Studio One Dance Academy. I taught 13 classes and had the time of my life interacting with the most … Read more
Let’s Get Motivated
How bad to you want it – Hard work pays off. An inspirational speech by Eric Thomas aka the Hip Hop Preacher. http://www.viddler.com/player/296b8fc5/
The Fertile Ground Festival Is Almost Here
The Portland art community is getting excited to take part in the 10 day art festival beginning January 19 – January 29. Launched in 2009, the Fertile Ground Festival greatly affected the Portland art scene over the last couple of years by creating multiple platforms and hubs for artists to showcase their work and reach out … Read more
The Jefferson Dancers Winter Dance Recital
The Jefferson Dancers hosts their Winter Dance Recital on January 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Robert Ford Memorial Theater.
American Dance Festival 17th Annual Screendance Festival
ADF is pleased to announce our annual call for submissions for the 17th annual International Screendance Festival. Created as a platform to showcase recent developments in the field as well as historically relevant work, ADF’s International Screendance Festival, directed by dance filmmaker and curator, Douglas Rosenberg, has screened more than 320 dance films by filmmakers from … Read more
Dance Coalition of Oregon Merges with Invictus Dance
Invictus Dance is pleased to announce that the Dance Coalition of Oregon has decided to merge with Invictus Dance. After a successful meeting this morning, we mutually decided our goals would be better met if we combined forces. However, the Dance Coalition of Oregon will still, separate and apart from Invictus Dance, put on the … Read more
Meshi Chavez Brings “…or be dragged” To Momentum Studios
Choreographer and dancer, Meshi Chavez brings “…or be dragged” - a new solo with original music by Lisa Degrace at Momentum Studio January 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28 at 7:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Split in two. Pulled in many directions. Regret? Relief? Where do I go from here? …or be dragged, is one mans exploration into the … Read more
FRONT Dance Newspaper & Invictus Dance
Front is a dance publication that came out on September 7th, 2011 in Portland. Front was created because dancers, Tahni Holt, Danielle Ross and Noelle Stiles believed there was not enough publication about the Portland dance community. Invictus Dance completely agrees! That is why Invictus Dance created an online presence as a centralized hub for all information about … Read more
Dancers Among Us: Jordan Matter Travels The US To Capture Dancers
New York Photographer, Jordan Matter, has agreed to publish a book, Dancers Among Us out in 2013. Click here to read more about this …
New Studio Listed With Invictus Dance: mOuth Studio
The mOuth is located at 810 SE Belmont. Google map. The Google street view is outdated; eco-friendly landscaping now distinguishes the building. The mOuth is a sprung dance floor 40′ wide by 50′ deep. It has modern theatrical lighting, an excellent sound system, and seating for 40-100 audience members. More information about the mOuth’s technical resources is here. The mOuth hosts a … Read more
Arabian Nights At The Hult Center
“By telling these tales I might save myself…” Be transported through the eyes of the beautiful storyteller Scheherazade with this daring, exotic, and mysterious ballet. Inspired by the ancient treasury 1,001 Arabian Nights, choreographers Donna and Hannah Bontrager weave tales of adventure, truth, fantastic imagination, justice, and faith with their original choreography. With the ancient … Read more
Abernethy Performing Arts ~ Groupon Special over a 50% discount
Before dance was identified as an effective workout routine, it was believed to be useful only for stamping down dirt floors in barns and avoiding falling hail. Give new meaning to your feet’s lives with today’s Groupon to Abernethy Performing Arts in Oregon City. Choose between the following options: •For $36, you get a $children’s ballet-class … Read more
The Harid Conservatory Summer School Audition
“This is a tough school, based on methodology and dedicated to producing professional dancers.” - Dance Magazine Sunday, January 22, 2012 Registration: 2:30 pm Class: 3-4:30 pm Audition fee: $20 Required Photo: Tendu second position, arms in second position Studio: 833 N. Shaver Street (at Mississippi Ave.) MAP Harid’s Summer School is open to students in academic … Read more
NWDP ~ The Best Of Now
Check out Northwest Dance Project’s “The Best of Now” video clip. Northwest Dance Project is The Best of Contemporary Dance Now from Northwest Dance Project on Vimeo.
Groovin’ Greenhouse – Space For New Dance Works To Grow
Polaris Dance Theatre returns to the Fertile Ground Festival with the Groovin’ Greenhouse. Last year dance lovers were treated to a spectrum of dance styles all under one roof. This year Polaris has nearly doubled the number of presenters with a program that includes performances by local flamenco, contemporary, tap, aerial and classical dance organizations. … Read more
Giselle By OBT ~ Tickets On Sale Today
THE HEART IS A FLOWER… …blooming in the mystery of the night. A summer affair turns to winter chill when a country girl with tender feelings and a weak heart falls for a gentleman with questionable intentions and the worst timing. Her heart bursts. Adrift in the afterlife she must ultimately decide… free him through … Read more
Srimati Aparna Ramaswamy ~ Natya Yoga
The performing division of Kalabharathi is called the “Kalabharathi Dance Company”. All performing members have had several years of training and have completed their arangetram. This core group of performers have been acknowledged as the most talented performing group in Bharathanatyam in Oregon. They have performed extensively to full packed audiences and have won the … Read more
Audition Notice
Polaris Dance Theatre is seeking 1 female and 3 male dancers for IMMEDIATE PAID OPENINGS with the company for its 2012-13 season. Dancers must be versatile with a strong background in both contemporary as well as classical styles. Partnering skills are required. Some aerial experience is preferred. Launched in 2002 by award-winning choreographer Robert Guitron, … Read more
Danielle Ross ~ To Remember Is To Jump Around There
We hope you will join us for the premiere of our latest work. After a year of rehearsing in the studio, we will hit the stage in five days. This is a project near and dear to the heart exploring loss, memory, nostalgia, and how we hold on to it all. We hope to see you in the audience. … Read more
NW Dance Project ~ Three Dance World Premieres – No Service Fees in January
Tickets are now on sale for Northwest Dance Project’s SPRING PREMIERES – THE BEST OF NOW shows March 9 + 10 featuring bold new contemporary dance works from master international choreographers Sarah Slipper, Patrick Delcroix and Wen Wei Wang.NO SERVICE FEES IN JANUARY! Best tickets HERE View the amazing company video created by our Artistic Director … Read more
tEEth ~ Make/Believe With White Bird
Make/Believe (Working Title) World Premiere - A White Bird Commission Lincoln Hall, Portland State University Thursday, January 26, 2012 – 8:00pm |Friday, January 27, 2012 – 8:00pm |Saturday, January 28, 2012 – 8:00pm | Purchase Tickets Here “Novel, strange and sexy.” -Portland Monthly Running Time: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermission Founded in Portland by choreographer Angelle Hebert and composer Phillip … Read more
Local Company tEEth Featured In Dance Magazine
Make/Believe (Working Title) World Premiere - A White Bird Commission Lincoln Hall, Portland State University Thursday, January 26, 2012 – 8:00pm Friday, January 27, 2012 – 8:00pm Saturday, January 28, 2012 – 8:00pm Purchase Tickets Here
Doing The Snow Dance
All this talk about snow on the news makes me wish there was actually snow outside my windows. To help bring the snow to Portland, let’s do the snow dance. Here’s a You Tube video I found of a girl doing her version of the snow dance. If you have a better snow dance, please … Read more
Niles Ford, Dancer And Choreographer Dies At 52
Niles Ford, a performer and choreographer who had been active in the downtown New York dance scene since the late 1970s, died on Saturday at his home in Brooklyn. He was 52. To read more, click here …
Brian’s Surprise Justin Bieber Wedding Dance
Nothing like a white boy, or multiple boys, with dance moves on a very special day. I always love watching these videos. Hope you enjoy.
skinner/kirk DANCE ENSEMBLE
Led by two of Portland’s most gifted dancer/choreographers, the skinner/kirk DANCE ENSEMBLE performs work that is intensely musical and inherently moving, while taking “…the traditional techniques of ballet into innovative territory.” (The Oregonian) The superb program will feature a revival of the trapeze duet One set to one of Canteloube’s beautiful ‘Songs of the Auvergne’, live accompaniment … Read more
PDX Dance Collective ~ Push/Pull In February
PUSH/PULL is a debut of contemporary dance works, choreographed by the members of PDX Dance Collective. Musical guest Matthew Lindley will perform live with the dancers. PDX Dance Collective’s mission is to provide innovative, theatrical dance experiences to audiences in and around the Portland metro area. Members of the collective contribute their skills as dancers, as … Read more
Audition Notice
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES The PATA 2012 General Auditions will be April, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 9th NOTE: We realize this is a holiday weekend and have made all efforts to accommodate the needs of members observing religious obligations. Please note — as before, these annual auditions will continue the use of qualifying auditions. Please … Read more
Update ~ DCO Merges With Invictus Dance
Over the coming year DCO’s website will gradually phase out, migrating all content to InvictusDance.com - please make future submissions for public listings in all categories at InvictusDance.com. DCO will still accept memberships by USPS mail and through this website; but, DCO Membership is now required only to present in DCO’s Blue Sky Choreographers Performance Series. DCO Spring … Read more
AWOL Open Studio Series
A-WOL is prepping for our next show (an exciting re-set of Left of Center) and we want to include you in our process! Over the next four months we’ll be hosting a series of Open Studios to give you, our favorite people in the world, a sneak peek at the behind the scenes. Here’s whats … Read more
Fertile Ground Starts Today
The Fertile Ground launches its ten-day festival today. Get out of the gloomy rain and enjoy art. Click HERE to view the event guide.
Paul Taylor Dance & Scholarship Contest
The Paul Taylor Dance Company, together with DanceMedia and Talenthouse, is inviting aspiring dancers to submit a video showcasing their dance ability, style and why they deserve to receive an exclusive year-long scholarship to The Taylor School in New York. Paul Taylor, Dance Magazine, Matthew Diamond (‘So You Think You Can Dance’), and two Taylor Company members will select two winners, … Read more
Young Choreographer’s Festival Application
The mission of The Young Choreographer’s Festival is to present the work of the most up and coming young choreographers in all genres of dance. Our unique event will garner them the experience and resources needed to aid in the progression of their careers. We aim to educate, foster, and most importantly support the cultivation … Read more
Jennifer Camp with Pacific Dance Ensemble perform at the Groovin Greenhouse
Jennifer Camp will bring select members of Pacific Dance Ensemble to perform new works on January 29th at 4:30 pm at the Groovin Greenhouse. Jennifer Camp, Artistic Director of Pacific University Dance Ensemble since 2004, is a lyrically expressive Portland choreographer. Her evocative, image-driven choreography taps into the essence of human experience, deeply exploring what … Read more
Pina Dance Film Releasing In Portland
PINA is a feature-length dance film in 3D with the ensemble of the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, featuring the unique and inspiring art of the great German choreographer, who died in the summer of 2009. PINA is a film for Pina Bausch by Wim Wenders. He takes the audience on a sensual, visually stunning journey … Read more
Durante Lambert & The Fusion Choreographer’s Ball
Durante Lambert brings Fusion Choreographer’s Ball to Portland in the hopes to present new dancers, choreographers, and works on a monthly basis. Lambert in inspired and moved by the outstanding amount of talent in Portland and hopes that the Fusion Choreographer’s Ball becomes an event where all types of art can fused together to showcase … Read more
Oregon Live & Press Release Feeds Now On Invictus Dance
Hi Invictus Dance fans. Invictus Dance is excited to now have RSS Feeds from the OregonLive.com website’s Portland and Oregon Performing Arts Section and from PressRelease.com. As Portland’s ONLY online dance magazine, Invictus Dance wants to make sure to bring all dance information to our fans in an easy and accessible fashion. The feeds run … Read more
Fertile Ground Festival Broken Flowers — work in progress
Choreographer Agnieszka Laska is known from creating provocative works related to the most painful issues of our reality. Her multimedia productions “The Fall ’01″, “Lamentatio”, “Homeland Insecurity” have taken us to 9/11′s ground zero, Middle East battle fields, Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, through airport body scans and into the very heart and soul of humanities suffering. … Read more
March Music Moderne – Broken Flowers – work in progress
Broken Flowers, addresses a severe tragedy unfolding on a growing scale within our region: forced induction of young persons (some prepubescent) into bonded prostitution literally sex-trade slavery. This work in progress version is showing (only one performance, limited seating) as a part of the 2012 March Music Moderne series. This performance will serve as a feedback opportunity from the … Read more
Google Calendar Added To Invictus Dance
Invictus Dance has now added a google calendar to our website. This is a public calendar where anyone can upload events. A small version of the calendar is located on the right sidebar of our website. To add events to the calendar, simply become a google account member (it’s free). If you are already a … Read more
New Studio Listed With Invictus Dance ~ Urban Arts Dance Studio
The Urban Arts Dance Studio is NOW listed on Invictus Dance under NE Dance Studios. If you live in NE Portland or any other part of Portland, make sure you check out their fabulous studio space. To learn more about the Urban Arts Dance Studio, visit their website. On their site you can read about their rates, … Read more
Broadway Rose Theatre Announces Auditions for Upcoming Musicals
Broadway Rose Theatre Company announces auditions for the musicals The Sound of Music, The Drowsy Chaperone and Little Shop of Horrors, and two children’s musical shows, Beauty and the Beast and Pinocchio. Auditions will be by appointment only at the Broadway Rose New Stage. The Broadway Rose hires Equity Guest Artists and Non-Equity performers. All … Read more
Being Pregnant & Dancing ~ 23 Weeks – 5 Months
My husband and I decided to start trying to get pregnant in August and were successful on our first try. I couldn’t believe I was pregnant. I was anticipating getting pregnant around December. This last summer, I bicycled across the country (from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine), leaving in the beginning of July and returning home in … Read more
NW Fusion, DCO & Polaris Were Stunning Last Night At The Groovin’ Greenhouse
The Groovin’ Greenhouse launched its second weekend at the Polaris Studio Theater as a part of the ten-day city-wide Fertile Ground Festival of new works. Polaris Studio Theater’s lobby opened a little after 7:00 p.m. and quickly became crowded with an eclectic group of people who enjoyed refreshments before the show. Doors to the theater … Read more
Tom & Gary’s Decentralized Dance Party Tonight
Meeting spot. Under the Hawthorne Bridge on the east side. Water Ave and Hawthorne. The world’s funnest spontaneous street Party is returning for you: http://goo.gl/W51rg BUT THE PARTY WON’T HAPPEN IF WE DON’T REACH OUR KICKSTARTER GOAL by Jan. 26th! http://kck.st/yOPpEl Please pledge and invite THE DETAILS: By popular demand, we are going to return to … Read more
skinner/kirk DANCE ENSEMBLE ~ 20% Discount For Students On Tickets
Led by two of Portland’s most gifted dancer/choreographers, the skinner/kirk DANCE ENSEMBLE performs work that is intensely musical and inherently moving, while taking “…the traditional techniques of ballet into innovative territory.” (The Oregonian) The superb program will feature a revival of the trapeze duet One set to one of Canteloube’s beautiful ‘Songs of the Auvergne‘, live accompaniment … Read more
Cerrin Lathrop + Carlyn Hudson With SubRosa Dance Collective Rocked It Last Night At Groovin’ Greenhouse
I showed up at the Polaris Studio Theater for the Groovin’ Greenhouse’s 8:00 p.m. showing at 7:00 p.m. last night. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the 5:30 p.m. showing, which featured Laura Onizuka with members of Portland Flamenco Events Performance Group, Agnieszka Laska Dancers, and AWOL Dance Collective. However, to my benefit, the 5:30 p.m. showing ran … Read more
Con Bro Chill Hosted The Decentralized Dance Party To A Massive Crowd
The Decentralized Dance Party hit Portland last Friday with thousands of “party revolution”, as decentralized dance party founders, Tom and Gary, call their movement, fans meeting under the Hawthorne Bridge. Tom and Gary started the movement because they believe, “Partying is the most misunderestimated artistic medium in existence.” The talented and local band, Con Bro … Read more
Blue Sky Grants 2012
BLUE SKY 2012 @ Concordia University – May 18-20 DCO’s annual Choreographers Performance Series application post mark deadline March 1 DCO is offering three $200 choreography grant/stipends to selected applicants. All applicants are automatically considered for this creative grant/stipend, to be used at will in bringing your work to the Blue Sky Stage. To view … Read more
Last Day For No Service Fees With NWDP
Tickets are now on sale for Northwest Dance Project’s SPRING PREMIERES – THE BEST OF NOW shows March 9 + 10 featuring bold new contemporary dance works from master international choreographers Sarah Slipper, Patrick Delcroix and Wen Wei Wang. NO SERVICE FEE special ends Jan. 31st! Best tickets HERE
New Studio Listed With Invictus Dance ~ Billings Dance Center
Billings Dance Center has been a pillar of excellence in the Portland dance community since first opening their doors in 1932 under the name Billings School of Dance. Under the direction of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Billings, the studio set the bar for dance education and saw hundreds of thousands of students come through their … Read more
Help Studio One Dance Academy
“Help your favorite Studio One Performing Company Dancer fund raise by purchasing Dance-Aholic muscle creme and jelly! First dancer who sells their quota wins a PRIZE!!!”
OBT Giselle Special Ticket Code
Save $10 off per ticket (seating areas 1-4 only) to any performance of OBT’s new production of the classic Gisellewith the special offer code “DANCE” when you order by February 15th online at www.obt.org.
Introducing Dance Oregon’s First Ever Kickstarter Fundraiser
Introducing Dance Oregon’s First Ever Kickstarter Fundraiser. We’re a student group at the University of Oregon. Follow us on our journey to the American College Dance Festival.
An Arts Forum For Portland Candidates On March 5 ~ Regional Arts & Culture Council
Portland Mayoral candidates Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales and Jefferson Smith will be joined by Portland City Council candidates Amanda Fritz, Mary Nolan and Steve Novick for a lively conversation about the arts in Portland, moderated by Portland Monthly Magazine Editor-in-Chief Randy Gragg. Co-sponsored by the Creative Advocacy Network (CAN), RACC, the Portland Art Dealers Association, … Read more
PDX Dance Collective ~ Electric & Innovative Concert Of New Works
PDX Dance Collective’s mission is to provide innovative, theatrical dance experiences to audiences in and around the Portland metro area. Members of the collective contribute their skills as dancers, as well as individual styles as performers and choreographers. It is this true spirit of collaboration which makes PDX Dance Collective exciting and unique. We need … Read more
SubRosa Wants To Be A Non-Profit ~ Help Them Out
What’s next on the list…A free preview show and working on making us NON-profit! Wanna be on our board? Let us know and we’ll make the magic happen! Having all transplanted to Portland within the last several years, these young artists came to the Rose City with eager wills to plug into the creative pulse … Read more
Reasonable Doubts | Esther LaPointe
When the solid ground of your knowledge crumbles beneath your feet, how do you respond? “Reasonable Doubts” is an exploration of the power of chaos and the beauty of individual choice, consequence, and intuition. It is a performance-based piece that takes into consideration the unique way in which we each navigate the waters of life. … Read more
February’s Fusion Choreographer’s Ball ~ Durante Lambert
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!! Don’t miss Fusion Saturday, February 18th!!! For pre sale tickets, contact Durante Lambert at durantelambert@yahoo.com. Tickets are ONLY $10 during pre sale. PS - Do you want to perform in the next Fusion show on Feb 18th! Here’s your chance!!! The Dance Movement dates and times coming shortly.
Dance Movement Workshop With Durante Lambert
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to perform in front of a live crowd! Attend, 1, 2 or 3 of these classes and perform with us at Fusion Choreographers Ball “Love Jones”. February 18, 2012. Please register for the classes if you wish to attend! Let’s D.A.N.C.E.!
POLARIS COMPANY AUDITION
Polaris Dance Theatre is seeking 1 female and 3 male dancers for IMMEDIATE PAID OPENINGS with the company for its 2012-13 season. Dancers must be versatile with a strong background in both contemporary as well as classical styles. Partnering skills are required. Some aerial experience is preferred. Launched in 2002 by award-winning choreographer Robert Guitron, Portland-based … Read more
Polaris SUMMER INTENSIVE AUDITION MARCH 4TH
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE RUNS …AUGUST 6-24, 2012 Immerse yourself in dance this summer at Polaris! Our Summer Dance Intensive offers challenging and diverse curriculum taught by an outstanding faculty and culminates in a studio theater performance of premiere works. Click HERE for Summer Intensive Audition information! ***************************************************************************************************************************************** KIDS CAMP 2012 / JULY 9-22 Watch your … Read more
Reed Arts Week 2012: RUPTURE Presents Troika Ranch, March 2nd – 4th
Taking place from February 29th to March 4th, Reed Arts Week 2012: RUPTURE comes to Reed College Campus with both visiting and student artists presenting visual art, performances, installations, and lectures. RAW 2012: RUPTURE seeks to explore the moments in which established norms and trajectories are interrupted and cast aside in favor of new … Read more
Northwest Dance Project Presents Spring Premieres-The Best Of NOW
3 stunning new contemporary dance works from master international choreographers Sarah Slipper, Patrick Delcroix and Wen Wei Wang. March 9 + 10 Best tickets HERE
Luciana Proaño Chaski
Luciana Proaño’s Chaski is a Family Endeavor spring trio of performances followed by workshops Portland, February, 2012: Sided by husband John (JB) Butler playing guitar and generating effects, Luciana Proaño presents the first of three collaborative works on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 P.M. at Conduit Dance, Inc. located at 918 SW … Read more
Submit Press Release
Submit Press Release. Hi Invictus Dance Followers - Invictus Dance NOW has a separate page where you can send your own press release. If you are a dance company, dance instructor, dance studio, or simply a dance enthusiast and you want to list something on Invictus Dance, please visit this page and send your information. Invictus Dance will go over the … Read more
Conduit Dance Inc. Dance+ Performance Series Call For Proposals
Application Deadline: WED, MARCH 21, 2012 BY MIDNIGHT Online Application and Guidelines: http://www.conduit-pdx.org/form/call.html Conduit Dance Inc. is soliciting proposals for original contemporary dance and interdisciplinary performances to be featured in a new Dance+ Performance Series that will premiere in July 2012 fully produced at Conduit’s versatile and intimate studio theater. The Dance+ Series is dedicated to presenting innovative, … Read more
March 29th Visual Music 2012 at BodyVox Dance Center with BodyVox and Portland Festival Ballet
VISUAL MUSIC 2012: The C’s Have It!: The Composer/Choreographer Connection Thursday March 29, 8 pm The BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Ave, Portland General Admission $22 adults, $15 student/senior
FREE INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP: Improvisational Composition
Taught by: Anet Ris-Kelman When: Tues. March 13, 7:30-10pm Where: Hipbone Studio, 1847 E. Burnside, #104 For Reservation & information: anetriskelman@comcast.net Introduction is FREE 8 Week Session: Tuesdays March 20-May 8 $120-$160, some scholarships available
BODYVOX-2 EXPLORES THE WIDE-RANGING CREATIVE WORK OF JAMEY HAMPTON AND ASHLEY ROLAND
BodyVox presents apprentice troupe BodyVox-2 March 1-3 at the company’s Dance Center in Portland Oregon. The show is an exploration of the wide-ranging creative work of BodyVox Artistic Director‘s Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland. Dances from the pairs extensive body of work will include “Seawater Tango” an excerpt from ‘Mr. Seawater’s Pool’ which was premiered by ISO Dance … Read more
PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND
Troika Ranch and Reed College present Enter Comma Prepare Dates: March 2 – 4, 2012 Time: 8:00PM Location: Kaul Auditorium/Reed College This performance will move between two adjacent locations. Chairs will be provided but audience is encouraged to sit, stand and move around. TICKETS: troikaranch.org Tickets also available at the door, cash or check only. Reed … Read more
NW Dance Project Presents Spring Premieres
Northwest Dance Project presents SPRING PREMIERES – THE BEST OF NOW 3 stunning new contemporary dance works from master international choreographers Sarah Slipper, Patrick Delcroix and Wen Wei Wang. March 9 + 10 Best tickets HERE Tickets HERE Info/Tickets: 503.828.8285 boxoffice@nwdanceproject.org
4 Men Only ~ Performance
Event Title: 4 Men Only Event Type: Dance performance featuring four male choreographers performing four diverse solos. This program contains adult content (first solo of the program). Dates: Friday & Saturday, March 2 & 3 Time: 8:00 pm nightly Venue: Conduit Dance, Inc., 918 SW Yamhill, 4th Floor Portland, OR 97205 Tickets: $14 student/senior/working artist … Read more
Beginner/Int Hip Hop Workshops! THIS WEEKEND! Perform with us too!
Beginner/Int Hip Hop Workshops! THIS WEEKEND! Perform with us toooo! ~ Durante Lambert
Fellow Blog Art Scatter Article About OBT’s Giselle
Bob Hicks on Art Scatter (A Portland-centric arts and culture blog) wrote a fabulous review of OBT’s latest performance, Giselle. Click here to read the article.
Ballet Fantastique Brings Shakespeare Ballet To Italy
“Ballet Fantastique is thrilled to go to Italy in July, 2012, but needs your help. Through Kickstarter (the world’s largest platform for creative projects), Ballet Fantastique hopes to raise $4,000 by March 26th. CLICK HERE and visit Kickstarter today to “back this project” and help a local professional ballet company and my friends become a … Read more
NW Dance Project Spring Premieres The Best Of Now Update
Northwest Dance Project presents SPRING PREMIERES – THE BEST OF NOW 3 stunning new contemporary dance works from Sarah Slipper, Patrick Delcroix and Wen Wei Wang March 9 + 10 Best tickets HERE
Submit Company
Hi all – Invictus Dance is excited to announce we now have a form under the tab ‘Companies’ where you can submit your own company to Invictus Dance. If you are a dance company in Oregon and want FREE advertising, please fill out the form. Our team will go over the information to make sure … Read more
New Company BodyVox Listed on Invictus Dance
BodyVox just submitted their company information on Invictus Dance for FREE advertising. Which company is going to submit their information next? ~ Laura and the Invictus Dance Team Click on this link to view BodyVox on Invictus Dance. Led by Artistic Directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is a freewheeling, multi-media, boundary-bending movement troupe. BodyVox’s unique approach to … Read more
New Company on Invictus Dance ~ SubRosa Dance Collective
Invictus Dance is excited to advertise for FREE SubRosa Dance Collective – A newly merged non-profit dance company based in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about this company, click here.
Dance Uncovered: A Series Of Choreographer Talks
Sat/Sun 3:00p @ Conduit Dance, Inc. 918 SW Yamhill, 4th Floor, Portland 97205 $5 cover – refreshments included. Dance Uncovered is a series of open rehearsals / artist talks that offer a forum for feedback and elucidation of the choreography and the creative process. Conduit’s Dance Uncovered series connects performers, artists, audiences, and students. Guest … Read more
PDX Dance Collective
Check out the NEW dance company to advertise for FREE on Invictus Dance – PDX Dance Collective.
Galaxy Dance Festival
Apply by 3/28 for best program positioning The 2012 Galaxy Dance Festival is taking place August 10th and 11th at Portland’s Director Park. We are currently seeking dance artists within the community- choreographers, teachers and companies – to join us. Our goal is to educate the public about the incredibly diverse world of dance in Portland … Read more
BROKEN FLOWERS
Saturday March 17 • 7:00 pm; Zoomtopia 810 SE Belmont, PDX | TICKETS - brownpapertickets.com/event/219666 ALD’s newest work in progress, addressing the painful subject of teen sex slavery and human trafficking, developed to this point with music from the Marzena Music release Hendrix Uncovered Choreographer Agnieszka Laska is known for creating provocative works related to the … Read more
BODYVOX PRESENTS WHEN HARRY MET SALLY WITH LIVE DANCE ACCOMPANIMENT
Portland, OR – In anticipation of BodyVox’s forthcoming “The Cutting Room,” a show that will blend action films with comedy, drama and sci-fi to create a blueprint for movement motifs, the company will present a three-dimensional exploration of the classic date movie “When Harry Met Sally.” BodyVox artistic directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland will talk … Read more
From Seattle, Amy O’Neal Master Class @ Conduit
Hip-hop, funk influenced class w/ Seattle’s amazing Amy O’Neal. Dance DANCE Evolution with Amy O’Neal Saturday March 31, 2012 Conduit Dance, inc. $15, 12-1:30 PM Open Level New styles and ideas are created by the mixing of what already exists. The evolution of humans, art, and culture prove this time and time again. This open … Read more
Paufve | dance Performance Opportunity & Audition
Paufve | dance April 7, 2012, 11:30-1:00 PM San Francisco-based choreographer Randee Paufve and Paufve | dance, formerly of Portland, seeks dancers of all genders and ages to perform in the Portland premiere of So I Married Abraham Lincoln… a new dance about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln and the American First Lady body, … Read more
Kids & Teens Summer Dance Camp Classes at Northwest Dance Project
Schedules + Registration Forms HERE Info: 503.421.7434 / info@nwdanceproject.org
NW Fusion brings an eclectic mix of lively fun and haunting imagery to the Portland stage
NW Fusion Dance Company in Concert April 21, 2012 ~ 2:00 & 7:00 pm World Trade Center Theater, Portland $15 general admission, $12 students with ID | boxofficetickets.com NW Fusion proudly presents its fourth annual spring concert, featuring a diverse range of exciting new works by both resident and guest choreographers. The concert pieces encompass … Read more
The Collision Series
FRONT curates a 2 part series of improvised performance collisions. What: FRONT is a newspaper devoted to contemporary dance performance and theory. Based out of Portland, OR, FRONT is Tahni Holt, Danielle Ross, Noelle Stiles and Robert Tyree. Contributors to FRONT newspaper have included: Karen Nelson, MGM Grand, Lisa Radon, Linda Austin and more. FRONT: … Read more
The Collision Series – It Gets Even Better
The Potential For Beautiful Chaos Increases FRONT announces 2 additions to The Collision Series PART I: Reed Wallsmith (Music) PART II: Jeff Forbes (Lighting) THE COLLISION SERIES FRONT CURATES A 2 PART SERIES OF IMPROVISED PERFORMANCE COLLISIONS PART I - April 29th, 7pm (Sunday) DANCERS: Gregg Bielemeier, Kathleen Keogh, Tere Mathern, Emily Stone and Taka Yamamoto MUSIC/SOUND: Thomas Thorson, Reed Wallsmith (Blue Cranes) … Read more
OREGON DANCE WEEK
~ From pdxdancecard.org OREGON DANCE WEEK A brief history: Last year State Senator Suzanne Bonamici took a leap of faith and proposed Concurrent Resolution 5, establishing the last week in April as Oregon Dance Week. “Even in difficult economic times, it’s important to recognize the benefits of arts and culture” Bonamici stated during the initial vote. The resolution … Read more
June Shows For Northwest Dance Project
Our SUMMER SPLENDORS Shows Await You Step into the beautiful studio to see Portland’s international-award-winning contemporary dance company unveil new works from Sarah Slipper, Tracey Durbin, Gregory Dolbashian and Kate Wallich. Only 70 seats – Don’t delay – These shows sell out! TICKETS HERE SUMMER SPLENDORS June 8 – 17 Celebrate the arrival of … Read more
Dance West in Concert 2012
Dance West, under the direction of Julane Stites and housed at the Arts & Communication Magnet Academy, will be celebrating women at this year’s annual IN CONCERT. Thanks to a generous grant from the Washington County Cultural Coalition, the Company will honor those women who paved the way for all the privileges and freedoms … Read more
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- Egypt's Highly Celebrated Art Form Reaches Miami On A New Level April 20, 2012JSJ Cultural Productions presents Egyptia 2012 - Miami's very own three-day dance festival with some of the world's most renowned master instructors under one roof: held June 1-3 at the DoubleTree Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center.
- Wilson's 'Orchesis' Student Dance Ensemble to Perform April 20 and 21 April 10, 2012The Wilson College modern dance ensemble, Orchesis, will present its annual spring concert on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, in Wilson's Appenzellar-Buchanan Dance Studio. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. followed by question-and-answer session with the choreographers and dancers.
- Mass Movement Welcome Spotlight on Hip Hop and Streetdance At Lift Off Dance Festival March 6, 2012Top London dance agency, Mass Movement give their comments in anticipation of the Bracknell dance festival.
- IN Group Hosts its Fifth Annual Rang Barse Celebration:Invites you to a festival of colors aboard a cruise around the Hudson River February 29, 2012To celebrate the 5th anniversary of New York's exclusive Holi event- Rang Barse, IN Group is lifting its anchor and setting sail . Be a part of our celebrations as we move from the Peking to the Princess for a cruise around New York.
- Les Nuits D'Elite announces their first New York City nightlife event February 24, 2012Les Nuits D'Elite will be hosting -A Night in Paris- at the Anchor Bar.
- New York City dancers find a place to battle and connect to the hip-hop community: -Urban Renewal.- February 23, 2012PMT Dance Studio announces its 3rd Hip-hop freestyle dance competiton: Urban Renewal. The event will be held at 6pm on March 31st at PMT Dance Studio, located at 69 West 14th Street, 3rd Floor. Tickets are $13 if purchased in advance and comes with complimentary beverages.
- Wayne Foster hosts a Dance Party to Help the Blind This Friday, January 20th January 17, 2012A Fabulous Fun Fundraiser including live music and entertainment. Wayne wants to help the blind help themselves in ways never thought possible!
- Norika Matsuyama of Palos Verdes, California named a YoungArts 2012 Best and Brightest Young Artists in the Nation Finalist January 10, 2012Norika Matsuyama from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is a YoungArts Finalist in Dance Discipline.
- Corps Stars Bring South Bay Ballet's Nutcracker to Life December 3, 2011Diane Lauridsen's artistic direction takes this local company to the grandest place as it rivals the finest American performances of this holiday spectacular.
- Egypt's Highly Celebrated Art Form Reaches Miami On A New Level April 20, 2012
- Oregon Performing Arts
- Call board for May 28 - June 3: Upcoming auditions May 28, 2012Auditions for this week.The Oregonian
- Theater Review: 'It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues' is a solid crowd-pleaser May 26, 2012The newly opened musical revue at Portland Center Stage offers strong performances from six top-notch vocalists and five band members.Holly Johnson, Special to The Oregonian
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival reviews: 'Medea/Macbeth/Cinderella' tells classic stories in triplicate May 26, 2012A fascinating juxtaposition and blend of famous tales told simultaneously, "MMC" is a fascinating experiment, though perhaps best-suited for theater geeks. Also: "Troilus and Cressida" serves up the bitter humors of love and war.Marty Hughley, The Oregonian
- 'Million Dollar Quartet' cast performs in Director Park (video) May 26, 2012Actors from the Tony Award-winning show performed during the lunch hour Friday in Downtown Portland.Alysha Beck, The Oregonian
- Arts for All program, which offers $5 tickets, spreads to Corvallis May 25, 2012The success of Portland's program is spreading to other communities.David Stabler, The Oregonian
- Faced with the challenge of a cabaret show, Emily Beleele will 'Sing Anyway' May 25, 2012The Portland singer and actress takes a warm, comic look at how we hold ourselves back and how we can learn to go forward all the same.Marty Hughley, The Oregonian
- Clackamas County summer fairs, festivals and other family events May 25, 2012My list includes entertainment, activities, field games, dances, rodeos, animals, clowns, carnivals, art and car shows, fireworks, parades, hot air balloons, tours, barbecues, and wine and beer tastings.Vickie Kavanagh, The Oregonian
- Portland Institute for Contemporary Art announces partial lineup for TBA Festival May 25, 2012Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the annual Time-Based Art Festival will feature Laurie Anderson, Yo La Tengo and an international array of other cutting-edge artists.Marty Hughley, The Oregonian
- Opera Theater Oregon goes for glamour with updated Debussy opera 'Pelleas et Melisande' May 24, 2012The French New Wave film "Last Year in Marienbad" inspires a new setting.David Stabler, The Oregonian
- Roger O. Doyle dies at 72, leaving legacy of choirs, teaching at University of Portland May 24, 2012A memorial service June 23 in Portland will be a huge musical event.David Stabler, The Oregonian
- Call board for May 28 - June 3: Upcoming auditions May 28, 2012
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