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Sarada Kala Nilayam: Jam to Our Beats
2025-04-11 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States
Come jam with us! A call-and-response session between the artists on stage, this evening showcases South Indian rhythms made by the nattuvangam (cymbals), mridangams (double-sided drums), and konnakkol (recitation of rhythmic syllables).
Sway, move, and groove to the rhythm made by instruments with an ancient history, and participate in an interactive audience session to create rhythms with the musicians. All are welcome to enjoy and have fun with the beats and to take your knowledge of rhythm and South Indian music to a new level.
This performance is a collaboration between Sarada Kala Nilayam, a Portland dance school, and Sankara Drumming Group, a South Indian Classical percussion school.
Supported by a City of Hillsboro Performance Series Grant, this performance directly supports Sarada Kala Nilayam, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Young Artist’s Club.

Step Afrika!
2025-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Immerse yourself in the energy and awe-inspiring agility of African dance! This cohesive, compelling artistic experience features a blend of percussive dance styles practiced by African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, contemporary dance forms, and more for a unique performance that leaves the audience with their toes tapping and hearts pounding.
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Jefferson Dancers 2025 Spring Concerts
2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Experience the artistry of the Jefferson Dancers this April 17–19 at the Newmark Theatre! This year’s concert features nine brand-new works that span a range of dance styles, from classical ballet to high-energy hip-hop. Plus, we’re thrilled to present two of our student pieces that were selected for the Outstanding Student Choreography Showcase at the National High School Dance Festival in February. Congratulations to Piper Bott for her piece Not Without Reason and Henry Roth for We Tried.
Don’t miss an unforgettable night—get your tickets now!

BodyVox: Junior Artists Generator
2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States
Join us for a special matinee with BodyVox’s popular pre-professional dance group, the Junior Artists Generator (JAG), performing choreography by accomplished and innovative Portland based artists, as well as pieces from the BodyVox repertory.
JAG Dancers (ages 14+) are highly trained with a commitment to inclusiveness, performance, and most importantly, joy in life, art, and dance. Come with the whole family to witness these talented youth dancers trained by Portland’s “most popular and internationally renowned dance troupe.” (The Oregonian)

Unit Souzou: Constant State of Otherness
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States
Constant State of Otherness is a multi-layered performance exploring the impacts of the universal experiences of othering and alienation. Through taiko, Japanese folk dance, song, and personal story, six performers guide the audience through a four-part journey inspired by experiences of isolation and displacement that come from not having an easy sense of home.
Rooted in ancestral wisdom and survival, Constant State of Otherness resists simplistic translations of language, cultural ways, and the complicated emotions that otherness evokes. By allowing their stories to fractally unfold through the resonance of drum, voice, and movement, Unit Souzou offers an invitation to locate our shared longing to belong.

Spring Concert
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:30 | PSU Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Please join Classical Ballet Academy for this high energy and exciting production featuring CBA’s higher level Contemporary, Jazz, Improv/Modern, Inclusive Dance, Hip Hop, and Studio Company dancers. This alternative dance production is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long.

Sheen.
2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Open Space Creative Container, 9371 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
We are thrilled to welcome back Keelan Whitmore, Ballet X’s current Rehearsal Director, and a former dancer with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Keelan will be re-setting his previous work, “Who lights the Sun?” which enjoyed its world premiere with Open Space in 2022.
Sheen. will also include original creations by Open Space Resident Choreographer Noelle Kayser, and Artistic Director Franco Nieto.

Spring Showcase
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | PSU Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Please join Classical Ballet Academy for this high energy and exciting production featuring CBA’s younger level Contemporary, Jazz, Improv/Modern, Hip Hop dancers, plus Inclusive Children’s Dance and Studio Company Apprentice dancers. This alternative dance production is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long.

Spring Recital
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Jefferson High School Auditorium, 5210 N. Kerby, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Experience the skilled young artists that make up the Jefferson Dancers. More information about these concerts will be released soon.

Salsa Night with Dina Y Los Rumberos
2025-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States
Experience the irresistible rhythms of salsa and Latin melodies brought to life by Dina y Los Rumberos in this evening of dance at the Walters Cultural Arts Center! Immerse yourself in infectious music, including merengue, cumbia, and more, plus a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where dancers of every age and proficiency level can join in to sway, spin, and salsa the night away.
The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lines Dance Academy from 7 to 8 pm, followed by live music by Dina y Los Rumberos from 8 to 10 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm and concessions will be available for purchase.

BloodyVox
2025-10-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-30 19:30 - 22:00 | BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
BloodyVox is back! Everyone’s favorite holiday show screams into the BodyVox Dance Center on October 29th and 30th for two performances only! This delightfully eerie show uses dance, film, sound and light to create a dazzling multi-sensory experience the entire family will enjoy. Join us as we resurrect the spirit of All Hallows Eve, weaving whimsy and comedy through this delightful nightmare on Northrup Street. Costumes encouraged!

Pearl Dive Project
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Our famed series, the Pearl Dive Project will feature collaborative works by stunning creative artists.

CineVox Dance Film Festival
2026-01-30 19:30 - 22:00 | BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Join us for three nights of our annual CineVox Dance Film Festival!
