NW Dance Project
An award-winning, bold, and innovative contemporary dance company performing an all-original repertoire from a select roster of accomplished choreographers and the most promising new creators in contemporary dance.
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EXPERIENCE the power of live dance in its most raw and radiant form in our 23rd season as a bold collection of groundbreaking new dance works meets the timeless potency of our most beloved repertoire.
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Everybody and Every Body Can Dance!
NW Dance Project offers accessible drop-in dance classes for adults and teens in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, conditioning and fitness.
All are welcome.
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June 19, 2026
SUMMER WAVES REVIEW
NW Dance Project marked the impending change of season with an evening of dance titled Summer Waves the weekend of May 29 and 30. The company debuted choreographer Anne Plamondon’s Ground Relief, a new work
June 19, 2026
"The choreography unfolds with sweeping, lush movement performed by remarkable dancers"... — Oregon Artswatch
"NW Dance Project’s Spring Songs, presented March 27 and 28 at the Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland, featured the premieres of two new works: Show Don’t Tell by NW Dance Project Artistic Director Sarah Slipper
November 18, 2025
Carmen's return + new work wow audiences
After a seven-year absence, Ihsan Rustem's much-lauded take on Carmen returned to the stage and brought the delighted, cheering crowd to their feet! Similarly, our second original work from the fantastic Caroline Finn, the full-company