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Jihyun Kim. Photo by Thierry Des Fontaines

Performances

2025/26 SEASON SUBSCRIPTION
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SUBSCRIBE NOW for an epic season fusion of dance and theater. Always original, always unique, always transformative — NW Dance Project brings together astounding artists and creators to share mesmerizing and thrilling performances. Join us for our 22nd season of creating and sharing original dance works!

SUMMER DANCE PLATFORM SHOWING
FRI AUG 1 / 5:30 + 7:30PM
NW DANCE PROJECT CREATIVE CENTER
211 NE 10th Ave. Portland OR 97232
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SEE THE FUTURE OF DANCE!
Join us at our Creative Center for the conclusion of our annual three-week Summer Dance Platform program designed to advance rising dancers' skills and abilities while being challenged and mentored, and building connections with other dancers and dance professionals. Experience an intimate live showing of new works by senior company artists Ingrid Ferdinand and Alejandra Preciado, as well as portions of NW Dance Project's all-original 400+ works repertoire.

CARMEN+
OCT 24 + 25 / 2025
Newmark Theatre
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We're opening our 22nd season with a killer - the return of Ihsan Rustem's hit take on opera's most beloved tale, Carmen featuring returning NW Dance Project leading dancers and original cast members Andrea Parson and Franco Nieto!

Also on the program is our second original work from acclaimed UK choreographer Caroline Finn.

Take a glimpse at Caroline's debut work for NW Dance Project, The Commodities.

In Good Company 2025
IN GOOD COMPANY
NW DANCE PROJECT CREATIVE CENTER
DEC 5 - 7 and 12 - 13 / 2025
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Our annual company-made family-friendly holiday shows are back! The whole family is invited to join us to celebrate the holiday season and our 22nd Anniversary.

Each winter, we turn over the choreographic duties to our talented company artists to conceive, create, and present delightful new dance works for you. Enjoy these new dance works and warm homemade wassail in our intimate Creative Center.

And as a special treat, our Young Creatives PRO TRACK company students will take part in our Dec 12 + 13 shows.

Limited Capacity seating. Get your tickets early as these performances sell out!

Spring Songs Tickets Square 2026
SPRING SONGS
MAR 27 + 28 / 2026
Newmark Theatre
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Join us for a pair of new works from a pair of talented Canadian-Americans!

Returning choreographer and current Choreographic Associate for The National Ballet of Canada, Ethan Colangelo will premiere a new creation alongside NW Dance Project's founding Artistic Director Sarah Slipper's latest work for the company.

SUMMER WAVES
MAY 29 + 30 / 2026
Newmark Theatre
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Join us for the final show of our 22nd season to experience a fabulous "triple bill" featuring two brand new works!

This special program features the U.S. debut from another Canadian choreographer, Anne Plamondon.

For a bit of fun, we'll welcome the return of Ihsan Rustem's whimsical Le Fil Rouge.

Rounding out the program will be a new work from a special guest choreographer we cannot announce quite yet - stay tuned!