This June, the Oregon International Ballet Academy (OIBA) brings magic to Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts with Prokofiev’s enchanting classic, Cinderella. This beloved story ballet has timeless, intergenerational appeal, perfect for bringing families and communities together. OIBA students and ten top-level soloists will transport audiences in this fully produced fairytale, specially choreographed by…
As Ka Lei Haliʻa O Ka Lokelani celebrates their 15th year anniversary of sharing Hawaiʻiʻs history and culture with the Pacific Northwest, we invite you to join us for an evening filled with oli, mele and hula.
‘Ori Nui I Portland will be the first event of its kind in Oregon—a competition and workshop series focused on ‘Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance). This event will be open to local, national, and international groups, offering them a platform to showcase their group performances and soloist dancers in the form of a competition. Let the…
Grand Diwali Musical 3.0 is here to light up this festive season! Join us for an unforgettable evening of Indian music, dance, and celebration at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, enchanting melodies, and energetic performances that will leave you mesmerized. This in-person event promises…
Oregon International Ballet Academy revives its highly acclaimed Nutcracker production! OIBA’s Nutcracker offers a unique and seamless integration of charming and joyful performances by student dancers with stunning appearances from the school’s top performers and surprise guest artists. The result is a high-quality, cohesive, and exhilarating experience that delivers a heaping portion of holiday magic!…
Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of Ireland—when the neighboring families gather around the fire to grace the wintry night with the haunting melodies of traditional Irish Christmas carols to raise the rafters…
Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music. Its themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption continue to resonate with audiences of all ages…
Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the 17th Annual Hōʻike Fundraiser and show, featuring traditional Polynesian dancing by Hula Hālau ʻOhana Holoʻokoʻa’, Beaverton, OR. Saturday, February 8, 2025: Lobby – Raffle Open: 3:30 pm Theater Doors Open: 4:30 pm Performance: 5:00 pm Early Bird Pricing until 1/25/25 The KIAKO Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) tax-exempt foundation.
For over twenty years, RUBBERBAND, based in Montreal (Quebec), has been creating and developing its own unique style, the RUBBERBAND Method, a singular blend of break, ballet, contemporary techniques and dance-theatre. Created by Choreographer and Artistic Director Victor Quijada, Vic’s Mix shows off the incredible versatility of the RUBBERBAND dancers with humor and athletic grace….
This family matinee features music, ritual dance, and colorful regalia from Aztec traditions. From Mexico, to Utah, to California and all throughout the Northwest, Aztec Dance Captain Jose Carlos leads his family and Woodburn community in the Azteca arts. The danza azteca group, Huitilocphtli (translated from Nahuatl:“Hummingbird to the left” or “Strength of your will”)…
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents Quinto Elemento (Fifth Element), a new work by internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer-choreographer Patricia Guerrero set to an original score of live music by Francis Gómez. Guerrero will explore the fifth element of the earth: ether, that which we do not see yet is ever-present. The essence that makes up the space…
Sleeping Beauty is a beautiful ballet about the power of love, dreams, and exploration, which has been delighting audiences on the world’s stages for more than 100 years. The three-act ballet extravaganza is based on Charles Perrault’s fairy tale of the same name. All of the finest elements were thought of in this production down…
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Mariachi Tradición’s 10th Anniversary—a decade of music, culture, and community. Founded in 2015 by Lesslie Nuñez in the Forest Grove School District, this dynamic, audition-based Forest Grove High School ensemble has become a cherished group in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Featuring violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarron,…