As service to both the dance community and dance patrons, Conduit's PDX Dance Calendar provides a comprehensive source of information on Portland's vibrant and varied dance performance scene.
Performance Details
10/07/2009 to 05/05/2010
White Bird Words: Pre-Show Talks
White Bird is excited to announce a new series of pre-show talks called White Bird Words, taking place prior to each performance in the White Bird Dance Series at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. White Bird has selected six notable speakers from the Portland region and beyond to discuss trends in contemporary dance as well as to provide insights into the dance companies and works that White Bird is presenting. All talks will take place at 6:45 pm to 7:05 pm in the Lower Lobby of the Schnitzer and will be free to all ticket-holders. Curtain time for each performance is 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, 6:45 pm, Prior to Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Andrea Snyder, Executive Director, Dance/USA “The State of Contemporary Dance in the United States”
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 6:45 pm, Prior to Hofesh Schechter Company Josie Moseley, Choreographer
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:45 pm, Prior to Shen Wei Dance Arts Bruce Guenther, Chief Curator, Portland Art Museum
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 6:45 pm, Prior to Lyon Opera Ballet Bob Hicks, Cultural Essayist, artscatter.com; Former Arts Editor and Writer, The Oregonian
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 6:45 pm, Prior to Complexions Contemporary Ballet Renee Mitchell, Writer, Performer and Community Leader
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 6:45 pm, Prior to Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Barry Johnson, Arts Columnist, The Oregonian
Posting your upcoming performance on the PDX Dance Calendar is absolutely free for dance events that are open to the general public. Performances held within the Portland metro area (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Clark Counties) are the primary focus of the calendar.
