Bounce into the winter break with this fun and physical dance camp tailored to children ages 3-8. Start the day with BodyVox Artistic Director Ashley Roland and Stackrobats, a unique class that combines basic gymnastics and tumbling with dance movement, balance and imagination. Then stamp your passport and tour the planet with Bobby Fouthers Globe Jumpers where students will learn movement traditions from West Africa, Brazil, and Americas Hip Hop generation eventually creating their own dance.

Center for Center for Movement Arts offers children and adults a safe, positive and enjoyable environment to study a rich variety of movement disciplines.

Class offerings for children include Creative Movement for young children, a dance exploration series called "Steps" incorporating ballet, modern, jazz and tap; and classical ballet classes from beginning levels to pointe work.

Classes for adults include classical ballet from introductory levels through advanced work, ballroom, modern, jazz and Pilates mat classes. We also offer an annual summer jazz dance workshop.

Staff: Tim Ryan, Director - Classical Ballet, Children's classes
Sherie Ryan, Director - Ballroom Dance, Children's classes
Margretta Hansen - Classical Ballet, Children's classes
Agnieszka Laska - Modern
Laura Haney - Jazz, Ballet, Children's classes, Pilates mat
Taryn Johnson - Adult ballet, Children's classes
Eric Zimmer-Jazz

Center for Movement Arts was established in 1997. The physical space of CMA encompasses two dance studios, three dressing areas, four restrooms (1 ADA compliant), a waiting area for parents and a play area for siblings of students.

Center for Movement Arts is conveniently located in Southeast Portland, three blocks south of Hawthorne Boulevard.

Center for Movement Arts - CMA
1734 SE 12th
Portland, OR 97214

info.phone = 503.236.1007
email.address = info@cmadance.com
WWW.URL = www.cmadance.com

Provides an inspiring dance environment in a former church at 318 SW Palatine Hill Road, near Lewis & Clark College.

Childrens Classes: Musical Theatre & Dance for children ages 6 - teens, who learn technique & performances skills. Musicals and plays such as 'Alice in Wonderland' or 'Sound of Music' are performed for parents, under the direction of Maranee "Mimi" Sanders. Meet Tuesday 4:15-5:45pm.

Creative dance for 3 - 5yr olds. Wed. 3:30pm.

Adult Classes: Ballet Floor Barre with Janet Towner, Saturday 10:30am,

Home of Mythobolus Mask Theatre, performing for fairs, young audiences & parties. Studio available for rehearsal & birthday party rental. Mythobolus & Jack Sanders Choreography.

Call to confirm openings: 503.293.6195
E - mail: mimisandersart@hotmail.com

School class offerings include pre-professional training in Ballet technique, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Men & Boys class, Pilates mat, and Modern Dance. Extensive Children's Division for ages 2-7 based upon the Anne Green Gilbert curriculum. Studio is located just off of I-5 in downtown Vancouver.

Columbia Dance Center
1700 Broadway
Vancouver, WA 98663

info.phone = 360-737-1922
email.address = coldance@msn.com
WWW.URL = www.columbiadance.org

Flamenco Dance Classes with Tamara Herrero. Discover the Passion and Power of Flamenco-Dance. "Strengten your body", Explore flamenco dance technique with various music rhythms", increase your stamina and find a way to to keep fit", "Dance in group and meet new friends". Tamara's training began and continues in Spain under Imaculada Ortega, Pilar Beltran, as well as with other famous flamenco artists.

"Flamenco Dance is the Embodiment of Strenght and Confidence"!

Dance Studio
714SW 11th (corner of Morrison )
Portland, Oregon 97205

info.phone = 503 830 9000
email.address = pasionflamenco@yahoo.es

Full range of class levels, child to teen/adult. Acclaimed as soloist, choreographer and teacher, Viviana continues her contacts in Spain, bringing today's new ideas and the revered basics of Spanish and Flamenco dance to her students including: castanets - one of the most ancient rhythmic instruments, palmas and singing for the dances studied and performed. Summer Intensive Workshops with history/video. Pacific Festival Ballet Academy, 4620 SW Beaverton - Hillsdale Hwy, Portland. Info: website: flamencoPDX.com or call 503/636-5940.

Info:503/636.5940.
Visit our website: www.flamencoPDX.com
Email viviana@flamencopdx.com

Rafaela de Cadiz, native of Spain, has been singing and performing flamenco since childhood. Private and group classes are offered for beginning through advanced levels. Classes held regularly in the Lake Oswego area. Dance, singing, castanets and palmas covered. No experience necessary. Custom flamenco dresses and skirts also available. Everyone is welcome! Ole!

Please call 503 - 636 - 6665 for more information or visit www.portlandflamenco.com.

Rafaela de Cadiz Studio, Lake Oswego
1110 Hallinan Circle
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

info.phone = 503.636.6665
email.address = rafaeladecadiz@yahoo.com

iN.GAUGE (pronounced "engage") Dance Company invites you to experience taking a drop-in class with its company members and choreographers. Classes are taught by various company choreographers and/or guest artists on a rotating schedule. We offer a wide range of genres and difficulty, from Contemporary Hip Hop to Open Level Technique/Lyrical. Please check our website for more information. Happy Dancing!

CENTER SPACE
420 SE 6th Avenue
Portland, OR
info.phone = 503-989-2533
email.address = nicole@ingauge.net
WWW.URL = www.ingauge.net

Sit or Stand Aerobic Fitness (ages 16-150)
with Kathy Coleman
Wednesdays 1-2pm Starting October 7

A creative energizing aerobic class with emphasis on strengthening the cardiovascular system and a relaxing cool down with stretching to enhance flexibility.

Creative Movement for Children (ages 3 1/2-5)
with Kathy Coleman
Wednesdays 11-12pm Starting October 7

Through creative self-expression, children will explore movement concepts, develop dance skills, and strengthen the body and brain.

Improvisation: Playing with the Unknown (ages 16-150) with Yulia Arakelyan Sundays 4-5:30pm Starting October 11

In solo, duet and group work, participants will build their skills to improvise in performance and in life.

Register at
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center
1501 SW Taylor Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97205

info.phone = 503-380-5472
email.address = info@polarisdance.org
WWW.URL = http://polarisdance.org/index.html

fees = Classes are $12/hr., $15/1.5hrs. Drop-in.
Class cards are available.
A 30% discount is available to people with disabilities.

Sahomi Tachibana, teacher and performer offers classical and folk dances of Japan. For information, please write: 7425 SW Canyon Drive, Portland, Oregon 97225, or call 503.297.7582

Tap Dance Instruction - Primarily based in Rhythm Tap style, has a vast experience teaching tap dance and many classes available throughout the Portland area for all levels and all ages. Judy is the artistic director of Skylark Tappers (an adult performing company.

Contact via
info.phone= 503-200-9229
email= judy.tibbles@gmail.com

June Taylor's School of Dance offers a wide range of dancing styles including ballet, tap, jazz, character and dance fitness for children through adult. The ballet syllabus follows the Royal Academy of Dancing method which is a safe, nurturing and motivating system taught worldwide for over 75 years.

For class schedule and general information:

phone: 503.885.0545
www.junetaylorschoolofdance.com
junetaylor@earthlink.net

June Taylor's School of Dance
19318 SW Mohave Court
Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Key Turn Project's traditionally structured technique class (warm-up, center work, across the floor, cool-down) supports the dancers comfort with using the body in safe, creative and technical ways. A ballet and contemporary inspired warm-up will build strength, ease of movement and flexibility. Center work will challenge the mind and body to remember phrases of movement, use the whole body for big movements filling up space, expand the understanding and comfort in executing a variety of new dance movements and styles.

KTP has three teachers who rotate teaching monthly. Our styles include traditional dance techniques, uniquely quirky gestures, unusual use of flexibility, floor work, inversions and focus on counting, phrasing, partnering and performance.

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
@ Center Space
420 SE 6th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214

- Aiyana Maye
551-221-1770 cell
503-731-3978 work
keyturnproject@gmail.com
www.keyturnproject.com

Adult & Youth (1 yr. & up) Classes - Charming dance studio located in Laurelhurst Park (39th & Stark) offers Ballet, Tap, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Theatre, Music, Tumbling, Yoga & Pilates.

Experienced instructors, professional marley dance floor, full length mirrors and barres.

Laurelhurst Studio
3756 SE Oak St.
Portland, OR 97214

info.phone = 503-823-4101
email.address = www.PortlandParks.org
WWW.URL = www.PortlandParks.org

The Northwest Dance Project holds dance classes for adults, teens and youth. Various styles including Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Afro-Funk, Creative Movement and Core Balance (fitness). All classes are a fun way to get fit while gaining dance experience. For more experienced dancers, classes are more technical, advanced and challenging.

No enrollment necessary - you can join a class at any time.
Classes are available on a drop-in basis for $10 per hour or SAVE 20% by purchasing a Class Card.

Open Classes are for dancers 13 years +
Youth Classes are for dancers 5 to 12 years and session-based.

Northwest Dance Project Studio + Performance Center
833 N. Shaver (at Mississippi)
Portland, OR 97227

503-421-7434
email.address = info@nwpdp.com
WWW.URL = www.nwpdp.com/classes.html

fees: $10 drop-in / $8 with Class Card

Dance Center classes offered include Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, African, Ballet and Aerial and TINY TOES- all on professional marley flooring, and our BALANCE program includes MIND/BODY/MOVE classes of Yoga, Gyrotonic, Pilates and Boot Camps.

All classes/sessions take place at our lovely Dance Center at 1501 SW Taylor. 1 block north of Lincoln High School/PGE stop on Max line 503-380-5472

ALL AGES-ALL ABILITIES WECOME www.polarisdance.org
KIDS/ADULTS/PRE and POST PROFESSIONALS

Polaris Dance Center
1501 SW Taylor
Portland, OR 97210

info.phone = 503 380-5472
email.address = info@polarisdance.org
WWW.URL = www.polarisdance.org

SCHOOL OF PORTLAND YOUTH BALLET IS DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER TABOR AND LYNN BRENNAN TABOR, FORMER PRINCIPAL DANCERS WITH CLEVELAND BALLET.
CLASSES IN KINDER BALLET THROUGH PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET, MODERN DANCE AND JAZZ. BEAUTIFUL NEW STUDIOS IN A QUIET BUSINESS PARK WITH AMPLE PARKING.

PORTLAND YOUTH BALLET PERFORMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND IS ONE OF ONLY TWO OREGON COMPANIES THAT HAVE MEMBERSHIP IN REGIONAL DANCE AMERICA.

DANCESPACE/HOME OF PORTLAND YOUTH BALLET
7901 SW CIRRUS DR. BLDG. 27
BEAVERTON, OR 97008

info.phone = 503-914-8913
email.address = cltabor@msn.com
WWW.URL = www.pybdance.com