UPCOMING EVENTS :

FALL SCHEDULE! >>
BEGINS SEPT 13

AUG 16 - 28
POLARIS DANCE INTENSIVE - Ages 13+
More info Email us at info@polarisdance.org
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

AUG 28
POLARIS STUDIO PERFORMANCE + OPEN HOUSE>>
Polaris Company w/Summer Intensive Students
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

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Past Events:

JUN 4 & 5 SIMPLE PLEASURES: POLARIS FUNDRAISER More info >>
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

JUN 21 - 25 & JUN 28 - JUL 2
POLARIS SUMMER KIDS CAMPS Ages 6-13
Registration open now.
More info >>
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

JAN 15 & 16 8PM iCHANGE
Polaris Dance Theatre and New York City's KDNY
Newmark Theater Portland

JAN 29 8PM xCHANGE3
FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

DEC 11 Monday 8pm
NW DOCUMENTARY Film Fest
Polaris Dance Theatre is highlighted in Jason Van Orden's new documentarty that premeires at
Mission Theater Portland

DEC 5 Saturday FREE TO DANCE!

OCT 30 Friday
THRILLER! Polaris Dance Center
SINGLELICIOUS and POLARIS Dance Theatre invite Portland singles to discover love, unleash their inner Zombie and learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller! The event is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at POLARIS Dance Theatre on 1501 SW Taylor Ave. Portland singles will have the opportunity to meet and mingle, while POLARIS instructors demonstrate and teach the nuances of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. At the end of the evening the group will reenact the famous video. The event cost is $13, and monies raised from his event will go to support the education and outreach programs of the non-profit Polaris Dance Theatre.

OCT 3
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE in NY, NY
Metropolitan Club - Private Event.

OCT 8 Thursday 6:30pm
Rehearsal - Open to the Public Oregon Day of Culture
Join us for a "behind the scenes" experience of dance. See our dancers work hard and perfect their art in a rare open rehearsal in our studio.
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

OCT 22
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE hosts NW Business for Culture and the Arts.
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

AUG 22 7pm + AUG 23 2pm
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE first STUDIO SHOWING!
We invite you to the Company's first home performance! Join us in this intimate downtown setting as our studio becomes a stage and premieres new work. Please RSVP to reserve your seat.
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center - Tickets available at the door $10

SEPT 3 FALL SCHEDULE LAUNCH!
Polaris Contemporary Dance at the Herberger Theatre
Phoenix, AZ WAA Booking Conference

SEPT 14 FALL SCHEDULE LAUNCH!
Polaris Contemporary Dance Training Program & Polaris Mind/Body/MOVE
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center POLARIS DANCE THEATRE AUDITIONS
Saturday FEB 21 Noon - 2pm
Polaris will hold auditions for future performances and upcoming events. Please bring resume and headshot.

JAN 31
Join us for a DAY OF DANCE on JAN 31
at our new location, 1501 SW Taylor, Portland Oregon.
All Classes Jan 31 are $5 each. Take one class OR stay all day!

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008!
MOONSTRUCK AT MIDNIGHT
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Moonstruck Chocolate, Michael Allen Harrison & Polaris Dance Theatre
Benefit for the Candle Lighters and the Nick Wilson Charitable Group
MORE INFO >>

DEC 7 2pm
"POLARIS in the RAW" FUNDRAISING EVENT!
Join us for a FREE studio showing (don't buy a ticket - bring a donation!) in our new "RAW" space. It's always fun to see the BEFORE renovation picture. We'd like to share our vision for the space with you. Enjoy an afternoon snack and refreshment too. Double your year end donation with the help of our challenge grant!
15th and Taylor SW Portland, OR

SEPT 2-5
POLARIS at WESTERN ARTS ALLIANCE Booking Conference
Seattle, WA

OCT 13-16
POLARIS at ArtsNW Booking Conference
Eugene, OR

OCT 17-18
POLARIS performance and masterclasses
Presented by Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness
Crescent City, CA

OCT 22-25
POLARIS performances, assemblies and masterclasses
Presented by Methow Arts Alliance
North Central WA

JUNE 22 WORKSHOP
Calling all dancers and non-dancers (teens are also welcome)!
Strengthen your skills and increase your flexibility. Join us for a workshop of movement and dance on June 22 at The Portland Ballet (6250 SW Capital Hwy).

JUNE 21 TASTE OF PORTLAND DANCES
Polaris, Minh Tran, Rumpus Room, Agneiska Laska Dancers & NWPDP
Cost: FREE, 5pm at Imago Theatre

MAY 2-31 2008
LIVE ONSTAGE The Wild Party!
Director, John Oules & Choreographer, Robert Guitron
Friday Apr 4
Polaris special Event w/ Tecktronix
Portland Art Museum

Saturday Mar 15
Polaris Performance in Corvalis, OR
Dance Gallery 2008, Corvalis Highschool

Sunday Mar 16
Polaris Studio Showing 3:30pm
A Brief informal studio performance is followed by refreshments and a chance to meet the company. Cost: Free/Donations Welcome! Pacific Artists Dance Center 6250 SW Capitol Hwy Portlands

Mar 5
Polaris special Event w/ Northwest Airlines
Portland Art Museum

Sunday Jan 20
Open Rehearsal Studio Showing 3:45pm
Free/Donations Welcome! Pacific Artists Dance Center 6250 SW Capitol Hwy Portlands

AUDITIONS SUNDAY JAN 27
Winter Dance Audition
Audition time is 2:30pm

Aug 27-31 2007
WAA Booking Conference
Director, John Oules & Choreographer, Robert Guitron s

Oct 8- 9-10-11 2007
ArtsNW Booking COnference
Polaris Dance Theatre will showcase at the Pantages Theatre Tacoma, WAs

May 5 2007
DANCE COALITION FUNDRAISER at Conduit
7:30pm
Polaris Dance Theatre performs exerpts from TooBlue along with many other dance groups in the Portland community.

March 25 2007
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE AUDITIONS
Polaris Dance Theatre holds auditions for their 2007-2008 season shows. Sunday, March 25 at 2pm (audition will begin at 2:30pm). Looking for modern/technically trained dancers both male and female. Please bring resume and headshot. Location: Pacific Artists Dance Center, 6250 SW Capitol Highway. Call 503.380.5472 to reserve your space or email us at info@polarisdance.org.

March 31 2007
POLARIS 1-DAY MASTERCLASS
10am-11:30: technique/break/12:15-2:15pm: reperatoire
Appropriate for Intermediate to professional dancer. Pacific Artists Dance Center, 6250 SW Capitol Highway. Call 503.380.5472 to reserve your space or email us at info@polarisdance.org.

October 18-21 2006
Too{blue} PORTLAND PREMEIR
A sultry evening of blues music paired with modern dance! PRESS RELEASE>>

October 21 2006
Too{blue} VIP DINNER BACKSTAGE PASS EVENT backstage!
Enjoy dinner and the show! A fundraising event prior to the closing show of Too{blue} MORE INFO>>

September 5-9 2006
Western Arts Alliance Booking Conference
Visit us in the Exhibitor's Hall!

September 15 2006
Too{blue} sneak preview!
RiverPlace Athletic Club Anniversary Party 6:30pm

October 7 2006
Too{blue} sneak preview!
Jacoby Auditorium Roseburg OR

July 29 & 30, August 26 & 27 2006
POLARIS 2-DAY MASTERCLASS
MORE INFO>>

April 30 2006
ELENA CARTER MEMORIAL CONCERT
Newmark Theatre, Portland - 7:30 PM
MORE INFO>>

May 13 2006
BACKSTAGE PASS EVENT
"Party with Polaris" SALSA! PARTY
"Friends of Polaris" have created a series of events designed for you to have a little fun!
MORE INFO>>

February 14 2006
EXPRESSIONS OF CHOCOLATE
A Benefit Concert to help fight Childhood Cancer
Michael Allen Harrison on Piano with Dance performances by Polaris Dance Theater
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - 7:30 PM MORE INFO>>

February 26 2006
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE AUDITIONS
Polaris Dance Theatre holds auditions for their 2006-2007 season, Sunday Feb 26 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30). Looking for modern/technically trained dancers both male and female. Please bring resume and headshot. Location: Pacific Artists Dance Center, 6250 SW Capitol Highway. Call 503.380.5472 to reserve your spot or email us at info@polarisdance.org.

January 25-28, 2006
SCAPES
Polaris presents "SCAPES" featuring work by Artistic Director, Robert Guitron along with guest choreographers
Bonnie Merrill, Josie Mosely and Eric Skinner. PSU Lincoln Hall, Portland. MORE INFO>>

Sept 13-24, 2005
KATRINA RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Polaris along with Portland Artists for Positive Action present a 2 week marathon of events to raise money for the
disaster victims of Hurricane Katrina. Melody Ballroom, Portland. MORE INFO>>

Nov 20-21, 2005
Polaris is guest artist in residence at Grace Institute, Portland

July 1-17, 2005
"CHICAGO"
Polaris dancers perform with Broadway Rose Theatre in "CHICAGO"

Upcoming Polaris Events:

WINTER SCHEDULE BEGINS JAN 4 - MAR 19 >>
Polaris Dance Center follows the Portland Public School schedule.

FEB 27 2-4 PM MASTERCLASS w/Robert Guitron
$30ea. - groups of 5+ $20 each
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

MAR 13 10-11AM TINY TOES "MUSIC" Class Introduction
This special hour class is designed to introduce parents and students to a
creative new class that will soon launch at Polaris Dance Center for ages 3-5.
$8ea. - includes Snack
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

MAR 28 2-4 PM COMPANY AUDTIONS
Bring headshot and resume.
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

JUN 21 - 25
& JUN 28 - JUL 2
POLARIS SUMMER KIDS CAMPS - Ages 6-13
Registration open now.
More info >>
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

AUG 16 - 28
POLARIS DANCE INTENSIVE - Ages 13+
More info Email us at info@polarisdance.org
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

AUG 28
POLARIS STUDIO PERFORMANCE
Polaris Company w/Summer Intensive Students
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

-----------------

Past Events:

JAN 15 & 16 8PM iCHANGE
Polaris Dance Theatre and New York City's KDNY
Newmark Theater Portland

JAN 29 8PM xCHANGE3
FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

DEC 11 Monday 8pm
NW DOCUMENTARY Film Fest
Polaris Dance Theatre is highlighted in Jason Van Orden's new documentarty that premeires at
Mission Theater Portland

DEC 5 Saturday FREE TO DANCE!

OCT 30 Friday
THRILLER! Polaris Dance Center
SINGLELICIOUS and POLARIS Dance Theatre invite Portland singles to discover love, unleash their inner Zombie and learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller! The event is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at POLARIS Dance Theatre on 1501 SW Taylor Ave. Portland singles will have the opportunity to meet and mingle, while POLARIS instructors demonstrate and teach the nuances of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. At the end of the evening the group will reenact the famous video. The event cost is $13, and monies raised from his event will go to support the education and outreach programs of the non-profit Polaris Dance Theatre.

OCT 3
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE in NY, NY
Metropolitan Club - Private Event.

OCT 8 Thursday 6:30pm
Rehearsal - Open to the Public Oregon Day of Culture
Join us for a "behind the scenes" experience of dance. See our dancers work hard and perfect their art in a rare open rehearsal in our studio.
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

OCT 22
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE hosts NW Business for Culture and the Arts.
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center

AUG 22 7pm + AUG 23 2pm
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE first STUDIO SHOWING!
We invite you to the Company's first home performance! Join us in this intimate downtown setting as our studio becomes a stage and premieres new work. Please RSVP to reserve your seat.
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center - Tickets available at the door $10

SEPT 3 FALL SCHEDULE LAUNCH!
Polaris Contemporary Dance at the Herberger Theatre
Phoenix, AZ WAA Booking Conference

SEPT 14 FALL SCHEDULE LAUNCH!
Polaris Contemporary Dance Training Program & Polaris Mind/Body/MOVE
Polaris Contemporary Dance Center POLARIS DANCE THEATRE AUDITIONS
Saturday FEB 21 Noon - 2pm
Polaris will hold auditions for future performances and upcoming events. Please bring resume and headshot.

JAN 31
Join us for a DAY OF DANCE on JAN 31
at our new location, 1501 SW Taylor, Portland Oregon.
All Classes Jan 31 are $5 each. Take one class OR stay all day!

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008!
MOONSTRUCK AT MIDNIGHT
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Moonstruck Chocolate, Michael Allen Harrison & Polaris Dance Theatre
Benefit for the Candle Lighters and the Nick Wilson Charitable Group
MORE INFO >>

DEC 7 2pm
"POLARIS in the RAW" FUNDRAISING EVENT!
Join us for a FREE studio showing (don't buy a ticket - bring a donation!) in our new "RAW" space. It's always fun to see the BEFORE renovation picture. We'd like to share our vision for the space with you. Enjoy an afternoon snack and refreshment too. Double your year end donation with the help of our challenge grant!
15th and Taylor SW Portland, OR

SEPT 2-5
POLARIS at WESTERN ARTS ALLIANCE Booking Conference
Seattle, WA

OCT 13-16
POLARIS at ArtsNW Booking Conference
Eugene, OR

OCT 17-18
POLARIS performance and masterclasses
Presented by Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness
Crescent City, CA

OCT 22-25
POLARIS performances, assemblies and masterclasses
Presented by Methow Arts Alliance
North Central WA

JUNE 22 WORKSHOP
Calling all dancers and non-dancers (teens are also welcome)!
Strengthen your skills and increase your flexibility. Join us for a workshop of movement and dance on June 22 at The Portland Ballet (6250 SW Capital Hwy).

JUNE 21 TASTE OF PORTLAND DANCES
Polaris, Minh Tran, Rumpus Room, Agneiska Laska Dancers & NWPDP
Cost: FREE, 5pm at Imago Theatre

MAY 2-31 2008
LIVE ONSTAGE The Wild Party!
Director, John Oules & Choreographer, Robert Guitron
Friday Apr 4
Polaris special Event w/ Tecktronix
Portland Art Museum

Saturday Mar 15
Polaris Performance in Corvalis, OR
Dance Gallery 2008, Corvalis Highschool

Sunday Mar 16
Polaris Studio Showing 3:30pm
A Brief informal studio performance is followed by refreshments and a chance to meet the company. Cost: Free/Donations Welcome! Pacific Artists Dance Center 6250 SW Capitol Hwy Portlands

Mar 5
Polaris special Event w/ Northwest Airlines
Portland Art Museum

Sunday Jan 20
Open Rehearsal Studio Showing 3:45pm
Free/Donations Welcome! Pacific Artists Dance Center 6250 SW Capitol Hwy Portlands

AUDITIONS SUNDAY JAN 27
Winter Dance Audition
Audition time is 2:30pm

Aug 27-31 2007
WAA Booking Conference
Director, John Oules & Choreographer, Robert Guitron s

Oct 8- 9-10-11 2007
ArtsNW Booking COnference
Polaris Dance Theatre will showcase at the Pantages Theatre Tacoma, WAs

May 5 2007
DANCE COALITION FUNDRAISER at Conduit
7:30pm
Polaris Dance Theatre performs exerpts from TooBlue along with many other dance groups in the Portland community.

March 25 2007
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE AUDITIONS
Polaris Dance Theatre holds auditions for their 2007-2008 season shows. Sunday, March 25 at 2pm (audition will begin at 2:30pm). Looking for modern/technically trained dancers both male and female. Please bring resume and headshot. Location: Pacific Artists Dance Center, 6250 SW Capitol Highway. Call 503.380.5472 to reserve your space or email us at info@polarisdance.org.

March 31 2007
POLARIS 1-DAY MASTERCLASS
10am-11:30: technique/break/12:15-2:15pm: reperatoire
Appropriate for Intermediate to professional dancer. Pacific Artists Dance Center, 6250 SW Capitol Highway. Call 503.380.5472 to reserve your space or email us at info@polarisdance.org.

October 18-21 2006
Too{blue} PORTLAND PREMEIR
A sultry evening of blues music paired with modern dance! PRESS RELEASE>>

October 21 2006
Too{blue} VIP DINNER BACKSTAGE PASS EVENT backstage!
Enjoy dinner and the show! A fundraising event prior to the closing show of Too{blue} MORE INFO>>

September 5-9 2006
Western Arts Alliance Booking Conference
Visit us in the Exhibitor's Hall!

September 15 2006
Too{blue} sneak preview!
RiverPlace Athletic Club Anniversary Party 6:30pm

October 7 2006
Too{blue} sneak preview!
Jacoby Auditorium Roseburg OR

July 29 & 30, August 26 & 27 2006
POLARIS 2-DAY MASTERCLASS
MORE INFO>>

April 30 2006
ELENA CARTER MEMORIAL CONCERT
Newmark Theatre, Portland - 7:30 PM
MORE INFO>>

May 13 2006
BACKSTAGE PASS EVENT
"Party with Polaris" SALSA! PARTY
"Friends of Polaris" have created a series of events designed for you to have a little fun!
MORE INFO>>

February 14 2006
EXPRESSIONS OF CHOCOLATE
A Benefit Concert to help fight Childhood Cancer
Michael Allen Harrison on Piano with Dance performances by Polaris Dance Theater
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - 7:30 PM MORE INFO>>

February 26 2006
POLARIS DANCE THEATRE AUDITIONS
Polaris Dance Theatre holds auditions for their 2006-2007 season, Sunday Feb 26 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30). Looking for modern/technically trained dancers both male and female. Please bring resume and headshot. Location: Pacific Artists Dance Center, 6250 SW Capitol Highway. Call 503.380.5472 to reserve your spot or email us at info@polarisdance.org.

January 25-28, 2006
SCAPES
Polaris presents "SCAPES" featuring work by Artistic Director, Robert Guitron along with guest choreographers
Bonnie Merrill, Josie Mosely and Eric Skinner. PSU Lincoln Hall, Portland. MORE INFO>>

Sept 13-24, 2005
KATRINA RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Polaris along with Portland Artists for Positive Action present a 2 week marathon of events to raise money for the
disaster victims of Hurricane Katrina. Melody Ballroom, Portland. MORE INFO>>

Nov 20-21, 2005
Polaris is guest artist in residence at Grace Institute, Portland

July 1-17, 2005
"CHICAGO"
Polaris dancers perform with Broadway Rose Theatre in "CHICAGO"