GALAXY FESTIVAL 2019 AUGUST 1-2-3-4
Polaris Dance Theatre’s Galaxy Dance Festival was launched in 2010 and has continued annually since then in Portland’s downtown Simon and Helen Directors Park every summer. With a focus to showcase the rich diversity and strength of our growing dance community, the festival has quickly grown to national attention. Currently, this non-adjudicated public festival offers free performances and classes from a multitude of choreographers, companies and organizations.

Supported and embraced by our “Rise to Dance” philosophy and culture, Polaris Dance Theatre’s Galaxy Festival is a celebration of our dance community, and offers an open, inclusive collaboration of local, regional and national dance artists and companies. Over 3500 people attend this much-anticipated festival.

Its purpose is to develop and gain a stronger appreciation and understanding of the expanding and multi-discipline dance that is happening in our community, and to also share and bring diverse audiences together. Galaxy Dance Festival features an eclectic mix of performances and classes of diverse styles, cultures, disciplines and techniques! The wide array of genres, including aerial, ballet, hip hop, ballroom, belly dancing, contemporary, modern, folk, jazz, and the multitude of ethnic and cultural dance forms, all contributing to the festive atmosphere while offering an engaging opportunity for all. Dance lovers of all genres will be entertained!

Come experience dance by watching and or participating and learn about the diverse emerging and established dance in the community we live in!

Click here to donate to support this unique diverse celebration of our humanity.

Click here for last year’s Galaxy Festival dates and schedule.

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