Returning for its 11th year, Polaris Dance Theatre presents Groovin’ Greenhouse with a series of world premiere dance works and works in progress, both film and live performance. Groovin’ Greenhouse remains the much anticipated “dance hub” of Portland’s city-wide Fertile Ground Festival of New Works! Polaris Dance Theatre produces this exceptional festival by hosting local dance companies, artists, and organizations from every corner of Portland. This festival brings the Portland dance community together, under one roof, to show viewers what the art community has to offer! This is a much anticipated event and one you won’t want to miss!

Polaris Dance Theatre’s dance made for film’s working title is “Grains”. The purpose of this work is to address the divisiveness and growing divides within our community and the greater world. Through respect, empathy, and understanding we discover that diversity is beautiful and in fact quite possibly something the human spirit craves. The film will display a world where everyone can be themselves and speak the languages that are theirs where no one demands that they all speak English or return to the countries they came from. Dancers will give and take space, honoring and witnessing the movements and needs of each other. Inhabiting and sharing space with all people becomes an act itself that is beautiful. Together we are exquisite.

> A Fertile Ground GROW LIGHT SELECTION

Each performance of Groovin’ Greenhouse has a unique lineup – check them out below!

Friday, Jan 28 | 7:30pm

• Polaris Dance Theatre – Dance for Film
• Sweta Ravisankar – South Indian Classical Dance
• OPEN SPACE dance
• Flo Buddenbaum + Meghan McClure + Grace Turner – Aerial

Saturday, Jan 29 | 7:30pm

• Polaris Dance Theatre – Dance for Film
• Sweta Ravisankar – South Indian Classical Dance
• OPEN SPACE dance
• Flo Buddenbaum + Meghan McClure + Grace Turner – Aerial

Friday, Feb 4 | 7:30pm

• Polaris Dance Theatre – Dance for Film
• OPEN SPACE dance
• Jordan Kriston
• Izohnny
• Flo Buddenbaum + Meghan McClure + Grace Turner – Aerial

Saturday, Feb 5 | 7:30pm

• Polaris Dance Theatre – Dance for Film
• OPEN SPACE dance
• Jordan Kriston
• Flo Buddenbaum + Meghan McClure + Grace Turner – Aerial

Audience members are required to wear masks throughout the performance. Upon entry per performance, all audience members aged 12+ must present a vaccination card or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the performance date. Digital copies will be accepted.