Polaris Dance Theatre’s annual outdoor summer dance festival returns for its fourth year, and we can’t wait for you to participate in this year’s FREE events! In 2016, over 1,500 people attended this much-anticipated event. Join us August 4 – 6, 2016 at Simon & Helen Director Park in downtown Portland as we host an array of Portland-area dance companies in this 3-day community gathering, including free classes and performances for the whole family!

Dance brings people together, and our goal is to get our community involved through accessible, affordable (free!), and thoughtful avenues of exploration. Polaris hosted over 15 dance companies at the previous festival, and this year’s event will be no exception. The wide array of genres, including aerial, ballet, hip hop, ballroom, belly dancing, contemporary, modern, and jazz, contributes to festive atmosphere, while offering an engaging opportunity for all. Dance lovers of all genres will be entertained!

2016 FEATURED COMPANIES:
– Polaris Dance Company
– Polaris Junior Company
– 3rd Shift Dance
– The Circus Project
– NW Fusion Dance Company
– Portland Festival Ballet
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