Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Experience a rich variety of dance works by gifted local and nationally known choreographers. This repertory concert features works from classical ballet to cutting edge modern. Presented by METRO DANCERS with guest companies on Saturday, November 18th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at our theatre at 9003 SE Stark Street.
The combination of rising pre-professionals and former professional dancers gives this company its exuberant style and polish. This bright young company will perform works by the National Endowment for the Arts Choreography winners, former principals with major companies and gifted local choreographers.
It is the philosophy of Metro Dancers to provide not only professional quality performance opportunities for dancers, but excellent family-oriented dance concerts for the public. Metro Dancers also provides an avenue for many local school children to experience the world of dance through our full-length ballet performances just for kids, including Alice in Wonderland and Les Ruses d’Amour which will be performed Spring 2024.
Metro Dancers was formed in 1977 to create an avenue for gifted advanced dancers to perform traditional full-length ballets, as well as modern, jazz, character, and contemporary ballet pieces. We draw dancers and audiences from throughout the Portland metro area. The combination of rising pre-professionals and former professional dancers gives this company its exuberant style and polish.
Portland Metro Arts is a nonprofit arts center and school that has been providing quality arts education in Portland since 1952. Our mission that arts be accessible to all, is reflected in our policies and procedures. When you become a student, you become an important part of that mission. Together, we continue to open doors to the joy and benefits of the arts.
We have a convenient location and class times, provide a family friendly atmosphere with professional quality training, personal attention to meet individual artistic goals, a knowledgeable staff, and a commitment to customer service. We provide classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.