Multnomah Arts Center

Multnomah Arts Center offers Movement & MeDance for children as young as age 2, Creative Dance for age 3, and Pre-Ballet I for age 4. It also offers Pre-Ballet II, Ballet I & II, Jazz for children as young as 8, Tiny Tappers for children as young as five, Senior Tap, Modern & Contemporary, Social Dance, Funk & Hip Hop, and Youth Visual Arts.

Programs

• Movement & MeDance — children as young as age 2 · Begins at the Multnomah Arts Center.
• Creative Dance — age 3
• Pre-Ballet I — age 4 · Ballet classes begin with Pre-Ballet I.
• Pre-Ballet II — Further develops basic ballet skills.
• Ballet I & II — Introduces barre work and center floor work.
• Jazz — as young as 8 years old
• Tiny Tappers — children as young as five · Tap dance for children.
• Senior Tap — Tap dance for fun and exercise.
• Modern & Contemporary
• Social Dance — Includes Swing Dance, Nightclub Two-Step, Cross Step Waltz, Street Swing, and Country Line Dance.
• Funk & Hip Hop
• Youth Visual Arts — Process-oriented art experience for youth.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:30pm; Friday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday closed

About the provider

The Multnomah Arts Center is a program of Portland Parks & Recreation that provides high-quality instruction and participation in the visual, performing, and literary arts to all interested persons. It has operated a regional gallery since 1982, and the Dance Coordinator is Patrick Browne. MAC is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, and MACA is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that supports MAC through fundraising and advocacy.

Inclusion services are offered to those with disabilities and special needs so they may receive an equal opportunity to fully participate in programs offered. Pay What You Can payment options are offered to Portland residents. For non residents who require financial support, a need-based scholarship application is available.

Last updated August 30, 2026.