About
NW Dance Project Youth Training Program serves ages 5-18. Registration is open, and classes start Sep. 14.
Programs
- Youth Training Program — Ages 5-18 · Registration is open. Classes start Sep 14.
- Adult Dance Classes — Adults and teens · Drop-in dance classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, conditioning and fitness.
- Free Dance Day — Free Dance Day to try different dance class styles and get placed in the correct level. Pre-registration is required.
- Contemporary Dance Workshop with Akira Uchida — Guided warm-up followed by phrase work from his repertoire.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
NW Dance Project was founded in Portland in 2004. It says it is dedicated to the creation and performance of innovative, new contemporary dance works and to advancing dance education and community involvement. The organization also says it is welcoming, accessible, engaging, and inclusive to all.
NW Dance Project says it is welcoming, accessible, engaging, and inclusive to all, and strives to make dance for everybody and every body. Pre-registration is required for Free Dance Day.
What families say
“changing the way dance is created” — Dance International Magazine
“some of the best dancers you will ever see” — The Oregonian
“the it company...one of the most dynamic dance troupes in the country” — Oregon Public Broadcasting
Last updated October 11, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.