Summer Dance Platform
NW Dance Project Creative Center + Studio, 211 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
About
Summer Dance Platform is a dance program for dancers ages 15 to 18 and 19 to 24. Dancers train Monday to Saturday, and each day starts with a ballet class followed by a contemporary technique class.
Programs
- Summer Dance Platform — Dancers 15 to 18 + 19 to 24 · Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sat only 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
At a glance
- Ages: 15–18 years old
- Current session: Summer Dance Platform (Jul 12–Jul 30, 2027)
- General schedule: Dancers train Monday to Saturday; each day starts with a ballet class followed by a contemporary technique class.
About the provider
NW Dance Project was founded in Portland in 2004. It is described as an award-winning contemporary dance company, and its mission is to create and perform innovative new contemporary dance works from established and emerging dance makers in an open and artistically stimulating environment. The organization also leads dance education for adults and children through projects, intensives, workshops, and classes, and offers cost-free Dance Moves programs and free public performances.
Dancers are accepted by audition only. Audition options: live audition or video application. 2027 audition applications open Nov 6, 2026. Dancers must be physically fit for six days per week and up to 8 hours per day. Two public showings culminate the program.
What families say
“This intensive has fully turned my world upside down, there aren’t words to describe how special this experience was for me.” — SDP Participant
“SDP has changed my perspective on dance, re-inspired me, and made me stronger as a dancer and artist.” — SDP Participant
Last updated October 11, 2026.
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