PYD Annual Fundraiser Raffle

It’s that time again for the annual calendar raffle fundraiser! The rules are the same. Tickets are $10 each and each ticket buys you 30 chances to win in November! Buy your ticket(s) from a PYD dancer, or at the front desk of the Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio located at 517 Forest Avenue, Portland….

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Dance Class Fundraisers

Hip Hop and Broadway Dance Classes. Huge thanks to all those who came out for the back to back hip hop and broadway dance classes on Monday, August 28th. Taught by Elizabeth Lau and Mitch Rosengarten, respectively,  the classes were hosted by Portland Youth Dance and held at Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio. The effort was…

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PYD Dance Auditions

HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9th | Each year, we hold auditions for the Company and Crew of Portland Youth Dance—a nonprofit organization that supports pre-professional youth dance outside of the competition network. The 2017 auditions have passed. They were held on Saturday, September 9th. We have welcomed 35 dancers this year, some returning, and some new….

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Spring Concert at Casco Bay Movers

Saturday, June 17th The hard-working dancers of Portland Youth Dance will perform in several choreographed works in the Casco Bay Movers Spring Concert (June 17th) in both the matinee and evening shows. In addition to works by Portland Youth Dance Company, the show will feature CBM class repertoire and adult repertory groups. Reserved Seating this…

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May Show 2017 | A Year in the Making

We’re so proud of the talented dancers of Portland Youth Dance. On May 13th, the PYD dancers presented their annual showcase of curated works by local and guest choreographers, including student works and outreach classes. Hugs to all!

Press Herald X5 Coverage

Dance Battles Feeling the Love | This year’s Exchange (X5) was a smashing success! PYD and Avant Dance & Event Center hosted this annual inspirational dance event on Saturday, March 11th, 2017. Video and photographs are pouring in from several sources, including generous coverage from the Portland Press Herald: http://www.pressherald.com/2017/03/12/hip-hop-for-all/ “Hundreds of hip hop dance fans…

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