Calendar

Jun
18
Sat
Casco Bay Movers Spring Concert @ Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Jun 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sep
10
Sat
PYD 2016/17 Auditions @ Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio
Sep 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
AUDITIONS FOR THE 2016/17 SEASON
 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
 
1-2 PM Dynamix CREW & CREW II
 
2:15-3:30 PM COMPANY & COMPANY II
Need based scholarships are available and there is no fee to audition.
PYD Companies:

Company: For High Intermediate and Advanced Modern, Jazz and Contemporary Dancers, ages 12 & up, by audition. Class requirement is a minimum of one Ballet class, two additional technique* classes per week at Casco Bay Movers or another studio. Rehearsals are held on Saturday’s, 12:30-4:30 pm, from September to June.

Company II: For Intermediate Modern, Jazz and Contemporary Dancers, ages 10 & up, by audition. Class requirement is a minimum of one Ballet class and one additional technique* class at Casco Bay Movers or another studio. Rehearsals are held on Friday’s, 3:30-5:30 pm, from September to June.

Dynamix Crew: For High Intermediate and Advanced Hip Hop Dancers, ages 12 & up, by audition. Class requirement is one Level 5 or 6 Hip Hop class per week at Casco Bay Movers or equivalent at another studio. Rehearsals are held on Thursday’s, 7:00- 9:00 pm, from September to June.

Dynamix Crew II: For Intermediate Hip Hop Dancers, ages 10 & up, by audition. Class requirement is one Level 2 Hip Hop or above class per week at Casco Bay Movers or equivalent at another studio. Rehearsals are held on Friday’s 6-7:15 pm, from September to June.

Dancers in all companies work with guest choreographers, participate in community outreach programming and perform in several shows including throughout the year. For more detailed information please visit portlandyouthdance.com  

or email kate@portlandyouthdance.com.

About PYD: Portland Youth Dance was founded in 1998, in recognition of the need to provide intermediate and advanced level young dancers with opportunity for performance without competition. Over the years, PYD has developed and maintains a “No Star, All Star” philosophy. Dancers are offered opportunities in diverse styles of dance that challenge their abilities, while inviting their own creative process to emerge. It is our commitment to recognize that each dancer brings his or her own unique artistic integrity to the company. Each dancer not only feels valued, but is valued.

While most of the dancers spend hours per week perfecting their craft, PYD’s expectation is to be the best by allowing every dancer to exhibit their best self, not just as dancers, but as people. They are encouraged to reach out and support younger or less experienced dancers in both the PYD organization and in the greater dance community. They bring their talents into the community where they provide free dance classes through the PYD Outreach program, for kids who otherwise may not have the opportunity to take formal dance classes. PYD has discovered that there are great rewards to be gained from youth teaching youth. These dancers are giving, but are also getting the invaluable experiences of leadership, team building, and cultivating new friendships.

Portland Youth Dance seeks to cultivate artistic and personal growth for youth while striving for creative excellence in dance. Our expectation is to provide a respectful environment where dancers are challenged to work hard and build character with commitment, passion, and joy.

Mar
11
Sat
The Exchange – Showcase & Battles @ Avant Dance & Event Center
Mar 11 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Exchange is a family friendly event, where studio and street dancers meet! It was created to provide an authentic and positive hip hop experience for studio dancers, exposing them to the 4 elements of hip hop: DJ, emcee, graffiti and breaking.

There will be 2V2 bboy/girl battles! 1V1 all styles battles – absolutely anyone can enter!! A team showcase where crews/teams get to throw down! It’s an exchange of movement, ideas and culture where you get to see that hip hop is all love!!

When: Saturday March 11th
Time: 1pm-6pm
Where: Avant – 865 Spring St.
Westbrook, ME

Mar
15
Wed
Student Choreography Show @ Thornton Academy
Mar 15 all-day
Student Choreography Show @ Thornton Academy

Thornton Academy Student Choreography Show
(Snow Date 3/22)

Select PYD works will be presented.

Mar
18
Sat
Winter Showcase (Company) @ Winthrop Performing Arts Center
Mar 18 – Mar 19 all-day

Company performs in Winter Showcase at Winthrop Performing Arts Center.

Free Dance Classes!! @ Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio
Mar 18 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Dance Classes!! @ Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio

Portland Youth Dance offers a FREE dance program! Partnering with Casco Bay Movers (they graciously donate studio space), we will offer a session of free dance classes for kids and teens who cannot afford to dance. There is absolutely NO application, no tedious prep work, no requirements to meet—just bring your young dancer in on Saturdays at 11:30 beginning March 18th! Read more about this below, and please spread the word!

BodyTraffic @ Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Mar 18 @ 8:00 pm
BodyTraffic @ Westbrook Performing Arts Center

Company 2, Crew & Crew 2 attend “BodyTraffic” at Westbrook Performing Arts Center.

http://portlandovations.org/event/bodytraffic

Mar
19
Sun
Phunk Phenomenon (Crew & Crew II)
Mar 19 all-day
Phunk Phenomenon (Crew & Crew II)

Crew & Crew 2 travel to Phunk Phenomenon in Everett, MA for a day of master classes.

Mar
25
Sat
Dance Northeast (Company)
Mar 25 all-day

Company performs in Dance Northeast in Rochester, NH.

Mar
26
Sun
Cabin Fever Showcase @ Casco Bay Movers Studio Theater
Mar 26 @ 3:00 pm
Cabin Fever Showcase @ Casco Bay Movers Studio Theater

PYD performs in the Cabin Fever Showcase on Sunday, March 26th at 3pm. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Casco Bay Movers front desk. Cost is $8 for children/seniors and $10 for adults. Due to limited seating, CBM can only sell 2 tickets per family.

Performances will include adults, Tap 3, Musical Theater workshop, Portland Youth Dance, and special guests!