Portland Youth Dance Company is a pre-professional youth dance company comprised of serious young dancers from the Greater Portland community. The Portland Youth Dance Company is composed of:

– Hip Hop Crew: Intermediate/Advanced hip hop dancers aged 14-18

– Company: Intermediate/Advanced dancers aged 14-18

– PYD 2:  Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate dancers aged 10-18

Members of PYD receive superior technical instruction, outstanding and diverse choreography, numerous performance and travel opportunities, and direct involvement in our community programs.

Events:

2026/27 Season Auditions | September 12, 2026

• PYD Season Kick-off Meeting for Dancers & Caregivers | September 19, 2026
• Rehearsals begin the week of September 21, 2026
• Fall into Art | Oct 18, 2026
• PYD performs in CBM’s Holiday Show | December 18/19, 2026
• Student Choreography Showcase & Gala | Feb 6, 2027
• The Exchange | March 7, 2027
• Dance Fest 2027 | March 21, 2027
• Youth Scholarship Showcase | March 27, 2027
• A Year in the Making | May 23, 2027
• Casco Bay Mover Spring Concerts | June 19, 2027