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 and advanced hip hop dancers aged 12-18

– Company/Company 2: Intermediate and advanced dancers aged 12-18

– PYD 2:  Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate dancers aged 10-14

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

Events:

• PYD 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
• PYD performs in CBM’s Holiday Show | December 18/19, 2026