Bend Dance Project

Bend Dance Project Bend Dance Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is promote all styles of dance in Bend, Oregon.

Our goal with this page is for all dancers to share information about what is happening in Bend related to all things dance. Bend Dance Project sponsors the following dance companies: Jazz Dance Collective, and Velocity Dance Theatre. BOARD MEMBERS:
Gail Bartley, President/JDC Artistic Director
Marilyn Wurster, Secretary/Treasurer
Alesa Terry, Director/VDT Artistic Director
Holly Cambern, Founder/Director

08/06/2026

⭐️Community class this Friday!

🎯Gail will be teaching classic jazz with full warm up, stretching, across the floor combos, & choreography! Only $10 for 1.5 hour class! 🤩🙌

Hope to see you there! 🤗💕

📍Located at Academie de Ballet Classique in Bend

$10 cash drop in💰

🕺Intermediate teen-adult

Bring your water!💧

*Follow us for current updates on potential class cancellations*

It has already been over a month since our ‘Kaleidoscope’ show, & we didn’t even share much about Jazz Dance Collective!...
07/09/2026

It has already been over a month since our ‘Kaleidoscope’ show, & we didn’t even share much about Jazz Dance Collective!

Jazz Dance Collective is the name of Bend Dance Project’s performing group. If you are interested in participating, send us a message! We are already gearing up to start our Sunday “company classes!” 🤩🙌

📸Thanks to Andy Tullis for the performance photos!

Thanks to The Tower Theatre for an amazing performance venue! 🤗🍿

Tomorrow is community class Friday again! Gail is teaching! The exact jazz class style has not been announced; so come...
06/12/2026

Tomorrow is community class Friday again! Gail is teaching! The exact jazz class style has not been announced; so come find out what it is! 😉🙌

12:15-1:45 pm
Intermediate adults & mature teens
📍Located at Academie de Ballet Classique in Bend Academie de Ballet Classique
$10 cash drop in
✔️Drop-ins welcome!
Don’t forget your water! 💧

06/09/2026

👀In case you missed it…

Last weekend, Bend Dance Project had their 20th anniversary dance concert, involving 7 other local performing groups for a colorful night of dance The Tower Theatre ! 🎉

Thank you to all who contributed in any way to make this night a success! We had a blast & had a wonderful audience too! 👏

📸This reel is a compilation of photos by Andy Tullis

🎥As well as videos recorded during dress rehearsal by Liz Warren (photos for every piece are represented; but 3 pieces’ videos not shown here)

Dance groups in video in order of show appearance:

• Jazz Dance Collective (performing group for Bend Dance Project )
• Bend Contemporary Dance
• Academie de Ballet Classique (also 20 years old!)
• Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
• Further Movement Collective
• Central Oregon School of Ballet
• Footnotes Bend (The Space )

Thank you to all sponsors & donors, stage production crew, & every assistant & volunteer who helped make this all possible! We love our arts community! 💕

06/04/2026

🔥 BEND, OREGON! GET READY TO MOVE! 🔥

We are excited to announce that Brianne Marie Williams is teaching this week’s community Jazz class, in the style of Jazz Funk! 🤩

Brianne brings major industry experience straight to the studio. Check out a few of her professional highlights:

* 🏈 Pro Dancer: Former NFL dancer for both the Chargers and the Titans.

* 🎬 Screen: Featured in the Bring It On franchise, Sony projects, MTV, and CMT music videos.

* 🎤 Stage: Background dancer for major artists like Hot Chelle Ray, Trace Adkins and Steve Cropper.

* 🌍 Global Tours: Performed on international tours spanning from London, Middle Eastern countries, and Mexico City.

* 🌲 Local Talent: Performs locally with the and The Jazz Dance Collective.

Whether you want to level up your performance skills or just sweat and have fun, don’t miss this class!

📆 WHEN: This Friday (6/5) 12:15-1:45 PM
📍 WHERE: (Bend, OR)
✔️WHO: adult or mature teen intermediate-advanced dancers
💰COST: only $10 (cash or check)
👟 WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable dance clothes and jazz shoes or sneakers.
🚶‍♀️WALK-IN & DROP-IN FRIENDLY!!

Space is limited! Drop a comment below, DM us, or tag a friend who needs to dance this Friday! 👇✨

05/29/2026

Meet your dance concert host! 🎉

🪩 Bend Dance Project! 🕺💃
(Their associated performance group is ‘Jazz Dance Collective’)

⏳Started by Holly Cambren in 2006, Bend Dance Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is promote all styles of dance in Bend, Oregon.⭐️

🎊HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Bend Dance Project! This ‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is a celebration of 20 years for both BDP and Academie de Ballet Classique! Amazing!🥂💥✨

🥹💖ABC has shared their spaces with us for years. We are so grateful for this dance family & the growing dance community in Bend & Central Oregon as a whole. Let’s keep it going strong!🤩🙌

📍Classes & rehearsals held at:
Academie de Ballet Classique
1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend, Oregon 97701

🍭‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is this Saturday! May 30th! Be sure to purchase your tickets at towertheatre.org or:

https://www.towertheatre.org/event/kaleidoscope-5-30-26 🎟️

🪑General admission show, so get there 30 minutes early to pick your favorite seats. Tower Theatre lobby opens at 6, auditorium at 6:30, show starts at 7!

🤝If you would like to donate to keep these shows alive for years to come, please consider donating to Bend Dance Project:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4WWTPTT5Z4DFS

We are very excited to do what we love with such a supportive community. 💗

05/28/2026

Meet one of our guest performing groups! 🎉

🩰 Academie de Ballet Classique 🪩

“With an emphasis on creating a welcoming dance community and focusing on each individual student, the studio works meticulously to help dancers master their techniques from plié to fouetté. ABC is proud to offer Royal Academy of Dance and Leap N’ Learn curriculum, as well as tap, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, and contemporary offerings for all ages.”

Many of the ABC teachers will be dancing in this ‘Kaleidoscope’ celebration! 👏 ABC is also celebrating their 20 year anniversary! 🎊 Cheers to them! 🥂

We also want to thank ABC for opening up their studio space for our classes and rehearsals for so many years. Thank you, Academie de Ballet Classique !🥹🙌💕

📍1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend, Oregon 97701

🍭‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is THIS Saturday, May 30th! Be sure to purchase your tickets at towertheatre.org or:

https://www.towertheatre.org/event/kaleidoscope-5-30-26 🎟️

🪑General admission show, so get there 30 minutes early to pick your favorite seats. Tower Theatre lobby opens at 6, auditorium at 6:30, show starts at 7!

🤝If you would like to donate to keep these shows alive for years to come, please consider donating to Bend Dance Project:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4WWTPTT5Z4DFS

We are very excited to do what we love with such a supportive community. 💗

05/27/2026

Meet one of our guest performing groups! 🎉

✨👞 Footnotes Bend 👞✨

Tap into something new! Footnotes Bend is a Beginning/Intermediate adult tap dance group under the direction of Lindsey Beltran. Designed to keep both feet and minds moving, weekly classes begin with a warm-up and review of foundational steps before exploring a new combination each session. With no prior week knowledge required, dancers are invited to join in each week for rhythm, movement, and the simple joy of tap dance.

📍Classes & rehearsals at The Space:
63830 Clausen Dr #201 Bend, Oregon

🍭‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is this Saturday, May 30th! Be sure to purchase your tickets at towertheatre.org or:

https://www.towertheatre.org/event/kaleidoscope-5-30-26 🎟️

🪑General admission show, so get there 30 minutes early to pick your favorite seats. Tower Theatre lobby opens at 6, auditorium at 6:30, show starts at 7!

🤝If you would like to donate to keep these shows alive for years to come, please consider donating to Bend Dance Project:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4WWTPTT5Z4DFS

We are very excited to do what we love with such a supportive community. 💗

Meet one of our guest performing groups! 🎉▫️▪️Bend Contemporary▪️▫️“Bend Contemporary Dance aims to create a structure f...
05/25/2026

Meet one of our guest performing groups! 🎉

▫️▪️Bend Contemporary▪️▫️

“Bend Contemporary Dance aims to create a structure for adult dancers and dancemakers to bring the art of dance to audiences in Central Oregon!”

📍Classes & rehearsals at Central Oregon School of Ballet: 1155 SW Division St suite b-11 Bend, OR 97702

Photography credit:

🍭‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is this upcoming Saturday, May 30th! Be sure to purchase your tickets at towertheatre.org or

https://www.towertheatre.org/event/kaleidoscope-5-30-26 🎟️

🪑General admission show, so get there 30 minutes early to pick your favorite seats. Tower Theatre lobby opens at 6, auditorium at 6:30, show starts at 7!

🤝If you would like to donate to keep these shows alive for years to come, please consider donating to Bend Dance Project:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4WWTPTT5Z4DFS

We are very excited to do what we love with such a supportive community. 💗

📣Introducing another one of our sponsors, Riverhouse Lodge!“From snow-dusted slopes to sunlit river trails, Riverhouse L...
05/24/2026

📣Introducing another one of our sponsors, Riverhouse Lodge!

“From snow-dusted slopes to sunlit river trails, Riverhouse Lodge is your rustic retreat in every season. Gather by the fire, savor local fare at Currents, and reconnect with nature’s pace. Whether it’s a quiet escape or a family adventure, the memories made here are built to last.”

📍3075 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703

Thank you, Riverhouse Lodge ! 🎉

🎟️Tickets are available for our upcoming Kaleidoscope show through towertheatre.org

General admission, this show will sell out fast!

⭐️If you or your business would like to be a sponsor, send us a message!

Address

P. O. Box 127
Bend, OR
97709

Telephone

+15417281063

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