Bend Dance Project

Bend Dance Project

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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

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. 💗

Photos from Bend Dance Project's post 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. 💗

Photos from Bend Dance Project's post 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!

Photos from Bend Dance Project's post 05/21/2026

Meet one of our guest performing groups! 🎉

🩰 Central Oregon School of Ballet! 🩰

Home to the longest running Nutcracker in Bend, Oregon — (35 years!), COSB has been specializing in Pre-Professional Ballet Instruction in Bend, OR Since 1981.
Classes are offered for children ages 5+, teens, adults, pre-professional dancers, and professionals in Central Oregon.

📍1155 SW Division St suite b-11 Bend, OR 97702

🍭‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is less than two weeks away, 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. 💗

05/20/2026

Meet one of our guest performing groups & new nonprofit organization! 🎉

Further Movement Collective 💙🧡

“Our mission is to provide affordable space for dancers to explore ideas, create work, collaborate, and perform while earning a wage for their efforts. FMC will create affordable opportunities for central Oregon residents to enjoy, learn and participate in art.”

🍭‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is less than two weeks away, 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. 💗

Photos from Bend Dance Project's post 05/20/2026

Meet one of our guest performing groups!🎉

🌸 Sakura - Cherry Blossoms 🌸

“A happy Japanese jazz dance group of all ages. We love bonding and deepening our friendship through dance to stay healthy, active, and connected to our community! ✨
Come join our friendly circle!”

[email protected]

🍭‘Kaleidoscope’ dance concert is less than two weeks away, 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. 💗

Photos from Bend Dance Project's post 05/18/2026

📣Introducing another one of our sponsors, Strictly Organic Coffee Co.!

One of the leaders in the specialty coffee industry since 1999! A local small business who consistently adopts sustainable business practices, with the health of the planet in mind. They roast the best USDA Organic Fair Trade beans available as well as serving & delivering to people who care about the world’s environment, its people, & the coffee they enjoy! ☕️

📍6 SW Bond St, Bend, OR 97702

Thank you, Strictly Organic Coffee Co. ! 🎉

🎟️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!

Photos from Bend Dance Project's post 05/14/2026

🚫No Friday classes until June 5th! Our performing group, Jazz Dance Collective will be utilizing the weekly time slot for rehearsals up until the show on Saturday, May 30th!

✅Come see a beautiful collection of performers in our 20th anniversary celebration show, called ‘Kaleidoscope.’

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

- ticket sales directly cover our costs to rent the amazing Tower Theatre space as well as providing you an amazing show!

🎉Or help us continue in our local performing arts community by donating to us at
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4WWTPTT5Z4DFS

👏We appreciate the likes, shares, cheering sections, & overall support!

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P. O. Box 127
Bend, OR
97709