Polaris Dance Theatre

Polaris Dance Theatre

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A nonprofit dance organization with the core belief that people of all ages and abilities should have

Polaris Dance Theatre choreographs and stages three fully-stages annual productions to the Greater Portland area and beyond. Artistic Director, Robert Guitron, has been choreographing and teaching dance in Portland for over 30 years. Besides the Polaris Dance Company, Polaris hosts the pre-professional Junior Company for ages 13 - 18, and the youth, Neo Company, for ages 10 - 12. Polaris offers a

Photos from Polaris Dance Theatre's post 01/15/2026

Classes still available for enrollment!
Monday:
All Access | Sara Anderson | Call for Details
2:30-3:30 | Senior Dance (Adult) | Sara Anderson (Drop-in)
3:45-4:30 | Creative Movement 1 (3-5yrs) | Minna Sneed
4:30-5:30 | Hip-Hop 1 (6-8yrs) | Minna Sneed
5:30-6:30 | Hip-Hop 2 (9-11yrs) | Minna Sneed
6:30-7:30 | Hip-Hop 3 (12+yrs) | Preeya Kannan

Tuesday:
4:15 -5:15 | Aerial 1/2 (7-10yrs) | Daniel Obey
5:15-6:30 | Aerial 3/Training Co. (by invitation) | Rachel Belling
5:30 –7:45 | Youth Company Rehearsal | Xena Guitron & Guests
6:30-7:30 | Aerial 3 (12+yrs) | Rachel Belling
7:30-8:30 | Aerial 2 (10+yrs) | Rachel Belling

Wednesday:
2:30-3:30 | Senior Dance (Adult) | Sara Anderson (Drop-in)
4:15-5:00 | Ballet 1 (5-7yrs) | Jenny Dubac
5:00-6:00 | Ballet 1/2 (7-10yrs) | Jenny Dubac

Thursday:
4:30-5:30 | Contemporary 3 (12+yrs) | Xena Guitron
4:30-5:30 | Career Track Ballet (10-12yrs) | Jenny Dubac
5:30-6:30 | Contemporary 2 (9-11yrs) | Xena Guitron
5:30–6:45 | Career Track Ballet (13+yrs) (Int) | Jenny Dubac
7:00-8:00pm | Aerial 1 Tween/Teen (Beginning) | Paige Cook

Saturday:
10:00-11:15 | Adult Contemporary (Multi-Level) | Sara Anderson/Cheryl Meehan (Drop-in)
10:00-11:15 | Pointe/Pre-Pointe (11+yrs) | Jenny Dubac *All students are Pre-pointe until approved by Instructor

COUNT DOWN...Have you registered? Have you donated? 12/29/2025

There are only days left to make your year end tax deductible donation for 2025.

Registration is open! Classes begin January 5th.

COUNT DOWN...Have you registered? Have you donated? Email from Polaris Dance Theatre There are only days left... to make your year end tax deductible donation for 2025. DONATE NOW Let's wrap up 2025 together! With your support, we can continue to meet

Polaris Dance Theatre - Portland, Oregon 12/01/2025

For over 23 years, Polaris Dance Theatre has been a vibrant hub for artistic collaboration, teaching, gathering, and performance—sharing our mission: “Through dance, we awaken the heart and enhance our humanity.” We remain committed to providing a safe, joyful, and welcoming space for all, regardless of race, age, ability, gender, religion, or socio-economic status.

Our young dancers build strength, skills, and confidence while developing teamwork and problem-solving. Participants who face challenges due to age or disability find community, connection, and healing through movement. Our scholarships and sliding-scale fees ensure that everyone can engage in the way that best suits them.

This year at Polaris Dance Theatre highlights include the growth of our Senior Dance program, the launch of Liminal Movement Collective a BIPOC dance company sponsored and mentored by Polaris, countless classes and performances and an aggressive fundraising effort to save our space in Portland.

We must not stop our momentum! With your support, we can continue to meet essential operating costs and serve as a beacon of creativity and connection in Portland.

How You Can Support Polaris!
Donate: Your gift keeps us alive!
Engage: Enroll in class, enjoy a performance, choose your program!
Spread the Word: Share our fundraising campaign with friends and family.
Corporate Matching: Check whether your employer matches charitable gifts.
Share Your Story: Inspire others by sharing how Polaris has touched your life.
Rentals: Our space is available for meetings, gatherings, conferences, lectures, performances, classes, private lessons, and rehearsals.

Thank you for being part of our story.

With gratitude,

Robert, Sara, and the Polaris Staff

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Polaris Dance Theatre - Portland, Oregon Through Dance We Awaken The Heart And Enhance Our Humanity Discover Dance For Every Body Over 23 years ago the founders of Polaris Dance Theatre crafted the mission that “Through Dance We Awaken the Heart and Enhance our Humanity”. In the last 2+

09/29/2025

Adult Classes this week at Polaris:
Wednesday - Senior (Beg.) Contemporary - 2:30-3:30pm
Thursday - Adult (Intermediate) Contemporary - 6:30-7:30pm
Saturday - Adult (Multi-Level) Contemporary - 10-11:15am

It's not to late to enroll in our Fall Session!
http://www.polarisdance.org

09/18/2025

✨ Teacher Highlight! ✨

Flow into fall with Xena in Contemporary!

Check out our schedule in the highlights to see when she’s teaching!

09/18/2025

✨ Teacher Highlight! ✨

tombe pas de bourree into ballet class with Jenny this fall!

Check out our schedule in the highlights to see when she’s teaching—then join her at the barre for grace, strength, and fun!

09/18/2025

✨ Teacher Highlight! ✨

Come SOAR with Senora this fall!

Peek at our schedule in the highlights to see when she’s teaching!

Photos from Polaris Dance Theatre's post 08/27/2025

Highlights from The NEO’s 24/25 season performance this past May! The energy, talent, and creativity that lit up the stage were unforgettable.
Now it’s your turn—season 25/26 auditions are less than a week away. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next chapter!

08/19/2025

Auditions for the 2025/26 Pre-Professional Youth Company are just TWO WEEKS away!
Reserve your spot today and learn more by contacting [email protected].

08/19/2025
08/12/2025

REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! Sign up for classes for yourself or your dancer. We can’t wait to see you in the studio. Link in bio.

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1820 NW 18th Avenue
Portland, OR
97209

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm