Newmark Theatre

This fall, Portland welcomes an extraordinary celebration of classical ballet as PRIMA Ballet Gala brings together artists of the Grand Kyiv Ballet and international guest performers for one unforgettable night.

More than a performance, PRIMA Ballet Gala is a night of elevated artistry – where timeless classics meet contemporary expression, and the stage becomes a space of beauty, power, and emotion.

The program features iconic highlights from world-renowned ballets including Don Quixote, Spartacus, and The Dying Swan, alongside vibrant national dance such as the thrilling Hopak, set to music by legendary composers including Tchaikovsky.

Begin your evening on the red carpet, then step inside for a celebration of artistic excellence and international cultural connection.
Guests are warmly encouraged to attend in the evening attire, helping create an atmosphere of elegance worthy of this special occasion.

Join us for a rare opportunity to experience world-class dancers, timeless choreography, and a night filled with beauty and inspiration.

Seats are limited. Be part of PRIMA Ballet Gala — where ballet speaks from the heart.

The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet — With a LIVE Orchestra!

The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment — from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and every pirouette in between.

With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score soaring through the air and played LIVE, immerse yourself in this mesmerizing journey where dreams, heartbreak, and hope unfold right before your eyes.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)
Audience: For ages 5 & over

*About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.

To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 500,000 fans.

Make it a group experience! Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more.

As the trailblazers of progressive Irish dance, Trinity Irish Dance Company has spent 35 years redefining the art form through the vision of Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard. This family-friendly program, featuring live music from the company’s own folk-rock band, draws from new and classic Trinity repertoire. Highlights will include the Portland/Northwest premieres of “Pasture Bedtime, Bleating Hearts,” a whimsical work by Portland’s own Ashley Roland and Jamey Hampton of BodyVox; “Séseacht,” choreographed by renowned tap dancer Michelle Dorrance in collaboration with the company; and “The Sash,” choreographed by Mark Howard, Chelsea Hoy, and Stephanie Martinez. Trinity has sold out stages across Europe, Asia, and North America—a tradition kept restlessly alive through their distinct artistry.

Open Space presents its unconventional winter dance show, NOT-Cracker! Get it?

Experience Portland’s very own holiday spectacular, set in the rainy city we all love. NOT-Cracker tells the tale of Ted, an unfortunate friend who thinks they can’t dance—until they’re swept up by a cast of whimsical characters. Join Ted as they enter NOT-Cracker’s colorful world, where dance finds us all!

Featuring a cast of more than 60 young dancers alongside professional artists and special guests, NOT-Cracker is a joyful, high-energy holiday experience for ALL AGES. The production brings together contemporary dance, ballet, hip hop, Street dance, and Ballroom rooted in the vibrant culture of the Ball scene—creating a holiday show that is anything but traditional.

Choreographed by Open Space co-founders Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal, and Maeve Dougal, with additional choreography by Tokyo street artist Uno, NOT-Cracker features Open Space’s professional Company Artists, Open Space Too trainees, students from The School at Open Space, and guest performers including Charles Roy (House of Ada, HBO Max’s Legendary) and Portland Street artist NØIR.

Gather your friends and family and make NOT-Cracker your new Portland holiday tradition!

Forget everything you know about traditional holiday shows. Open Space brings you NOT-Cracker, a truly unconventional winter dance spectacular set right here in our beloved Portland. You’ll follow Ted, an unfortunate friend convinced they can’t dance, as they’re swept into a vibrant world by a cast of wild characters. Get ready for an adventure where dance finds everyone.

This dynamic show features choreography by Open Space co-founders Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal, and Maeve Dougal, plus Tokyo Street artist Uno. You’ll see company artists, street dancer NØIR, Charles Roy from HBO’s *Legendary*, and sixty students from The School at Open Space. It’s a fresh, new holiday tradition. Go see it!

Forget everything you know about traditional holiday shows. Open Space brings you NOT-Cracker, a truly unconventional winter dance spectacular set right here in our beloved Portland. You’ll follow Ted, an unfortunate friend convinced they can’t dance, as they’re swept into a vibrant world by a cast of wild characters. Get ready for an adventure where dance finds everyone.

This dynamic show features choreography by Open Space co-founders Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal, and Maeve Dougal, plus Tokyo Street artist Uno. You’ll see company artists, street dancer NØIR, Charles Roy from HBO’s *Legendary*, and sixty students from The School at Open Space. It’s a fresh, new holiday tradition. Go see it!

Forget everything you know about traditional holiday shows. Open Space brings you NOT-Cracker, a truly unconventional winter dance spectacular set right here in our beloved Portland. You’ll follow Ted, an unfortunate friend convinced they can’t dance, as they’re swept into a vibrant world by a cast of wild characters. Get ready for an adventure where dance finds everyone.

This dynamic show features choreography by Open Space co-founders Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal, and Maeve Dougal, plus Tokyo Street artist Uno. You’ll see company artists, street dancer NØIR, Charles Roy from HBO’s *Legendary*, and sixty students from The School at Open Space. It’s a fresh, new holiday tradition. Go see it!

Forget everything you know about traditional holiday shows. Open Space brings you NOT-Cracker, a truly unconventional winter dance spectacular set right here in our beloved Portland. You’ll follow Ted, an unfortunate friend convinced they can’t dance, as they’re swept into a vibrant world by a cast of wild characters. Get ready for an adventure where dance finds everyone.

This dynamic show features choreography by Open Space co-founders Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal, and Maeve Dougal, plus Tokyo Street artist Uno. You’ll see company artists, street dancer NØIR, Charles Roy from HBO’s *Legendary*, and sixty students from The School at Open Space. It’s a fresh, new holiday tradition. Go see it!

We have a fabulous triple bill for our spring-bling-fling performances!

Ihsan Rustem's LINGER will take you where rock-n-roll meets contemporary dance with his up-beat work set to a medley of your favorite songs by The Cranberries.

We're bringing some sparkle and flare to the stage with the return of Nicole Von Arx's GLIMMERS.

Robyn Mineko Williams, will create her first original work with NW Dance Project, a collaboration that has been in the works since Robyn won our Pretty Creatives competition in 2012!

Join the young dancers of OBT School for an enchanting performance designed for audiences of all ages! Featuring excerpts from beloved classical ballets and culminating in a Grand Étude that showcases the whole school.

Tentacle Tribe is a genre-defying company unlike any other. In Prism, five dancers move between a reflective floor and movable mirror panels, their bodies multiplying and dissolving into infinite combinations of light and movement. The choreography draws from popping, tutting, and breaking, woven together in the company’s unique partnering style. Mesmerizing and kaleidoscopic, Prism is a reflection on what we see and what we miss. Tentacle Tribe represents a new wave of artists fusing hip-hop with other dance forms—and Prism is their most dazzling statement yet.

Get ready, Portland, because MOMIX is back with their acclaimed show, Botanica. This unique company, known for blending dance, illusion, and theatricality, takes you on a vibrant journey through the natural world. You’ll witness nature’s changing forms, from the four seasons to evolving landscapes, all set to an eclectic score. It’s truly imaginative.

Michael Curry, the acclaimed Oregon designer behind Cirque du Soleil, brings spectacular costumes, projections, and giant puppetry to the stage. Dancers transform into plant-like and animalistic figures, creating a visually lush experience. This show, revived in 2026, is a treat for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this one.

A Portland favorite is back. MOMIX returns with Botanica—a surprising, joyful, and revelatory journey through the beauty of the natural world. Revolving around the imagery and magic of the four seasons, this work reveals nature’s changing forms through MOMIX’s signature combination of dance, illusion, and theatricality. Botanica is set to a score ranging from birdsong to Vivaldi, animated by spectacular costumes, luminous projections, and giant puppetry designed by Michael Curry—the celebrated Oregon production designer behind Cirque du Soleil and the Metropolitan Opera. Imagination takes the stage as a treat for audiences of all ages. Having danced over 10,000 performances worldwide, MOMIX has long proven they are a standout—and Botanica is among their most enchanting achievements.

Get ready, Portland, because MOMIX is back with their acclaimed show, Botanica. This unique company, known for blending dance, illusion, and theatricality, takes you on a vibrant journey through the natural world. You’ll witness nature’s changing forms, from the four seasons to evolving landscapes, all set to an eclectic score. It’s truly imaginative.

Michael Curry, the acclaimed Oregon designer behind Cirque du Soleil, brings spectacular costumes, projections, and giant puppetry to the stage. Dancers transform into plant-like and animalistic figures, creating a visually lush experience. This show, revived in 2026, is a treat for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this one.

Get ready, Portland, because MOMIX is back with their acclaimed show, Botanica. This unique company, known for blending dance, illusion, and theatricality, takes you on a vibrant journey through the natural world. You’ll witness nature’s changing forms, from the four seasons to evolving landscapes, all set to an eclectic score. It’s truly imaginative.

Michael Curry, the acclaimed Oregon designer behind Cirque du Soleil, brings spectacular costumes, projections, and giant puppetry to the stage. Dancers transform into plant-like and animalistic figures, creating a visually lush experience. This show, revived in 2026, is a treat for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this one.

Get ready, Portland, because MOMIX is back with their acclaimed show, Botanica. This unique company, known for blending dance, illusion, and theatricality, takes you on a vibrant journey through the natural world. You’ll witness nature’s changing forms, from the four seasons to evolving landscapes, all set to an eclectic score. It’s truly imaginative.

Michael Curry, the acclaimed Oregon designer behind Cirque du Soleil, brings spectacular costumes, projections, and giant puppetry to the stage. Dancers transform into plant-like and animalistic figures, creating a visually lush experience. This show, revived in 2026, is a treat for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this one.

To wrap up our season we are back to our roots with TWO PREMIERES, the JA Collective, an acclaimed award-winning LA-based director and choreographer duo, will create their first original work on the company.

Local luminary + Princess Grace Award winner, Andrea Parson will create a new work combining dance, theatrics, and comedy in a classic "Whodunit" mystery inspired by Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.

Join us for the final show of our 23rd season to experience a fabulous evening of dance!

Sacred Earth is Ragamala Dance Company’s signature work—a powerful, hour-long journey of movement and music that celebrates the beauty and vitality of the natural world. Performed as a continuous arc of high-energy dance and evocative poetry, the work unfolds like a living ritual. Aparna Ramaswamy and Ranee Ramaswamy are widely recognized as among the leading practitioners of Bharatanatyam in North America, and under their direction, Ragamala has traveled the world as ambassadors for contemporary Indian dance. Inspired by the ephemerality of South Indian kolam rice flour drawings, Warli wall paintings, and ancient Tamil Sangam poems, Sacred Earth illustrates the delicate, interdependent relationship between humanity and nature.