Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio

Portland Youth Dance Celebrates 25 Years!

The Glitz & Glam Gala

Saturday, February 3rd, from 5:00-8:00 pm

The Woodfords Club, 179 Woodfords Street, Portland

Celebrate the silver 25th anniversary of Portland Youth Dance with a 21+ gala featuring a silent auction, food, and dancing! Local celebrity Rob Caldwell will host the evening featuring performances by the Pine State Breakerz and PYD alumni Zack Betty of NSquared Dance Company. Portland Youth Dance is a non-profit serving the greater Portland community by providing a pre-professional dance company and outreach programs for kids and teens. Proceeds of the gala will go to continuing PYD’s mission to bring the art dance to local youth.

Learn more & purchase your tickets here!

Portland Youth Dance presents

Student Choreography Showcase

February 3rd at 3 pm

Casco Bay Movers Studio Theater

Suggested donation of $5-10

This showcase is fully student-produced, choreographed, and performed! Join us and celebrate the hard work of these talented and brave young artists! Doors open at 2:45 pm.

Registration is open for 7-week Session IV Classes and our Summer Dance & Art Camps!

Registration for the next 7-week series opens today! Course fees: 30-minute class ($95) 45-minute class ($100) with no registration fee. Click here to register.

Summer Dance Camps:

Dancers will explore a variety of dance forms and themes through daily movement classes, arts and crafts, outdoor time, creative play, and more. Unplug and dance with us this summer!

View our full and half-day options for children ages 3-18 years here.

Adult Repertory Classes Begin the Week of March 25th

We love our dancing adults and believe that the performance experience is valuable for all! Adult students have the opportunity to perform in our Spring Concert at Westbrook Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 15th. Repertory classes begin the week of March 25th and require a commitment to the full term.

Intermediate Hip Hop Repertory with Elizabeth Lau, Mondays, 7:45-8:30 pm

Advanced Tap Repertory with Alycia Miner, Tuesdays, 6:45-7:00 pm, with an additional weekend rehearsal to be scheduled as a group.

Beginner Hip Hop Repertory with Kristin Sutton, Tuesdays, 7:00-7:30 pm

Intermediate Modern Repertory with Debi Irons, Tuesdays, 8:15-9:00 pm

Slow Intermediate Tap Repertory with Laurie Chiasson, Wednesdays, 7:00-7:30 pm

Celebrating Black Dance History Month

During Black History Month, we will share links to articles and videos celebrating Black dance forms and pioneers. Click here to learn more.

Spring Concert Preparations

Our annual Spring Concerts will be held at Westbrook Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 15th!

Teachers and students have been busy in the classroom, beginning to work towards our year-end performances. Performing is a valuable part of dance education, and we are thrilled to celebrate the dancers' accomplishments on stage! Detailed information regarding rehearsal schedules, tickets, etc., will be provided to families early in the spring.

Important Dates

• February 1 - Open registration for 7-week Session 4 begins
• February 3 - Portland Youth Dance Student Choreography Showcase
• February 19 -24 - February School Vacation - Only adult classes are held
• March 1 - Open registration for Spring Trimester classes begins
• March 3 - Portland Youth Dance Hip Hop Exchange
• March 24 - Cabin Fever Showcase
• April 15 -20 - April School Vacation Only adult classes are held
• May 19 - Portland Youth Dance May Show
• June 15 - Spring Concerts

Weather Cancellations & Parking

For news on class cancellations, check our website, Facebook or Instagram, television channels 6, 8, and 13, and our voicemail. We do not always close if Portland Public Schools are closed.

If we are open for class and your family is uncomfortable with the commute, please feel free to use your discretion. We are happy to schedule makeup classes. Call 207.871.1013 or email for assistance.

Directions to our parking lot.

February School Vacation Week | February 19 - 23

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