STEPS PDX

05/15/2026

🌸 In Full BLOOM 🌸
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of artistry, community, and the next generation of dancers as our Steps PDX School and BIPOC Youth Dance Program take the stage for BLOOM 2026.

From Ballet and Contemporary to Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz Funk, this family-friendly performance showcases the passion, creativity, and dedication our dancers have poured into this season.

⭐️ WHEN:
May 23rd | 6:00PM–7:30PM
May 24th | 1:00PM–2:30PM

📍 WHERE:
Lincoln Performance Hall
1620 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97201

Every ticket helps make dance more accessible in our community. 💐

100% of proceeds support Steps for Youth scholarships and nonprofit programs that empower young dancers through access to the arts.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in bio

📲 Text BLOOM2026 to 44-321 to donate and help us reach our $5,000 goal

04/12/2026

In full bloom 🌸✨

Our annual spring performance brings together modern, ballet, jazz funk, hip hop, and our BIPOC Youth Dance Program in a performance shaped by months of dedication, growth, and artistry 🌈

⭐️ WHEN:
May 23rd | 6:00PM–7:30PM
May 24th | 1:00PM–2:30PM

📍 WHERE:
Lincoln Performance Hall
1620 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR

👉 Tickets available at the link in our bio
📲 Text BLOOM2026 to 44-321 to support our dancers

04/03/2026

Join us for an intimate in-studio performance featuring original works by Steps PDX student choreographers. Created over 12 weeks in our Composition Class, this showcase highlights the creativity, leadership, and artistic voices of our dancers as they bring their visions to life. Stay after the performance for a Q&A with the choreographers and get a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process.

⭐️ WHEN:
Thursday, April 23rd | 7:00PM–8:00PM
Friday, April 24th | 7:00PM–8:00PM

📍 WHERE:
Steps PDX Studio

Come celebrate creativity, process, and the next generation of artists. Invite your friends, bring your community, and join us for an evening of original work you won’t want to miss!

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Modern, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary dance for adults and youth with drop-in classes available!

03/04/2026

Calling all dancers & artists! 🩰🎨

We are so excited to head to StepsPDX for a week of dance and visual arts! Even better? This session will be hosted by our long-time community member and admin, Keira Havner!



Keira brings so much heart to our program, and we can’t wait for your creators to spend the week with her.

🗓 June 22nd – June 26th
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
✨ Ages 5 to 12

Spaces are limited! Register via the link in the first photo.

02/10/2026

Portland dancers, don’t miss out! 🩰 The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is coming to STEPSPDX this Friday for an exclusive audition tour.

Whether you’re aiming for the year-long Professional Dance Training Program (Ages 17-25) or the 4-week International Dance Experience (Ages 11+), this is your chance to train with world-class faculty and global guest artists.

Audition Details:
• Date: Friday, February 13th
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: STEPS PDX | 1734 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR

How to Register:
1. Apply Online: Download the audition form at ruthpage.org/school-of-dance/program/summer.
2. Submit: Email your completed form to [email protected].
3. Walk-Ins Welcome: Didn’t register in time? No problem! We accept walk-ins on the day of the audition.

Come be a part of the Ruth Page legacy. See you at the barre! ✨

02/01/2026

Thank you to Oluyinka Akinjiola for leading an amazing 4-class Dunham Technique workshop with some of our dancers. We’re grateful for the time, knowledge, and intention shared, and for the opportunity for our community to engage with this work and its history. We truly appreciate the experience and the space created over these weeks. Thank you!!

12/13/2025

Zandy Lohr has 30 seconds to explain our Nightmare Before Christmas spin-off… GO!!

Do you think she did a good job?! 🎄💀