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A MESSAGE FROM BODYVOX

IN A CENTURY-OLD CARRIAGE HOUSE IN PORTLAND’S PEARL DISTRICT...
PORTLAND’S CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION,
CREATIVITY, AND PERFORMANCE

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Photos by: Jeremy Bitterman, David Krebs, Christopher Peddecord

he BodyVox Dance Center serves as an important regional
hub for dance innovation, education, and creativity. Now
in its 6th year of operation, this renovated 11,000 square
foot facility holds a theater, education and rehearsal
studios, box office, administrative offices, and set and
costume storage, all reflecting a warm and creative
aesthetic designed by the award-winning Boora Architects.
The Dance Center is always bustling with daily rehearsals,
classes, seasonal performances and special events.
Home to Portland’s world renowned dance company,
BodyVox, the Dance Center maintains an elite performance
training program (the Junior Artist Generator), as well
as daily classes for all ages and abilities. Taught by an
exceptional roster of professional dancers and teaching
artists, BodyVox provides instruction in multidisciplinary
dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary,
modern, acrobatics, fitness, and stretching.
1201 NW 17Th, PDX • 503.229.0627 • www.bodyvox.com