Inhabit the Dream
2023-02-18 15:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keller Fountain, SW 3rd Ave &, SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
We’re excited to present Inhabit the Dream, a site-specific performance that will premiere at the Keller Fountain on Friday, February 10th at 8:30 pm and Saturday, February 18th at 3 pm.
The performances will be open to the public and be featured as part of the 2023 PDX Winter Light Festival, with choreography by Heidi Duckler and including Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest dancers Barbara Lima, Charles Roy, and Carla Mann. Dancers will perform to original compositions written by renowned Portland composer and pianist Tom Grant.
Based on themes and choreography from Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest’s dance film of the same name, the eclectic piece will be brought to life as a live performance adaptation for the first time. The original film was commissioned by the Halprin Landscape Conservancy and was performed in the Keller Fountain, designed by architect Lawrence Halprin in Portland, Oregon.
Inhabit the Dream explores the ephemeral nature of dance and memory through light and time to cinematically construct afterimages–an image that continues to appear in the eyes after a period of exposure to the original image. These afterimages trace the dancer’s movement as they are marked in space. The dancers, like the water in the fountain, eventually evaporate. The unexpected and transient nature of the performance seeks to invigorate spectators and spark sudden connection between performers and audience.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this exciting and eccentric pop up performance and connect with Portland’s community, history, and art scene in a unique way.
Featuring choreography by Heidi Duckler and dancers Barbara Lima, Charles Roy, and Carla Mann.

Come As You Are - A Sunday Salon
2023-02-19 15:00 - 18:00 | PLACE, 735 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming fundraiser, Come as You Are, on Sunday, February 19th at PLACE in Portland, OR. From 3 to 6 pm, come experience 5 incredible performances.
During the reception, you can also participate in Amy Conway’s Art Farm Table where attendants can plant seeds to take home.
Proceeds from the event will support our upcoming performances. Tickets can be purchased on this page or in person at the event.
Featuring the works of:
Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest
Tony Carnell
Amy Conway with Maxx Katz and Danielle Ross
Ingrid Ferdinand (Courtesy of NW Dance Project)
Barbara Lima

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SIN MAÍZ NO HAY PAÍS
2023-08-19 18:30 | Portland Mercado, 7238 Southeast Foster Road, Portland, OR, 97206, United States
Join us for part two of SIN MAÍZ NO HAY PAÍS! This exciting performance is open to the public and showcases the exceptional talents of HDD/NW dancers accompanied by the live music of the trio Oleada.
Staged on the grounds of the Mercado, the performance seeks to capture the rich cultural history and vibrant beauty of the community that resides there.
Our practice revolves around fostering engagement and investment in Portland’s creative and diverse communities. We take pride in our roots, locally and globally, which comprise an incredible tapestry of artists, activists, educators, entrepreneurs, and community members.
We cordially invite you to the Mercado for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the essence of Portland’s history and culture. Be prepared to be moved, inspired, fed and immersed in the artistic spectacle that unfolds!
The realization of SIN MAÍZ NO HAY PAÍS has been made possible through the generous support of the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), Oregon Arts Commission, and Hacienda CDC.
Mark your calendars and be part of this occasion as we unite in celebration of the arts and community!
Register on EventBrite. See you there!

SPIN
2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Tomorrow Records, 700 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
S P I N
“Writer Nick Hornby once said, ‘Record stores can’t save your life but they can give you a better one.’ I couldn’t agree more and I’m excited to celebrate Tomorrow Records—a completely awesome corner record store—with a sweet little dance. Nights with friends, vinyl on the record player, nerding out together, getting lost in the music and the vibe… those are the moments that I want to draw from, just a little bit of bliss.” – Carla Mann
Join us as we celebrate the nostalgic charm of record stores and the joy of dancing with an evening of music, movement, and pure bliss. Tomorrow Records, the treasured corner record store in Portland, invites you to immerse yourself in the rhythms of life and music. Carla Mann, Suzanne Chi and Alex Dones, in collaboration with Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest, will transport you to a world where vinyl records and dance merge in perfect harmony. Let their choreography ignite your passion for music & movement!
Before the performance, take a step into Tomorrow Records and be transported to a haven of musical treasures. Explore their extensive collection of vinyl records, from classics to hidden gems. Share stories, swap records, and rediscover the beauty of vinyl.
Gather your friends and create memories together. Spin is the perfect opportunity to reunite, bond over shared music tastes, and create new stories in the heart of Tomorrow Records.
Admission is free. Don’t miss out! RSVP on EventBrite.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 20th, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Tomorrow Records
Address: 700 SE Hawthorne, Portland

Choreographer, performer, and teacher Carla Mann creates dances for stage, alternative sites,installations, and film. Her choreography has been supported by grants from the Oregon ArtsCommission, the Regional Arts and Culture Council, and the Dance Coalition of Oregon, and includes works created for the Northwest Dance Project, Portland Taiko, Performance WorksNorthwest, Muddy Feet, Northwest Fusion, Arts in the Arboretum, Artquake, On the Boards(Seattle), the Duncan Centre (Prague, Czech Republic), the Kunming Youth Art School(Kunming, China) and Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre/Northwest . An active performer in manyof her own choreographic works, Carla has also performed with Oslund+Co/Dance, DanceGatherer, tEEth, Troika Ranch, Imago Theatre, Bonnie Merrill, Lynn Phelps, JED, theNavigators, Cydney Wilkes, Linda Austin, and Benny Bell & Company, and in projects bychoreographers Minh Tran (USA), Iris Erez (Israel) and choreographer Tahni Holt (USA andBulgaria). Carla serves as the Judy Massee Professor of Dance at Reed College. Her work indance is profiled in Emmaly Wiederholt and Gregory Bartning’s book, Beauty is Experience:Dancing 50 and Beyond, and on their website, Stance on Dance. Her dance film, Suddenly, thesky… was most recently screened in Canada.

Suzanne Chi is a dancer, choreographer, producer, and co-founder of Muddy Feet Contemporary Dance. Based in Portland, Oregon, Muddy Feet serves as a platform for the development of dance films, new work by Suzanne and co-artistic director Rachel Slater, as well as other commissioned works by choreographers in the community. Suzanne’s solo performance is featured in Muddy Feet’s newest dance film, Smoke Nocturne, currently screening at the Portland Dance Film Festival. Suzanne has also danced in work by local choreographers including Minh Tran, Carla Mann, Dawn Stoppiello, Tere Mathern, Rachel Slater, Lindsey Matheis, Franco Nieto, and Tracey Durbin, and Tahni Holt. Suzanne’s dance performance has been showcased at Reed College with White Bird Dance, the Northwest New Works Festival at On the Boards, as a part of Velocity’s Bridge Project in Seattle, at American Dance Abroad’s Spotlight festival in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and at the Theater im Pumpenhaus in Münster, Germany. She participated in the Bessie Schönberg Residency at the Yard on Martha’s Vineyard and presented choreography as part of Performance Works Northwest Alembic Residency. Suzanne earned her BA in Dance from Muhlenberg College and her graduate degree from the National College of Natural Medicine. She is also a board certified practitioner of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Alexander Dones is an interdisciplinary artist from Portland, Oregon with an emphasis on dance. Throughout his travels he has had the opportunity to perform, choreograph, and collaborate with various companies and choreographers including MOMIX, Luna Negra Dance Theatre, ArtLab J, and others, and he continues to work with internationally-acclaimed choreographer Doug Elkins. Alexander has had the privileged opportunity to travel throughout the United States & Canada as well as Europe and Asia performing & teaching at notable venues & festivals including the Joyce Theater, Fall for Dance at City Center, Jacob’s Pillow, The Yard, the Lobero Theatre, Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar, Newmark Theatre, and others. In 2016, Alexander was the sole artist representing the United States in Seoul, South Korea where he performed & taught at the New Dance For Asia Festival. In 2020, Alexander was commissioned by the Portland Dance Film Festival to create an original dance film titled HARBOR. Alexander is a certified member of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, an organization created “as a response and solution to various negative trends that commodify and exploit youth and adults in performing arts”. Currently, Alexander teaches dance around the Portland-Metro area and continues to create his own independent works of various mediums under the name of soothsayer. For more information about Alexander and his ongoing projects, you can reach him through his website at www.AlexanderDones.com.

MOTHER/OTHER @Las Adelitas in the Cully Neighborhood
2024-03-18 12:00 - 2024-03-24 19:30 | Las Adelitas, 6723 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Join HDD/NW for the week-long Mother/Other festival coming this March!
Portland based dance company Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest (HDD/NW) presents Mother/Other @ Las Adelitas, March 18-24, 2024 at the Las Adelitas affordable housing development in Portland’s Cully neighborhood. The festival includes free movement classes, a pop-up market with local vendors, and a site-specific dance performance.
Las Adelitas was named after feminist Mexican revolutionaries and the festival honors Women’s History Month as it intertwines art, culture, and community to offer residents of Las Adelitas and all Portlanders a platform for community-building and learning for all ages. The week-long array of activities responds to the lack of arts programming available for residents of the underserved neighborhood, activating Las Adelitas’ public areas as inclusive spaces for intergenerational and cross-cultural community-building activities.
Las Adelitas is a community-based development project led by Hacienda Community Development Corporation (Hacienda CDC) that attempts to mitigate the effects of rising rents on families and the inevitable displacement and gentrification within the Cully neighborhood. The project, completed in December 2022, transformed a neglected former strip club into a 142-unit affordable housing complex, public plaza, and community room.
What: Mother/Other
Who: Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest
When: March 18-24 2024
Where: Las Adelitas 6723 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218
Admission Free: Tickets Here

Workshops at Las Adelitas
March 18 – 22
6723 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218
12:00- 2:00 pm Writing workshop for adults taught by Stephanie Adams-Santos
2:00 – 5:00 pm HDD/NW Rehearsals open to the public
5:30 – 7:30 pm Intergenerational Dance Class taught by Joseph Stevens
Mother/Other: A Creative Exploration of Feminine Archetypes taught by Stephanie Adams-Santos
March 18th-22nd, 12 – 2:00 pm
Join us for a weeklong journey into the depths of your inner world through creative explorations of sacred feminine archetypes. Each day will offer a gentle portal of inspiration, featuring a blend of guided meditations and creative writing exercises centered on the archetypal feminine figure of the day. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring whatever makes you comfortable on the floor—whether it’s a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, or other personal preference. Additionally, bring a few small objects of personal importance to set up an individual altar for your work during class. This could be a photograph, a stone, something found in nature, or a piece of jewelry—whatever holds meaning for you in the moment.

Connections Past, Present and Future: A Dance Workshop For Families taught by Joseph Stevens
March 18th-22nd , 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and interconnectedness in our intergenerational workshop at Las Adelitas. Guided by Heidi Duckler Dance Teaching Artist, Joseph Stevens, this series transcends mere dance steps—it’s an exploration of the meanings embedded in our various connections, spanning family ties, past connections, future aspirations, bonds with our surroundings, friendships, and life goals. Through the language of expressive movement, participants—both kids and parents—immerse themselves in the stories and imagery that define the essence of these connections. Joseph artfully leads in translating these sentiments into dance, a powerful vehicle for understanding and expressing the intricate threads that bind us. Join us for a week where dance becomes a medium to explore the depth and beauty of your connections—be it with family, the past, the future, your surroundings, friends, or your aspirations in life.
-No previous movement experience required
-Comfortable movement clothes are recommended
-This class is recommended for participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joseph Stevens
Barbara Lima
Sasha Rivero
Tony Carnell

TEACHING ARTISTS

Stephanie Adams-Santos

Stephanie is a Guatemalan-American writer whose work spans poetry, prose, and screenwriting. Often grappling with themes of strangeness and belonging, their work reflects a fascination with the weird, numinous and primal forces that shape inner life.
They are the author of several full length poetry collections and chapbooks, including DREAM OF XIBALBA (selected by Jericho Brown as winner of the 2021 Orison Poetry Prize) and SWARM QUEEN’S CROWN (finalist for a Lambda Literary Award). Stephanie served as Staff Writer and Story Editor on the television anthology horror series TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES (Netflix), and was winner of a 2022 Gold Telly Award in TV Writing.
They have received grants and fellowships from Sundance, Film Independent, Vermont Studio Center, Regional Arts and Culture Council, and Oregon Arts Commission. In addition to their literary work, Stephanie is illustrating an original Major Arcana tarot deck called Tarot de La Selva.

Joseph Stevens

Joseph was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, later relocating to San Antonio, Texas where he attended Tom Clark High School studying vocal performance as well as trained in dance for 4 years under Director Sarah Visel. He continued his studies at the University of North Texas earning a degree in the Bachelor of Arts in Dance, while also gaining knowledge from a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program. In doing so, he has studied under astounding professors such as Shelley Cushman, Claudia Howard Queen, Mary Lynn Babcock, Robin Lakes, Erin Boone, Sue Collins, Karen MacIntyre, Whitney Geldon, and Lily Sloan.
Joseph has worked with guest artists and instructors such as Libby Rhodes, Carl Flink (Black Label Movement), Contra-Tiempo Urban Latin Dance Theatre, Joshua L. Peugh, Alumni Jake Bone, and many others. Stevens continues his exploration of dance performance, choreography, and pedagogical practices in Houston, TX as a company member of Open Dance Project company under artistic director/founder Annie Arnoult. Joseph is in his fourth season dancing with NobleMotion.

Land Acknowledgement
given by

Ed Edmo
Edmo is a storyteller from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. As a boy growing up in Celilo Falls, an ancient Native American site along the Columbia River, he heard stories from his parents and grandparents. Edmo brings his rich repertoire alive for audiences near and far.
Edmo was born in Nevada; when he was a baby, his family moved to his father’s ancestral home of Celilo Village along the Columbia River. Edmo is enrolled in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and also has Yakima and Nez Pierce ancestry. His grandparents taught him many tribal customs and traditions. At Celilo, he had the freedom to roam the countryside, discovering the amazing landscape. “The river was a welcomed playmate,” he recalls. In the evenings, his grandparents and parent told stories to keep the young ones entertained. Edmo has vivid memories of the sounds of crackling wood in the woodstove and of the howling wind that raged along the Gorge. At 16, he moved to Portland to attend high school. Later, as he remembered the stories he grew up with, he made the decision to make a career or carrying on the tradition of storytelling. Edmo is a master storyteller with Wisdom of the Elders. He preserves the storytelling tradition by sharing Native tales with children and adults alike. Most of his stories are of Coyote, the trickster who often outsmarts all other living beings; he also shares creation stories of the great Columbia River—how it was formed and why it sparkles. Edmo has also been a traditional sites tour guide, a consultant for the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, a poet, a short story writer, a recording artist, and a playwright. He received first place at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center for his acclaimed one-act play, “Grandma Choke Cherry.”

Happenings at Las Adelitas

Tarot Readings
by Stephanie Adams-Santos

Sunday 3/23 ONLY
Electric Sounds by DJ Cay

Enter our raffle with Organics to You to receive a $50 gift certificate to farm-fresh, organic produce! The more tickets you secure, the better chance to win!

Come As You Are 2024
2024-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 | PLACE, 735 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest (HDD/NW) presents “Come As You Are,” a multidisciplinary salon featuring dance, visuals, live music and storytelling, taking place on Sunday, April 27th at PLACE Studio from 7:30pm-9pm.
“Come As You Are” showcases a curated selection of original works by esteemed artists Heidi Duckler, Nicole Cardona, Kenneth Frechette, Carla Bengtson, Dao Strom, and Joni Whitworth. “Come As You Are”, will immerse guests into the realm of multimedia magic, where music, performance, and visuals converge. Enjoy the interactive environment of sight, sound, and scent shedding inhibitions and embracing authenticity. “Come As You Are” extends a warm welcome to each individual without reservation. Post-performance discussion and refreshments will follow the show.
“Come As You Are” was made possible with support from PLACE Studio, the Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest Board of Directors, and the Oregon Arts Commission.
Featured Artists

Heidi Duckler
Heidi Duckler is the founder and artistic director of Heidi Duckler Dance in Los Angeles, California and Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Titled the “reigning queen of site-specific performance” by the LA Times, Duckler is a pioneer of place-based contemporary practice. Her methodology emphasizes how dance, born from individual experience, can be a tool for awareness.
Duckler will debut a new site-specific piece titled, “The Princess & the Pea”, featuring Nicole Flores with music by Dao Strom.

Carla Bengtson
Interested in creating situations on the verge of the impossible, Carla Bengtson’s speculative projects ask what might be seen and what might be said between species.
Recent projects include creating a perfume based on the scent blends male orchid bees craft to attract a mate, learning the embodied language of Western fence lizards, and partnering with crows to give other species a voice in climate-crisis politics. Bengtson has received awards from the Ford Family Foundation, the Oregon Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Art and Olfaction, and has had residencies at Djerassi, Ucross, Mass MoCA, 18th St Arts Center, Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the Amazon, and a Signal Fire Outpost Residency at the Arizona/Mexico border.
Tony Carnell (They/them)
Tony, originally from Boise Idaho began their dance training in 2009 at a local community center in boise. After just 2 years of training Tony was scouted by Ballet Idaho’s Academy directors while participating in a dance outreach program. After nearly 12 years of training and performing with the ballet, taking advantage of apprenticeships and training programs around the country, Tony was offered their very first official company position with Project Flux Dance Company under the direction of Lydia Sakolsky-Basquill.
In the years that followed Tony took on a number of professional opportunities in Idaho and abroad. Working as a principal performing artist with Idaho Dance Theater under the direction of Marla Hanson, Ballet Idaho under the direction of Garrett Anderson, LED under the direction of Lauren Edson, W’HIM W’HIM Dance Company under the direction of Oliver Weavers and OPEN SPACE under the direction and guidance of Franco Neito, were they spent two seasons working as a company soloist and choreographer as well as Heidi Duckler Dance Company, under the leadership of PDX/LA based founder and choreographer Heidi Duckler.

Nicole Cardona (they/them)
Nicole is a movement artist originally from Chicago, IL. They hold a B.F.A from Columbia College Chicago, as well as secondary dance training from AMDA LA. As they approached their senior year of college, they had the opportunity of being a founding member of Alluvion Dance Chicago and serving as Rehearsal Director in their inaugural season. Since then, they have had the opportunity of performing with companies such as LA Contemporary Dance Company, Psychopomp Dance, and Heidi Duckler Dance. Life has gracefully planted them in the beautiful city of Seattle since 2021.
Kenny Frechette (they/he)
Kenneth is an independent dance & performing artist based in Portland, Oregon. Over the past decade they have spent my time training and engaging with dance/movement communities in Portland, Seattle, New York City, Florida, and Europe.
Their most recent projects include creation of a solo in residency at New Expressive Works (Portland, OR), dance films, festival performances, and experimental theatre. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies from the University of Florida, with foundational training in both dance and theatre techniques / processes.

Daniel Giron a.k.a Papi Ada (He/They)
“Originally from Veracruz Mex, Daniel Girón is a well-rounded dancer with a background in Latin partner dance styles, House, Waacking, Contemporary and Vogue.
As a Voguer, Daniel has won multiple trophies in the ballroom scene, Holding the title of Porltand’s first ever vogue champion after his victory at the 2014 Black and White Ball.
He is the Father / Founder of House of ADA and is on a mission to help cultivate a strong Vogue community in the North West, teaching the history and fundamentals of this style on a weekly basis at Vitalidad Movement Art Center in Portland OR.”
Joni Renee Whitworth (he/they)
Joni is a poet, experimental filmmaker, and curator from Oregon.
They have performed at The Moth, the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts, and the Museum of Contemporary Art alongside Marina Abramovic. ​Whitworth served as the inaugural Artist in Residence at Portland Parks and Recreation, Poet in Residence for Oregon State University’s Trillium Project, and 2020 Queer Hero for the Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest. They are currently a New Media Fellow at ​​Portland Art Museum’s Center for an Untold Tomorrow. They were a 2021 Fellow at Lambda Literary and a 2019 and 2020 Fellow at Tin House.
They work at the intersection of art, performance, and activism, with a focus on queer and neurodivergent perspectives and themes. Additionally, they have written and performed several plays and participated in a variety of performances and art installations that deal with issues of mental health and neurodivergence, queer culture and the intersection of spirituality, technology and body consciousness.

¡Ordena!
2024-08-23 12:00 - 2024-08-24 19:00
A performance food cart offering a menu of dancing dishes at the Portland Mercado on Friday and Saturday, August 23, 2024-August 24, 2024. The performance food cart will be open for “lunch” from 12 PM to 2 PM and “dinner” from 5 PM – 7 PM. Open to the public, diners can order specials like the “Romantic Platter” or “House Salad with Tango Dressing” delivered to their table and performed live by the artists of Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest. Stop by and order up with Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest!
The Portland Mercado bridges diverse cultures through food, art, and entertainment within the community of local businesses. It is a hub for Latino culture in Portland and an initiative of Hacienda CDC that provides affordable retail space for businesses to launch and grow. The market is a response to wealth disparities in the region and the strong community desire to have a center for commerce based on Latino heritage.
During the winter, Portland Mercado was severely impacted by the fire that burned through the main building. Multnomah county firefighters responded to the fire started in one of the small businesses located in the Market Hall. A few of the food cart vendors sustained significant damage and had to close temporarily. Hacienda CEO Ernesto Fonseca mentions on Oregon Live, “…On the upper floor, pipes are melted, electricity’s out, second floor windows exploded because of the heat. Everything is affected.” 10% of all proceeds from the performance cart will go towards construction costs for rebuilding the interior spaces at the Mercado which were damaged by the fire. ¡Ordena! was made possible with support from Prosper Portland, the Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest Board of Directors, and the Hacienda CDC (Community Development Corporation).
2024 ¡Ordena! Dancers:

Charles Roy
After studying dance and natural science at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles, Charles spent over a decade refining his work as a teacher, choreographer and an all-around entertainer in both the commercial and concert industry. These days, you can find Charles teaching workshops of his own design that tailor to advancing one’s overall wellness and deepening our connection to humanity. Collaborating with others is truly where he finds his purpose.

Suzanne Chi
Dancer, producer and filmmaker in Portland, OR. Her award-winning films have been screened both in the US and internationally. She is co-director of Muddy Feet Dance with Rachel Slater.
Carla Mann
Choreographing, teaching, and performing contemporary dance since 1983, Mann has been most recently commissioned by the Northwest Dance Project, Portland Taiko, and Ten Tiny Dances and is currently a member of Minh Tran and Company. She serves as professor and chair of the Dance Department at Reed College.

Tony Carnell
Tony, originally from Boise Idaho began their dance training in 2009 at a local community center in boise. After just 2 years of training Tony was scouted by Ballet Idaho’s Academy directors while participating in a dance outreach program. After nearly 12 years of training and performing with the ballet, taking advantage of apprenticeships and training programs around the country, Tony was offered their very first official company position with Project Flux Dance Company under the direction of Lydia Sakolsky-Basquill. He has took on a number of professional opportunities in Idaho and abroad. Working as a principal performing artist with Idaho Dance Theater under the direction of Marla Hanson, Ballet Idaho under the direction of Garrett Anderson, LED under the direction of Lauren Edson, W’HIM W’HIM Dance Company under the direction of Oliver Weavers and OPEN SPACE under the direction and guidance of Franco Neito.

Barbara Lima
Barbara Lima is a Brazilian dancer, choreographer and artistic director based in Oregon, United States. She got her major degree at the Angel Vianna University (BRA) and for over 15 years has been extending her talent into multiple areas of expertise, as a performer, a director, a producer, a teacher, a writer and a visionary.
She is the founder artistic director of ELa FaLa Collective that counts with 5 productions including Co-produced dance for camera with Urban Body Project and produced and choreographed dance for camera “Anna”, directed by Devin Febbroriello (Serpent Power Productions).

Sequence: A Walking Tour Performance
2024-09-28 17:00 - 19:00
The “Sequence” is led by Heidi Duckler, Artistic Director of HDD/NW and renowned choreographer. Duckler has created more than 500 original site-specific, interdisciplinary works.that encourage civic engagement and shed new light on historical sites. Duckler will collaborate with 12 dance artists and four musicians who represent a range of cultural backgrounds, mirroring the rich diversity of the downtown Portland community.
Sarah Beaty (tenor soprano) will sing at The Source and lead the audience down the pathway. The dance artists performing at the LoveJoy and Keller Fountain include: Alejandro Perez, Barbara Lima, Charles Roy, Maija Knapp and Sasha Rivero. Original music by violinist Joe Kye and percussionist Machado Mijiga. The dance artists performing at Pettygrove Park include Brynna Hurwitz, Colleen Suzanne, Larissa Jeffreys, Laurie Newman, Leru Adams, Robert Boutin, and Tim Van Worman. The work is accompanied by Eric Molina on saxophone.
Sequence was made possible with support from Place, Halprin Landscape Conservancy, and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

2024 Sequence Artists:

Barbara Lima | Dancer

Charles Roy | Dancer

Alejandro Perez | Dancer

Maija Knapp | Dancer

Sasha Rivero | Dancer

Machado M. | Percussionist

Joe Kye | Violinist

Eric Molina | Saxophonist

Sarah Beaty | Vocalist

Come as You Are, An Intimate Salon at PLACE
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | PLACE, 735 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest is excited to announce the next installment of its acclaimed salon series, Come As You Are, taking place at PLACE studio on Thursday, March 13th. This special evening will feature a film screening that highlights the company’s celebrated work in site-specific dance, showcasing the intersection of movement, place, and storytelling.
Guests will enjoy an evening of artistic immersion, with wine and snacks provided, and live music composed by Justin Ralls. Performances will feature the talents of singer Abbe Drake and clarinetist Lisa Lipton, bringing Ralls’ compositions to life. In addition to the film and live music, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and engage with three of the company’s esteemed performers: Charles Roy, Conrad Kaczor and Tony Carnell. Come as You Are 2025 by Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest was made possible with support from PLACE
Come As You Are Featured Artists:

Abbe Drake | Singer
A multi-genre vocalist, stage and screen actor, burlesque artist and drag performer with a Masters degree from USC Thornton School of Music. Studied Meisner technique with Susan Coromel at Willamette University, and improv at Groundlings in Los Angeles. A native Oregonian recently back from 10 years in LA working primarily as a digital content creator. Abbe has interests in working on straight plays, musicals, staged readings, and performance art/avant-garde works.
Lisa Lipton | Clarinetist
Clarinetist, impresario, and arts entrepreneur assumed the role of Executive Director of Opera Theater Oregon in April, 2017. She studied at Portland State University for her undergrad as well as The Central Chinese Conservatory of music in Beijing. As one of the founders of Contemporary Portland Orchestra Project, longtime collaborator of Filmusik, and other new music collectives in PDX, she is an avid performer and advocate of new music. As a performer she is extremely versatile having performed with numerous symphonies in the region and festivals such as Decibel festival, TBA festival, PDX Pop Now!, Music FestNW, Astoria Music Festival, and many others. She currently serves as Principal Clarinet with the Salem Orchestra. She aspires to continue the dialogue of sharing new ideas and relevant art with the Portland community and is excited to continue this work through Opera Theater Oregon into the future.
Meet and Greet:

Conrad Kaczor | Dancer

Charles Roy | Dancer

Tony Carnell | Dancer

Justin Ralls | Composer

The Inhabitants of this DREAM
2025-03-14 19:30 - 20:00 | Keller Fountain, SW 3rd Ave &, SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest will present The Inhabitants of this DREAM, an illuminating outdoor performance at the downtown Keller Fountain on March 14th 7:30pm. This one-of-a-kind dance performance, set against the backdrop of the stunning fountain, this experience promises to be a mesmerizing fusion of light, movement, and public art. The performance will feature the talented dancers of Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest, Charles Roy, Carla Mann and Tony Carnell who will engage with the architecture of the Keller Fountain with music composed by Justin Ralls. The live recording of the chamber music work “Anthrophony” was originally recorded and premiered by Third Angle New Music Ensemble. The Inhabitants of this DREAM by Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest was made possible with support from Pacific Power
2025 Inhabitants of this DREAM Artists:

Tony Carnell | Dancer

Charles Roy | Dancer

Justin Ralls | Composer

Carla Mann | Dancer

Joe Kye | Violinist

Storytelling Workshops with Rachel Attias
2025-07-11 17:30 - 2025-08-15 19:30 | Las Adelitas, 6723 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Unveil Your Story with Writing Workshops by Rachel Attias

Join writer and storyteller Rachel Attias for a hands-on workshop designed to empower and uplift the voices of Las Adelitas residents and the community through storytelling and creative writing. First workshop of the series begins Friday, July 11th. If you are curious to express your inner voice, this inclusive and welcoming session is for you. Together, we’ll explore the art of personal narrative; how our experiences, memories, and cultures shape stories worth sharing. Participants will have the opportunity to write, share, and connect with others in a supportive environment.
This workshop is part of an ongoing community-based project, A Garden of Doors, to bring accessible arts programming to Las Adelitas residents and the community, nurturing local talent and celebrating diverse stories.
What to expect:
✍️ Writing prompts to spark your creativity
🎙️ Guided storytelling activities
💬 Group discussion and feedback
🤝 A space to build confidence and community through your words
No prior writing experience needed. Light refreshments provided!

A Garden of Doors by Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest was made possible with support from MAP Fund.

Painting Workshops with Oliver Casillas
2025-08-22 17:00 - 2025-09-26 20:00 | Las Adelitas, 6723 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Stroke Your Story with Painting Workshops by Oliver Casillas

Discover the power of visual storytelling with muralist Oliver Casillas in this hands-on mural painting workshop for Las Adelitas residents and the general public. The mural painting will be on repurposed-doors that will be incorporated into a set explored by dancers in a performance of A Garden of Doors in the garden at Las Adelitas later in the year. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or already love to paint, this is your chance to explore creativity, connection, and community through mural art. A final showcase of the colorful painted doors will be held on Sunday, September 28th at 4:00pm with music and refreshments.
This workshop is part of an ongoing community-based project, A Garden of Doors, to bring accessible arts programming to Las Adelitas residents and the community, nurturing local talent and celebrating diverse stories through repurposed doors.
What you’ll experience:
🎨🚪 Guided painting exercises with Oliver Casillas
🖌️ Explore new mediums for expressing your story through color and form
🤝 A welcoming space to create, connect, and be inspired
No experience necessary. Materials and light refreshments provided!

A Garden of Doors by Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest was made possible with support from MAP Fund.

Music Workshops with Balamurali Balu
2025-10-17 17:00 - 2025-11-14 20:00 | Las Adelitas, 6723 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Learn the Process of Music Production with Balamurali Balu

Join musician and teaching artist Balamurali Balu for our Music Workshops at Las Adelitas designed with a beginner-friendly approach. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a music lover, this is your chance to explore audio production, and connection through music.

For those who have a melody or lyrics: You’ll be guided in turning them into a song.
For those who play an instrument or can sing: We’ll do some fun live recordings and explore how professional music production works.
For those who are simply curious and don’t have material or instruments: No problem! Participants will still learn simple music production techniques and create their very first personal song.

Please bring wired earphones and a laptop computer if you have one. If you play an instrument, bring that as well—and above all, please bring lots of curiosity!

Aprenda el proceso de producción musical con Balamurali Balu

Únete al músico y artista Balamurali Balu en nuestros talleres de música en Las Adelitas, diseñados para principiantes. Tanto si participas por primera vez como si eres un amante de la música, esta es tu oportunidad de explorar la producción de audio y la conexión a través de la música.

Para quienes tengan una melodía o letra: Recibirás orientación para convertirla en una canción.
Para quienes tocan un instrumento o saben cantar: Grabaciones en vivo y exploraremos la producción musical profesional.
Para quienes simplemente tengan curiosidad y no tengan material ni instrumentos: ¡No hay problema! Los participantes aprenderán técnicas sencillas de producción musical y crearán su primera canción personal.

Por favor, trae auriculares con cable y una computadora portátil si tienes una, o usa una de las nuestras para el taller. Si tocas un instrumento, tráelo también, ¡y sobre todo, mucha curiosidad!

A Garden of Doors by Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest was made possible with support from MAP Fund.

Final Music Showcase with Balamurali Balu
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Las Adelitas, 6723 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Join us for an inspiring finale to the Music Workshops led by musician and teaching artist Balamurali Balu. This special showcase celebrates the creativity, growth, and collaboration of all participants. Over the course of the workshop series, community members explored the world of music and audio production in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Participants learned how to:
🎵 Turn lyrics and melodies into full songs
🎤 Record vocals and live instruments
🎧 Explore the tools of professional music production
🎹 Create their very first original song—even with no prior experience
We invite you to experience the results of their hard work and curiosity. There will be refreshments and food to celebrate this special occasion!

Movement Workshops with Tony Carnell
2026-01-09 17:00 - 2026-01-30 20:00
Let’s dive into the new year with movement, confidence, and pure energy. This series fuses jazz and industry-style choreography—pushing dancers to explore artistry while strengthening their bodies and stage presence. We’ll dive into the performance side of dance—learning how to connect with the audience/camera, build improvisation skills, and develop self-confidence both on and off the floor. You’ll also work on self-motivation and body awareness through technique, conditioning, and guided freestyle.
This class is built for teens (12+) and adults, at an intermediate level, but all dancers—no matter your background or experience—are encouraged to join. Every session will leave you sweating, inspired, and more in tune with your power.
This workshop is part of a community-based project, A Garden of Doors, to bring accessible arts programming to Las Adelitas residents and the community, nurturing local talent and celebrating diverse stories. Creative material from previous workshops will inspire the choreography for a final performance on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
No experience necessary. Comfortable clothing recommended. Light refreshments provided!

Come as You Are Festival
2026-03-15 17:00 - 19:00
Please look back to hear more about our 4th annual Come as Your Are Festival coming to you in Spring!
