Movement Workshops with Tony Carnell
2026-01-09 17:00 - 2026-01-30 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
KBOO’s Carmelle Pierre-Louis speaks with dance artist and instructor Tony Carnell as they talk about their experience as a dancer, and the joy of challenging people who may not see themselves as dancers to move as one. Listen to the full radio interview here.
No experience necessary. Comfortable clothing recommended. Light refreshments provided!

Let's Screen Dance
2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | My Voice Music, 8911 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216, Portland
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest is excited to announce the launch of Let’s Screen Dance, a groundbreaking film festival featuring a screening of works by independent filmmakers who are exploring the intersection of film and dance. Our curatorial team will carefully review each submission, prioritizing cinematic quality and the unique ways dance is expressed through film. Join us at My Voice Music on February 7th from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM for a night of movement, community art and filmmaking. The festival provides a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their talent and gain exposure, recognition, and support for their artistic endeavors.

Come as You Are Festival
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | PLACE, 735 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
Heidi Duckler Dance Northwest is proud to present Come As You Are, an annual festival at PLACE studios on Saturday, March 14. The intimate evening will provide an inside look at HDD/NW’s process of creating a major work of movement, place, and storytelling. Heidi Duckler will work with dancers, Charles Roy and Daniel Giròn and composer/percussionist Machado Mijiga, creating a prologue to a new site specific work inspired by John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath. This piece merges music, movement, image and architecture in a provocative transformation of place and community. Guests are invited to enjoy wine and snacks in a relaxed, salon-style environment that encourages creative conversation with the artists. Come As You Are is an immersive celebration of collaboration, creativity, and the gathering of community.
Arts for All: $5 tickets available for Oregon Trail Card holders. Arts For All envisions a community where everyone—regardless of financial resources—can experience and enjoy arts and culture. Must present card at the door for admission.
