Heidi Duckler Dance NW presents "Come As You Are: An Intimate Salon", at PLACE. Music by Justin Ralls, Abbe Drake and Lisa Lipton. Photo by Jason Quigley.

Photography by Jason Quigley

Come as You Are, An Intimate Salon – PLACE 2025

PORTLAND, OR (March 13, 2025) This special evening featured a film screening that highlighted the company’s celebrated work in site-specific dance, showcasing the intersection of movement, place, and storytelling. Guests enjoyed an evening of artistic immersion, with wine and snacks provided, and live music composed by Justin Ralls.

The talents of singer Abbe Drake and clarinetist Lisa Lipton, successfully brought Ralls’ compositions to life. In addition to the film and live music, attendees had the opportunity to meet and engage with two of the company’s esteemed performers: Conrad Kaczor and Tony Carnell.

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Come as You Are by Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest was made possible with support from PLACE.