Upcoming Special Events in Portland, ME
Dance, Fitness, Yoga, Figure Drawing and More
108 High Street, Portland ME - Corner of High & Spring - Above the Little Tap House
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- October 5, 2024 (Sat) - DANCE: Debke Workhop & Community Commemoration Event
- October 6, 2024 (Sun) - YOGA: The Maine Stage Presents Yoga with Movevolve
- October 6, 2024 (Sun) - DANCE: The Maine Stage Presents Classic Fan Dance with Vivian Vice
- October 6, 2024 (Sun) - DANCE: The Maine Stage Presents Stiletto Strut with Ashley Jolly
- October 6, 2024 (Sun) - DANCE: The Maine Stage Presents Hip Hop with Daija Paradise
Debke Workshop & Community Commemoration
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Rate: $20 / Workshop
Registration: Sign up here!
oin us for Palestinian solidarity through dance and community. In this pop-up workshop you’ll learn the basics of Palestinian debke, a line dance that is equal parts resistance and celebration, with Sarah Matari and Rosa Noreen at Bright Star Dance Studio.
Then, we’ll head down the street to Monument Square for the community commemoration of a year of violence in Gaza, where we’ll kick off the debke line and invite the other attendees to dance with us.
No prior dance experience is needed. Adults of all genders and all ages are welcomed and affirmed. Masks are required at the workshop for the safety of our entire community.
The Maine Stage Presents: Yoga with Movevolve
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)
Rate: $15 / Workshop
Registration: Sign up here!
This yoga class will gently guide you through a series of flowing movements, mindful stretches, and grounding breathwork to begin to connect your body and mind. This class is all-levels and variations will be given accordingly, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably and confidently. If you desire props such as blocks or straps, you are welcome and encouraged to bring them to enhance your practice.
The Maine Stage Presents: Classic Fan Dance with Vivian Vice
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM (1 hour)
Rate: $25 / Workshop
Registration: Sign up here!
Add another layer to your burlesque or drag routines with feather fans! Vivian will teach you how to move smoothly with your fans as well as twirling, poses, and musicality while learning a new fun fan dance choreography. All levels welcome please bring fans to dance with veil fans can work too.
Vivian has been shaking her tail feathers since she began burlesque. A lover of the classic glamor of the prop she has learned that her majestic feathers are an extension of herself. Vivian has taken online classes with the fan dance legend Perle Noir as well as completed a fan dance intensive with The Noir Gems to add to her repertoire. Vivian believes we are all forever students of our art and can learn from each other as well as enrich our craft.
The Maine Stage Presents: Stiletto Strut with Ashley Jolly
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM (1 hour)
Rate: $20 / Workshop
Registration: Sign up here!
Stilleto Strut is a heels dance class that focuses on sensuality, confidence building, and is technique focused. All levels are welcome! Heels optional though encouraged. Please bring knee pads for comfort.
The Maine Stage Presents: Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop with Daija Paradise
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM (1 hour)
Rate: $20 / Workshop
Registration: Sign up here!
Daija’s beginner/intermediate hip hop dance class will cover some basic foundational moves, and include a warmup, stretch, and short choreographed routine. She aims to inspire, promote learning and growth, and share her love of dance and near 20 years of experience with the community.
