Dance

Dani Rowe has been the artistic director for Oregon Ballet Theatre for a little over a year now. She brings her experience as a dancer, a choreographer and a mother to bear in her new role.

Oregon Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Dani Rowe hopes to instill in her dancers joy and pure love for dance. She strives to create a sanctuary for her dancers, where they can explore the artistry of their roles and produce incredible work.

The first woman to serve as Oregon Ballet Theatre's permanent artistic director is charting a transformative path for the 34-year-old company. Dani Rowe's plans for 2030 include eliminating apprentices and prioritizing the dancers' well-being.

The Tower Theatre in Bend is hosting its second annual Stage the Change student conference. For two days, students participate in workshops ranging from dance, music and acting classes, all centered around equity, inclusivity and finding their voices through the arts.

Students from North Portland's Jefferson High School made history earlier this month when two of them won choreography awards at the National High School Dance Festival. It was the first time any school won top honors for two different pieces.

Hālau Hula O Nā Pua O Hawai'i Nei is a hula school based out of Eugene, Oregon. Its instructor, Akiko Colton, is committed to creating a space that teaches Hawaiian culture through hula dance.

"The Nutcracker" is a classic ballet performed every year around Christmas. But this year, Columbia Dance in Vancouver, Washington, will reinterpret the ballet with a Pacific Northwest flair.

Native American inmates say the powwows give them a sense of community and spiritual growth. Prison officials say the powwows help rehabilitation and are an important motivational and behavioral tool.

The Be Bold initiative will be based in New York City. The goal is to teach children ages 8-10 about the basics of ballet and offer other tutoring.

The 29-year-old announced joining the Carolina Panthers TopCats earlier this year. Lindsay says she will continue to "inspire and help my African American beautiful trans sisters."