Union PDX – Festival:26
May 28–31, 2026 | Foster Theater (SE Portland) + Livestream
Union PDX – Festival:26 returns with four days of contemporary dance, featuring **2 world premieres and 3 Portland premieres** by artists from Oregon, California, and Texas. The program spans Contemporary, Kathak, Danza Azteca, and Countertechnique, with live performances, post-show artist talks, free masterclasses, and professional development workshops. All mainstage performances are also available via livestream.
Participating Artists:
- Ritual Azteca Huitzilopochtli (Salem, OR)
- Rosanna Tavarez (Los Angeles, CA)
- Tarika Dance Company (Houston, TX)
- VOLTA (Los Angeles, CA)
- push/FOLD (Portland, OR)
Performances:
- May 28 – Student Preview (8:00 PM)
- May 29–30 – Public Performances + Artist Talks (7:30 PM)
- May 31 – Public Performance + Festival Soirée (4:00 PM)
Additional Programming:
- May 29 & 31 – Professional Development Workshops (Grants & Budgets, Artist Statements, Touring for the Independent Artist & Company)
- May 30 – Dance Masterclasses (Countertechnique, Kathak, Contemporary Partnering, Danza Azteca)
Tickets: $5–$65 (In Person) | Livestream options available
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