NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, Vivid Motion Dance follows USM-Portland’s lead on cancellation - if their evening classes are canceled, so are ours. Updates will be posted on our website, Instagram and Facebook page; USM-Portland’s will be on the websites of WCSH 6, WMTW 8, WGME 13.

VivMo Class Is Back!

Join us at our new home, the Deering Grange 1408 Washington Ave, Portland!

OPPORTUNITIES TO REFRESH AND LEARN! 🤗

• All classes are at Deering Grange 1408 Washington Ave, Portland (map). Limited off street & plenty of street parking or metro bus line 9A/9B

• Classes are open to teen & adult dancers of all genders & at all skill levels unless otherwise specified.

• Masks optional

• There will be a short water/rest break in between classes. Feel free to come for only one portion of the class.

• Learn about our teachers here!

• Unable to donate? It’s ok - please come to class! 💜

• Questions or comments? Contact Ellen: ellen@vividmotion.org

Dance Fundamentals with Ellen Rathbone
Level: Mixed
Who: Teen/Adult, all levels
When: Mondays 6:30-7:50pm | April 15-June 3; no class Memorial Day (7 weeks)
Where: Deering Grange 1408 Washington Ave, Portland (map)

This class will offer dancers skills and drills, barre work, and core technique items such as pirouettes. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and dance shoes, non-skid socks, or clean bare feet.

Suggested donation $15 drop-in, $70 full session. Pre-registration is highly recommended! Sign up here.

Modern Dance Repertory with Wendy Getchell
Level: Mixed
Who: Teen/Adult, all levels
When: Mondays 8:00-9:30pm | April 15-April 29 (3 weeks)
Where: Deering Grange 1408 Washington Ave, Portland (map)

This 3 week short-session with Wendy Getchell will be taught as repertory, with a focus on developing a piece of choreography as opposed to covering technique. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and dance shoes, non-skid socks, or clean bare feet.

Suggested donation $15 drop-in, $30 full session. Pre-registration is highly recommended! Sign up here.

Heels with Jessica Jane Means
Level: Mixed
Who: 17+/Adult, all levels
When: Mondays 8:00-9:30pm | May 6-June 3 (4 weeks)
Where: Deering Grange 1408 Washington Ave, Portland (map)

Heels dance is derived from a wide range of dance styles used in music video choreography as well as traditional dance genres. It is characterized by dynamic footwork & technique from jazz, burlesque, ballroom and Latin dance, as well as music videos. This class will include work on technique as well as choreography. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and heels suitable for dance. Please do not wear lingerie to this class.

If you are new to heels dance, please contact Jessica at artisticdirector@vividmotion.org FMI on what kind of heels are acceptable & appropriate for class. 

Suggested donation $15 drop-in, $40 full session. Pre-registration is highly recommended! Sign up here.

Like to plan ahead?

VivMo will also run a similar slate of classes Aug 19-Oct 28 (10 weeks). *No class on Labor Day & Indigenous People’s Day.