Musical Theater Dance for Actors Who Move
Dance auditions can be intense and intimidating, but they don't have to be! This class is geared towards the actor that is a mover, but would like to strengthen and improve their dance technique and auditioning skills. Structured as an audition, each class will teach Broadway-inspired choreography and focus on strengthening jazz fundamentals, learning to capture choreography details, improvisation, and how to give your best dance audition.
"Julana is very warm and inviting, but also brings an engaging intensity to her dance and teaching. She did a good job setting up the “stakes” (what it feels like to receive fast choreography in an audition), which brings a lot of alertness to the experience."
–2022 Participant
You must be 18 years or older to attend this class. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis. Please email education@pcs.org with inquiries.
Julana is a Portland local with an extensive career in dance, music, and theater. In 2016, she returned to the stage after a career of teaching with Portland Public Schools where she created the full-time dance program for Franklin High School. Since returning, she has been seen in numerous productions including Crowns (Portland Playhouse), Cop Out (Red Door Project), Cuba Libre (Artist Repertory), and the one-woman show Mala (Coho). She recently filmed the feature film Losing Addison starring Sherilyn Fenn, and played the recurring role of Paula in hit Netflix series Trinkets. Julana can also be seen performing as the lead singer for popular Latin-Jazz orchestra The Bobby Torres Ensemble.
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Current & Upcoming
Gallery Exhibit: #MaskOutHate
Portland Center Stage will host an art and textile exhibit titled #MaskOutHate in partnership with the community collective of the same name. The exhibit will feature face masks and designs created in collaboration with impacted community members in the Portland area as a response to increased racism experienced by BIPOC communities during the current and ongoing pandemic.
Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord
A tour-de-force performance by Kristina Wong, whose sharp humor — and “Auntie Sewing Squad” — explores the early days of the pandemic to offer an inspirational path back to a healing world.
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
This heartwarming journey of community triumph is reimagined for the stage as a live radio broadcast complete with a stellar cast, gorgeous music, lavish costumes, and — of course — George Bailey!
Liberace & Liza Holiday Show
David Saffert and Jillian Snow Harris share the stage as Liberace and Liza Minnelli, creating an exhilarating night of musical and comical fireworks. Bo Ayars, Liberace’s actual arranger/music director, conducts the show for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment that includes loads of Liberace holiday piano medleys, showstopping Liza hits, and enough comedy and sequins to keep you giddy well into the new year!
Standup Comedy: Good News with Lee H. Tillman
Good News with Lee H. Tillman is a monthly live comedy event where Portland’s funniest comedians riff on the day's headlines. Sometimes it’s geopolitics and sometimes it’s celebrity gossip but it’s always hilarious. For the December show lineup, taking the stage will be comedians Avery Scott II, Quinne Salameh, and Zane Thomas. Hosted by Lee H. Tillman.
Pre-show DJ Set featuring One Trak
As part of The People's Party: BIPOC Affinity Night for Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord, this special pre-show party will feature a DJ set by One Trak. She will play a mix of futuristic dance tracks and electronic songs. Guests can enjoy complimentary beer provided by Deschutes Brewery.
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
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