This collection contains footage of pivotal performances from leading Portland contemporary dance artists.
Current entries have been collected by local dancer, filmmaker, and educator Eric Nordstrom as part of his research for his documentary, Moving History: Portland Contemporary Dance Past and Present.
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Walking to Know-Satellite (2011)
Linda K. Johnson
Performed at The Art Gym, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, Oregon.
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Beside Me, Travis John, In There's Bone (2008)
Josie Moseley
Commissioned and presented by White Bird at Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.
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Frozen Music II: The City Dance of Lawrence & Anna Halpren (2008)
Third Angle New Music Ensemble, Linda K. Johnson, Cydney Wilkes, Linda Austin, and Tere Mathern
Third Angle New Music Ensemble with choreographers Linda K. Johnson, Cydney Wilkes, Linda Austin, and Tere Mathern. Performances at Keller Fountain, Pettygrove Park, and Lovejoy Fountain, Portland, Oregon.
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Undertone (2004)
Mary Oslund
Commissioned and presented by White Bird at Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.
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Behavior (2004)
Mary Oslund
This is an excerpt from the White Bird production of Behavior at Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Originally commissioned by PICA in 2000 with support from the National Dance Project.
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Clips from Impermanence, Marooned in Innocence, and Tempo (1998)
Keith V. Goodman
Presented at Conduit, Portland, Oregon.
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Not Fully Myself (1998)
Linda K. Johnson
Seven commissioned solos performed by Linda K. Johnson. At Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.
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Untitled (1995) & Monkey Magic (1996)
Carolyn Stuart and Patrick Gracewood
Untitled performed at Taproot Concert, Echo Theater, Los Angeles, California and Monkey Magic performed at Dreams Well Studio, Portland, Oregon.
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The War Within / An excerpt from The Road Home (1996)
Minh Tran
Text, photographs, and choreography by Minh Tran. Performed at Lincoln Hall Auditorium, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
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For the Next 60 Seconds (1995)
Carolyn Stuart and Patrick Gracewood
Concept by Carolyn Stuart and Patrick Gracewood. Performed at the West Coast Contact Improvisation Festival.
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Occasional Angel (1993)
Keith V. Goodman and Mary Oslund
Choreography by Keith V. Goodman and Mary Oslund. Performed at Shattuck Hall, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.
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Sightnoise (1985)
The Company We Keep
A collaborative work by The Company We Keep, a professional dance company in residence at Portland State University School of the Performing Arts. Performed at Lincoln Hall Auditorium, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.