We sat down with Faiza Jama, our wonderful Administrative Assistant, to chat about her life, what she's passionate about, and some fun facts that make Faiza ...

It is hard to exist in the world of dance today without hearing the words Gaga (and no I don’t mean Lady Gaga). I am talking about Gaga technique created by ...

With our season right around the corner, lot of people are wondering What White Bird show should I go to? Of course we encourage you to go to every and any s...

1. What types of media did Merce experiment with in relation to dance? a. Film b. Music c. Motion capture and dance software d. All of the above 2. How many ...

These are light-colored cookies--thick, soft and gingery with a hint of lime and a thin, dry, white glaze. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/...

Tap is often seen as a dying form of dance and it isn’t taken seriously. As someone who says tap is one of their favorite styles, I hate to hear this, and I ...

There is an evident and elated buzz in the White Bird office whenever Sasha Waltz or Körper, her piece coming this October, is mentioned. One of my first me...

1. Momix is for all ages! They tell you to ‘bring the whole family’ right on the homepage of their website. 2. Momix has shown 8 total works in their nearly ...

When you’re a dancer, as with any profession or skill, you never stop learning. However, a lot of dancers keep their education within studio walls. I believe...

Last month White Bird was lucky enough to send our two Co-Founders, Paul King and Walter Jaffe, as well as two of our administrative staff, Beth Whelan and M...

Although Pride Month is over, that doesn’t mean support for the LGBTQ+ community has to cease. It is important to shine light on the community year round and...

Friends of White Bird, Hello! My name is Torrence Williams, and I work as a mentor at a Portland-based recovery program. We are recipients of four season sub...

Hello, My name is Nana Nash and I am a longtime volunteer and donor to White Bird. I’m reaching out to you today to share why I choose to be part of the Whi...

Moving isn’t easy. Whether it’s for a short duration or it’s a permanent relocation, picking up your life and going to a new place comes with challenges. The...

Our staff member that snagged the first Staff Spotlight of the blog is Matthew Bade. I am lucky enough to share an office space with Matthew and get the chan...

My name is Rya Greene and I am interning at White Bird this summer. While I am here, part of my work is kick starting this blog! So during these fun yet flee...