Ten Tiny Dances
Beaverton Celebrates with Ten Tiny Dances
Walkabout Beaverton between the Farmers Market at City Park and First Street, where five stages will guide you on a path of discovery, winding through urban streets, leading the way to skilled dancers representing diverse cultures and dance genres.
The fourth annual Ten Tiny Dances performances delighted more than 1,300 in attendance during the warm, sunny Saturday on July 14. Many more caught glimpses as they drove or strolled by the five stages placed around the Farmers Market area in Beaverton, between Hall & 3rd and 1st street. The following comments are just a few samples from those who experienced the exciting blend of contemporary and traditional dance performances this year:
“Wonderful! One of my most favorite events in the Portland area. So unique and memorable!”
“It’s wonderful to experience the ‘Arts’ supported by the Beaverton community and elected officials. Thank you.”
“As a new resident in Beaverton I have appreciated the community events. Congratulations and thank you for a job well done.”
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This is one of the best summer events in Beaverton! Thank you for all the good work you do and thank all of the volunteers for me!”
“What a great idea, we are so blessed! The best community ever!”
What is the TTD form? Ten Tiny Dances is dance/theater performance in confined space, which challenges artists to invent ways of collapsing known and recognizable vocabulary as well as to invent new vocabulary that responds to the possibilities of 16 square feet. It interrupts the usual expectations for dance vocabulary, performance, and viewing, and affects the way people move and are perceived in space.
As well as the delight that comes from innovation, the event also offers an experience of tension for the audience as they ponder and witness how each performer meets and deals with the challenge of the space. Produced in restaurants and bars, this tension is matched with a sense of intimacy offering an experience shared by dancers and audience alike. Visit
www.tentinydances.org for more information about this amazing group.
2013 Performance
