• Performing Companies

    Jefferson Dancers

    The Jefferson Dancers are a multi-ethnic company of 14–18 dancers comprised of the school's most advanced dance students who attend Jefferson High School for dance training. For 49 years, these elite dancers have been committed to performing throughout the Portland metropolitan area and beyond. For more information on Jefferson's first company of dancers, visit jeffersondancers.com.

    Jefferson Dancers II

    Jefferson Dancers II are the second company at Jefferson High School and a performing group like the Jefferson Dancers. Dancers in JD IIs have the opportunity to gain performance experience and to work toward being in the first company.

    Jefferson Dance Program

    Since 1975, the dance program at Jefferson has offered high-quality dance training. Jefferson High School/Middle College for Advanced Studies offers dance technique classes and performing opportunities for full-time students, with dance classes taught in professional studios by instructors with experience as professional dancers and/or choreographers. In addition, students can study with world-renowned artists in residency programs and audition for post-secondary training schools and colleges. Three dance styles are taken during the year to satisfy the district's requirements for physical education. Advanced dance classes require prerequisites and a placement audition.

    Mission

    Our mission is to allow students to study in a professional environment that encourages creativity, commitment, and achievement. The development of the whole student through artistic expression, technique, discipline, cultural awareness, and community involvement provides a basis for success in all aspects of life and a foundation for further study in the arts.

    Contact

    For more information on the Jefferson Dance program, please e-mail Lisa Dungan Roth at lroth@pps.net or call 503-913-6529.