The Experience: Where can you find rock stars, Chinese acrobats, dog tricks, fruit pies and baby pigs all in one place? The State Fair, of course! Starting Friday, this annual event will More…

Children’s classes and an annual performance of The Nutcracker.
7970 SE Milwaukie; 503-890-6101; www.classicalballet.net.

Dance school and performance groups.
1700 Broadway, Vancouver, Wash.; 360-737-1922. www.coldance.org.

Humor, music, dance, theater and acrobatics combine to create the unique DoJump! experience. Also acrobatic, movement and other camps and classes for children and adults.
Echo Theater, 1515 SE 37th Ave.; 503-231-1232; www.dojump.org.

Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby Ave., 503-916-5180, ext. 71316; www.jeffdancers.pps.k12.or.us. Performances held throughout the school year.

818 SE 6th Ave.; 503-2BALLET (222-5538); www.obt.org.

Dance classes and camps in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and more.
4620 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.; 503-245-5269; www.pacificfestivalballet.org.

Ballet school and performing groups for preschool through adult ages.
6250 SW Capitol Highway; 503-452-8448; theportlandballet.org.

More than 900 performances a year, including children’s dance and theatrical events.
1111 SW Broadway; 503-248-4335; www.pcpa.com.

Youth and adult ballet school and performance company.
4620 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.; 503-245-5269; www.portlandfestivalballet.org.

Dance classes and youth performances.
7901 SW Cirrus Dr., Bldg. 27, Beaverton; 503-914-8913; www.pybdance.com.

Children’s classes and an annual performance of The Nutcracker.

7970 SE Milwaukie; 503-890-6101; www.classicalballet.net.