Dance

Dance

Multnomah Athletic Club’s Dance Company has been a part of the club for more than 20 years and regularly develops young artists that go on to pursue a professional career in dance. The program is designed to help youth experience the thrill of performance and the rigors of competition, all while instilling a love and passion for the art. Professional employees work diligently to teach all genres in an effort to create well-rounded and versatile performers. MAC dancers regularly give back to the community and enrich member experience through performances such as the annual Nutcracker, Street Fair, and Student Choreographer Showcase.

Information

Contact

Head Coach: Maria Albaugh, malbaugh@themac.com

Auditions/Tryouts

June 11, 2022 (Information on 2023 auditions coming soon)
 

2022-23 Performance Calendar

See the calendar here.

Coaches

Maria Albaugh

Dance Associate Head Coach

Albaugh has been instructing and choreographing all over the world for the past 30 years, teaching dance and the empowerment of young artists wherever she goes. She has developed curriculum and contemporary programs for numerous studios in the Pacific Northwest, and was founder and artistic director of Pivot Dance Company for 10 years. Albaugh also toured abroad and presented original works in Scotland, Ireland, Spain and Guatemala. As a choreographer, she has worked with dancers in New York, Oregon and Alaska, as well as during a residency with Ballet Moderno in Guatemala City.

Megan Flom

Assistant Dance Coach

An accomplished dance instructor, Flom has 14 years of experience teaching to students of all ages. She has been a director and coordinator for young students ages 3-9, helping them find their own passion in dance. Flom has received multiple industry awards for her choreography through the years. She also provides opportunities for her students, serving at the assistant director of shoes to raise funds for their future in the arts. She says it's important to stay connected with her community, and Flom continues to choreograph and perform in local dance companies in the Pacific Northwest.

2022-2023 Dance Calendar

Date Day Event Location Venue
Oct. 1 Sat Oktoberfest Portland MAC
Oct. 14 Fri Movie Sing-along Portland MAC
Nov. 4 Fri Family Friday Portland MAC
Dec. 1 Thur Holiday Open House Portland MAC
Dec. 10 Sat Nutcracker Holiday Tea Portland MAC
Dec. 11 Sun Children’s Holiday Party Portland MAC
Jan. 20-22 Fri-Sun NYCDA Vancouver, Wash. Hilton Vancouver
March 10-12 Fri-Sun Hollywood Connection Vancouver, Wash. Hilton Vancouver
March 17-19 Fri-Sun Spotlight Vancouver, Wash. TBA
March 31-April 2 Fri-Sun JUMP Portland Oregon Convention Center
May 13 Sat MAC Mini Recital Portland MAC
May 26-28 Fri-Sun RADIX TBA TBA
TBA TBA Main Recital TBA TBA
June 30-July 10 Fri-Mon NYCDA Nationals New York, N.Y. Sheraton New York
July 10-16 Mon-Sun Spotlight Nationals Seaside, Ore. Seaside Civic & Convention Center
*Competitions vary according to company; Not all are mandatory.