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Founded in 1997 by Paul King and Walter Jaffe, White
Bird is a not-for-profit organization committed
dedicated to bringing excellence in dance to Portland,
Oregon through presenting established and emerging
companies and choreographers, commissioning or
co-commissioning new work, and collaborating with other
arts organizations in Portland and the region to make
dance performances possible. White Bird is dedicated to
making dance exciting, educational, and accessible to
people of all social and economic backgrounds. Through
contributed income and sponsorships, Paul and Walter
these goals by facilitating outreach to schools and
maintaining affordable ticket prices. As an advocate for
dance, White Bird continues to strive to broaden
audiences, develop new dance venues, and support both
existing and new dance programs.
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