Portland Ovations presents- Rennie Harris Puremovement
November 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
Celebrated choreographer and the pioneer of bringing hip-hop dance from the street to the stage, Rennie Harris lays down his three laws of hip-hop: individuality, creativity, innovation. With a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house — set to an unexpected soundscore — the indefatigable company showcases the power of hip-hop in all its flips, headspins and lightning-fast footwork glory. Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This evening of pure movement challenges popular perceptions of street dance where every step tells a story in sync with the rhythm, honoring hip-hop’s roots while taking it to new heights.
You can try to shout ’em down, but you ain’t said Nuttin’ but a Word.
POST-PERFORMANCE CONVERSATION
Directly following the performance, join company members in conversation with Ovations’ Dance Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Adanna Kai Jones.
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