Man & Woman

A woman can hold the door for a man and a man can be a stay-at-home dad -- gender roles are busting out and this dance pirouettes "Man/Woman" stereotypes on its head. The girl wears the tutu and is the flower, the boy wears the tights and is the stem, right? Not in this performance. From new work to the most iconic female role in ballet, "The Dying Swan", five thought-provoking pieces will explore one hot topic. The Oregon Ballet Theatre dancers forget what they've been told about where they "belong" and are flying free in protesting leaps and enchanting twirls. Join the memorizing fun of poetic movement at Portland's Newmark Theatre.