Portland’s vibrant breakdancing community is about to get its moment in the spotlight. A new theater production is in the works that will highlight the city’s breakdancers, bringing the energy and artistry of the local scene to a live stage audience, according to KOIN.com.

Breakdancing — known in competitive circles as breaking — has long had deep roots in Portland’s urban arts culture, and this production represents a meaningful celebration of the dancers and crews who have kept that tradition alive in the city. Theater and dance have always found common ground in Portland’s creative community, and this new show looks to bridge those worlds in a fresh and exciting way.

The production is a welcome reminder of how Portland’s arts scene continues to evolve and find new ways to honor its homegrown talent. By putting breakdancers at the center of a theatrical experience, the show offers audiences a chance to see these athletes and artists in a new context — one that tells their stories as much as it showcases their moves.

Portland has long been recognized as a city that nurtures unconventional and boundary-pushing creative work, and a theater production built around breaking fits squarely into that tradition. For longtime fans of the local dance scene, it’s an opportunity to see familiar faces and styles given a full stage production treatment. For newcomers, it promises to be an electrifying introduction to a world-class community of performers right here in the Rose City.

Details on the production’s run dates and venue were not yet available, but the announcement alone has generated buzz among Portland arts enthusiasts eager to see what the collaboration between theater and breaking will bring to life. Keep an eye out for ticketing information as the show moves closer to opening night.

Sources: KOIN.com