Arts & Books Pitting two choreographers against each other in back-to-back acts may not be a plea for competition, but that’s how the audience will interpret it.That might be why so many were quick to pick a favorite after Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s one-night appearance in Portland. The show, presented by White Bird, featured two contemporary dance pieces: one by Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin (who ...   More

News As last-minute replacements go, you could do worse than Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. The company—which made a special trip to Portland to fill the White Bird slot abruptly vacated by Lyon Opera Ballet after its North American tour was canceled—has an admirable repertory, skillfully performed. On Tuesday, Hubbard Street brought work by two dancemakers familiar to White Bird audiences: ...   More