New website - New blog home

Finally! After many months of tweaking and perfecting, Polaris Dance Theatre launched their NEW and improved website on Monday, February 28th, 2011. The new websites address is the same as their old website address: http://www.polarisdance.org/, but now hosts multiple pages including a blog page. All blog articles now launch directly on the Polaris website. This "blogger" post is the last Polaris Dance Theatre's "blogger" post. To follow Polaris Dance Theatre's blog articles, become a fan of Polaris Dance Theatre's facebook page by clicking the "Like" button today. Snippets of all blog articles are shared on the wall of the Polaris Dance Theatre's fan page to keep Polaris fans updated.  

The Our House Benefit Auction Received Record Breaking Funds with the Help of Polaris Dance Theatre

Polaris Dance Theatre performed at the Portland Art Museum during the Our House Benefit Auction's "Midnight at the Oasis" last Saturday, February 19, 2011. Our House is a Portland based organization that kicked off in 1988 to help low income people living with HIV/AIDS.

Guided by compassion, collaboration and respect, we provide 24-hour specialized care, adult foster care, and independent housing with support services. ~ Our House Mission 

The Our House Benefit Auction is held every year and is the biggest fundraiser for all the programs Our House offers to people living with HIV/AIDS. For this year's Auction, "Midnight at the Oasis", Our House held a Silent Auction, Libations, Seated Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment. Polaris Dance Theatre was invited to provide the entertainment portion of the evening.

Our House Benefit Auction reached record breaking funds by raising over $400,000

Polaris Dance Theatre's Company performed fire dancing (including delivering the MC on stage in a flaming treasure chest), aerial dancing and even Scheherazade harem girls to fit the theme of "Midnight at the Oasis". Trained llamas were also provided to complete the theme and were accessible to pet including kissing. A Polaris Dance Theatre supporter, Bill, attempted the kiss by placing a carrot in his mouth for the llama to grab. Bill explained the kiss was harmless as the llama delicately nibbled and barely made contact with his mouth. 

Bill kissing a llama

Members of the Polaris Dance Theatre greatly enjoyed the evening and were overwhelmed with gratitude to be invited as guest artists for this important event. Our House Director of Marketing and Communication, John Oules, expressed his appreciation that Polaris Dance Theatre performed during the Our House Benefit Auction, "Midnight at the Oasis" by posting a comment of Polaris Dance Theatre's Artistic Director's facebook wall, "It was amazing! Big thanks to Robert and all the beautiful dancers!!!!" Mr. Oules goes on to explain that this year, the Our House Benefit Auction reached record breaking funds by raising over $400,000. When Polaris Dance Theatre's Artistic Director, Robert Guitron read this comment, he "teared up", as he responded back, explaining Mr. Oules comment means so much to Polaris and that he loved the event and was grateful to have a part in it.