Tiffany Mills, Lewis & Clark’s new Director of Dance, brought her NYC-based dance company to the college for a Residency on April 1- 5, 2025.
The Residency included free dance workshops open to the public, as well as a performance of Tiffany Mills Dance Company’s acclaimed “Viola Trilogy.” Ten Lewis & Clark students were selected to perform alongside the professional NYC-based Tiffany Mills Dance Company dancers.
Oregon ArtsWatch writer Hannah Krafcik attended some of the workshops as well as the Viola Trilogy Performance. In a review of the performance and workshops, Krafcik wrote:
“…I found over the course of the week that Mills is someone deeply invested in connections. She models a commitment to nurturing the individual artistry of dancers, knowing this will support their interrelation with one another and the wider community.”
The Oregon ArtsWatch story concluded:
“With this range of offerings, hooking into the community at so many points, Mills has provided a glimpse of the many vibrant possibilities for the future of dance at the college level in Portland.”
Lewis & Clark’s New York City off-campus study program combines interdisciplinary coursework with internships and weekly engagement in the city’s creative life. It offers an immersive path for students exploring careers in art, theatre, media, and more.