Oregon Ballet Theatre School

06/05/2026

NEW CLASS ALERT🧑‍🩰⁠
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Looking to get stronger and more flexible this Summer? Join us for our new Adult Stretch Class— open to ages 15+. ⁠
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This stretching class combines principles of classical ballet with movements and sequences from GYROKINESIS® with a focus on fascial pathways in the body.⁠
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The class is suitable for all levels and promotes body awareness, balance, well-being, and improved quality of movement, both for dance and for daily activities. ⁠
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Whether you’re brand new to ballet or an experienced dancer looking to refine your technique, we hope you’ll join us this Summer! 👏⁠
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Register now: https://www.obt.org/adult-summer-programs-ages-15/
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📸: OBT School Adult Students with OBT School Director Katarina Svetlova by ⁠
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05/23/2026

Making Summer plans? ☀️

Young dancers ages 3 - 7 can join us at OBT Studios this Summer for special story-ballet themed camps! They’ll learn ballet fundamentals while exploring the world of beloved classics like Snow White, Firebird, and Cinderella. ⁠🩰

Pre-Ballet and Primary Themed Summer Camps — $190 per week: ⁠
Week 1: June 15 – 20 (No class held June 19) | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Snow White ⁠
Week 2: August 3 – 7 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Firebird ⁠
Week 3: August 10 – 14 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Cinderella ⁠

Secure your spot and register today: https://www.obt.org/summer-programs-for-kids-in-portland/

Questions? Reach out to the OBT School Team at [email protected].

📸: OBT School student by

05/14/2026

Performance opportunities start here! ✨️⁠
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As the official training ground of Oregon Ballet Theatre, we're thrilled to offer more performance opportunities than ever for the 26/27 season. ⁠
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OBT School students will join the company onstage in:⁠
🦢 SWAN LAKE ⁠
❄️ George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER⁠
🐇 ALICE (in wonderland)⁠
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Not only will our students perform on the main stage with OBT, each level has performance opportunities to showcase their skills. ⁠
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Registration for Annual Session is open now! Learn more: https://www.obt.org/school/
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Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a placement class.⁠
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📸: 1. Martina Chavez and OBT School students in ALICE (in wonderland) by Emily Nash 2. Michael Linsmeier and OBT School student in SWAN LAKE by 3. OBT School students in George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER by Yi Yin⁠
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05/12/2026

Adult Summer Ballet programming is live! 🩰⁠
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Whether you want to try out ballet for the very first time or you're looking to refine your technique, OBT School has classes for you. Join our world-class faculty in the studio and dance all summer long!⁠
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Explore our Adult Ballet programming and secure your spot: https://www.obt.org/adult-summer-programs-ages-15/
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Questions? Reach out to the OBT School Team at [email protected]. ⁠
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📸: OBT Adult Students by ⁠
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05/08/2026

05/08/2026

OBT2 is headed to Klamath Falls, OR! 🩰

Join Oregon Ballet Theatre's second company at The Ross Ragland Theater for a weekend of special dance workshops and thrilling performances.

OBT2 Director Dominic Walsh will be teaching ballet and contemporary dance workshops on Saturday, May 16th. Open to intermediate/advanced dancers ages 13 - 23.

OBT2 will be bringing you works by legendary dance makers that you don’t want to miss! Plus, meet the dancers and grab a photo after the show:

✨️ May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
✨️ May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Buy one ticket, get one free by calling The Ross Ragland Theater box office at 541-887-8630 or stopping by the box office on the day of show.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

📸: Elliana Kluherz by Jingzi Photography

05/07/2026

Another fantastic Free Dance Day! 🎉

We loved opening our doors to dancers of all ages and experience levels to experience the joy of dance! From first-time movers to folks leaping back into ballet, we had a blast sharing the studios with all of you.

Want to keep dancing with us? Registration for Annual Session is open now! 🩰

Learn more: https://www.obt.org/school/

📸: Free Dance Day participants with OBT School Faculty by Kelsey Hennessy

05/02/2026

OBT School Annual Session Registration opens TOMORROW, May 3rd! 🩰

Our first-of-its-kind curriculum combines uniquely successful ballet training techniques from American and European disciplines with scientifically supported strength and flexibility training and contemporary dance coaching.⁠ Learn from our world-class faculty, share the stage with OBT Company Dancers, and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

OBT School graduates leave well-prepared to pursue a professional dance career, a college degree program, or whichever path they choose! 👏

Register for Annual Session May 3rd at obt.org or contact us at [email protected] to schedule a placement class.⁠*

P.S. Coming to our Free Dance Day on Sunday, May 3rd? Dancers aged 8 - 22 will have the opportunity to be evaluated for Annual Session level placement during Free Dance Day. Register for your spot at the link in bio.

📸: Video by Matthew Tomac,

*Dancers aged 8 - 22 require a placement class to determine level for Annual Session enrollment.

04/30/2026

Don’t miss your chance! 🩰

Try out an OBT School class without any commitment this Sunday, May 3rd, at our FREE Dance Day.

Whether you’re jumping back into ballet or inspired to try it out for the very first time, we can’t wait to see you at the studios! Open to all dancers in the Portland area, Ages 3 – Adult:

Ages 3-5 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ages 6-8 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ages 9-11 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Ages 12-14 | 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Ages 15+ | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Dancers ages 8 - 22 will have the opportunity to be evaluated for Annual Session level placement during Free Dance Day. Annual Session Registration will be available on site.

Learn more and register for your spot now: https://www.obt.org/dance-workshops-in-portland/

📸: OBT School Students by

04/29/2026

OBT School Annual Session Registration opens May 3rd! 🩰

Ready to elevate your dance training? OBT School invites you to study at the official training ground of Oregon Ballet Theatre!

Our first-of-its-kind curriculum combines uniquely successful ballet training techniques from American and European disciplines with scientifically supported strength and flexibility training and contemporary dance coaching.⁠ Learn from our world-class faculty, share the stage with OBT Company Dancers, and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

OBT School graduates leave well-prepared to pursue a professional dance career, a college degree program, or whichever path they choose! 👏

Register for Annual Session May 3rd at obt.org or contact us at [email protected] to schedule a placement class.⁠*

P.S. Coming to our Free Dance Day on May 3rd? Dancers ages 8 - 22 will have the opportunity to be evaluated for Annual Session level placement during Free Dance Day. Register for your spot at the link in bio.

📸: OBT Artistic Director Dani Rowe and OBT School Director Katarina Svetlova by Kelsey Hennessy. Featuring Zuzu Metzler, Jessica Lind, Ruth Langill, OBT Company Dancers, OBT2 Dancers, and OBT School Students. Footage by Matthew Tomac, Sumi Wu, and Skye Richter.

*Dancers aged 8 - 22 require a placement class to determine level for Annual Session enrollment.