Opera Block Academy of Dance

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our open house yesterday! We had a great turn out!!

There is still time to register. Have questions? Message or call us and we’d be happy answer!

Classes & registration:
https://www.operablockperformingarts.com/performing-arts-classes/
or free app → “Opera Block Performing Arts” in both app stores.

08/27/2026

Dance is often ranked among the hardest sports -and for good reason.

It demands strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination, precision, and artistry… all at the same time. That’s why so many professional athletes use dance for training, and why dancers develop such well-rounded athleticism.

At Opera Block we take that seriously - and we also make it accessible.

All kids welcome. No experience required.
Home of the 2026 National Champs.

New season schedule is live.
Classes & registration:
https://www.operablockperformingarts.com/performing-arts-classes/
or free app → “Opera Block Performing Arts” in both app stores.

https://dancemagazine.com/most-physically-demanding-jobs/?rebelltitem=6

Dancers certainly don't need anyone to tell them how physical their profession is. But now, we have the data to prove it.

08/27/2026

We can’t wait to see you tonight for our open house! Our teachers will be in the studio from 5:30-7 to answer all your questions and help with registration! 💛🪩

08/26/2026

Dance isn’t just fun.
It’s athletic training used by NFL stars.
It’s teamwork and friendship.
It’s confidence and self-expression.
It’s a place for boys, girls... every kid to find their people.
Opera Block is that place.

Your new dance home, with small classes (on purpose) with a supportive and safe environment.

There is a difference, come see why. Join us for the 2026-2027 dance season... STARTING NOW. Get your spot before classes fill.

www.operablockperformingarts.com

08/26/2026

Meet our teachers!

Lastly, Miss Reese!

Reese’s dance journey started at just five years old and quickly grew into a lifelong passion. After years of competing and training in jazz, acro, lyrical, and contemporary, along with a foundation in ballet, tap, and hip hop, she brings her love for dance into every class she teaches.

This is Reese’s second year at OBPAC, and her first year was one to remember! She helped bring home a National Championship, making for an incredible first season with the studio. She’s so excited to continue growing, creating, and celebrating the dancers she gets to work with this year!

As Studio Manager, Reese is excited to be a part of the studio both inside and outside of the classroom. This season, she will be teaching Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, and Acro, as well as choreographing and working with our competition dancers on solos, duets, and group routines.

We can’t see everyone tomorrow at the open house!

08/26/2026

1 Day Away
Reminder!! OBPAC open house is tomorrow, August 27 at the studio, 140 1/2 Kent St. Portland, 5:30-7:30!!!
Hope to see you there.

08/25/2026

Some kids need a place that meets them exactly where they are.
Dance is uniquely good at that.

It builds motor skills, coordination, and body awareness.
It gives structure and clear goals.
It offers an outlet for energy and emotion.
And it surrounds kids with peers and coaches who cheer them on.
Whether your child is high-energy, quiet, athletic, creative, or still figuring it out - there’s a place for them at Opera Block.

Beginners and experienced dancers and every kid in between.

We’re the 2026 National Champions because we invest in real results- technical precision and personal growth.

New season schedule is live. Register on our website or free mobile app- available on both app stores.

Come find a supportive community and a place to belong.

08/24/2026

Meet Our Teachers!

Next is Miss Hannah

Miss Hannah started dancing at 3 years old. The entirety of her dance career (16 years) was spent doing tap dance; however, she did jazz and hip hop as well.

Outside of the dance studio Miss Hannah is a first grade teacher. She is currently pursing her masters in special education and loves bringing inclusion to the classroom and dance studio.

This will be Miss Hannah’s 4th season with OBPAC. She will continue to teach tap but is adding mini movers and all new inclusive class to her schedule.

Miss Hannah loves teaching dance and being a safe space for kids to go to after a long day at school.

Come meet Miss Hannah on Thursday!

08/24/2026

Boys dance... And they thrive.

Dance builds the exact things parents want for their sons: strength, power, coordination, focus, discipline, and real confidence. It develops the same athletic tools used by football players, basketball stars, and Olympic athletes.

Our studio is a place where boys (and all kids) are celebrated for working hard, supporting teammates, and expressing themselves.

No stereotypes. No pressure to fit a mold. Just excellent training and a supportive team.

Award-winning National Champion dancers! That’s what’s possible when kids feel welcome and get great coaching.

New season schedule is posted on our website or our free mobile app (in both app stores)

Boys are not just welcome — they belong here.

08/23/2026

Meet Our Teachers!

First up is Miss Zoe!

Miss Zoe started dancing in high school, but has been involved in musical theatre since age 6. She has a minor in Dance from CMU where she studied Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, as well as choreography and the history of dance across many cultures. Her favorite styles are contemporary, ballet, tap, and musical theatre.

This will be Miss Zoe’s 2nd year teaching recreation and competition classes. She has also been teaching the competition team all summer, working hard on skills, technique, and conditioning.

She will be teaching Kinder Jazz, Kinder Ballet, Musical Theatre, Hip-hop, 2 competition solos, and 1 competition duet.

Miss Zoe loves to share her passion for dance with the newest generation of dancers and setting them up for success no matter what they grow up to do.

Come meet Miss Zoe on Thursday at our Open House!