Oregon Ballet Theatre

Oregon Ballet Theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance training and educational programs.

OBT ROARS is the 2019-2020 season which celebrates an incredible 30-year history by bringing together diverse iconic ballets that embody OBT’s past and excite its future. The season features work by extraordinary choreographers George Balanchine James Canfield Agnes de Mille Nicolo Fonte William Forsythe Dennis Spaight Christopher Stowell and Twyla Tharp. It includes full-length ballets and repertory that has not been seen on OBT’s stage in 29 years. There are new works that pay homage to where the company has been but also exemplify the fundamental principles animating OBT’s future. The robust season includes classical neo-classical and contemporary ballets in an all-encompassing season that ROAR(S).

Located in the South Waterfront in Portland Oregon OBT is the largest professional ballet company in the state employing nearly 200 people and attracting artists from around the globe with our reputation for excellence. The company is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet with a repertoire that ranges from the great classics to premieres from some of the most exciting choreographic voices in the field today. Our mission is dedicated to the vitality of and access to world-class ballet performance and training in our region.

Oregon Ballet Theatre seeks to inspire beauty and excellence in the hearts and minds of Oregonians through the creation and preservation of the highest quality classical and contemporary ballet performances. In addition to our five-show main stage season we train dancers from 4 years old to 80 years old through the professional and recreational classes at the Oregon Ballet Theatre School. Many of our students go on to successful professional careers at companies including the Joffrey the Dutch National Ballet and within our own organization.

2019-2020 Season Sneak Peek | OBT 30TH Anniversary from OREGON BALLET THEATRE on Vimeo.