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In what was the most impressive array of dance talent to ever share a Portland stage, DANCE UNITED brought together local artists and dancers from world-class companies across North America to perform in support of OBT. 2,750 people purchased tickets to the nearly sold out benefit, raising $330,000. In addition, nearly 1000 people to date, from 26 states, have donated more than $500,000.
“All of us at OBT are incredibly moved by how many people, not just here but all across the country, have overwhelmingly demonstrated that they care about the arts and the future of professional ballet in this city.” - Christopher Stowell
There's more you can do to support OBT. Every additional dollar that is raised gives us a head start on our 2009-10 goal.
THANK YOU PERFORMANCE SUPPORTERS
All of the dance companies and
artists that performed on this program
PCPA
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
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Firehouse |
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Gard Communications |
Grand Central Bakery |
House Spirits |
Kenny & Zukes |
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Le Rote Winery |
Matello Winery |
Mother’s Bistro & Bar |
Nicky USA |
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Nostrana |
Oregon Culinary Institute |
Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission |
Pacific Seafood |
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Portland Opera Association |
Portland Security |
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Sokol Blosser |
TC Smith |
Toro Bravo |
Union Restaurant, Seattle WA |
Viridian Farms |
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OBT has successfully raised the $750,000 needed to continue operations beyond the June 30, 2009 close of the fiscal year. We couldn’t have done it without you!
WATCH A "THANK YOU PORTLAND" VIDEO
POST-SHOW PRESS
READ THE OREGONIAN ARTICLE BY BARRY JOHNSON: OBT Lives to Dance Another Day 6/18/09
READ THE OREGONIAN ARTICLE BY GRANT BUTLER: OBT gala leaves the audience cheering, and the $750,00 goal in sight
6/15/09
READ THE OREGONIAN ARTICLE BY MARTHA ULLMAN WEST: Dancers flock to gala to rescue OBT
6/15/09
PRE-SHOW PRESS
Kink fm's Inessa interviews Alison Roper about returning to dance after maternity leave and the upcoming DANCE UNITED performance LISTEN
OBT 3 PART SERIES
WEDNESDAYS AT 1PM
Download podcasts featuring discussions with Christopher Stowell, Linda Besant, Steven Houser and Kathi Martuza and more! (Recorded June 10, 17 & 24)
READ THE OREGONIAN ARTICLE About OBT's Financial Challenges 5/28/09
METROSCOPE Podcast: Radio Interview with Christopher Stowell
PORTLAND MERCURY BLOG: Why Save OBT? An Impassioned Screed 6/1/09
OP-ED IN THE OREGONIAN : Why Fund the arts? Theyr'e a necessity 6/3/09
ARTICLE BY THE OREGONIAN EDITORIAL BOARD: Seeking Champions of Ballet 6/5/09 |
