Sumptuous Food, Sizzling Performances, Spectacular Auction Items - Dance the night away with OBT
Grab your castanets and put on your dancing shoes – it’s time for OBT’s 2012 gala, and this year, it’s your turn on the dance floor!¡Viva la Danza! will bring together members of the community to support the mission and programs of Oregon Ballet Theatre, from dazzling onstage performances to outreach in underserved communities. The event will feature sumptuous Latin cuisine, delicious wines and performances from Portland’s finest Latin dancers paired up with members of OBT’s company for a maravilloso evening of entertainment and celebration. We’re transforming Portland’s Left Bank Annex into an elegant and colorful setting that evokes the passionate, spirited heart of Latin culture, from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. And because we believe dance is for everyone, we’re offering complimentary Latin dance lessons before the event so you’ll be ready to hit the floor with your amante or your favorite OBT dancer!
Get Ready to Rumba!
Complimentary Latin Social Dance Lessons
Provided by OBT / Salsa Con Coco Are Included with your purchase of this year’s Viva La Danza! Gala ticket.
Join us for Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Cha-Cha lessons
March 18 & 25th
April 1st and 8th
At OBT’s Studios
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Light refreshments & snacks provided
DATE: April 14, 2012
LOCATION: Leftbank Annex
Tables: $1750 /
Single Tickets $175
For more information about¡Viva la Danza!, OBT's 2012 Gala, contact Mary Jane Schenk at MaryJane.Schenk@obt.org or 503.227.0977 x240
2011 GALA
Natasha Seeley, Romani Lay, Neville Wellman and Erin Graham enjoy the after party for OBT’s 2011 Gala: A Moveable Feast, held at Pure Space in The Pearl. Photo by Travis Nodurft.
OBT'S 2011 Gala, A Moveable Feast was held on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at Pure Space in the Pearl. EVENT WEBSITE
Thanks to your generous support we raised over $300,000 to benefit Oregon Ballet Theatre, the School of OBT and our Education & Outreach Programs. We are so appreciative of all your support through your ticket purchases, Live Auction items and our Special Appeal paddle raiser. Your contributions will truly make a difference in the lives of our dancers and our community!