EDUCATION & OUTREACH FOR ADULTS

DANCE TALKS

OBT Historian Linda Besant and Christopher Stowell moderate Dance Talks. Photo by Rachel Austen.

The Dance Talks series brings together renowned artists in the field of dance in a discussion format in front of a live audience. Offered four times a year in conjunction with OBT's season programming, this free forum gives audiences a chance to hear directly from the artists and critics who have significantly shaped the aesthetic, contemporary and historic evolution of ballet and the creative process. These 75 minute forums make extensive use of historical video footage and photography to assist audience members in contextualizing the work(s) under discussion. The Dance Talks series is unique among Portland's artistic opportunities.

These non-ticketed events are FREE and open to the public. Reservations are requested as seating is limited.

To reserve, send name and number of people in your party to outreach@obt.org or call 503.227.0977.

2012/2013 DATES

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The Body Beautiful: October 4, 2012 5:45 pm at OBT Studios All ages are invited to join us in the lobby of Oregon Ballet Theatre studios to attend a lively discussion between Artistic Director Christopher Stowell and repetiteur Christopher Roman. Video footage will be included as they discuss the evolution of William Forsythe’s The Second Detail–an upcoming company premiere during Body Beautiful at the Keller Auditorium on Oct 13-20, 2012. Come Early on October 4th to Watch Rehearsal / 3:30-5:30pm in the lobby: Join us to view the company through a glass wall as they rehearse for the upcoming performance. Limited seating. Part of Oregon Days of Culture (October 1-8, 2012).	Christopher Roman, in rehearsal for The Second Detail. Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.
Swan Lake: Dance Talks will NOT be held for Swan Lake
American Music Festival: DATE/TIME TBA
Celebrating Balanchine: DATE/TIME TBA

Special thanks to PCPA for the generous donation of the theatre.