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. Moderated by Christopher Stowell, the 75 minute forums make extensive use of historical video footage and photography to assist audience members in contextualizing the work(s) under discussion. Introduced as part of Christopher Stowell's initial year as Artistic Director, The Dance Talks series is unique among Portland's artistic opportunities and was an instant success with the city's dance-going community.

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.

2011/2012 DATES

Petrouchka/Carmen: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 / KELLER AUDITORIUM / 5:00-6:15pm

Dance Talks will once again occur in conjuntion with Oregon Days of Culture. FIND OUT MORE

Giselle: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 at 5:00 pm / KELLER AUDITORIUM

Oregon Ballet Theatre is honored to have Lola de Avila, internationally renowned specialist in Romantic ballet, staging Giselle on our dancers. Christopher Stowell and Ms. de Avila will delve into the essence of this great work of dance art from the mid-1800s. With the aid of historic images and video, they will look at why, over its 170 year history, this touchstone of western civilization has spoken so movingly to people of all cultures.

Chromatic Quartet: TBA

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