Pieces of Eight Choreographer Highlight: Samuel Hobbs Given the safety protocols put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19, our junior company, OBT2, has adapted to the prevailing challenges by adding new projects and programming. These young dancers are approaching their work with a determination and commitment to dance and train no matter the… Read More
Damara Bennett Tribute We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Damara Bennett. To say she had an impact on OBT and our community of dancers and teachers would be an understatement. Damara helped shape the Oregon Ballet Theatre School, grow the community of ballet dancers and teachers within Oregon, and nationwide, and… Read More
Pieces of Eight Choreographer Highlight: Peter Franc OBT: Has your choreographic process changed during the pandemic and if so, how? PETER: I’ve really had to find a way to use my words even more when teaching the dancers the choreography! The physicality and weight of the movement is hard to convey on a small screen.… Read More
OBT’s Multi-talented dancers We know the dancers of OBT express themselves beautifully through the delicate lines of ballet, but did you know that many of them excel in other forms of artistic expression? Meet four eclectic OBT dancers who have made time to seriously pursue everything from painting to drumming in a punk rock band!… Read More
DANCING FROM HOME with OBT School: An Inside Look The Covid-19 crisis has had an immense impact on all of our lives. We’ve had to adapt and support each other and our communities from a distance. In response to the statewide stay at home orders in March, the Oregon Ballet Theatre School quickly pivoted their… Read More
