Join us in the theater as we invite student groups of all ages to experience the joy and excitement of live dance performances during the school day. In age-appropriate programs that feature OBT company artists and School of OBT dancers, students are given an opportunity to see fully produced works of ballet, which may include live music.

In concert with Oregon state standards for competency in the arts, OBT’s Education Outreach Department crafts thematic frameworks for each performance that support literacy in academic subject areas. Participating groups may download multi-media support materials and OBT Education Outreach Study Guides free of charge.

For an additional fee, school groups may apply to receive a pre-performance presentation in their classroom by an OBT teaching artist that includes student participation and a post-performance reflection designed to get students thinking about how the arts impact our lives. This is great for groups that are new to ballet or for those who wish to expand and deepen the experience. Call today to schedule your school group—limited availability.

FALL 2019: OBT ROAR(S)

Roar(s): Celebrating our 30th Season! If ballets could be fireworks—these two works would be the most impacting explosions!

Thursday, October 10, 2019 – Noon
Keller Auditorium

WINTER 2020: The Sleeping Beauty: Acts I & III – SOLD OUT

A grand and lush retelling of this iconic tale.

Friday, February 21, 2020 – Noon
Keller Auditorium
The Sleeping Beauty—Stowell/Tchaikovsky The most beloved of ballets. –The New York Times
Sold Out – waitlist registration only

SPRING 2020: Beautiful Decay: Act I

A powerful, yet sensitive movement exploration of our relationship with time!

Friday, April 12 – Noon
Newmark Theatre

We hope you’ll plan to join us!

SUMMER 2020: The Americans 2.0

Exploring the unique voices and rich history of American choreographers.

Friday, June 5 – Noon
Newmark Theatre

We hope you’ll plan to join us!

Right Brain Initiative Arts Integration | K-8

Oregon Ballet Theatre is an arts provider for the Right Brain Initiative—a program of the Regional Arts and Culture Council. Participating schools in the Right Brain Initiative program should please contact Kasandra Gruener at 503.290.0012 or Kasandra.Gruener@obt.org to discuss RBI residencies and set planning sessions. Find out more