Photo by Christopher Peddecord
Hart Isaacoff began his ballet training in the 4th grade through Richmond Ballet’s outreach program, Minds in Motion, and shortly thereafter continued his studies at the School of Richmond Ballet. In 2018, he attended Houston Ballet Academy’s Summer Intensive, and in 2019 joined the Academy’s full-time professional training program, where he spent three years before advancing to Houston Ballet II.
During his time with HBII, Hart performed leading roles including the Bluebird Pas de Deux and the Double Bass in Stanton Welch’s A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. In 2023, he toured with HBII to Chautauqua, NY, performing in Welch’s Clear (Three Boys, third movement), Play, Bruiser, and A Time to Dance. In 2024, he participated in the Prix de Lausanne Partner School Choreographic Project, performing Kinsun Chan’s SCHRAAAG. He has also danced in numerous corps de ballet roles in Houston Ballet’s main company productions.
Hart joins Oregon Ballet Theatre as a Company Artist for the 2025–26 season, bringing with him a wealth of contemporary experience that will make him a valuable asset to the School of OBT. His expertise will contribute significantly to the movement education of students, inspiring growth in both classical and contemporary training as he continues his professional career with OBT.
