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Oregon Ballet Theatre
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portland, Oregon
Dance school & arts center featuring classical & contemporary ballet performances.
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 503-227-0977
- Website & schedule obt.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We also are enjoying the new Children's director who is quite friendly and warm not to mention helpful.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Last year I read an article in the Oregonian comparing the Portland and Seattle Nutcracker performances.”
“While it said the Portland company was more experienced technically, the Seattle company had an exhilarating new set design.”
From the reviews
Last year I read an article in the Oregonian comparing the Portland and Seattle Nutcracker performances. While it said the Portland company was more experienced technically, the Seattle company had an exhilarating new set design. I contacted my Seattle cousins and said let's make plans to go.
On May 20, 2025 I had the privilege of attending a preview discussion and behind-the-scenes look at Oregon Ballet Theater's upcoming performance called The OBT Collection, happening from June 5-8.
Writing this from the perspective of someone that never cared, considered or thought of the ballet most my life. Last year my new girlfriend told me she had two tickets to see Giselle, and her friend cancelled. I begrudgingly volunteered to go.
What a wonderful show. The dancers were so wonderful. They were so expressive and told their stories so well. We saw (Wooden dime) I can not think of a better phrase, but to say, WOW! I was frozen in my seat and felt every movement. My heart was simply soaring with their every step..
Your first ballet class at Oregon Ballet Theatre
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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