Oregon Ballet Theatre School, the official school of Portland's professional Oregon Ballet Theatre, runs summer ballet programs for students ages 7 and up. Options range from a no-audition Summer Primary Ballet (age 7) and Junior Intensive (ages 8–11) to an audition-only, full-day Senior Intensive (ages 12–22) covering ballet technique, pointe, variations, repertory and modern. Boys' and pre-pointe workshops are also offered.
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★★★★★Kathyeasily the best ballet training in all of oregon. the staff work the kids hard but care about their mental health too. i wish they still had live music for the classes.
★Yuxi CaiThe worst school ever. They will charge your money and never pay you back if you withdraw your course for un-predicted reasons. So, be sure to make sure that you will not have any problems for the time period you enrolled with the school. Because they WILL NOT give your money back for whatever reason you have. And, they will not kindly remind you that.
★★★★★JacobOne of my family members goes to OBT and they love it there. The way that they encourage their dancers to pull through and dance their hearts out is just stunning. They encourage students to return daily to practice their technique and master the arts of ballet. The teachers are highly experienced and teach with kindness but also with intelligibility. OBT is one of the best things that's ever happened to her, and I'm sure you'll love it too. Their annual performances give the students a chance to dance with their peers and show to the public the different techniques that make up ballet. They are given a chance to dance with the company artists and it is a good experience for all. Highly recommend to anyone with a dream or who just wants to dance their heart out. Every day you'll finish class and learn something new. OBT teaches their students that corrections are not failures, and that all dreams are achievable.
★★★★★Casey EdwardsOBT has always been an amazing institution of dance education, inclusive and a special place for all ages. The response to Covid-19 has been truly above and beyond, pivoting quickly and providing a space for the students to maintain a sense of routine and community. Thank you all the teachers and staff for creating an unanticipated, but unforgettable, season for students and parents.
★★★Charles BosseWhile it's nice to have big ticket ballet in PDX, OBT is pretty "inside the box" for this town.