To view the OBT School schedule for November 18, 2024-November 24, 2024, please click here.
Oregon Ballet Theatre School
Friday, November 15, 2024
Schedule: November 18, 2024 - November 24, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
Schedule: November 11, 2024 - November 17, 2024
To view the OBT School schedule for November 11, 2024-November 17, 2024, please click here.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Schedule: November 4, 2024 - November 10, 2024
To view the OBT School schedule for November 4, 2024-November 10, 2024, please click here.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Schedule: October 28, 2024 - November 3, 2024
To view the OBT School schedule for October 28, 2024-November 3, 2024, please click here.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Schedule: October 21, 2024 - October 27, 2024
To view the OBT School schedule for October 21, 2024-October 28, 2024, please click here.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Schedule: October 14, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Schedule: October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
Schedule: September 30, 2024 - October 6, 2024
To view the OBT School schedule for September 30, 2024-October 6, 2024, please click here.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Schedule: September 23, 2024 - September 29, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Schedule: September 16, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024
Schedule: September 9, 2024 - September 15, 2024
To view the OBT School schedule for September 9, 2024-September 15, 2024, please click here.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Annual Session Schedule: September 2, 2024 - September 8, 2024
To view the OBT School schedule for September 2, 2024-September 8, 2024, please click here.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Junior Intensive Schedule: August 12, 2024 - August 17, 2024
Junior Intensive Schedule: August 5, 2024 - August 11, 2024
To view the OBT School Junior Intensive schedule August 5, 2024 - August 11, 2024, please click here.
Monday, June 24, 2024
Summer Intensive Schedule: July 29, 2024 - August 4, 2024
To view the OBT School Summer Intensive schedule July 22, 2024 - July 28, 2024, please click here.
Summer Intensive Schedule: July 22, 2024 - July 28, 2024
To view the OBT School Summer Intensive schedule July 22, 2024 - July 28, 2024, please click here.
Summer Intensive Schedule: July 15, 2024 - July 21, 2024
Summer Intensive Schedule: July 8, 2024 - July 14, 2024
Summer Intensive Schedule: July 1, 2024 - July 7, 2024
To view the OBT School Summer Intensive schedule July 1, 2024 - July 7, 2024, please click here.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Summer Intensive Schedule: June 24, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Junior & Adult intensive, Summer Youth Program Schedule: June 17, 2024 - June 23, 2024
Friday, May 31, 2024
Schedule: June 3, 2024 - June 9, 2024
Friday, May 24, 2024
Schedule: May 27, 2024 - June 2, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Schedule: May 20, 2024 - May 26, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Schedule: May 13, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
Schedule: May 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Schedule: April 29, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
Schedule: April 22, 2024 - April 28, 2024
To view the April 22, 2024-April 28, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Monday, April 8, 2024
Schedule: April 15, 2024 - April 21, 2024
To view the April 15, 2024-April 21, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Schedule: April 8, 2024 - April 14, 2024
To view the April 8, 2024-April 14, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Schedule: April 1, 2024 - April 7, 2024
To view the April 1, 2024-April 7, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Schedule: March 18, 2024 - March 24, 2024
To view the March 4, 2024-March 10, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Schedule: March 11, 2024 - March 17, 2024
To view the March 4, 2024-March 10, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Friday, March 1, 2024
Schedule: March 4, 2024 - March 10, 2024
To view the March 4, 2024-March 10, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Schedule: February 26, 2024 - March 3, 2024
To view the February 26, 2024-March 3, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Schedule: February 19, 2024 - February 25, 2024
To view the February 12, 2024-February 18, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Schedule: February 12, 2024 - February 18, 2024
To view the February 12, 2024-February 18, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Class Schedule: February 5, 2024 - February 11, 2024
To view the February 5, 2024-February 11, 2024 OBT School schedule, please click here.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Class Schedule: Janurary 29, 2024–February 4, 2024
To view the January 30, 2024-February 4, 2024 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Class Schedule: Janurary 22, 2024–Janurary 28, 2024
To view the January 22, 2024-January 28, 2024 OBT School schedule please click here.
All Classes Canceled - January 19, 2024
For today, January 19, classes at OBT School are canceled due to inclement weather. This includes Pre-Ballet.
Friday, January 12, 2024
Class Schedule: Janurary 15, 2024–Janurary 21, 2024
To view the January 15, 2024-January 21, 2024 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Class Schedule: Janurary 8, 2024–Janurary 14, 2024
To view the January 8, 2024-January 14, 2024 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, December 29, 2023
Class Schedule: Janurary 1, 2024–Janurary 7, 2024
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Class Schedule: December 4, 2023–December 10, 2023
To view the December 4, 2023-December 10, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Class Schedule: November 27, 2023–December 3, 2023
To view the November 27, 2023-December 3, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Class Schedule: November 20, 2023–November 26, 2023
To view the November 20, 2023-November 26, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Monday, November 6, 2023
Class Schedule: November 13, 2023–November 19, 2023
To view the November 13, 2023-November 19, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, November 3, 2023
Class Schedule: November 6, 2023–November 12, 2023
To view the November 6, 2023-November 12, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Class Schedule: October 31, 2023–November 5, 2023
To view the October 30, 2023-November 5, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Class Schedule: October 23, 2023–October 29, 2023
To view the October 23, 2023-October 29, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Class Schedule: October 16, 2023–October 22, 2023
Friday, October 6, 2023
Class Schedule: October 9, 2023–October 15, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Class Schedule: October 2, 2023–October 8, 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Class Schedule: September 25, 2023–October 1, 2023
To view the September 25, 2023-October 1, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Class Schedule: September 18, 2023–September 24, 2023
To view the September 18, 2023-September 24, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Class Schedule: September 11, 2023–September 17, 2023
To view the September 11, 2023-September 17, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Family Orientation - 9/5 & 9/6
Tuesday – September 5
4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. – Pre-Ballet 3/4 and 5/6 Orientation
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. – Primary and Primary 2 Orientation
6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. – General Orientation for Pre-Ballet 3/4, Pre-Ballet 5/6, Primary, Primary 2, and Levels 2A, 3P, 4
6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Level Specific Orientations – 2A, 3P, and 4
7:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – Community Building for Families & Faculty
Wednesday – September 6
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. – Levels 1 and 2 Orientation
6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. – General Orientation for Levels 1, 2, 3, 5, 5A, and 6
6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Level Specific Orientations – 3, 5, 5A, and 6
7:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – Community Building for Families & Faculty
Class Schedule: September 4, 2023–September 10, 2023
Friday, July 28, 2023
Class Schedule: August 7, 2023–August 13, 2023
Friday, July 14, 2023
Class Schedule: July 31, 2023–August 6, 2023
Class Schedule: July 24, 2023–July 30, 2023
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Class Schedule: July 17, 2023–July 23, 2023
Class Schedule: July 10, 2023–July 16, 2023
Class Schedule: July 3, 2023–July 9, 2023
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Class Schedule: June 26, 2023–July 2, 2023
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Class Schedule: June 19, 2023–June 25, 2023
Class Schedule: June 12, 2023–June 18, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023
Class Schedule: May 29, 2023–June 4, 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Class Schedule: May 22, 2023–May 28, 2023
To view the May 22, 2023-May 28, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
This is also Family Observation week. All classes noted as such are open to family observation. Family observation is open only for those classes labeled Family Observation.
- Only two family members per enrolled student are permitted to attend.
- Family members will be required to wear masks throughout the building, including in the studios.
- Photography, videography, or recording of any kind is prohibited.
Friday, May 12, 2023
Class Schedule: May 15, 2023–May 21, 2023
Monday, May 8, 2023
Class Schedule: May 8, 2023–May 14, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023
Class Schedule: May 1, 2023–May 7, 2023
To view the May 1, 2023-May 7, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Class Schedule: April 24, 2023–April 30, 2023
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Class Schedule: April 17, 2023–April 23, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023
Class Schedule: April 10, 2023–April 16, 2023
Class Schedule: April 3, 2023–April 9, 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Class Schedule: March 20, 2023–March 26, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
Class Schedule: March 13, 2023–March 19, 2023
To view the March 13, 2023-March 19, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, March 3, 2023
Class Schedule: March 6, 2023–March 12, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023
Class Schedule: February 27, 2023–March 5, 2023
Friday, February 17, 2023
Class Schedule: February 20, 2023–February 26, 2023
Friday, February 10, 2023
Class Schedule: February 13, 2023–February 19, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
Class Schedule: February 6, 2023–February 12, 2023
Friday, January 27, 2023
Class Schedule: January 30, 2023–February 5, 2023
Friday, January 20, 2023
Class Schedule: January 23, 2023–January 29, 2023
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Class Schedule: January 16, 2023–January 22, 2023
To view the January 16, 2023-January 22, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Class Schedule: January 9, 2023–January 15, 2023
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Class Schedule: January 3, 2023–January 7, 2023
To view the January 3, 2023-January 7, 2023 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, December 2, 2022
Class Schedule: December 5, 2022–December 11, 2022
To view the December 5, 2022-December 11, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
**Note this is the final week of classes before the winter break. Classes will resume Tuesday, January 3, 2023.**
Monday, November 21, 2022
Class Schedule: November 28, 2022–December 4, 2022
To view the November 28, 2022-December 4, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, November 18, 2022
Class Schedule: November 21, 2022–November 27, 2022
To view the November 21, 2022-November 27, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Class Schedule: November 14, 2022–November 20, 2022
Friday, November 4, 2022
Class Schedule: November 7, 2022–November 13, 2022
To view the November 7, 2022-November 13, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
OBT School will be closed Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans' Day.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Class Schedule: October 31, 2022–November 6, 2022
To view the October 24, 2022-October 30, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
October 31st & November 1st - Costume Days
Costumes encouraged for all students. Costumes must permit unrestricted movement and should not cover the face (no Halloween masks). Please refrain from any costumes which promote violence (no weapons of any kind). Ballet slippers and secured hair are still required.
November 2-4 Silly Dress Days
Tights and leotards for female identifying students and tights and leotard/shirts for male identifying students. Skirts may be worn. Students can choose colors that are not the current dress code. Attire must be fitted as per the usual dress code and include ballet slippers or pointe shoes. Fun socks worn under slippers, secured but silly hair, and make-up are examples of acceptable creative "silliness".
Friday, October 21, 2022
Class Schedule: October 24, 2022–October 30, 2022
Friday, October 14, 2022
Class Schedule: October 17, 2022–October 23, 2022
Friday, October 7, 2022
Class Schedule: October 10, 2022–October 16, 2022
Friday, September 30, 2022
Class Schedule: October 3, 2022–October 9, 2022
Friday, September 23, 2022
Class Schedule: September 26, 2022–October 2, 2022
Friday, September 16, 2022
Class Schedule: September 19, 2022–September 25, 2022
Friday, September 9, 2022
Class Schedule: September 12, 2022–September 18, 2022
To view the September 12, 2022-September 18, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, September 2, 2022
Class Schedule: September 5, 2022–September 11, 2022
Thursday, August 11, 2022
OBT School Announcement - School Director, Katarina Svetlova
The school director search committee was comprised of all Board members on OBT’s school committee, Peter Franc and Thomas Bruner. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications were reviewed by every committee member. Four applicants were invited to interview, and two finalists were selected for day-long onsite interviews. Throughout the search process, Svetlova remained the top candidate. When our second finalist took a position elsewhere, the search committee unanimously agreed to continue proceeding with Svetlova’s candidacy. During her day-long interview Svetlova was reviewed positively by parents, school staff, and staff from other OBT departments.
Svetlova brings an impressive resume to OBT, where her professional career began. After seven years as principal dancer with OBT, Katarina began her international career as a principal dancer with Deutsche Oper Am Rhein Ballett in Germany. While touring throughout Europe and Asia, Svetlova performed in a wide range of classical and contemporary works, winning Artist of the Year in Dusseldorf. Katarina returned to the states and began sharing her love of dance through teaching throughout the Pacific Northwest before opening her own school, Dance From the Heart PDX. In her ten years as owner, choreographer and sole teacher, Katarina has served over 900 students. In addition to excellence in training, Svetlova is dedicated to fostering a healthy and inclusive culture that reminds us all that dance is for everyone.
Please join us in congratulating Katarina on her new role.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Class Schedule: August 8, 2022–August 14, 2022
To view the August 8, 2022-August 14, 2022 OBT School summer programs schedule please click here.
Friday, July 29, 2022
Class Schedule: August 1, 2022–July 7, 2022
Friday, July 22, 2022
Class Schedule: July 25, 2022–July 31, 2022
Friday, July 15, 2022
Class Schedule: July 18, 2022–July 24, 2022
Friday, July 8, 2022
Class Schedule: July 11, 2022–July 17, 2022
Friday, July 1, 2022
Class Schedule: July 4, 2022–July 10, 2022
Class Schedule: June 27, 2022–July 3, 2022
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Class Schedule: May 30, 2022–June 5, 2022
To view the May 30, 2022-June 5, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Please note this is the final week of the 2021-2022 Annual Session, as well as virtual Family Observation week for those designated classes.
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Class Schedule: May 23, 2022–May 29, 2022
To view the May 23, 2022-May 29, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Please note that due to the professional company's work day on May 28 some classes have been shortened in duration or suspended.
Friday, May 13, 2022
Class Schedule: May 16, 2022–May 22, 2022
To view the May 16, 2022-May 22, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, May 6, 2022
Class Schedule: May 9, 2022–May 15, 2022
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Class Schedule: May 2, 2022–May 8, 2022
Friday, April 22, 2022
Class Schedule: April 25, 2022–May 1, 2022
Friday, April 15, 2022
Class Schedule: April 18, 2022–April 24, 2022
Monday, April 11, 2022
April 11 - Inclement Weather Closure
We hope you are all staying warm and safe. OBT School is closed for all classes today, April 11, due to inclement weather.
A reminder of the school’s inclement weather policy:
OBT School follows Portland Public School District’s decisions regarding inclement weather closures or delays.
- If the school district closes for the entire day then OBT School will not hold either morning or evening classes.
- If the school district closes early and/or cancels evening activities, then OBT School will not hold evening classes, including Pre-Ballet, Preparatory Division and Adult Workshops.
- If the school district has a late start then OBT School will not hold morning classes, including the Preprofessional Division.
- In the event that PPS does not close, open late or release early, then OBT School will proceed with classes, unless otherwise stated, and we ask that families use caution when deciding whether or not to send their child to class. No student will be penalized if they do not attend class due to inclement weather. Please notify the school by phone or e-mail if the student will not attend classes that day.
Friday, April 8, 2022
Class Schedule: April 11, 2022–April 17, 2022
Monday, April 4, 2022
Class Schedule: April 4, 2022–April 10, 2022
Friday, March 25, 2022
Class Schedule: March 28, 2022–April 3, 2022
To view the March 28, 2022-April 3, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Please note some adjustments have been made to the class schedule for Saturday in order to accommodate the professional company's work schedule for the day. The modified Saturday schedule will also occur on May 28. Please refer to the master schedule for the regular Saturday class times.
Friday, March 11, 2022
Class Schedule: March 14, 2022–March 20, 2022
Friday, March 4, 2022
Class Schedule: March 7, 2022–March 13, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022
Class Schedule: February 28, 2022–March 6, 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022
Class Schedule: February 21, 2022–February 27, 2022
To view the February 21, 2022-February 27, 2022 OBT School schedule please click here.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Class Schedule: February 14, 2022–February 20, 2022
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Class Schedule: February 7, 2022–February 13, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022
Class Schedule: January 31, 2022–February 6, 2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Class Schedule: January 24, 2022–January 30, 2022
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Class Schedule: January 17, 2022–January 23, 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022
Class Schedule: January 10, 2022–January 16, 2022
Monday, January 3, 2022
Class Schedule: January 3, 2022–January 9, 2022
Friday, December 3, 2021
Class Schedule: December 6, 2021–December 12, 2021
To view the December 6, 2021-December 12, 2021 OBT School schedule please click here.
For those students involved in OBT's production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, if they are absent from class due to rehearsal or performance families do not need to report their class absence to the school.
The week of December 6 is the final week of classes for the fall term. Classes will resume the week of January 3, 2022.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Class Schedule: November 29, 2021–December 5, 2021
To view the November 29, 2021-December 5, 2021 OBT School schedule please click here.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Class Schedule: November 22, 2021–November 28, 2021
Friday, November 12, 2021
Class Schedule: November 15, 2021–November 21, 2021
This is also Family Observation week. Observation will take place during your child’s normally scheduled classes, November 15 through November 21. Teachers will greet families on camera briefly at the beginning of class and dismiss them once class begins. Please observe off camera to ensure all students have a focused learning environment. Also, please do not share Zoom links to your child’s class as this is prohibited for safety purposes.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Class Schedule: November 8, 2021–November 14, 2021
To view the November 8, 2021-November 14, 2021 OBT School schedule please click here.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Class Schedule: November 1, 2021–November 7, 2021
Friday, October 22, 2021
Class Schedule: October 25, 2021–October 31, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021
Class Schedule: October 18, 2021–October 24, 2021
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
OBT Ticket Discount Reminder
We appreciate the commitment students and families make to OBT School as well as respect their dedication to the student’s growth as artists. We encourage all OBT School students and families to attend OBT performances, both for inspiration and for the potential to learn from the experience.
Tickets to Company Productions
Subscriptions: OBT School students and families are eligible to purchase up to four (4) season subscriptions at half price in seating area four (4), which is located on the orchestra level of both the Keller and Newmark Theatres. This reduces your cost to one half the prevailing cost per seat for an entire season of incredible performances. A one-time season handling fee of $15 will apply per transaction for all subscription purchases.
Single Tickets: OBT School students and families are eligible to purchase Nutcracker tickets at 50% off the regular price with a cap of $400 worth of discounted tickets for each production, and 25% off the rest of the season with a cap of $200 for discounted tickets. This discount applies once single tickets have gone on sale to the public, which generally occurs at the end of August. Subscriptions as noted above can be purchased at any time. A $4 per ticket handling fee will apply to all single ticket purchases. We understand that ticket exchanges will occur frequently for performances where your child may be performing but casting has not been released yet. Any ticket exchanges made by OBT School families will not incur an exchange fee.
2021-2022 Season
OBT's COVID-19 policy for performances
For any questions regarding purchase of subscriptions or tickets, please contact the OBT Box Office at (503) 222-5538 or boxoffice@obt.org.