IMPORTANT SOBT Update: Week of January 4, 2016

Dear SOBT Families,

A Happy New Year to all! I know everyone is as eager as I am to get started in our new facility, unfortunately we have a slight delay and classes will now begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016.

The only major element not in place in the new building is our new state-of-the-art dance floors from Harlequin. The floors were to be installed over the course of this week, yet due to inclement weather the crew from Harlequin was not able to get out of Dallas as scheduled. This, coupled with the holiday travel rush, will make it impossible for the crew to get to Portland until this Saturday. Harlequin is now on schedule to complete the job early next week and we will be ready to begin classes on Thursday.

I am very sorry for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause, but I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. As we do not have any “snow days” built into our schedule, we will forgo our regular post Annual School Performance break from April 25 -27, 2016, in order to make-up for the missed classes. For the Monday Pre-Ballet 5/6 class, there will be a make-up class on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Though there will be no classes this Monday through Wednesday, I would like to invite families in to tour the building those days from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. I will be there with other members of the staff and faculty to guide students and families through the space, and answer any questions.

Again, thank you in advance for your understanding and your continued support of SOBT. I look forward to creating many wonderful memories in our new space in 2016 and in the years to come.

A very Happy New Year to all,

Anthony Jones
School Director

West Linn Open House This Saturday

Dear SOBT Families,

I want to invite everyone to an open house of our new satellite school in West Linn this Saturday, December 19, from 10:00am – 12:00pm. 

This is SOBT’s first satellite location in its 26 year history and we’re excited to share it with the greater SOBT family.  Please join me on Saturday for refreshments and to celebrate our expansion. 

Please, also, spread the word to family and friends, especially those living in West Linn and surrounding communities.  I hope to see as many of you as possible and thank all of you for your continued support of SOBT!

Best wishes this holiday season,

Anthony Jones
School Director

SOBT WEST LINN STUDIO:

19066 Willamette Drive West Linn, OR, 97068

Weekly Schedule November 7, 2015 - December 13, 2015

To view the December 7, 2015 - December 13, 2015 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or click here.

*Please note SOBT’s Pre-Ballet Fall term ends the week of December 7. This is just for the Thursday and Saturday sections of Pre-Ballet.*

Classes resume Monday, January 4, 2016, at OBT’s new location, 0720 SW Bancroft St. See SOBT’s bulletin boards and blog for the new studio schedule.

2016 SI Auditions at OBT

For Level 3 Students through OBT2,

In the Pages section of the blog is a list of 2016 Summer Intensive program auditions which will be held at OBT's studios. The School of OBT is simply providing this information to interested students and is in no way endorsing any of these programs.

As with all Summer Intensive plans, it is requested that students seek advice from Mr. Jones prior to auditioning or registering for a program. You may do so by e-mailing the School at schoolofobt@obt.org.

SOBT Lockers - Level 3 through Apprentices

Attention Level 3 Students through Apprentices,

With the close of the SOBT 2015 Fall term, and OBT's move to our new building we ask that students who have used a locker in the SOBT dressing rooms remove all personal belongings and personal locks, and see School Reception for wet wipes to wipe down the locker. After 2:30 PM on Saturday, December 5 any locks still in place will be cut and personal belongings left will be placed in lost and found, and donated.

Also, any belongings still in the lost and found bins will be donated. Please take a few minutes to look through these items in case one of your belongings has been placed there.

Should you have any questions please contact the School.

Thank you,

SOBT Staff

UPDATED: Weekly Schedule November 30, 2015 - December 6, 2015

Updated 12/2/15: To view the November 30, 2015 - December 6, 2015 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or click here. We understand if some students are unable to attend their regular class due to the schedule changes on Monday and Thursday, and ask that you notify SOBT of any absence. A reminder that students in Levels 1B and higher are welcome to attend a lower level class.

*Please note SOBT’s Fall term ends Saturday, December 5, with the exception of the Thursday and Saturday sections of Pre-Ballet 3/4 and Pre-Ballet 5/6, which run through the week of December 7.*

Classes resume Monday, January 4, 2016, at OBT’s new location, 0720 SW Bancroft St. See SOBT’s bulletin boards and blog for the new studio schedule.

2015-16 SOBT ASP Guidelines and Commitment Form

Dear SOBT Level 1 through OBT2 Families,

The School of OBT is preparing for the 2015-2016 Annual School Performance (ASP). The ASP is open to all students enrolled in Levels 1A through Apprentice.

Participation in the ASP is strongly encouraged, and mandatory for all scholarship recipients, and OBT2 dancers and Apprentices.

The 2015-2016 Performance Commitment Form is required for participation. If you choose not to participate, this form still needs to be returned indicating that you will not be participating. Please complete the form and return it by Wednesday, November 25, 2015, to the SOBT reception desk.

To view and print the ASP Guidelines and Performance Commitment Form see the Pages section on the right-hand side of the SOBT blog or click here.

Should you have any questions please contact the school at schoolofobt@obt.org or (503) 227-6890.

Thank you,

The School of OBT Staff

Weekly Schedule November 23, 2015 - November 29, 2015

To view the November 23, 2015 - November 29, 2015 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

SOBT Weekly Schedule at The Bancroft Building

The new, expanded SOBT weekly schedule, which will be implemented beginning January 4, 2016, is available in the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

UPDATED: Weekly Schedule November 16, 2015 - November 22, 2015

UPDATED 11/18/15: To view the November 16, 2015 - November 22, 2015 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

Weekly Schedule November 9, 2015 - November 15, 2015

To view the November 9 - November 15 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

UPDATED: Weekly Schedule November 2, 2015 - November 8, 2015

UPDATED 11/6/15: To view the November 2 - November 8 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

UPDATED: SOBT Family Meeting 11/14/15

Dear SOBT Families,

The parent meeting originally scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2015, has been rescheduled for the following Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 2:30 PM. Thank you in advance for your understanding, and we hope this later date will allow more of you to attend.

I also want to take this time to clarify some of the information in the press release. As of January 4, 2016, The School of OBT will operate two locations: the Portland Studio (our new South Waterfront home) and a suburban branch, the West Linn Studio. All current classes at 818 SE 6th Ave. will be transferring to the new Portland Studio; this includes Pre-ballet – Level 6 and all adult classes. The West Linn Studio will have its own class offerings for Pre-ballet – Level 2 and a selection of adult classes. No classes are being transferred to the West Linn Studio and no students will be expected to transfer studios; it will be business as usual in Portland! The West Linn Studio is a supplement to the Portland Studio and will allow us to open our course offerings and classes up to a wider audience.

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Saturday, November 14, at 2:30 PM!

Kind regards,

Anthony Jones
School Director

11/7/15 SOBT Family Meeting

Dear SOBT Families,

OBT Executive Director, Dennis Buehler, and I invite you to a parent meeting at 2:30 PM next Saturday, November 7, at OBT’s studios. We are excited to share with you news of our new building and the school’s expansion. We will have plans of our new building on view and we’ll be unveiling the expanded class schedule that will go into effect on January 4, 2016. Click here to view the press release.

In anticipation of the meeting we invite you to read the organization’s latest press release, which will give you an update on the goings on here at OBT.

We hope to see next Saturday.

Best wishes,

Anthony Jones and Dennis Buehler

Weekly Schedule November 2, 2015 - November 8, 2015

To view the November 2 - November 8 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

Weekly Schedule October 26, 2015 - November 1, 2015

To view the October 26 - November 1 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

Halloween at SOBT updated

A message from Mr. Jones:

All students in levels 3, 4, 5, 6, OBT2 and Apprentices are invited to don a costume to class on Friday, October 30, 2015.

Costumes should allow for the perfect Pirouette, the grandest Grande Plie, and the biggest Battement and should not interfere with any range of motion

or cover your face (no masks).  Also, we need to be aware of our younger dancers who will be here on Halloween; no gory costumes, please!

Come one, come all, to class in your finest garments, your scariest suits, your frilliest fineries on Halloween! 

See you there…Bwhahaha….

UPDATED: Weekly Schedule October 19, 2015 - October 25, 2015

UPDATED 10/19/15: To view the October 19 - October 25 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

Weekly Schedule October 12, 2015 - October 18, 2015

To view the October 12 - October 18 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

UPDATED: Weekly Schedule October 5, 2015 - October 11, 2015

UPDATED 10/07/15: To view the October 5 - October 11 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

UPDATED: Weekly Schedule September 28, 2015 - October 4, 2015

UPDATED 10/02/15: To view the September 28 - October 4 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

Drop-off & Pick-up Policy - First Steps

Please see the Pages section to the right, or click here, for the Drop-off & Pick-up Policy for First Steps students.

Should you have any questions please contact the school at schoolofobt@obt.org or (503) 227-6890.

Weekly Schedule September 21, 2015 - September 27, 2015

UPDATED 9/21: To view the September 21 - September 27 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

Children called to Napoli

Students called to the Napoli rehearsals this Saturday and next Saturday (September 19 & September 26) are encouraged to take Ballet 2 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM as preparation for their rehearsal. 

Nutcracker auditions

PLEASE REFER TO THE CHILDREN'S COORDINATOR BLOG FOR ALL NUTCRACKER POSTINGS.  THIS IS THE ONLY NUTCRACKER POST THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE SCHOOL BLOG

 

CHILDREN'S COORDINATOR BLOG ADDRESS (this is a new address)

obtyoungdancer.blogspot.com

George Balanchine's

THE NUTCRACKER 

Audition Call

School of Oregon Ballet Theatre - Level 1A through Level 5 Students

September 20, 2015 (Sunday)

Oregon Ballet Theatre

818 SE 6th Avenue

Portland, Oregon  97214

Registration (Levels 1 - 5, Boys & Girls)                         11:30 PM – 12:00 PM

Measurements/Processing (Level 1 - 5, Boys& Girls)  12:00 PM –   1:00 PM

Audition (Level 1 – 5, Boys & Girls)                                  1:00 PM –   3:00 PM

Level 1 Release                                                          2:00 PM (approximately)

Levels 2 - 5 Release                                                       3:00 PM (approximately)

Children’s roles to be cast include:

Marie, Fritz, Party Girls, Party Boys, Maids, Nephew/Prince,

Soldiers, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny, Angels, Chinese, Candy Canes, Polichinelles

Students:

• Please wear appropriate SOBT class level attire/color for the audition.  No skirts, warm-up clothes, or legwarmers during the actual audition. 
• Girls, please arrive with your hair up, in a neat bun, with no bangs.  No bun scrunchies, barrettes, ribbons, or jewelry.
• Please eat lunch before arriving at OBT.  Only water bottles will be allowed in the warm-up waiting area (Studio 2).
• Feel free to bring books, homework, playing cards, or other quiet activities to keep yourselves occupied while waiting. 

Parents:

• This is a closed audition.  We would prefer the student be dropped off at the front door as per normal SOBT procedure.  Parents do not need to come in and register their child.
• Release will be from the back door.  Please park and walk to the back door to pick-up your child. Give your name and your child’s name to staff; your child will be released to you at that time.

All casting decisions are at the sole discretion of Oregon Ballet Theatre.

Audition attendance does not guarantee a role. Rehearsal participation does not guarantee performance.

OBT Children's Coordinator Blog

Please note that the OBT Children's Coordinator blog address has changed. The new address is http://obtyoungdancer.blogspot.com/.

To contact Leslie Bernhard, OBT Children's Coordinator, please e-mail leslie.bernhard@obt.org or call (503) 227-0977 ext. 260.

For all questions regarding OBT company productions, including The Nutcracker, please contact Leslie directly.

Level 3 - Students New to Pointe

Level 3 Students New to Pointe,

As Ms. Bar shared with you, you should go ahead with being fitted for and purchasing pointe shoes, if you have not already.

Please be sure to not sew ribbons or elastics, bend, glue or modify them in any way until after an SOBT faculty person has approved them. Please retain your receipt in the case a different shoe needs to be purchased.

You will need to bring them to this coming Saturday's Level 3 Pointe class for approval. Once approved you can then proceed with sewing ribbons and elastics as discussed with Ms. Bar.

Please contact SOBT with any questions.

Weekly Schedule September 14, 2015 - September 20, 2015

To view the September 14 - September 20 SOBT weekly schedule please see the Pages section of the blog or by clicking here.

Weekly Schedule September 7, 2015 - September 13, 2015

 

Studio 1

Monday – 09.07	Tuesday – 09.08	Wednesday – 09.09	Thursday – 09.10	Friday – 09.11		Saturday – 09.12
Closed in observance of Labor Day	5:30p– 7:30p	5:30p– 7:00p	5:30p– 7:30p	5:30p – 6:30p		9:00a – 10:30a
	Ballet 6   Bar / Golberg	Ballet 6   Jones / Golberg	Ballet 6   Sundstrom / Nickels	Variations 6   Bar / CD		Ballet 2   Jones / Nickels
		7:00p – 8:00p		6:30p – 8:30p		10:30a –12:00p
		Men 5 & 6     Jones / Golberg		Ballet 4     Legere / Nickels		Ballet 4     Bar / Nickels
						12:00p – 2:00p
						Ballet 5 & 6   Roper / Nickels

 

Studio 2

Monday – 09.07	Tuesday – 09.08	Wednesday – 09.09	Thursday – 09.10	Friday – 09.11		Saturday – 09.12
Closed in observance of Labor Day	9:30a – 11:00a	9:30a – 11:00a	9:30a – 11:00a	9:30a – 11:00a		8:45a – 9:45a
	OBT2   Sundstrom / Pemberton	OBT2   Sundstrom / Matsuo	OBT2   Jones / Saffert	Adult Drop-In   Bar / Alehina		Ballet 1A   Staley / Golberg
						9:45a – 10:45a
						Ballet 1B   Staley / Golberg
	4:00p – 5:00p	4:00p – 5:30p	4:00p – 5:00p	4:00p – 5:30p		10:45a –12:15a
	Ballet 1B   Stalely / Matsuo	Ballet 2   Legere / Nickels	Ballet 1A   Staley / Golberg	Ballet 6   Jones / Barclay		Ballet 3   Jones / Golberg
	5:00p – 6:30p	5:30p – 7:00p	5:00p – 6:30p	5:30p – 7:00p		12:15p – 12:45p
	Ballet 5   Sundstrom / Matsuo	Ballet 3   Legere / Nickels	Ballet 5   Jones / Golberg	Ballet 3   Sundstrom / Barclay		Pointe 3   Bar / Pyne
	6:30p – 8:30p	7:00p – 8:30p	6:30p – 8:30p	7:00p – 8:30p		12:45p – 1:45p
	Ballet 4   Sundstrom / Matsuo	Pointe 5 & 6   Bar / Nickels	Ballet 4   Jones / Golberg	Ballet 5   Sundstrom / Barclay		Boys 3 & 4   Jones / Pyne
Denotes Adult Class

 

Pilates Room

Monday – 09.07	Tuesday – 09.08	Wednesday – 09.09	Thursday – 09.10	Friday – 09.11		Saturday – 09.12
Closed in observance of Labor Day
			4:45p – 5:45p
			First Steps   O. Pyne / K. Pyne
						10:45a – 11:45a
						First Steps   O. Pyne / K. Pyne

SUBJECT TO CHANGE –
PLEASE CHECK THE BLOG FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION