Sunday, November 25, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: November 26, 2018–December 2, 2018

To view the November 26, 2018–December 2, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Please also note that this is the final week of the 2018 Fall term for both the Portland and West Linn campuses. Classes will resume January 2, 2019.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

November 21-24 - Thanksgiving Holiday

Please note that both of OBT School's campuses will be closed for classes, including Pre-Ballet, Annual Session, Adult Workshops, and Open Adult classes, on the following dates.

November 19-November 24
Pre-Ballet, OBT2 & Adult Workshops


November 21-November 24
Primary, Level 1-Level 6, and Open Adult

We hope that everyone takes the time to enjoy the company of family and friends.

OBT School Staff

Friday, November 16, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: November 19, 2018–November 25, 2018

To view the November 19, 2018–November 25, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

November 12 - Veterans' Day

In observance of Veterans' Day, November 12, OBT School is closed at both the Portland and West Linn campuses for all classes, including the open adult class. Classes will resume as regularly schedule on Tuesday, November 13.

Thank you,

OBT School Staff

Friday, November 9, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: November 12, 2018–November 18, 2018

To view the November 12, 2018–November 18, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: November 5, 2018–November 11, 2018

To view the November 5, 2018–November 11, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, October 26, 2018

OBT School - Halloween - October 31, 2018

A message from Ms. Tonner:

All students in levels 1BOO, 3, 4, 5, 6, and OooooBT2 at the Portland campus, and all students in Primary and 1BOO at the West Linn campus are invited to don a costume to class on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Costumes should allow for the perfect Pirouette, the grandest Grand 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 youngest 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….

Portland Class Schedule: October 29, 2018–November 4, 2018

To view the October 29, 2018–November 4, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, October 19, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: October 22, 2018–October 28, 2018

To view the October 22, 2018–October 28, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: October 15, 2018–October 21, 2018

To view the October 15, 2018–October 21, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: October 8, 2018–October 14, 2018

To view the October 8, 2018–October 14, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Monday, October 1, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: October 1, 2018–October 7, 2018

To view the October 1, 2018–October 7, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: September 24, 2018–September 30, 2018

To view the September 24, 2018–September 30, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: September 17, 2018–September 23, 2018

To view the September 17, 2018–September 23, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, September 7, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: September 10, 2018–September 16, 2018

To view the September 10, 2018–September 16, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: September 3, 2018–September 9, 2018

To view the September 3, 2018–September 9, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Freed Pointe Shoe Fittings: 8/23-8/25

Freed of London will be visiting OBT this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 23 through August 25, and OBT School students can sign up for free fittings. Students will receive 20% off of same day purchases, and all orders up to 30 days following the fittings.

Fittings are open to OBT School students in Levels 3 and higher, including OBT2. To sign up for a 15 minute fitting follow this link: https://doodle.com/poll/2gk7ppedwdurixcc, enter the student's name and current shoe size, make and model, and then select a time slot for the available dates. You do not need to sign up for a Doodle account in order to reserve a time slot.

Times available in 15 minute increments are:

August 23: 3 PM to 7 PM
August 24: 3 PM to 8 PM
August 25: 9 AM to 12 PM (Updated 8/24/18)

Students should wear their tights, and bring any toe pads, spacers, tape, etc. they typically use. Also, students are welcome to bring previously worn pointe shoes as they may help in discussing alternatives. Parents are welcome to accompany students for the fitting.

We hope everyone will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Should you have any questions please let us know.

Monday, July 9, 2018

Portland Summer Class Schedule: July 9, 2018-July 15, 2018

To view the July 9, 2018–July 15, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Thursday, July 5, 2018

2018 Summer Intensive Weekly Schedule

Please see the Important Information section, or links below for OBT School's 2018 Summer Intensive schedule by week.

Week 1
Week 2

Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6 

Friday, June 15, 2018

Portland Summer Class Schedule: June 25, 2018-July 1, 2018

To view the June 25, 2018–July 1, 2018 OBT School Summer Programs schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Portland Summer Class Schedule: June 18, 2018-June 24, 2018

To view the June 18, 2018–June 24, 2018 OBT School Summer Programs schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Student End of Year Conferences - Levels 3-6

Dear Level 3–6 Students,

The faculty of OBT School will be conducting brief student conferences the week of June 4. These are informal conferences that are just for the student and their primary teachers.

We hope these provide students with a year-end perspective and helpful information for the summer months.

Schedules have been posted to the OBT School bulletin board as well as in the Information section of the blog. You may also click here.


If you are unable to attend your conference at the time scheduled please contact the school and we will do our best to reschedule your conference for a more convenient time.

Thank you,

OBT School Staff

Portland Class Schedule: June 4, 2018–June 10, 2018

To view the June 4, 2018–June 10, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

This is the final week of the 2017-2018 Annual Session. Please see our web site for summer programming and please contact the school with any questions.

Friday, May 25, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: May 28, 2018–June 3, 2018

To view the May 28, 2018–June 3, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: May 21, 2018–May 27, 2018

To view the May 21, 2018–May 27, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, May 11, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: May 14, 2018–May 20, 2018

To view the May 14, 2018–May 20, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, May 4, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: May 7, 2018–May 13, 2018

To view the May 7, 2018–May 13, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: April 30, 2018–May 6, 2018

To view the April 30, 2018–May 6, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: April 23, 2018–April 29, 2018

To view the April 23, 2018–April 29, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Please note the school is closed April 23 through April 25 for regular classes with the exception of Pre-Ballet 3/4, Pre-Ballet 5/6 and the Adult Workshops.

Friday, April 20, 2018

OBT School Director & Registrar Announcement

Today OBT announced Marion Tonner as the new School Director. Ms. Tonner will begin with the organization in June 2018. Click here for the press release.

Also, the School has hired a new permanent Registrar, Sean Surprenant, who began with the organization today, April 20, 2018. Please be sure to welcome Sean and introduce yourselves when you see him at the School's front desk.

Please contact the School should you have any questions.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: April 16, 2018–April 22, 2018

To view the April 16, 2018–April 22, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, April 6, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: April 9, 2018–April 15, 2018

To view the April 9, 2018–April 15, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, March 30, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: April 2, 2018–April 8, 2018

To view the April 2, 2018–April 8, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: March 19, 2018–March 25, 2018

To view the March 19, 2018–March 25, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, March 9, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: March 12, 2018–March 18, 2018

To view the March 12, 2018–March 18, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, March 2, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: March 5, 2018–March 11, 2018

To view the March 5, 2018–March 11, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: February 26, 2018–March 4, 2018

To view the February 26, 2018–March 4, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

OBT School - Closed 2/22/18 - West Linn

For February 22, 2018, all classes at the West Linn location, including the Adult Workshop, have been canceled due to inclement weather.

Make up classes for the Adult Workshop will be scheduled at a later date.

Please stay safe,

OBT School Staff

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

OBT School - Closed 2/21/18 - Portland & West Linn

For February 21, 2018, all classes at the Portland and West Linn locations, including Adult Workshops, have been canceled due to inclement weather.

Make up classes for Adult Workshops will be scheduled at a later date.

If your child is in OBT's production of Alice (in wonderland) please check the Children's Coordinator blog, http://obtyoungdancer.blogspot.com/, for updates regarding warm up classes and rehearsals.

Please stay safe,

OBT School Staff

OBT School - Closed 2/20/18 - Portland & West Linn


For this evening, February 20, 2018, all classes at the Portland and West Linn locations, including Pre-Ballet and Adult Workshops, have been canceled due to inclement weather.

Make up classes for Pre-Ballet and the Adult Workshops will be scheduled at a later date.

Please stay safe,

OBT School Staff

OBT School - Inclement Weather Policy

OBT School's Inclement Weather Policy

The Portland school follows Portland Public School District’s decisions regarding inclement weather closures or delays, and the West Linn location follows the West Linn-Wilsonville School District’s decisions.

If either school district closes for the entire day then OBT School will not hold either morning or evening classes.
 

If either school district closes early and/or cancels evening activities, OBT School will not hold evening classes, including Pre-Ballet, Preparatory Division and Adult Workshops.

If either school district has a late start OBT School will not hold morning classes.

In the event that either school district 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.

Should you have any questions please let us know.

Friday, February 16, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: February 19, 2018–February 25, 2018

To view the February 19, 2018–February 25, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

OBT School Family Meeting - 2.17.18 @ 2:30 PM

Dear OBT School Families,

OBT's Artistic Director, Kevin Irving, and Executive Director, Michael Greer, invite you to a family meeting at 2:30 PM next Saturday, February 17, at OBT’s Portland studios. Families from both school locations are welcome to attend.


This meeting will cover generally the upcoming events for the school and the transition plan for the School Director position.

We hope to see next Saturday.

Friday, February 9, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: February 12, 2018–February 18, 2018

To view the February 12, 2018–February 18, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Portland Class Schedule: February 5, 2018–February 11, 2018

To view the February 5, 2018–February 11, 2018 OBT School schedule for Portland please see the Important Information section of the blog or click here.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

ALICE (in wonderland) Posters

Dear OBT School Families,

Some of you may have seen the four wonderful and colorful posters that our Marketing department created for OBT's upcoming production of ALICE (in wonderland).

The organization would be happy to supply you with a few of these striking posters to hang up at your favorite coffee shop, place of employment or local library.

If you are able to help please stop by the Box Office and they can provide with a few. As our supply is limited we ask that the posters be used only for public posting.

Thank you,

OBT School Staff