Description

OBT2 is inspired and challenged daily, under the guidance of OBT’s Artistic Director and OBT’s School Director. OBT2 dancers participate in daily technique class as well as pointe class, men’s class, strength and conditioning, pas de deux (currently suspended), and flexibility training. Dancers also take class with OBT’s professional company on certain days of the week. OBT2 participants perform and rehearse classical and contemporary choreography from the repertoire of Oregon Ballet Theatre. Performances include outreach presentations at school and community centers, and appearances at special events, as well as stand-alone OBT2 performances. OBT2 dancers understudy and perform company roles throughout the season in ballets such as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker and other large scale productions. The year culminates in OBT School’s Annual School Performance at the Newmark Theatre in the spring. Students placed in Level 6 or 6X who attend at least four weeks of OBT School’s Summer Intensive will be considered for OBT2 our pre-professional program.