Company Spotlight
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Oregon Ballet Theatre came together in Portland at the end of the 1980s and became the city's flagship ballet company. It mixes the big classical repertoire with a real appetite for Balanchine and contemporary work. If you like a company that programs across eras, this is a good one to follow.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1989
- Based in
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Style
- Classical, Balanchine, and contemporary
- Home venue
- Keller Auditorium
What Oregon Ballet Theatre is known for
- A broad mix of classical and contemporary rep
- Balanchine works
- Being Portland's flagship ballet company
- Performances at the Keller Auditorium
Notable figures
Over its history, Oregon Ballet Theatre has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including James Canfield.
How to see Oregon Ballet Theatre
Main productions run at the Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland, with some smaller programs staged in more intimate venues around the city.
Ballets in the repertoire
Classic ballets you may catch Oregon Ballet Theatre perform include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Four Temperaments, Serenade.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oregon Ballet Theatre founded?
It formed in 1989, bringing together earlier Portland dance organizations into a single professional company.
Where does Oregon Ballet Theatre perform?
Larger productions are staged at the Keller Auditorium in Portland.
When was Oregon Ballet Theatre founded?
Oregon Ballet Theatre was founded in 1989 and is based in Portland, United States.
Where is Oregon Ballet Theatre based?
Oregon Ballet Theatre is based in Portland, United States, and performs at Keller Auditorium.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Oregon Ballet Theatre?
Notable figures connected with Oregon Ballet Theatre include James Canfield.