2023-2024 Annual Ballet Session
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2024

 

720 S Bancroft Street, Portland, OR 97239
503.227.6890 | schoolofobt@obt.org

 

OBT School’s Primary and Preparatory Division ballet classes make up our Annual Session, a 36-week school year. OBT School is the official training ground of Oregon Ballet Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Students receive exemplary training from our world-class faculty, emphasizing pure classical technique and providing the necessary skills for young dancers to launch a professional career and their love of dance.

Our 2023/24 session begins in the studio on September 5, 2023. See our auditions page for details on our Placement Class on August 5, 2023.

*Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for OBT School students, though strongly encouraged. Masks are optional.*

Click here to view the 2023/24 CALENDAR


Registering for Classes

STEP 1 – New and returning students to OBT School are required to complete the 2023–2024 Annual Session registration form and handbook.

  • Click HERE to complete OBT School’s registration form.
  • If you are not redirected to our handbook please click HERE to complete it.
STEP 2 – Once you have completed these forms, return to this page and . . .

  • Find the appropriate level and an available class time below
  • Contact us to set up an evaluation or for the registration link if you are already approved.

2023-2024 Annual Session Schedule and Registration
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2024

Times and tuition are subject to change


Primary Ballet

Students are introduced to the most fundamental elements of ballet.
Rolling Admission | No audition required
Students must be 7 years old by October 1, 2023.

$1,004 (36 Weeks)

Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
OR
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Register Here


Preparatory Division Levels 1–6

Rolling admission throughout the year. Prospective students, age 8 and above, are required to attend an audition or take a placement class to determine acceptance and level. Students must be 8 years old by October 1, 2023. Level placement is based on the student’s skill and strength.

Throughout the year, students receive exclusive opportunities to observe and train alongside OBT company members and may be selected to perform with the professional company in full-length productions at the Keller Auditorium and Newmark Theater. Only OBT School students are eligible to be considered for roles in these productions, including OBT’s annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

*Please note that in order to participate in the 2024 Annual School Performance production, students must be enrolled in the School by January 5, 2024.*

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Level 1

Level 1
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Wednesdays 4:15 – 5:30 PM
Fridays 4:15 – 5:30 PM
$2,120.00

Elective
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$690.00 Additional Fee

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Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Fridays 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$2,570.00

Elective
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$690.00 Additional Fee
Level 2

Level 2
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Mondays 4:15 – 5:45 PM
Fridays 5:30 – 7:00 PM
$2,210.00

Elective
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$690.00 Additional Fee

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Mondays 4:15 – 5:45 PM
Fridays 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$2,858.00

Elective
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$690.00 Additional Fee
Level 2A

Level 2A
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Thursdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Fridays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Fridays 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Contemporary
$3,614.00

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Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Thursdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Fridays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Fridays 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Contemporary
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$3,735.50

Level 3

Level 3
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Mondays 5:45 – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:00 PM – Pointe
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Contemporary
Fridays 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Fridays 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Pointe/Variations
$4,160.75

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Mondays 5:45 – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Contemporary
Fridays 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$3,877.25

Level 3P

Level 3P
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:45 PM
Tuesdays 6:45 – 7:45 PM – Pointe
Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30 PM – Pointe/Variations
Fridays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$5,090.00

Elective
Thursdays 8:30 – 9:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
$224.00 Additional Fee

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Mondays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:45 PM
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Partnering
Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Fridays 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Strength & Conditioning
Fridays 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,274.40

Elective
Thursdays 8:30 – 9:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
$224.00 Additional Fee
Level 4

Level 4
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Mondays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Pointe
Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:45 PM
Tuesdays 6:45 – 7:45 PM – Pointe
Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30 PM – Pointe/Variations
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$5,198.00

Elective
Thursdays 8:30 – 9:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
$224.00 Additional Fee

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Mondays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:45 PM
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Partnering
Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Fridays 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Strength & Conditioning
Fridays 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,274.40

Elective
Thursdays 8:30 – 9:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
$224.00 Additional Fee
Level 5

Level 5
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Mondays 7:30 – 8:30 PM – Pointe
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays 7:45 – 9:00 PM – Partnering Prep
Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:00 PM – Pointe
Thursdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Pointe
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,554.75

Elective
Mondays 7:30 – 8:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
$189.88 Additional Fee

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Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:20 PM
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Partnering
Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Fridays 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Strength & Conditioning
Fridays 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,665.00

Level 5A

Level 5A
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Mondays 7:30 – 8:30 PM – Pointe
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Partnering
Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:00 PM – Pointe
Thursdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Pointe
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,665.00

Elective
Mondays 7:30 – 8:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
$189.88 Additional Fee

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Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Partnering
Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Fridays 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Strength & Conditioning
Fridays 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,665.00

Level 6

Level 6
September 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023

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Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Partnering
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:00 PM – Pointe
Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursdays 8:00 – 9:00 PM – Pointe
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,224.00

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Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Partnering
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Strength & Conditioning
Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fridays 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Strength & Conditioning
Fridays 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Contemporary
$6,885.00