Family Matinee Series: Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT2)

The Family Matinee Series presents Oregon Ballet Theatre 2 (OBT2). Established in 2015, OBT2 is composed of talented young dancers chosen from top levels of the Oregon Ballet Theatre School. On the cusp of a professional career, these gifted dancers perform a gorgeously curated collection of excerpts from iconic classical and contemporary ballets. 

The Sherwood Center for the Arts is excited to present the 9th Annual Family Matinee Series! This family favorite tradition brings unique cultural experiences to the Sherwood community.

Join Oregon Ballet Theatre’s second company, OBT2, on a stop during their 2024 Spring Tour!

The dynamic and vibrant young dancers of OBT2 share their artistry, ability, professionalism, and innovation of Oregon Ballet Theatre with the statewide audience, serving as a cultural ambassador for the performing arts from the state of Oregon. OBT2 has performed in a wide variety of performing arts centers, college campuses, and outdoor festivals. This year’s tour features work by Ben Stevenson, Shannon Alvis, and Dominic Walsh.

DETAILS

Show Time: 3 PM
Doors Open: 2:30 PM
Tickets: $5/all ages - sold online or at the door
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ABOUT OREGON BALLET THEATRE 2 (OBT2):

OBT2 is guided daily by OBT2 Program Director Lisa Sundstrom, within guidelines established by OBT’s Artistic Director and the Director of The School of OBT. OBT2 dancers participate in daily technique class as well as pointe class, men’s class, strength and conditioning, pas de deux, 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.

Dancers ranging from 18 to 22 years of age are eligible for OBT2; participation is 1-2 years. Those wishing to be considered for the program must be admitted to OBT School’s Summer Intensive in Level 6 and attend a minimum of 4 weeks, though 6 weeks is recommended. Admission is based solely on invitation from the Artistic Director, OBT2 Program Director, and School Director.