The Portland Ballet

Bummer alert: Our Adult Summer Ballet Intensive is FULL! 😭 Our waitlist is open, so make sure to be added and we will notify you if a spot opens up!

But don't hang up your tutu just yet! We've still got daily Open Ballet classes with a live pianist, and who knows, maybe more adult classes will pirouette into existence soon... 😉 🩰

YOUNG DANCER SUMMER JULY 7 - 30

The Young Dancer Summer (YDS) program, designed for dancers aged 6–12, builds upon the technical skills developed during the curriculum year while deepening each student’s foundation. The program offers bi-weekly classes for Level 1 through Level 3 students, complemented by a weekly Progressing Ballet Technique conditioning class.

Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Dancers new to TPB must audition for placement. Please email [email protected] or call 503-452-8448 to set up a placement class.

There is ONE spot left for the Adult Summer Ballet Intensive!

June 22 – 26 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

New this Summer 2026, we are offering for adult dancers who want to train and learn choreography in a supportive, motivating environment. This program will be led by Davida Haas-Oglesbee, with live music.

Daily Schedule (Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26)

6:00–7:15 PM – Ballet Technique Class
7:30–8:30 PM – Choreography/Rehearsal
Tuition: $195

Throughout the week, dancers will refine their technique and work on an excerpt of Swan Lake that will be performed in a small showing for friends and family on Friday, June 26 at 7:30 PM.

Register at https://classbug.com/businesses/1493/offerings
Email [email protected]

Thank you Martha Ullman West for this fabulous write up 🙏💗

At The Portland Ballet, a century-plus of dance history • Oregon ArtsWatch The company's May 16-17 "Current/Classic 2026" will range from excerpts of Petipa's late 19th-century "Sleeping Beauty" to Dennis Spaight's late 20th-century "Gloria" and a premiere by company graduate Nick Le-Jurica.

🧑🏻‍🩰Improve Your Ballet Skills This Summer
Summer Ballet Intensive

July 6 - August 1

Ages 11+ or TPB Level 4-6

Train six days a week in ballet technique, pointe, contemporary, and more.

Designed to elevate technical precision and artistic growth.

Classes include ballet technique, pointe, variations, modern/contemporary, musical theater, strength training, as well as seminars on nutrition, injury prevention, music, dance history and more.

Email us at [email protected] to set up a placement class.

⚠🚨**TICKETS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT FOR ALL SHOWS!!** 🚨⚠

Join us for an unforgettable blend of classical and contemporary dance.

Featuring
Sleeping Beauty (excerpts) by Marius Petipa
Gloria (excerpts) by Dennis Spaight
For Those Who Wait by Nick Le-Jurica

Performances
May 16-17 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Location
The Portland Ballet Studio Theatre
6250 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97239

Ticket Info

$15 - Youth/Student Ticket
$30 - Adult Ticket

Call our box office at 503.452.8448 or email [email protected] to apply the Arts for All discount.

Current/Classic 26 celebrates classical roots and contemporary voices. The program includes excerpts from Sleeping Beauty, Gloria by Dennis Spaight set to Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major, Spaight was the former artistic director of Ballet Oregon, now Oregon Ballet Theatre. Also in the program is a new contemporary work by Nick Le-Jurica.

Get your tickets at the link below or the link in bio!

https://theportlandballet.org/performance/current-classic/

🧑🏻‍🩰Current/Classic Program

Join us for an unforgettable blend of classical and contemporary dance. Experience the show up close — our intimate studio space puts you just feet from the action, where every nuance lands.

Featuring
Sleeping Beauty (excerpts) by Marius Petipa
Gloria (excerpts) by Dennis Spaight
For Those Who Wait by Nick Le-Jurica

Performances
May 16-17 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

🎟️ Ticket Info

$15 - Youth/Student Ticket
$30 - Adult Ticket

Purchase tickets at the link below or the link in bio!
https://theportlandballet.org/performance/current-classic/

Tickets can be purchased under the “Other Offerings” section, within “Studio Performance Tickets.” Once you click on the cart icon, both Youth and Adult ticket pricing options will appear.

Call our box office at 503.452.8448 or email [email protected] to apply the Arts for All discount.

📍Location
The Portland Ballet Studio Theatre
6250 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97239

Dear Friends of The Portland Ballet,

Our Annual Campaign is officially underway — and this year marks something special.

The Portland Ballet is celebrating 25 years of bringing dance to our community.

For a quarter century, students have found discipline, confidence, and creative expression here. Some have gone on to professional careers. Many more carry what they’ve learned into every part of their lives.

As we look ahead, we’re focused on what it takes to keep this work going.

Tuition covers only part of the cost.
Your support helps make the rest possible — scholarships, outreach, live music, and the artists who inspire our dancers.
Special thank-you:
The first 50 donors who give $100 or more will receive a Portland Ballet 25th anniversary tote bag! We hope you’ll consider making a gift today.

Together, we’re building the next 25 years of dance.

Warmly,
Your friends at The Portland Ballet

We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our incredible students, talented teachers, and dedicated staff members who made our Academy Showcase performance this past weekend an unforgettable experience! Your tireless efforts, unwavering commitment, and passion for the arts are truly evident in all that you do, and we are so proud of every single one of you. From the flawless performances to the meticulous behind-the-scenes preparations, every aspect of the showcase was a testament to your hard work and dedication. 🙏🏼💫

If you were unfortunate enough to miss the Showcase, don't worry! You still have the opportunity to experience the magic of our Spring Production: Current Classic on May 16th & 17th! Secure your tickets now at the link below or the link in our bio, and get ready to be mesmerized by the talent and artistry of our students!

🎟️ https://theportlandballet.org/performance/current-classic/