Artslandia

The Sleeping Beauty
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Awaken the Magic
On her sixteenth birthday, a cursed princess dances with her suitors—until the prick of a finger changes everything. A tale of magic, darkness, and a love worth waiting 100 years for.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, Christopher Stowell’s fairytale ballet marries tour-de-force dancing with sumptuous sets and costumes to create a story that will steal your heart.
“Hugely entertaining.” – The Oregonian
“An American Beauty.” – Oregon ArtsWatch
Featuring the OBT Orchestra

Princess and the Pea
2026-04-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Tradition with a Twist
Headlining this vibrant mixed bill is a co-production with The Joffrey Ballet: Dani Rowe’s Princess and the Pea, a playful and rebellious twist on a classic tale. In the rigid world of Pea Town, where only peas are allowed, one brave girl dares to challenge the iron rule of a spoiled Princess. With wit, determination, and an unexpected ally, she embarks on a battle of wills that just might change everything.
“Quirky, wacky, and loads of fun.” – Chicago Sun Times
Dazzling and dynamic as ever, George Balanchine’s Rubies sparkles with jazz-infused energy and Broadway flair. Set to Stravinsky’s fiery Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, it fuses classical technique with modern exuberance in a playful yet sophisticated display of sharp angles and syncopated rhythms.
“Flash and energy.” – The Oregonian
In the compelling UnSaid, Rowe uses the duet to embody Jonathan Safran Foer’s words: “We had everything to say to each other, and no ways to say it.” The piece gives voice to the unspoken, capturing the longing, conflict, and vulnerability that exists in the space between two people in motion.
“Thrilling.” – San Francisco Examiner

OBT Annual School Performance 2026
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
From First Position to Standing Ovation
Join the young dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre School for an enchanting performance designed for audiences of all ages! Featuring excerpts from beloved story ballets and culminating in a Grand Étude that showcases the full school.
Available as an add-on performance to OBT subscribers for $25.

OBT By Design
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
From Dancers to Designers
In this annual choreographic tradition, the OBT company artists collaborate with our second company, OBT2, on a collection of world premieres. Join us as our rising stars step into the spotlight to share something breathtakingly new.
One night only!

The OBT Collection
2026-06-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
Curating the New
Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on a new choreographic journey, sparked by the restless, searching energy of a “beehive”—a world buzzing with movement, thought, and transformation. And, as always, The OBT Collection holds one last surprise—an unexpected gem, unearthed from 2025’s OBT by Design. These are the ballets you haven’t seen yet but won’t forget. Be there when they emerge.
