Oregon Ballet Theatre OBT Collection

THE OBT COLLECTION
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
June 11–13, 2026
Number of Performances: 4
Artwork Due Date: 5/11/2026

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.

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As the premier ballet company in Portland, Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) provides advertisers with five annual magazines, offering sustained visibility throughout the season.

OBT is the largest professional ballet company in Oregon, employing nearly 200 people and attracting artists from around the globe with its reputation for excellence. The company is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet, with a repertoire that ranges from the great classics to premieres from some of the most exciting choreographic voices in the field today. Its mission is dedicated to the vitality of, and access to, world-class ballet performance and training in the region.

Oregon Ballet Theatre seeks to inspire beauty and excellence in the hearts and minds of Oregonians through the creation and preservation of the highest quality classical and contemporary ballet performances. In addition to a 5-show mainstage season, OBT trains dancers from 4 to 80 years old through the professional and recreational classes at the Oregon Ballet Theatre School. Many of its students go on to successful professional careers at companies including the Joffrey, Dutch National Ballet, and within its own organization.

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