Oregon Ballet Theatre Gives Us Glimpse of Dancer’s Life
August 25th, 2008
For one week each year, dancers from the Oregon Ballet Theatre show us what it’s like to be them. The event is called OBT Exposed, and this year it will take place outdoors on Portland’s South Park Blocks from August 25 to 30.
Throughout the week, the dancers will go about their daily routine of classes and rehearsals for all to observe. OBT will also offer free drop-in classes for children and adults. (There’s no pre-registration, so get there early to secure your spot.)
Some days will end with a performance:
- Wednesday: “White Swan pas de deux” from Christopher Stowell’s “Swan Lake.”
- Thursday: Performance with the Oregon Symphony at Waterfront Park (part of Portland Riverfest).
- Saturday: “Heartbreaks ‘n’ Hotcakes,” a performance choreographed by Principal Dancer Anne Mueller to the music of Patsy Cline.
Friday will end with a showing of the movie “Billy Elliot.”
All events are free.
For more information, visit the OBT website.
Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert
Dancers in photo: Alison Roper and Ronnie Underwood
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1. Rachel | August 26th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Join us for a free screening of “Lord, Save Us From Your Followers.”
This engaging documentary takes a look at the controversial interaction between Christianity and culture and asks the question: “Why is the gospel of love dividing America?”
How would you answer that question? Whatever your perspective we invite you to stay after the film for a discussion of this and other questions raised by the movie. Feel free to voice your opinion or just listen in.
August 31 5:30 pm
Red Sea Church
4046 NE MLK Blvd.
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