Oregon Ballet Theatre
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Dance Style |
Ballet
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Founder/Artistic director |
Christopher Stowell |
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Active |
1989 - Present |
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Region |
Oregon |
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Country |
United States |
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Company Detail |
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Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) is a ballet company in the U.S. state of Oregon. The company is the result of the 1989 merger of Ballet Oregon and Pacific Ballet Theater. James Canfield, a former dancer with Joffrey Ballet and principal dancer with Pacific Ballet Theater, served as Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theater from its inception until 2003. Under his leadership the company repertoire grew to comprise over 80 ballets, from evening-length works to contemporary pieces. |
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Related Topics |
origin of Ballet
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