Olympic Ballet Theatre closes its 2022-2023 performance season with “Summer Performance,” an eclectic display celebrating the diversity of ballet. This annual production honors tradition and spotlights innovation, featuring excerpts from classical ballets by famed choreographers of the past and new contemporary ballet works by talented choreographers of today. The classical portion of the 2023 program…
Debuts presents vibrant and exciting new works by contemporary choreographers. This production features pieces by the Tony-nominated choreographer and Spectrum Dance Theater artistic director Donald Byrd and YAGP Finals Outstanding Choreographer winner and The Sarasota Ballet soloist Arcadian Broad. • From the Dark Land by Donald Byrd • “O.D.D” (Oliver Davis Dances) by Arcadian Broad…
The “Summer Performance,” is a mixed program celebrating the diversity of ballet. The performance features shorter pieces and classical ballet excerpts, seeking to showcase classical ballet by famed choreographers of the past and neoclassical and contemporary ballet by choreographers of today in bite-sized portions that can be enjoyed by ballet newcomers and veterans alike. The…
The long-awaited Olympic Ballet Theatre premiere of Don Quixote has finally arrived! Follow adventures of Don Quixote and his mischievous companion Sancho Panza on a comedic, but heart-warming quest for love, honor, and justice in this fun bravura ballet. Staged after the production by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky, this classical three-act production of Don…
The long-awaited Olympic Ballet Theatre premiere of Don Quixote has finally arrived! Follow adventures of Don Quixote and his mischievous companion Sancho Panza on a comedic, but heart-warming quest for love, honor, and justice in this fun bravura ballet. Staged after the production by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky, this classical three-act production of Don…
An exciting addition to Olympic Ballet Theatre’s performance season, “Debuts” presents new works by talented contemporary choreographers. • “Til the Siren Drags You Under” by Norbert De La Cruz III • “Borderland” by Price Suddarth • “She travels softly (through midday light)” by Emily Schoen Branch EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS February 12, 2022: 7…
An exciting addition to Olympic Ballet Theatre’s performance season, “Debuts” presents new works by talented contemporary choreographers. • “Til the Siren Drags You Under” by Norbert De La Cruz III • “Borderland” by Price Suddarth • A world premiere by Emily Schoen Branch EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS February 12, 2022: 7 p.m. February 13,…
Olympic Ballet Theatre presents EFANORA, Part 1 of Spring Digital Production! This three-part piece explores themes of light and darkness in a nightmarish dream state filled with curiosities, oddities, and loss. This virtual production will premiere on Olympic Ballet Theatre’s YouTube account, and is FREE to view. The piece will remain on the channel for…
Support local arts and enjoy all the magic in this timeless production of The Nutcracker by Olympic Ballet Theatre, now available for streaming in your home. Follow on Clara into her magical dream on Christmas Eve, and witness a dueling Nutcracker and Mouse King, a flurry of snowflakes, waltzing flowers, Mother Ginger and her bouncing…
A perfect class for dance curious kids! New Beginners is our six-week introduction to the world of Irish Dance, specially designed for young and inspired dancers wanting to test the waters in a studio environment. Classes run weekly*, November 5th – December 10th 2020 Tuition is $75.00 for 6 classes For more information see our…
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“The Sleeping Beauty” seamlessly blends classical ballet technique with fairytale charm. Featuring beautiful sets designed by Jeanne Franz, you will travel from an elegant castle to a mysterious forgotten wood, accompanied by fairies of good and evil, a daring prince, a lovely princess, and more. Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and choreographed by Mara Vinson &…
Get warmed up for St. Patrick’s Day with this celebration of Irish culture and dance! Enjoy the Carroll-Henderson Irish dancers as they perform artistic, traditional, and competitive forms of Irish dancing. Great for people of all ages from the youngest to the eldest!
What do twirling Snowflakes, a Nutcracker Prince, a mischievous Mouse King, and pig-tailed Bon Bons need to complete a ballet? A great storyteller! Now in its 24th year, A Storybook Nutcracker is shorter than the original production and includes narration to bring the story to life for younger audiences. With more than 50 dancers, this…
From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Larry Reinert and Elaine Mathies will teach the cheery Malungspolska, focusing on the most common variation. This is a fun and accessible western Dalarna dance with noticeable svikt. It can be danced to many different tunes from the region and beyond. When you come, ask us how svikt (the rising…
It’s Skandia’s 70th anniversary this year! If you haven’t been to the Skandia Ball, this is your chance! Festivities start at 6 p.m. with the Social Hour; bring finger food to share and catch up with your friends, or make new ones! The dancing starts at 7 p.m. with the Grand March, and continues until…
At 7:30 p.m., Don Meyers and Kathi Ploeger will teach the Stigvals från Övreklarälvsdalen before the November 1 dance. We hope you will enjoy this gentle, lilting waltz variant. After the class, the First Friday dance music will begin with the Tune Sisters Plus, featuring Martha Levenson, Vicki Watt, and special guests Mary Douglas and…
At 7:30, Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson teach Schottis from Boda, Lövnässchottis, and other schottis variations to expand your repertoire. At 8:30, Martha Levenson will lead the amazing Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag to begin the evening. She will be joined after that by her student, Shaylah Guynes, for a hardingfele set. Finally, she will play a…
From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lisa Brooks and Larry Reinert will teach Springleik from Vågå. This is a lovely and flowing dance from the Gudbrandsdal valley in Norway. It has a couple turn at the end that is satisfying and not difficult. See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6EnoYNnJVY. For the dance at 8:30, we will have…
The Summer Performance, Olympic Ballet Theatre’s 2019–2020 season opener, will premiere Act I of Don Quixote. This charming comedic ballet is a beloved classic, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa 150 years ago, later revived by Alexander Gorsky, and is set to an energetic score by Ludwig Minkus. The evening will also premiere a new piece choreographed…
Buckle up and get ready for Finnish fun as Katrilli brings us the St. Urho party, with music by Folk Voice. Katrilli members will teach Fininish dances before the party, so make sure to arrive by 7:30. The evening will feature lots of mixers and dances that newcomers will be able to do. Get in…
