Oregon Ballet Theatre Revenue and Competitors

OREGON BALLET THEATRE is committed to sharing passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training and educational programs. OBT the largest professional ballet company in Oregon, employing nearly 200 people, and attracting artists from around the globe with a reputation for excellence. The company is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet, with repertoire that ranges from the classics to premieres from the most exciting choreographic voices today. Our mission is dedicated to the vitality of and access to world-class ballet performance and training in our region. Founded in 1989 by James Canfield, a former principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, OBT developed a distinctive style and unique repertoire that grew to comprise over 80 ballets. From 2003-12, under the direction of Christopher Stowell, OBT presented nearly 350 performances and added 51 ballets, including 20 world premieres, to its diverse body of work. In June 2013, Kevin Irving was named the company's third Artistic Director. Irving brings over 25 years of experience performing with and managing world-renowned cultural organizations and dance companies, including The Göteborg Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and Compañia Nacional de Danza. His tenure has been marked by a commitment to collaborative partnerships, including the Portland Art Museum, Multnomah County Library, Kenji Bunch, and Pink Martini. He has expanded the company's classical repertoire with premieres of Ben Stevenson's Cinderella, August Bournonville's Napoli, and Irving's own update of Swan Lake while preserving OBT's legacy and restoring major works such as James Canfield's Romeo and Juliet. At the same time, he continues to build a diverse body of work with world premieres from internationally-acclaimed contemporary choreographers, such as Nacho Duato, William Forsythe, Nicolo Fonte, Darrell Grand Moultrie, and Helen Pickett.