They present new and classical works to underprivileged youth and senior citizens and perform for over 50,000 people every year at schools, local festivals, nursing homes, and premiere Orlando theaters.
OBII is the top level of the Orlando Ballet School and serves to help pre-professional dancers work their way into the professional world from their trainee program.
The programs place a strong emphasis on technique for ballet while also incorporating other forms of dance such as jazz, men's, partnering, modern, pointe, variations, and character performance.
This ten-week residency includes arts-integrated techniques that help students in other subject areas like literacy, language, and math.
Participants receive training in ballet as well as other dance styles from professional teaching artists over a thirteen-week residency that culminates in a final showcase for family and friends.
Modeled after the STEPS program, REACH provides students from 6th-12th grade in economically disadvantaged schools the opportunity to receive professional dance training.
Over this nine-week-long residency, students receive nearly thirty hours of training in ballet and other forms of dance.
Students receive an additional thirty hours of training from our teaching artists with emphasis on technique and choreography, all centered around preparation for entering professional careers in dance.
As part of their experience, students are invited to observe professional company rehearsals at Orlando Ballet.
At the conclusion of their residencies, students come to Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre in an event that includes a full day of workshops followed by a showcase of their work for the community.
Students are also extended invitations to continue their training with Orlando Ballet and receive valuable exposure to other arts professionals throughout the United States.
unites the efforts of Orlando Ballet teaching artists and medical experts to provide adapted dance classes for dancers with disabilities in Central Florida.
Participants and their families, friends, and/or caregivers are welcome to join each month for an evening of dancing, socializing, food, and fun.
Created in connection with the state standards of education, this study guide includes five arts-integrated lesson plans that prepare students for their experience at the ballet.