Ballet Fairytales and Folktales

Oregon Ballet Theater

This program offered by: Oregon Ballet Theater

In Ballet Fairytales and Folktales students create original dances to beloved ballet stories, often adding their own twist! Students learn to communicate character, plot and feelings through dance…that means no words! Each residency includes a special day for sharing some of Oregon Ballet Theatre’s own retired costumes, pointe shoes and stage props. When possible, the last day of class may be an informal performance for parents and others.

If teachers desire, they may help to choose the fairytale or folktale, otherwise the teaching artist will choose from this list: Cinderella, Swan Lake, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Nightingale.

Photo Credit: Chauncey Parson and Xuan Chang | James McGrew

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Dance

Curriculum Connections: Character Education, Community Building, Language Arts, Physical Education, Social-Emotional Learning, World Cultures

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, K, Pre-K

Program Requirements: large, clean, open space free from distractions (gym, cafeteria or open classroom work well)

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 4

Oregon Ballet Theater

About the Artist

Oregon Ballet Theater

Since 1989 Oregon Ballet Theatre strives to share meaningful, high-quality dance experiences with students, families and communities. We hope to inspire students to use their bodies in new and different ways through dance and connect with the community by removing physical and cultural barriers by providing greater access to dance. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic teaching artists reach thousands of students per year. All teaching artists have had successful performing careers and are now dedicated to teaching and sharing their passion of dance with students.

"Kids love it! The extra movement opportunity is great for all students and gives them fresh eyes for learning the rest of the day... I have never seen my students, especially boys, smile SO BIG!" --1st Grade Teacher

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Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

Delivery Method	Type	Cost	Description
In Class	50 min Workshop Session	90.00	A one session program with students- 50 minutes.
In Class	Mileage/Travel Costs		IRS rate per mile round trip will apply to schools further than 15 miles from OBT Studios in South Water Front, Portland.
In Class	Residency Session	90.00	Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.
In Class	Culminating Event	90.00	Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc.
In Class	Prep Hours	79.00	Time spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.) 2-4 prep hours per grade level.
In Class	Planning Meeting	79.00	An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
In Class	Additional Planning	79.00	Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
In Class	Wait Time	79.00	Time between sessions greater than 1 hour per day.