About Us:
Portland Ballet was founded in 1980 as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization by Eugenia L. O'Brien, who serves as both Artistic and Executive Director. Portland Ballet's mission is to enrich the community through training, performance, education, and outreach in classical and contemporary ballet. We extend our thanks to the dancers, audience members, donors, corporations, and foundations that support the arts.
Portland School of Ballet trains dancers ages 3 and up (our oldest student is 70). PSB training emphasizes mastery of the pure fundamentals of ballet by teachers trained in the Cecchetti, Vaganova, and Royal schools. Familiarity with a variety of styles prepares our dancers for today's dance world. With a focus on self development in a collaborative atmosphere, PSB students are offered training for every level of personal commitment.
PSB teachers have years of performance and teaching experience to share with their students. In addition to their work at PSB, they are sought after in the community, whether offering core and flexibility training to the Cape Elizabeth Football Team, teaching Dance for Musical Theater at USM, or serving as guest instructors for summer dance programs around the nation.
