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SOBT / Lost Cell Phone

2012-02-13T10:35:00.000-08:00

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One of our students is missing her cell phone. The last time she saw it was this past Saturday - it was with her belongings in the lobby near the Kati statue. It's a Blackberry in a pink case. If anyone has seen it, or mistakenly picked it up with their belongings, please let me know.

Thank you!

SOBT / Summer Intensive Packets

2012-02-13T10:33:00.000-08:00

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Hello Everyone! 2012 Summer Intensive packets will be handed out this week, starting Wednesday the 15th.

Thank you!

SOBT / UPDATED Weekly Schedule - February 13, 2012 - February 19, 2012

2012-02-10T08:38:00.003-08:00

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Please read through the updated schedule carefully! There are changes & updates.

SOBT / OBT Season Unveiling Tomorrow

2012-02-07T15:02:00.000-08:00

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OBT's season unveiling will take place tomorrow afternoon with the festivities starting around 4:00pm. Please be advised that the parking lot will not be available during the hours of 5:15pm and 7:00pm as guests of the ballet will be using staff parking spaces. As usual, no parking is allowed in the OBT lot before 5:15pm.

All students will be asked to go downstairs upon arrival with their belongings and to remain downstairs until they are brought up for class - this is for all students under the age of 21 as alcohol is being served in the lobby, and because there is no space in the lobby for students to warm up and stretch. Level 2 students will be escorted back downstairs after class and dismissed as usual by Karin at the southeast door.

Thank you all for your cooperation.

SOBT / TONIGHT'S MEN'S CLASS CANCELED

2012-02-06T16:18:00.000-08:00

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Due to instructor illness, tonight's Men's Class has been canceled.

My apologies for the late notice.

Thank you!

SOBT / 2nd Version Updated Saturday Fittings Schedule

2012-02-06T15:49:00.000-08:00

UPDATED...

Wardrobe would like to see the following gentlemen for Carnival fittings on Saturday, February 11 at 12:45pm:

Joshua Filmer
Daniel Guerra

Wardrobe would like to see the following ladies for Carnival fittings on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00pm:

Gabrielle Cooley
Alexandra Grossman
Charisma Lauritzen
Marisa Polonsky
Madison Ryder
Azalea Thomson
Lily Wills
Julia Rose Winett

Thank you!

SOBT / UPDATED Weekly Schedule - Serenade on Wednesday

2012-02-06T15:17:00.001-08:00

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Another update to the Wednesday, February 8th rehearsal schedule:

Serenade rehearsal will run from 7:00pm - 7:30pm.

Thank you, and my apologies for all of the changes!

SOBT / Lost SOBT Jacket With Name On Tag

2012-02-06T12:36:00.000-08:00

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One of our students left a School of Oregon Ballet Theatre jacket in the girl's locker room and is wondering if anyone has seen it. The last name Hale is on the tag inside. If you've seen this jacket or accidentally picked it up please let me know.

Thank you!

SOBT / UPDATED Weekly Schedule

2012-02-06T12:28:00.000-08:00

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The schedule for Wednesday, February 8 has changed to the following:

Level 5 & 6 Technique is combined in Studio 2 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. No PDs or APs.

Serenade: FULL rehearsal will be in Studio 2 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

Level 5 Flexibility has been canceled.

Thank you!

SOBT / ASP Preliminary Casting - Curipira

2012-02-02T16:03:00.000-08:00

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SOBT / Weekly Schedule February 6, 2012 - February 11, 2012

2012-02-02T15:06:00.001-08:00

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Please read through the schedule carefully as there are additions to the regular schedule including fittings for Circus Polka Pink and Green girls.

SOBT / UPDATED To Tonight's Schedule

2012-01-31T13:29:00.000-08:00

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For this evening's 7:00pm - 8:00pm Divertimento 15 rehearsal, only the Pas de Deux folks and variation folks are called.

Thank you!

SOBT / Freed Fittings Information

2012-01-31T10:31:00.000-08:00

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Marie is here for the next three days for Freed fittings. She was able to bring along multiple pairs of shoes from different makers. Most of these shoes will be for sale for $75.20 while she is in town. I do not have a list of sizes or makers.

She also has ribbons, elastic, stitch kits, toe pads, warm-ups and other items for sale.

Thank you!

SOBT / UPDATE to Saturday, February 4 Scheule

2012-01-30T12:23:00.000-08:00

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Please note that all Serenade ladies will have a fitting in wardrobe between 12:45pm - 1:45pm. Ladies should head down to wardrobe after their rehearsal ends at 12:45pm.Thank you!

SOBT / Freeds For Sale

2012-01-27T12:05:00.001-08:00

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Sara Bowersox has a pair of 2.5XXX Freeds, maker - club (3-leaf clover) for sale for $25.00.

If you're interested please contact her directly at: sarab12361@msn.com

Thank you!

SOBT / Giselle Discount Tickets

2012-01-27T12:01:00.000-08:00

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Did you know that, thanks to your relationship with the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre you can save 25% off tickets to any performance of Giselle?

Performances run February 25th to March 3rd and regular ticket prices start at just $23 ( just $17.25 with your discount).

Call the box office at 503.222.5538 or stop by in person the next time you are at the OBT Studios to take advantage of this special offer.

Gather a group and you can save even more by contacting Audience Development Manager Paul Stavish at paul.stavish@obt.org

Sneak a peek at the costumes and scenery (from Florence, Italy!) and view some great rehearsal photos on our blog.

We look forward to sharing Giselle with you!

SOBT / STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CANCELED

2012-01-27T10:45:00.000-08:00

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Friday, January 27 - 10:46am

Today's 4:00pm - 5:00pm Strength and Conditioning class has been canceled.

Thank you!

SOBT / UPDATED ASP Casting for Tracey's Boys' Dance

2012-01-26T15:57:00.000-08:00

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SOBT / Weekly Schedule January 30, 2012 - February 4, 2012

2012-01-26T12:34:00.001-08:00

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SOBT / Fertile Ground Performance Tickets for the 29th

2012-01-25T08:26:00.000-08:00

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Here is information about tickets for the Fertile Ground performances on Sunday, January 29 at the OBT studios:

School parents can call the box office to make a reservation- they are keeping a reservation list. There will be a $5 suggested donation at the door and we will cap each performance at around 50 audience members.

If you have further questions, please contact the box office.

Thank you!

SOBT / Freed Fittings Sign-Ups

2012-01-24T10:01:00.000-08:00

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Please have your students sign up for Freed fittings with Marie starting today. The sign-up sheets are on the school bulletin board outside of the school office.

The only times available are the times that are listed that have not already been taken by a company member.

Please remember that parents will not be allowed to attend fittings.

Thank you!

SOBT / Update to This Evening's Schedule

2012-01-23T14:01:00.001-08:00

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Please note that Level 5 Pointe for this evening has been CANCELED.

Thank you!

SOBT / Update to Monday, January 23 Schedule

2012-01-22T17:35:00.000-08:00

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Tomorrow's (Monday, January 23) 'Carnival of the Animals' schedule UPDATE:

NO Assistants, Baby Kangaroos, Hens or Rosters called to the 5:30pm - 7:30pm rehearsal. Only upper level students are called to Monday evening's 'Carnival' rehearsal.

Thank you!

SOBT / Weekly Schedule UPDATE for Saturday, January 28, 2012

2012-01-21T15:58:00.000-08:00

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***UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012***

SOBT / Updated on Blog Postings

2012-01-21T09:43:00.000-08:00

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With more help from SOBT parents (thank you, Peter Warton), I think the viewing problems have been solved, especially for those viewing on phones and iPads.

WHEW...

Thank you to everyone for your help and your patience!

SOBT / Final Tuition Payment Due Today

2012-01-21T09:34:00.000-08:00

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Final tuition payments are due today. Any accounts not paid on today will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.

Please note that for participation in the Annual School Performance, accounts must be paid in full by February 26, 2012.

Thank you!

SOBT / Help With Viewing The Schedule!

2012-01-20T14:50:00.001-08:00

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I received this from an SOBT parent:

I’ve found that the schedules can be read by right clicking on the schedule and picking “Open Link”. The schedule then opens in a new window where the magnification can easily be changed.

Thank you Brian Warner!!

SOBT / Clarification for Monday's Carnival of the Animals Rehearsal

2012-01-20T14:45:00.000-08:00

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On Monday, January 23, please note that Level 6 students will have barre starting at 5:30pm for about 45 minutes, and then the Carnival rehearsal will begin. Please make sure to be at SOBT by 6:15pm.

Thank you!

2012-01-19T16:02:00.001-08:00

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Hi Everyone! I am still working on a solution for the viewing the schedule issues some have been having. Thank you for your patience.

SOBT / SCHOOL IS OPEN TODAY

2012-01-18T10:50:00.000-08:00

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All classes and rehearsals are running as scheduled today.

Thank you!

SOBT/ Final Tuition Payment Due This Saturday, January 21

2012-01-17T15:46:00.001-08:00

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The final tuition payment for the 2011-2012 Annual Session is due this Saturday, January 21.

Thank you!

SOBT / Divertimento 15 Rehearsal - Jan. 16, 2012 Update

2012-01-14T22:16:00.000-08:00

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Monday, Jan. 16, 2012
Please note that this Monday's Divertimento 15 rehearsal and Warm-up class has been CANCELLED.

Enjoy your day off!

SOBT / Weekly Schedule - January 16 - 21, 2012

2012-01-12T19:20:00.000-08:00

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Important things to note this week:

1. The School of Oregon Ballet Theater will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. There will be no SOBT classes and no morning Adult class.

Exception: APs, PDs, and Level 6 students in Divertimento 15 will have a warm-up class and rehearsal on this date.

The Adult Program will still hold its Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop w/ Olivia (7:30 PM - 8:45 PM).

2. Level 6 Technique classes are cancelled Tuesday through Friday. Divertimento 15 rehearsals will occur in its place.

All Level 6 students: Please take 5:00 PM class in Studio 2 this week. See schedule for further details.

3. ASP rehearsals continue for Carnival of the Animals and Circus Polka.

Please read this schedule carefully.

SOBT / OBT Closed on Monday, January 16, for MLK Day / ASP Rehearsal and Adult Workshop To Be Held

2012-01-12T08:26:00.000-08:00

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The School of Oregon Ballet Theatre and Oregon Ballet Theatre will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no SOBT classes and no morning Adult classes.

HOWEVER...

(1) An ASP rehearsal for Divertimento 15 will be held on this day. Times will be posted as soon as it is available.

(2) The Adult Program will still hold its Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop w/ Olivia (7:30 PM - 8:45 PM).

Our normal schedule resumes on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

SOBT / Reminder - Circus Polka Pink & Green Rehearsals

2012-01-12T06:57:00.000-08:00

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REMINDER: Circus Polka Pink & Circus Polka Green rehearsals begin this weekend.

Saturday, January 14, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Circus Polka - Pink / Studio 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Circus Polka - Green / Studio 2

Preliminary casting information for Circus Polka was released and posted on this blog in December 2011. In case you missed it, that information is posted below.

Thank you!

SOBT / UPDATE to Weekly Schedule - Jan. 9 - 14, 2012

2012-01-10T17:05:00.000-08:00

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Friday, Jan. 13th
Please note that this Friday's Men's Strength and Conditioning class has been CANCELLED.

Thank you!

SOBT / Reminder - Carnival of the Animals: Roosters' Rehearsal

2012-01-09T22:51:00.001-08:00

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REMINDER: Carnival of the Animals - Roosters

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Roosters' rehearsal - Studio 2

Thank you!

SOBT / Updated Casting for ASP - Carnival of the Animals

2012-01-09T17:40:00.000-08:00

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UPDATED Carnival of the Animals Casting

SOBT / Weekly Schedule - January 9 - January 14, 2012

2012-01-05T14:20:00.000-08:00

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Please read carefully. Rehearsals continue this week for Carnival of the Animals and begin for Divertimento 15 and Circus Polka.

SOBT / Need-Based Scholarship Request Period Now Open for the 2012/2013 Annual Session

2012-01-04T06:10:00.000-08:00

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Requests for need-based scholarships for the 2012/2013 Annual Session are now being taken.

Please initiate this request by email to me (ashby.baldock@obt.org). In the subject box, type "Need-Based Scholarship Request". In order to fairly process and evaluate your request, we will require a copy of your 2011 Federal Tax Return. We do not need your State return nor do we need your W-2s. Feel free to include a letter with any special circumstances that should be considered, along with documentation of these circumstances. Requests and mandatory documents MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 26, 2012.

For more information regarding scholarships, please refer to your 2011/2012 Student/Parent Handbook.

Thank you.

SOBT / Weekly Schedule - January 2 - January 7, 2012

2011-12-22T13:58:00.001-08:00

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Happy New Year! Please read the schedule carefully! We are closed Monday, January 2nd and rehearsals continue this week for Carnival of the Animals and begin for Serenade.

SOBT / Preliminary Casting for ASP - Carnival of the Animals, Divertimento 15 & Serenade

2011-12-22T13:55:00.000-08:00

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PRELIMINARY casting for Carnival of the Animals, Divertimento 15 and Serenade. Please check the first week's schedule that will be posted next for rehearsal dates and times.

SOBT / Preliminary Casting for ASP - Circus Polka Pink and Green

2011-12-22T13:52:00.000-08:00

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PRELIMINARY casting for Circus Polka Pink & Green Girls. Rehearsals for Pink & Green Girls begin on Saturday, January 14, 2012.

SOBT - SOBT T-Shirts Are In

2011-12-21T13:40:00.000-08:00

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Speaking of t-shirts...

For those students who aren't in Nutcracker and ordered an SOBT long sleeved brown t-shirt, they are here at the office. I am in today and tomorrow if you'd like to stop by and grab your child's shirt. If not, Gail will have the t-shirts for distribution in January.

Happy Holidays!

SOBT/ Lost and Found - SOBT T-Shirt

2011-12-21T13:38:00.000-08:00

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One of our Level 4 students found an American Apparel size 10 youth t-shirt in her locker today. I am in the office today and tomorrow if your child is missing a t-shirt - chocolate brown with orange and blue SOBT logo.

SOBT / Photos From PacWest Event Last Week

2011-12-21T10:09:00.000-08:00

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I wanted to share some photos from the PacWest event last Friday that featured many of our SOBT students.

2011-12-19T13:57:00.000-08:00

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My apologies - we're taking Need-based scholarship requests for the 2012/2013 year. Please disregard 2011/2012 in the last posting.

SOBT / Need-based Scholarship Requests - January 4, 2012

2011-12-19T13:39:00.000-08:00

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Please note that need-based scholarship requests for the 2011/2012 Annual Session will be taken AFTER Tuesday, January 3, 2012. I will take all email requests starting Wednesday, January 4, 2012, as stated in the Student/Parent Handbook. If an email is sent before January 4 it will be deleted and you must resend the email on or after January 4, 2012.

Please initiate this request by email to me. In the subject box, type "Need-based Scholarship Request". In order to fairly process and evaluate your request, we will require a copy of your 2011 Federal Tax Return. We do not need your state return nor do we need your W-2s. Feel free to include a letter with any special circumstances that should be considered, along with documentation of these circumstances. Requests and mandatory documents MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 26, 2012.

Thank you.

SOBT/ Winter Term Information - EVERYONE PLEASE READ

2011-12-19T10:13:00.001-08:00

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Seasons Greetings to everyone!

I am in the office this week today - Thursday afternoon. I leave to go home to Virginia on Friday morning. Karin is in today - Thursday. SOBT offices will be closed this Friday, December 23 - January 2, 2012.

I will be out of the country December 29 - January 16, 2012, returning to the office on January 17, 2012. Gail Schroeder will be helping out in the office while I am gone. As far as I know I will have access to SOBT email, though Gail will also be checking my email.

Please email Gail at my email address about any absences that may occur between January 3 and January 16, or any questions you might have. PLEASE DO NOT USE GAIL'S PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS FOR SOBT BUSINESS. Gail will also check phone messages while I am gone.

The first three weeks of the Winter Term will be very, very busy as the company will not be in the studios for the first two weeks of January. SOBT will make use of the studio space throughout the day. This means some students will be asked to miss academic classes to attend ASP rehearsals. I am trying to keep this to a minimum.

We will have Serenade and Carnival rehearsals during the first week back. During the second week Francia Russell will be in to set Divertimento 15 and Carnival rehearsals will continue. Circus Polka rehearsals will begin Saturday, January 14 for Pink and Green girls.

Casting will be posted by this Thursday the 22nd for Serenade, Divertimento 15, Circus Polka Pink and Green, and updated casting will be posted for Carnival of the Animals.

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season and if I don't see you this week, I will see you in January!

Ashby

SOBT / PDs and Company Class

2011-12-16T18:59:00.000-08:00

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PDs who are dancing in Nutcracker tomorrow afternoon can take company class onstage. If you are a PD and are not dancing in Nut, you should take adult maintenance or SOBT maintenance class at OBT.

Thank you!

SOBT / Updated Company Schedule - FLOWERS Rehearsal

2011-12-14T14:57:00.000-08:00

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***Please note that Flowers are called at 12:30pm on Friday, December 16 for a put-in rehearsal at OBT studios. PLEASE CHECK FLOWERS CASTING.***

SOBT / Maintenance Classes and Call Times At Theatre

2011-12-10T09:22:00.000-08:00

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Please note that call times at the theatre take priority over the SOBT maintenance classes for the children in the party scene/those with early call times. If your child can make it to SOBT maintenance barre, that's great. If not, getting to the theatre on time is what's important.

As long as there is an OBT/SOBT staff member present to close up the building, the pilates room is available for use for fixing hair, etc. for those who can come in for maintenance classes.

Thank you.

SOBT / A Note From Karin

2011-12-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

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A special thank you to the Level 1 parents for their patience with me during dismissal throughout the Fall Term. Level 1 has proved a rather large and challenging dismissal with a lot of new names and faces to learn. I greatly appreciate your smiling faces of encouragement. I wish you all a warm, happy and healthy holiday season!

SOBT / Last Day of Fall Term Reminder / Nutcracker Tickets

2011-12-03T09:31:00.000-08:00

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A reminder that today, Saturday, December 3 is the final day of the SOBT Fall Term. All classes other than SOBT maintenance and adult maintenance classes have ended until Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

A reminder about ticket discounts:

SOBT Students are eligible for the following ticket discounts:

• Repertory performances: 25% off on single tickets for Holiday Revue, Giselle and Chromatic Quartet in any seating area.

• Nutcracker: 50% off in seating areas 1-4.

• Who can purchase tickets? the students themselves or the parents/guardians listed on their record.

• How to purchase: Call or visit the box office and identify yourself as an SOBT student, the box office will locate your record to verify your eligibility. Please be sure to mention SOBT specifically, as there is also a student discount for the general public that is not the same as our internal discount. Handling charges apply to phone orders, $4 per ticket.

• What are the limitations? Not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with other offers. Tickets are exchangeable but non-refundable. New this year: no limit on # of tickets that can be purchased at the SOBT rate.

SOBT / PARKING LOT REMINDER

2011-12-02T15:22:00.000-08:00

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Once again, it has been brought to my attention that parents are disregarding parking lot rules and pick-up procedures at the southeast door.

Unless you have a handicapped parking permit YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE HANDICAP SPOT AT THE END OF THE SIDEWALK AT THE SOUTHEAST DOOR TO WAIT FOR YOUR CHILD. YOU ARE ALSO NOT ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE ZEBRA-STRIPED AREA BESIDE THE HANDICAP SPOT - THIS IS NOT A PARKING SPOT.

When you park in these spots you disrupt the pick-up traffic flow and completely block Karin's view of cars pulling up to pick-up children, which is extremely dangerous.

PLEASE help us out by following the rules. If you are unsure of the rules, please refer to your 2011/2012 Student/Parent Handbook.

Thank you.

SOBT / Freed Pointe Shoe Fittings

2011-11-30T10:28:00.000-08:00

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Marie Johansson will be here for pointe shoe fittings January 30th and February 1st, 2012.

There is a sign-up sheet on the SOBT bulletin board outside of the SOBT office. Please have your child sign her name to the list if you are interested in a fitting with Marie. Please do not send emails.

Anyone who comes in for a fitting will be given a worksheet with shoe details. Parents will not be able to attend fittings.

SOBT / UPDATE to Weekly Schedule

2011-11-29T11:04:00.000-08:00

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The Saturday, December 3 Level 4 pointe class has been canceled.

All Level 4 girls should take barre en pointe during the Level 4/Level 5 Technique class.

Thank you!

SOBT Level 6 Technique Class for Saturday, December 3, 2011

2011-11-28T15:00:00.000-08:00

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We are pleased to announce that Trey McIntyre will join us to teach the Level 6 Technique class this Saturday, December 3. Trey is in town as Trey McIntyre Project is performing for White Bird at the Newmark Theatre.

SOBT / Weekly Schedule November 28, 2011 - December 3, 2011

2011-11-23T15:15:00.000-08:00

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

SOBT / Pointe Shoe Glue

2011-11-23T13:30:00.000-08:00

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Belinda will no longer be able to sell students pointe shoe glue. Glue can be found at the following locations:

Jet glue

CGM enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 633
Deerfield, Illinoise 60015-0633
1-847-236-9860

Insta-Cure glue

12024 S.W. Canyon Road
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
503-644-4535

SOBT / December Maintenance Class Schedule

2011-11-22T14:46:00.001-08:00

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SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SOBT / NO PARKING IN OBT LOT BEFORE 5:15PM

2011-11-22T12:19:00.000-08:00

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A few parents were asked to move their cars from the OBT parking lot yesterday before 5:15pm, some because they were blocking in an OBT employee who was trying to leave.

Please respect the NO PARKING IN THE OBT LOT BEFORE 5:15PM rule. Information on this is in the Student/Parent Handbook.

Thank you.

SOBT / Reminder About Drop-Off Lane At OBT Southwest Door

2011-11-19T11:13:00.000-08:00

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In the past couple of months there have been parents stopping in front of the door (in the "drop-off" lane at OBT), turning off their cars and getting out to come into the building, or to talk to other parents outside.

PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. You are holding up the line, and it's a danger to the students in cars behind you who have to get out of their cars and cross between cars, or go around your car. The drop-off line is for pulling up to the door, letting your child out, watching him or her enter the building and then leaving. If you have to fix your child's hair, write a check, get them dressed, etc., you need to find parking on the street.

Please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook if you have questions.

Thank you.

SOBT / Weekly Schedule November 21, 2011 - November 26, 2011vember

2011-11-17T11:27:00.000-08:00

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Please remember that SOBT is closed Thursday the 24th - Saturday the 26th for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

SOBT / Williamette Weekly Give Guide 2011

2011-11-17T10:32:00.000-08:00

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This email came to everyone yesterday from our Grants And Content Manager Claire Willett. Today is the day of the contest:

Hello dancers, staff and board members!

We’re hoping to do a big push tomorrow for donations for the Willamette Week Give Guide. They are running a special campaign where every donor who makes a gift tomorrow gets entered to win a bottle of every kind of liqueur Clear Creek Distillery produces, so it’s a great incentive for people who might be thinking about making a contribution to do it that day. And the minimum donation is $10, so anyone can participate. We’re also offering a special OBT prize for people who go to our blog or Facebook and post why they made a donation, so they’ll have TWO chances to win cool things.

Will you help us by sending out an email to 10-20 (or more!) people in your personal contact list that you want to encourage to support us? Here’s a sample template below to get you started, feel free to personalize!

Thanks team!

--Claire

SOBT / Tuition Payment #3 Due This Saturday, November 19, 2011

2011-11-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

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A reminder that tuition payment #3 is due this Saturday, November 19, 2011. Any payments received after Saturday the 19th are late and will be assessed a $25.00 late fee.

Thank you!

SOBT / Addition to Next Week's Schedule

2011-11-10T15:59:00.000-08:00

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Baby Kangaroos are called to the Monday, November 14th 'Carnival of the Animals' rehearsal, 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

Thank you!

SOBT / Reminder: School Closed Tomorrow

2011-11-10T13:07:00.000-08:00

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This is a reminder that SOBT is closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no classes, including no adult classes, and the office will be closed.

Thank you!

SOBT / Weekly Schedule November 14, 2011 - November 19, 2011

2011-11-10T13:05:00.000-08:00

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SOBT / Oregon Cultural Trust 2011 Photo Contest

2011-11-10T10:39:00.000-08:00

Hi All!

Oregon Cultural Trust holds an annual photo contest and this year I am excited to announce that a photo I submitted is a finalist photo. If you'd like to take a look at the photo I submitted (of OBT performing at Waterfront Park) you will need to have your own Facebook account. If you would like to vote (not necessarily for my photo), you can go to the Oregon Cultural Trust Facebook page to see all of the great finalist photos.

Thank you for reading!

Ashby

SOBT / Winter Adult Maintenance Class Schedule

2011-11-08T11:15:00.001-08:00

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SOBT / 2011 SOBT T-Shirts For Sale!

2011-11-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

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Order forms available at the studio, or print this and bring it in!

SOBT / Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince Needed!

2011-11-05T08:18:00.000-07:00

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SOBT / Weekly Schedule November 7, 2011 - November 12, 2011

2011-11-03T15:11:00.001-07:00

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SOBT / Freed Pointe Shoes For Sale

2011-11-03T15:05:00.000-07:00

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A Level 4 parent has a pair of Freed Classic Wing Block 3xx, with ribbons and elastics already sewn on. These shoes have been used only once and have been jet glued inside and out. $30.

Please contact Marjorie Metzler of you are interested:

extractmusic@rocketmail.com

Thank you!

SOBT / ASP Commitment Forms Due Tomorrow

2011-10-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

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Please remember that all ASP Commitment Forms are due tomorrow regardless of whether or not your child is participating in the 2012 ASP. There is a $25 late form fee.

Thank you!

SOBT / UPDATED Schedule For This Week & Next

2011-10-28T09:49:00.000-07:00

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Please note that the Men's Strength and Conditioning class for today and next Friday, November 4th has been canceled.
Kester is at home being a dad!!!! Roy Martuza Cotton was born Sunday evening at 11:38pm, coming in at 7lbs, 11 oz.

Thank you!

SOBT / Weekly Schedule October 31, 2011 - November 5, 2011

2011-10-27T15:01:00.000-07:00

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Please look through the schedule carefully as we are continuing 'Carnival of the Animal' rehearsals during the week.

SOBT / UPDATE TO THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

2011-10-26T10:30:00.001-07:00

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An important update to the 'Carnival of the Animals' rehearsals for Thursday and Friday:

Thursday:
The 3:00pm - 4:00pm Aviary rehearsal has been canceled. In its place will be a rehearsal for Big Kangaroo: J. Christie and E. Powers.
The 4:00pm - 5:30pm rehearsal for Big Kangaroo has been canceled.
All rehearsals have moved to Studio 2

Friday:
The 11:30am - 2:00pm rehearsal will now run until 3:00pm.
The 4:00pm - 5:30pm Big & Baby Kangaroo rehearsal has been canceled.
All rehearsals have moved to Studio 2

Thank you!

SOBT / Costume Warehouse Sale!!!

2011-10-20T15:37:00.001-07:00

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Here's just a sneak peak at what will be offered this weekend at the OBT Costume Warehouse Sale!!! Copy and paste the link in your browser and see what treasures await!

http://oregonballettheatre.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/whats-for-sale-at-the-warehouse/

SOBT / Weekly Schedule October 24, 2011 - October 29, 2011

2011-10-20T14:44:00.001-07:00

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IMPORTANT!!!!

Please read the schedule carefully as we begin ASP rehearsals for Anne Mueller's 'Carnival of the Animals'. If you have questions about rehearsal times, please contact me ASAP.

SOBT / Heads-up for This Saturday the 22nd

2011-10-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

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Please note that this Saturday our building is going to be power-washed. I do not know what time or how long it will take but we have been asked not to use parking spaces along the building as the truck will move along the building. Please try and park on the street, or use the parking spaces in the lot along Belmont.

Thank you!

SOBT/ REMINDER: ASP Commitment Forms Due Saturday the 29th

2011-10-20T09:32:00.000-07:00

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A reminder that all ASP Commitment Forms are due NEXT Saturday, October 29, 2011.

If your child has not brought home a form, please have him or her request one from Ashby or Karin. These forms must be completed whether or not your child is participating in the ASP in April 2012. There is a $25.00 fee if the form is handed in after Saturday, October 29th.

Thank you!

SOBT / Costume Pre-Sale This Friday!!

2011-10-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

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Are you still trying to figure out what to wear this Halloween?? Look no further! OBT is holding a warehouse costume sale this weekend, and all SOBT families are invited to come out to the warehouse on Friday for a special pre-sale! See details below!

SOBT / Preliminary Casting for ASP - Carnival of the Animals

2011-10-17T14:44:00.001-07:00

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Please note that this is preliminary casting for 'Carnival of the Animals' for the 2012 Annual School Performance. Some rehearsals for 'Carnival of the Animals' will begin next week, so please pay close attention to the schedule once it is posted this Thursday.

This casting is in alphabetically order and is subject to change.

SOBT / Next Week's Schedule

2011-10-13T11:33:00.000-07:00

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Please note that Tuesday's Pas de Deux class will be for Level 6 and AP men, and Level 6 women. PD and AP ladies are not required to attend.

Thank you!

SOBT / Weekly Schedule October 17, 2011 - October 22, 2011

2011-10-13T11:10:00.001-07:00

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My apologies for the splash of "Smart PDF Converter" underneath the copy of next week's schedule. I am still working on a solution to the PDF to JPG on PCs issue I am encountering.

SOBT / Level 6 Flexibility Class - Bring Bands

2011-10-13T11:05:00.001-07:00

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Level 6 students are asked to remember to bring their bands for Friday's class.

Thank you!

SOBT/ REMINDER: SOBT CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011

2011-10-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

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Just a reminder that SOBT will be closed this Monday, October 11, 2011. There will be no student or adult classes and the school office will be closed.

Thank you!

SOBT / Warehouse Costume Sale

2011-10-06T16:39:00.000-07:00

A message from the Oregon Ballet Theatre volunteer coordinator Laura Duvall. Please contact Laura with any questions.

Hello! After many years of discussion, we are having a Costume Sale October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd at our warehouse! We need a TON of extra help to make it possible. The shifts we are looking to fill are below. Multiple people are needed for each shift. Jobs descriptions are below as well.

Tuesday Oct. 18th Prep 10am-3pm
Prep 3-6pm

Wednesday Oct. 19th Prep 10am-3pm
Prep 3-6pm

Thursday Oct. 20th Prep 10am-3pm
Prep 3-6pm

Friday Oct. 21st Pre-Sale Check Out 10am-2pm
Check Out 1:45-6pm
Guides 1:45-6pm
Re-Stockers 1:45-6pm

Saturday Oct. 22nd Check Out 8:15am-12:30pm
Guides 8:15am-12:30pm
Re-Stockers 8:15am-12:30pm
Check Out 12:15-4:30pm
Guides 12:15-4:30pm
Re-Stockers 12:15-4:30pm

Sunday Oct. 23rd Check Out 9am-1pm
Guides 9am-1pm
Re-Stockers 9am-1pm
Check Out 12:45-5pm
Guides 12:45-5pm
Re-Stockers 12:45-5pm

PREP
Set-up, un-box and hang costumes, move boxes racks and tables, price items, place signage

CHECK OUT
Tally items and provide receipt for cashier

GUIDES
Assist customers in location of items and checkout procedure, monitor traffic flow, guide lines, customer service

RE-STOCKERS
Return not purchased items to sales floor, make sure items for sale are neat, be somewhat familiar with inventory

Please let Margaret and me know if you have any questions. Your response with your preferred shift is requested if you are able to help out. I will then send a confirmation email back to you.

The warehouse is located at 2321 NW 21st (21st and York). There is plenty of free street parking. Dress for dust and comfort! Thank you!

SOBT / Weekly Schedule October 10, 2011 - October 15, 2011

2011-10-06T14:27:00.000-07:00

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At this time I am unable to find a way to make this schedule posting work. To get the posting on the blog I had to do it the old, icky way which means it's difficult to read and will not enlarge.

The biggest changes to next week's schedule:

There is no class on Monday, October 10th. SOBT will be closed.

For the Tuesday, October 11th Pas de Deux class, NO Level 6 women need to attend class.

For Saturday, October 15th classes, Levels 5 & 6 are combined from 10:00am - 11:30am, and Levels 3 & 4 are combined from 10:00am - 11:30am. Level 4 Pointe class will be from 11:30am - 12:30pm.

The only other changes to next week are who's teaching certain classes.

Please know that I am still working on this problem.

SOBT / TESTING BLOG POSTINGS - THIS IS ONLY A TEST

2011-10-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

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Due to new computers, and SOBT no longer using Macs, I am trying to figure out how to post the schedule on the blog so that it is legible. The Snipping Tool that PCs provide cause the posted schedule to look very very tiny, and it will not expand in a new window.

Please bear with me as I try and figure this out. There may be a few posts that come up and disappear today. Once I get it right, I will let you know.

Thank you!

SOBT / Discount Ticket Information for SOBT Families and Adult Program Students

2011-10-05T10:54:00.000-07:00

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A reminder about our updated discount ticket policies for 2011-2012:

All families of SOBT students, 10-class & 5-class adult card holders and adult workshop participants are invited to purchase subscriptions at 50% off, available in seating area 4 (subscriptions include Petrouchka/Carmen, Holiday Revue, Giselle and Chromatic Quartet).

All families of SOBT students, 10-class & 5-class adult card holders and adult workshop participants are invited to purchase single tickets at a 25% discount (50% discount for Nutcracker except seating areas 5 & 6) to OBT productions. Tickets may be limited to specific days and times. Please inquire with the School Administrator or the SOBT Receptionist for details. Ticket purchases can be made at the OBT Box Office, by mail or phone, by parents of SOBT students or adult students. There is no ticket limit at this time.

My apologies for the confusion.

SOBT / Parent With Petrouchka/Carmen Tickets To Sell

2011-10-04T08:19:00.000-07:00

I have opening night tickets that I would like to sell. They are Orch C Row E seats 1&2 on the aisle for Oct. 8th. The price is 96.00 each shown on the ticket but would let them go for $60.00 each. ... They are the paper tickets that I printed out from Ticketmaster. I don’t think that matters though. It would be nice for someone else to have these seats. They are really good seats.

Please call Diane Burke at 971-404-1790 for details.

SOBT / UPDATE TO NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE, Oct. 3 - Oct. 8, 2011

2011-09-29T13:47:00.000-07:00

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There is an important change to next week's schedule:

Tuesday, October 4th - Pas de Deux class - this week will be for LEVEL 6 Ladies only. (Most PD and AP ladies will be at the theatre for rehearsals).
The teacher right now is TBD.

Thank you!

SOBT / Weekly Schedule October 3, 2011 - October 8, 2011

2011-09-29T09:41:00.000-07:00

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SOBT / Correction on Email Address From Yesterday's Post

2011-09-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

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I misspelled MaryAnn's email address in yesterday's post. The correct address is:

maryann@sidneydrum.com

SOBT / Freed Shoes For Sale

2011-09-26T11:50:00.000-07:00

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Hi Everyone! One of our Level 3 parents has some unused pointe shoes available for sale.

Size 3 1/2 1-x maker F

Size 4 no-x maker crown

Size 4 no-x maker C

If you are interested in these shoes, please contact MaryAnn McKinnon at:

Marmaryann@sidneydrum.com

Thank you!

SOBT / Update to Next Week's Schedule

2011-09-23T15:31:00.000-07:00

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Please note that the Tuesday, September 27 LEvel 6 Pas de Deux rehearsal is for all men and Level 6 Ladies. The weekly schedule reads "PD or AP Ladies" and there is supposed to be a "NO" in front of that sentence.

My apologies for any mix-up!

Ashby

SOBT/ A Few Reminders

2011-09-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

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Hi All! A few reminders:

1) PLEASE DO NOT park in the OBT parking lot when you are dropping of students for the 4:00pm classes. You are taking someone's parking space who works for OBT/SOBT - just because the parking space is empty doesn't mean that person is not in for the day.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. Also, it is illegal to park in a no parking zone. All of this information is in the SOBT student/parent handbook.

2) Students should be picked up immediately after class, as stated in the handbook. If for some reason you are running late, or know you're going to be late, you need to call in to let Karin know. Having a student stay after for an hour or two to wait for your arrival is not what the SOBT staff or faculty want to have happen. Please respect this policy.

3) Please try to get your students to class on time. We completely understand traffic and bridge raisings and everything else that can happen, but please try for an early arrival. Students who are late for class will not be allowed to participate and will have to sit and observe.

Thank you, Everyone!