And stand and squat and leap and jump. And stand and squat and leap and jump. Split squad spring training workout or morning ballet class? The Oakland Athletics and the Oakland Ballet say why not both? There is a reason beyond shared geography that the Oakland...
Announcing The Academy at Oakland Ballet
On September 6th, Oakland Ballet Company will launch its expanded dance training program, The Academy at Oakland Ballet. The Academy at OBC has grown out of an increased interest for ballet classes at a pre-professional level in the East...
Oakland-esque Spring Repertory Program: Four Choreographers Inspired by Oakland
On April 7, 2014, ten dancers, from the Bay Area to New York City, converged in the heart of Oakland to begin preparing for Oakland Ballet's spring repertory production, Oakland-esque. For nearly 9 hours each day, these talented artists have been vigorously rehearsing...
Behind the scenes of rehearsal for “Oakland-esque” as captured in photos by Ashley Griffin
https://www.storehouse.co/stories/f96c-uh-1-2-3-4Behind the scenes of rehearsal for "Oakland-esque" as captured in photos by Ashley Griffin
Interview with Patience Gordon, OBC Apprentice
Patience Gordon is a young, Bay Area-raised, dancer trained at Ballet Petit in Hayward, CA. Following her participation in last year's summer intensive workshop, "Ballet Boot Camp," Artistic Director Graham Lustig presented her with the opportunity to join our 2013...
Behind Graham Lustig’s “The Nutcracker” – Spotlight on Valerie Lee Ow of J. Miller Flowers
Oakland Ballet Company is pleased to bring you: "Behind Graham Lustig's ‘The Nutcracker’" as part of our “Behind Oakland Ballet” blog. Throughout December, we will be posting interviews with professional dancers, staff, volunteers, and superfans! Make sure to check...
Behind Graham Lustig’s “The Nutcracker” – Spotlight on Community Outreach
Oakland Ballet Company is pleased to bring you: "Behind Graham Lustig's ‘The Nutcracker’" as part of our “Behind Oakland Ballet” blog. Throughout December, we will be posting interviews with professional dancers, staff, volunteers, and superfans! Make sure to check...
Behind Graham Lustig’s “The Nutcracker” – Spotlight on Chantelle Pianetta
Oakland Ballet Company is pleased to bring you: "Behind Graham Lustig's ‘The Nutcracker’" as part of our “Behind Oakland Ballet” blog. Throughout December, we will be posting interviews with professional dancers, staff, volunteers, and superfans! Make sure to check...
Behind Graham Lustig’s “The Nutcracker” – Spotlight on America Foy
Oakland Ballet Company is pleased to bring you: "Behind Graham Lustig's ‘The Nutcracker’" as part of our “Behind Oakland Ballet” blog. Throughout December, we will be posting interviews with professional dancers, staff, volunteers, and superfans! Make sure to check...
Behind Graham Lustig’s “The Nutcracker” – Spotlight on Steven Lowe
Oakland Ballet Company is pleased to bring you: "Behind Graham Lustig's ‘The Nutcracker’" as part of our “Behind Oakland Ballet” blog. Throughout December, we will be posting interviews with professional dancers, staff, volunteers, and superfans! Make sure to check...