In-School Assemblies

OBC In-School Assemblies

Each season, Oakland Ballet dancers visit Oakland and East Bay schools to present special, educational dance assemblies. These on-site, educational assemblies are 45 minutes in length and include:

  • A 20 minute, narrated performance;
  • A lesson on how dancers train as athletes and artists, stay physically fit, and follow proper nutrition;
  • Dance history lesson;
  • A choreography workshop;
  • Q&A session providing students the opportunity to interact with the artists; and
  • Educational study guides and lesson plans that align with CA performing and visual arts standards.
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OBC dancers posing with students during an in-school assembly

Angel Island Project Assemblies

Email Bat Abbit, OBC Education Coordinator for information about scheduling an Angel Island project assembly at your school.

Available the weeks of March 9 – 13 & April 20 – 24, 2026.

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OBC artists performing Angel Island Project for students

Luna Mexicana Assemblies

Email Bat Abbit, OBC Education Coordinator for information about scheduling a Luna Mexicana assembly at your school.

Check back for 2026 dates around Dia de los Muertos!

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Students watching OBC dancers perform Luna Mexicana

Nutcracker Assemblies

Email Bat Abbit, OBC Education Coordinator for information about scheduling a Nutcracker assembly at your school.

Check back for 2026 dates in December!

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Nutcracker dancers engaging with young students in conversation.

These programs are provided free of cost to Title I schools in Oakland.

If you are not a Title I school or are outside of the Oakland Unified School District and are interested in booking one of Oakland Ballet’s educational programs, please contact the Oakland Ballet office at 510-893-3132 or email our Education Coordinator Bat Abbit, for more information about availability and cost.