XTX

It sounds really fascinating!  Is this a fundraising event, XTX?

It's VERY enjoyable, and it's absolutely FREE!

I think I recall a discussion about a summer performance venue outside in the city - that might be a nice reintroduction. If either of you can point me in the direction of this, do let me know.

You're talking about "OBT Exposed!" It's not a performance, but a very popular opportunity to observe a few days in the life of a professional dancer. The audience watches OBT company members go through their normal schedule of full class and day-long rehearsals. The schedule is something like 10:00 to 4:00, if I remember correctly.

You're expected to be fairly quiet--after all, it's their "office"--but it's certainly a more relaxed atmosphere than a performance would be. You're welcome to come and go, eat your lunch, and (at certain times) even ask questions.

"OBT Exposed!" is held under a large tent in Portland's South park blocks (between Eighth and Ninth, near Salmon) around the end of summer. The OBT office will have the exact dates. Their number is 503-227-0977.