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Portland Festival Ballet

On our website, you will learn more about our ballet classes, dance classes, and performances. We offer classes for pre-ballet thru pre-professional levels.

JOHN MAGNUS

JOHN MAGNUS

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

John Magnus

John Magnus received his training at the University of Cape Town Ballet School. After completing his training he joined the Cape Town City Ballet Company.

In 1980 Mr. Magnus came to the United States and served as ballet master for the Nevada Dance Theatre and upon moving to New York City taught for the New Jersey Ballet for both the school and company. More...

School

School / Classes

Ballet School

Pre-Professional

For those seeking a career in dance, Portland Festival Ballet places the dancer in a professional environment, giving him or her the opportunity to work towards a professional career.

Student

From creative and pre-ballet through our level 6 classes, the School provides an integrated dance curriculum for students who desire a quality dance education. Ballet is a focus, as well as modern, jazz, and tap.

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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

No holiday season in Portland is complete without the experience of the Portland Festival Ballet's Nutcracker.

"PFB’s opening scene feels sprightly and fast-paced—but both share a spirit of cross-generational camaraderie, since The Nutcracker‘s many roles accommodate even the tiniest and the eldest members of the dance family. These dancers rightly cede center stage to the primas in the second act, but not before duly reminding us that there’s life before and after the dance prime."

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Open Program for Adults and Teens