Ballet: Beyond the Curtain

Ballet: Beyond the Curtain is presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Wednesdays, Feb. 11-Feb. 25, 2026, 12-1:20pm.

$60 (plus $25 OLLI membership required)

Go beyond the stage and into the rarely seen world of ballet dancers.

The instructor, a former professional ballet dancer, will discuss the origins of ballet in opera, its evolving traditions, and its present-day realities. The instructor will share her personal experiences and interview a current ballet dancer to compare and contrast the dance world of then and now.

This course will offer a unique perspective on the working lives of ballet dancers.