10th Anniversary Performance Highlights

In summer 2025, OIBA marked its 10th anniversary with a heartfelt surprise video created by students and parents. This touching tribute celebrated co-founders Xuan Cheng and Ye Li, honoring their artistry, vision, and dedication that have shaped a decade of excellence at OIBA.

Cinderella

Highlight Reel & Behind the Scenes videos

Choreography by Ye Li and Xuan Cheng

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

In spring 2024, OIBA brought magic to Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts with Provofiev’s enchanting classic, Cinderella. OIBA students and ten top-level soloists transported audiences in this fully produced fairytale, alongside special guest dancer Isichel Perez Rivero of Oregon Ballet Theatre, and guest actor Sarah Smith.

The Nutcracker

Choreography by Xuan Cheng / Ye Li after Marius Petipa / Lev Ivanov

Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

OIBA’s Nutcracker offers a unique and seamless integration of charming and joyful performances by student dancers with stunning appearances from the school’s top performers and surprise guest artists.

Player, World Premiere

Choreography by Ye Li

Music by Olafur Arnalds, Ezio Bosso, and Anne Sophie Versnaeyen

Originally created for OIBA's 2023 spring performance with guests Medea Cullumbine-Robertson, Isaac Lee, Isichel Perez, Nicholas Sakai, Brian Simcoe, and actress Sarah Smith

The Path of Silence

Choreography by Ye Li

Performed by Inari Watkins, Winner of the 2023 YAGP (Youth America Grand Prix) Seattle Semi-Final, Junior Age Division, Contemporary Dance Category Top 12

Clips from Summer Intensive, 2019

View clips from various levels and classes!

Highlights from The Nutcracker, 2019

Driven by a unique and brilliant concept, OIBA’s highly acclaimed annual Nutcracker performance melds the charm and childhood joy of student dancers with stunning appearances from the school’s top performers and from surprise guest artists, local celebrities of the ballet world.

Highlights from OIBA’s Annual Performance, 2017 - Part One

Swan Lake, Act II - Lakeside Scene

Choreography by Xuan Cheng after Lev Ivanov

Highlights from OIBA’s Annual Performance, 2017 - Part Two

Featuring the contemporary ballet, BLACK AND WHITE

World Premiere choreography by Ye Li