The professional dance company attracts more than 20,000 spectators each season and works with acclaimed choreographers from around the country. In addition to producing a lively array of performances, it offers residencies and classes in modern dance and ballet. Guest artists from the Russian Ballet appear in the performance. In addition, The Portland Ballet usually schedules spring and fall productions. In 1998 it did a sampler of six pieces based on music by Schubert.
Discounted tickets are available for children and seniors.
Previous seasons have featured performers such as Suede, The Shaw Brothers, John Gorka and Peter Wolf. In Harvard Yard by Ogunquit Productions. No smoking is allowed during performances at the restaurant. Meetinghouse Museum U.S. Hwy. During the summer season the Meetinghouse Museum holds a series of free concerts.