The Oakland Ballet has had offices and rehearsals at the center.

He moved to San Francisco in 1989, and worked with local arts groups, including the Oakland Ballet.

The work, whose creation had sparked artistic fireworks, was not seen for more than 60 years until Oakland Ballet restored it to the stage last fall.

Oakland Ballet was invited to dance the work.

IN 1965, when Oakland Ballet was founded, this was a divided city.

Since its inception, Oakland Ballet has sought to distinguish itself from traditional ballet troupes.

Within a few years, Oakland Ballet became something of a local institution with a full season and a touring schedule.

Such a building, she said, would enable Oakland Ballet to go into the community and have the community come to it.

The Oakland Ballet has canceled its 2004 fall season.

Ms. Kaye started knitting dance wear in the 1970's, when she was ballet mistress at Oakland Ballet.