The Disney™ interpretation of The Little Mermaid is a story and soundtrack beloved by many. However, Toni Pimble’s newest ballet brings the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale to life. Andersen’s The Little Mermaid is almost 200 years old and…
Eugene Ballet’s next production of the 2022/23 season—BOLD—is composed of four ballets by renowned choreographers Val Caniparoli, Eva Stone, Nicolo Fonte, and a world premiere by Eugene Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Suzanne Haag. BOLD will “take the observer on an incredible…
Just in time to celebrate alongside International Women’s Day, Dance Data Project has released the winners of their first-ever Gender Equity Index and Eugene Ballet has been awarded Best Overall and Best of Commissions. According to DDP, their GEI is…
Eugene Ballet’s world premiere of Petrushka is the latest re-imagining of a ballet classic by Resident Choreographer Suzanne Haag, with Igor Stravinksy’s score played live by Orchestra Next. The Stravinsky programs—February 11 at 7:30 pm and February 12 at 2:00…
With The Nutcracker opening this weekend, we’re taking a closer look at the journey of aspiring young dancer Selena Prince—from Baby Mouse to Academy Aspirant Dancer. Selena began dancing at age three, according to her parents Monica and David Prince.…
Artistic Director Toni Pimble takes a look back at our season opener, The Sleeping Beauty, and the technical challenges that Principal Dancers Sarah Kosterman and Danielle Tolmie faced in dancing the role of Princess Aurora. We also asked both dancers…
When such a beloved tale is transformed into an art form as delightful as a ballet, magic is sure to happen. Company dancers Antonio Lopez and Hayley Tavonatti, photo by Ari Denison As Eugene Ballet prepares to present the great…
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing on July 7 of former Associate Artistic Director/Ballet Master Peter Pawlyshyn in Boston, MA. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Peter was a graduate of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and…
Join Eugene Ballet and Ninkasi Brewing for a one-of-a-kind day of community gathering. Whether you're meeting for a business lunch or treating the family to a night out, Pints & Pliés has something for everyone! From Noon-9pm, $1 from every…
As the last curtain falls at our 2022 Spring Show, we bid farewell to our amazing graduating Seniors. These nine graduates have continued to impress us over the years with their maturity, drive, and passion for the arts. Their devotion…