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…
Our 2021/22 Season has come to a close as summer beckons. We are immensely proud of the dedication and passion our 23 company members brought to the studio and the stage, even in the most uncertain of times. Our dancers…
Taming of the Shrew Starts This Saturday! The world premiere of Taming of the Shrew hits the Silva Stage at the Hult Center this Saturday. Hult Center COVID-19 Safety Policies Beginning March 12, 2022 the Hult Center for the Performing…
The pandemic’s silver lining was the extended development time Artistic Director Toni Pimble enjoyed creating her latest full length ballet, Taming of the Shrew, opening this weekend at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Originally set to premiere in…
Written by Jerril Nilson Suzanne Haag as Emilia Bassano in rehearsal for Toni Pimble's Taming of the Shrew What brings a certain muse into focus for a creator? The occasional party banter? A bold headline? A societal reckoning with “the…