Eugene Ballet Company

 
 
Get Eugene Ballet Company tickets to see a performance by the organization which has the distinction of being the first ever company to win the Oregon Governor's Arts Award. Known for its performances, the company has performed not only nationwide but has also impressed audience internationally in countries like Jordan, India, Taiwan, Canada, Bangladesh and Tunisia.  The company, included in the International Arts America touring roster, has also been acknowledged by the United States Information Agency.
 
Founded in 1978, the organization starting small with a few regular performances at local schools has gone on to establish itself as a professional act. Eugene Ballet is the resident company of the Hult Centre for the Performing Arts and occupies four production seasons at the two thousand five hundred seat center. Additionally the company has three production seasons in Salem and Corvallis and also showcases its creations on extensive tours. Based in Eugene, Oregon the company is the outcome of combined effort by the duo Toni Pimble and Riley Grannan. The talented pioneers have brought their professional expertise to full use for the leadership roles in the company.
 
Toni Pimble has the distinction of being the winner of National Endowment for the Arts Choreographer's Fellowship Grant and is also twice winner of Oregon Arts Commission Artist Fellowship Awards. Herself a dancer she has the experience of performing with numerous ballet companies and collaborating with notable choreographers. Riley Grannan also having a background in ballet has international performances to his name. He has also served on the board of various performing arts organizations which include Arts Northwest, Western States Arts Federation and Individual Artist Fellowship. The combined effort of professionals of such stature has resulted in an exceptional ballet company. See a performance by the organization for yourself at the next staging of Eugene Ballet Company.
 
The company has over a hundred ballets to its name which are a combination of both classical and contemporary acts. Popular performances by Eugene Ballet include Don Quixote, Children of the Raven, The Firebird, The Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and Swan Lake. The organization getting recognition for its work is the recipient of Dance Company Grant awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. Furthermore Eugene Ballet holds a position on the roster of the arts advancement and preservation organization, Western States Arts Federation.
 
The distinguished company is known to have high standards in its acts which are very well choreographed and performed with precision. Well known choreographers like Bruce Marks, Lynne Taylor Corbett, Vasilli Sulich, Lynda Martha, Jill Eathorne Bahr and Charles Bennett have collaborated with the company to produce work of top quality. Adding to the appeal of the performance are the highly trained dancers who don’t fail to charm the audience with their talent. Come and see the par excellence productions at the Eugene Ballet Company extravaganza.
 
The organization not only produces noteworthy work but also contributes towards the advancement of ballet. Actively working on educational programs promoting ballet through local and regional arts councils, the organization also contributes towards the advancement of ballet. For this purpose the company is affiliated with Washington State cultural enrichment program, Artist-In-Education, the Lincoln Center Project and Young Audience Inc.
 
The creative talent of the organization encompasses various themes for its shows which includes women’s oppression, Native American tribes and also draws inspiration from the work of artists like musicians and painters. The company created quite a stir with its production Dark Side of the Moon which was based on the popular rock band Pink Floyd’s music. The creative production effectively mixed classic rock music with ballet for a unique show. Adding to the repertoire are productions featuring the musical talents of Patricia Vann Ness, Pink Martini, Curtis Salgado and Erik Lundborg. Be a part of Eugene Ballet Company performance to enjoy ballet of high standards.
 
Recognized for its performances the company has created a niche for itself in the performing arts. Get cheap Eugene Ballet Company tickets to enjoy the professional expertise of the organization. Much appreciated for its acts, a performance by the company is bound to be quality entertainment.