FOUNDERS
Alaja Badalich
Jim Ballard
Angela Dunham
Tracy Fuller
Sophia MacMillan
Jessica Jaye Mackinson
Lindsey Sheilds

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jessica Jaye Mackinson, President
Alaja Badalich, Vice President
Tracy Fuller, Secretary
Steph Young, Treasurer
Jim Ballard, Human Resources
India M. Lind
Kendra Lady
Ashley Newport
Eva Osirus

ADVISORS TO THE BOARD
Carmelli Maria Hess
Vicky McQuaide

FBC was founded in June 2020 in Eugene, Oregon during the global pandemic and the societal movements that reignited the awareness of persistent racism within eurocentric structures. During this pause and shift in regular arts programming, FBC acted as a refuge for dancers who found their careers and projects on hold, providing opportunities to explore dance art in a respectful manner with a focus on inclusivity.

FBC’s ongoing mission is to diversify ballet by creating renewed paths within the dance experience and create collaborative performance opportunities. Our goal is to safely house artists by acknowledging identity and personal experience, while creating enriching programming, workshops, and events for dancers and the community.

Deviating from deeply held norms within traditional ballet environments, FBC will cultivate a collaborative approach with an egalitarian structure, foster an environment of inclusivity, and will not condone discrimination against any individual regarding race, color, ethnicity, nation origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, appearance, religion, age, or ability or other protected classes.