UPCOMING EVENTS

WINTER SERIES 2024
a partnership with Midtown Arts Center, Eugene Ballet
December 18-20, 2024

REFRACTION : THROUGH THE FAMILIAR SHADOWS

Fermata Ballet Collective invites dancers of all levels and abilities to join our 3-day community workshop, designed to explore movement, choreography, and personal reflection in a supportive and collaborative environment. This year’s theme, "Refraction: Through The Familiar Shadows," celebrates the winter solstice—the darkest time of year—and the inner light we cultivate through our movement practice and connections with others.

Our Winter Series workshops offer dancers the chance to embody original choreography created by FBC’s professional faculty, working with a local composer each year to bring a unique sound to the process. We will have a local videographer documenting the choregraphy explorations within the workshop, allowing participants to engage in the creative process and receive a personal video package that can be used for media sharing, auditions, or reflection.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

   •    Inclusive for All Levels: Designed for teens and adults, the workshop welcomes movers of every experience level.

   •    Dance Technique & Choreography: Learn original choreography, experiment with different movement styles, and deepen your technical foundation.

   •    Round-Table Discussions & Reflection: Engage in meaningful conversations about artistry, movement, and personal growth within the dance community.

   •    Personal Video Package: Dancers who register for all three days will receive a custom video package, including footage of their dancing for use in auditions, social media, or personal archives.

We believe there is no single way to create, to dance, or to learn—there are infinite possibilities. Through this workshop, we aim to create a space to learn from each other, push boundaries, and find new ways to grow together as artists and individuals.

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, December 18:
5:00-6:15 Contemporary technique class with Kendra Lady*
6:20-6:45 Solo choreography with Kendra
6:45-7:15 Improvastion with A[laj]a Badalich **
7:15-8:00 Duet choreography with A[Laj]a
8:00-8:30 Round table dancer discussion and reflection

Thursday, December 19:
5:00-6:15 Modern technique class Steph Young*
6:20-6:45 Group choreography with Steph
6:45-7:15 Choreographies (solos, duets, trios, group)
7:20-8:15 Choreography Rehearsal and notes (solos, duets, trios, group) 
8:15-8:30 Round table dancer discussion and reflection

Friday, December 20:
5:00-6:15 Neo-classical ballet technique class with Jessica Jaye Mackinson*
6:15-6:45 Choreography rehearsal (solos, duets, trios, group) 
6:45-7:15 Dancer break, attire, hair make up
7:15-8:30 Choreography FILMING video session  (solos, duets, trios, group) 

LOCATION:  Midtown Arts Center, Eugene Ballet Studio 5 (3rd floor, elevator access available)

COST: $120 per person. Payment is due in full by December 15, 2024. Cost includes all three workshop dates and video package. Partial scholarships available through the scholarship application, which is due Decemebr 8, 2024. 
*DROP-IN RATE for technique classes: $20 
** DROP-IN RATE for improv class: $10

Join us this winter as we explore the power of light, shadow, and movement in a time of reflection and growth. We can’t wait to share this creative journey with you!

PAST EVENTS

FALL WORKS
at Very Little Theatre
sponsored by Very Little Theatre and Minority Voices Theatre,
and made possible by a grant from the Chambers Family Foundation  
Saturday, November 30 at 6:30pm
Sunday, December 1 at 2:00pm

LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY SEMINARS:
Empowering Community Through the Arts at Very Little Theatre
October 20 & November 17, 2024

FBC DISCO DREAMS GALA
at the Midtown Arts Center
August 30, 2024

SUMMER CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP SERIES ‘24
at the Midtown Arts Center
August 27-30, 2024

EUGENE PRIDE
at Atlon Baker Park
August 10, 2024

ARTS ALIVE
”Levity”: works by local choreographers and composers
June 14, 2024

MASTER CLASS WITH A[LAJ]A BADALICH
at Xcape Dance Academy
June 16, 2024

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK: FBC ARCHIVAL DANCE FILM
Hosted by ArtHouse & Broadway Metro Cinema
April 19-28, 2024

SPRING SERIES ‘24: NATIONAL DANCE WEEK
at Platform360
April 21 & 28, 2024

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK KICKOFF EVENT
at the FARMERS MARKET PAVILION
April 19, 2024

fLEX STUDIOS 2024 BENEFIT CONCERT: FLEXPLORATION
March 9, 2024
Lane Community College, Ragozzino Performance Hall

UO SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE
NETWORKING & CAREER FAIR
February 16, 2024
Hosted by University of Oregon

WINTER SERIES ‘23
December 20-22, 2023
Hosted by Xcape Dance Academy

BEAM 2023: Presented by ArtCity Eugene
Friday, October 13, 2023
Hosted by the City of Eugene Cultural Services

EUGENE FRIDAY ARTWALK
AUGUST 4, 2023
Hosted by City of Eugene Cultural Services

SUMMER SERIES ‘23
JULY 26-28, 2023
Hosted by Platform360

ARTS ALIVE
JUNE 2, 2023
Hosted by First Friday Art Walk

SPRING SERIES ‘23: NATIONAL DANCE WEEK
APRIL 16, 2023
Hosted by Platform360 and City of Eugene

WINTER SERIES ‘22
DEC 19-21, 2022
Hosted by flex Studios

ARTS ALIVE
JUNE 3, 2022
Hosted by Lane Arts

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK 2022
April 22-May 21, 2022
Hosted by the City of Eugene

WINDOWFRONT EXHIBIT
Winter 2021-22
Hosted by City of Eugene Cultural Services

SAN JOSE FESTIVAL OF MOVEMENT
October 3, 2021
Hosted by San Jose Dance Theatre, CA

BEAM 2021: Presented by ArtCity Eugene
October 8, 2021
Hosted by the City of Eugene Cultural Services

ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT CONCERT
June 12, 2021
Outdoor ticketed event
Hosted by Project Baby Love, Antiquum Farm + Fermata Ballet Collective of flex Studios

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK
April 16-25, 2021
Hosted by the City of Eugene

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
March 27, 2021
Hosted by the Yachats Pavilion, Yachats, OR

VIRTUAL
February 13-14, 2021
Online ticketed event
Hosted by Fermata Ballet Collective of flex Studios

WINDOWFRONT EXHIBITS 2020
Winter 2020-21
Hosted by City of Eugene Cultural Services

BEAM 2020:
Presented by ArtCity Eugene
October 16, 2020
Hosted by the City of Eugene Cultural Services

TOGETHER:
Fermata Ballet Collective & #instaballet
Saturday, September 19, 2020
CANCELLED DUE TO SMOKE/FIRE

PORTLAND WORKSHOP
August 1, 2020
Hosted by Vitalidad Movement Arts & Events Center, Portland, OR