Eugene Ballet Youth Competition Teams

Our Eugene Ballet Youth (EBY) award-winning Competition Teams finished another amazing season of dance, travel, and growth. We're excited to invite new dancers to join us for the 2022/23 Season as we continue on this inspirational adventure! The EBY Competition program, led by Sarah Pecht, is designed to create a positive environment where serious young dancers can grow as performers and teammates. Dancers will increase their self-esteem, self-discipline, and pride in their accomplishments. Opportunities are available for dancers ages 6–18 with at least two years of dance experience.

Workshops for New Dancers Wednesday, August 3 5:00–6:00 pm (Ages 6–12) 6:30–7:30 pm (Ages 13–18) Eugene Ballet Academy, 154 E 16th Ave, 97401 $15 due upon registration Interested in becoming a part of EBY's Competition Teams? This workshop is strongly recommended, though not required, for dancers that have not previously participated in our Competition Team program. Enroll in this workshop to learn more about the Competition Team experience and prepare for the team auditions. Dancers are led through a warm-up that focuses on strength and flexibility, across the floor dance technique, acro/tumbling, and a fun combo at the end.

Click Here to Register for Workshop: Ages 6–12

Click Here to Register for Workshop: Ages 13–18

Auditions for All Dancers Friday, August 5 5:00–6:30 pm (Ages 6–12) 7:00–8:30 pm (Ages 13–18) Eugene Ballet Academy, 154 E 16th Ave, 97401 $100 non-refundable deposit due upon registration*

Auditions are open to all dancers in the community between ages 6–18 with at least two years of prior dance experience. Auditions are required for ALL dancers wishing to be a part of our teams, even those who were previously on a team. Auditions are conducted similar to a class. Students are led through a small stretch, demonstrate various technique combinations, and learn a short dance. No solos are required. Auditions are closed to parents or spectators. Select dancers may be asked to stay for an additional audition time if they may be a better fit with a team that falls under the other audition group. Dancers must wear appropriate dance attire with hair secured out of their face.  Notification of team placements will be emailed by Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Completed agreements and contracts for the 2022/23 EBY season are due on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. *The deposit is to encourage dedication and commitment before auditioning for the team, allowing our faculty to select dancers and form cohesive groups for the year. This deposit goes toward the total annual fee due. If you are not selected to be on the team after the audition, you will be given a full refund. If a dancer makes a team and withdraws at a later date, no refund will be given.

Click Here to Register for Auditions: Ages 6–12

Click Here to Register for Auditions: Ages 13–18

Call Backs (as needed) Saturday, August 6 9:00–10:00 am (All dancers) Eugene Ballet Academy, 154 E 16th Ave, 97401 Call Backs: Please be prepared for students to return for call backs. Call backs will be by invitation only, allowing us to see dancers together in more specific groups.

EBY Competition Team Mission EBY Competition Teams are an arm of the Eugene Ballet Youth program. The Competition program is designed to create a positive environment where serious young dancers can grow as performers and teammates. Dancers will increase their self-esteem, self-discipline, and pride in their accomplishments. Team members will also improve their dance technique, become more precise, dynamic performers, and learn how to be responsible team members.

EBY Competition Team Program Description All competition routines are taught during regular Team classes starting in September 2022. EBY Competition Teams perform at two to three competitions/conventions in the Portland and Eugene areas throughout the season. Specific dates will be selected by October 1. In addition to competitions/conventions, dancers may also perform in a few community performances throughout the season. EBY Competition Team Class Requirements All EBY Competition dancers must fulfill their required ballet and jazz classes in their assigned level in order to be eligible to participate.

For more information contact us at 541-686-9342 —Eugene Ballet Academy and Eugene Ballet Youth Faculty