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Étoiles ($5,000+)
E-toile • [Fr. ay-TWAL]

The highest ranking member of a ballet company, literally "the stars."

Donna Marisa Bontrager
Hannah Joy Bontrager and Spencer Gwartney-Gibbs
Dianna Campbell-Bressler
Dr. Patricia A. Gwartney & George Goldthwaite
Alice Moffit, DMD and Paul Newman, DMD
Dr. Averno M Rempel and Wendlyn Rempel
Ellen Urrutia Jorde
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Premiéres Danseurs ($2,500+)
Pre-mieres Dan-seurs • [Fr. pre-MEER don-SYUR]

Literally, the "first dancers." The soloists in a ballet company.

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Lane Arts Council/City of Eugene Cultural Services Division Link »
Ellen Krusi, Gazley Plowman Architects
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Pacific Office Automation

Coryphees ($1,000+)
Cor-y-phée • [Fr. kaw-ree-FEY]

A member of a ballet company who dances usually as part of a small group and who ranks below the soloists.

Randy Clays
Richard P. Haugland Foundation
Lawrence K. Pauls
Donna and Bart Snyder
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Les ballerines pres de l’eau ($500+)
Les bal-ler-ines pres de l’eau • [Fr. lays bah-lerINE pray deh LOW]

Literally, "The dancers closest to the water." The water image refers to the big ballet backdrops of fountains; the oldest and most senior corps de ballet members would be positioned at the back of the ensemble, right next to the background.

Dimmer Family Foundation
Sue McClelland
Carla Pacana
Sandra Castleman
Leonor Colbert
Christine Desermeaux
Allan Sorenson
Donovan Werts, Donovan Productions
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Monovita Photography, Dmitri Von Klein Link »
Americanistan Link »
Anne & David Bogart, DW Bogart Associates Link »
Café Soriah Link »
Karin Clarke Gallery Link »
Tim Helferty, The District Link »
Escape Lodging Link »
Eugene Symphony Organization Link »
Jerry Gowins, Carpe Lumen Photography Link »
John Jarvie, classical guitarist Link »
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Anne Nunn Photography Link »
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Corps de Ballet ($100+)
Corps de Bal-let • [Fr. Core deh bal-LEY]

Literally, the "body of the ballet"; the ensemble of dancers that makes up the essential core.

Rebecca Aust
Emily and Adam Dew
Laurie Hamilton DO
Michele, Megan and Kieu Henney
Andrea and Edward Heid
Yuri Pantioukhin
Debora Byrd and Larry Adams
Jean Names and Gary Cross
Mary Janns and Stan Gibbs
E Nadine and James P Harrang
Ali Losik and David Heyer
Andrea and Cole Inman
Nancy Oft Rose and Mike Rose
Pam Whyte and Ron Saylor
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Moman Lumber
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Basin and Range
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Bungalow, Lucia SkinCare, JustJanet JustHair
Casablanca Middle Eastern Restaurant
Dutch Bros, Ron Watkins
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Kaz Oveissi, Opus 6ix Link »
Leslie Howeth and Jon Younce, Pacific Reef Resort Link »
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Apprentice ($50+)

Ap-pren-tice • An entry-level position in a ballet company—the important transition years between student and professional dancer.

Sharon Schuman
Susan Turnblom
Thea Vandervoort
Margie and Bill Van Dorn
Susan Ban
Martha and Bill Bennett
Michael Dawe
Josh Goldfarb
Arikka Hall
Arnold Ismach
Laura Matthews and Doug Leisy
Elizabeth Mondulick
Vicki Morgan
Jean and Jeffrey Narin
Camilla Pratt
Carole and C Milton Quam
Karen Schell
Jonah Schrogin
Carlotta Sinkey
Deborah and James Speer
Bonnita Stalberg
Eve and Mike Takahashi
Darcy Tucker
Diane and Drew Webster
Kaleigh Young
Burch’s Shoes
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The Barons Den and Shooting Range Link »
Bruce’s Candy Kitchen Link »
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Cascades Raptor Center Link »
Crux Rock Gym Link »
Dena’s Shop in the Corner
Designs by the Sea, B.J. Holford
Euphoria Chocolate Link »
Fruedian Slip Link »
Lago Blu Galato, Keri Lake Link »
Latitude Ten Cafe
Michael Thieme, Sweet Waters Link »
Once upon a Breeze
Onsen Spas
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Sweet Life Patisserie Link »
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Volunteers

vol-un-teer • a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. Our WONDERFUL volunteers help us achieve our mission and goals!

Jon Bogart
Patience Carter
Ashlynn Christian
Caroline DeVorss
Annie Feuer
Melina Frenzel
Sandie Hammond
Kendal Heavican
Kimberly Hedman
Maggie Hilty
Joe Hoff
Laura & Andrea Griffin
Tina & Carl Griffin
Tara & Sophia Jones
Sophia Jones
Lauren Kellas
Laura Madjeski
Christine Matthews
Miranda Matthews
Addison Moore
Dana Nicholson
Carla, Tracy, Ricky Pacana
Walt Purdy
Tima Rabinovich
Courtney Ramirez
John Rivera
Amber Shaver
Alexis Smith
Peter Staten
Nicole Stecel
Lillian Oueis
Sarah Weber
Alexa Westerbeck