Welcome to an intimate taste of bold new art in the Northwest.

“I’d never seen a ballet before and thought it would take me awhile to develop or cultivate an appreciation for it—I thought it might be like opera or something? But then I saw Ballet Fantastique. I was blown away...the music I wasn’t expecting, the power and athleticism of the dancers, the fact that there was a story I could follow... It was also so cool to meet the dancers—they are so gracious and really accessible.”

— Ben Carter, brand new to dance Ballet Fantastique fan since 2011

Entertaining, dynamic, and rule-breaking, Ballet Fantastique’s Open Barre Series is regular access to shared artistic experiences at BFan’s City Center for Dance in downtown Eugene.

Three select Fridays each season, dive in to the new art in the making of Ballet Fantastique’s next original work of dance theater. Dive in to the story with guest thinkers and experts. Taste new wine, cider, or beer from local makers, inspired by BFan’s new art. Meet the dancers. See curated rehearsal excerpts with live dancers and musicians. Ask questions and share your thoughts. Fall in love.

LOCATION: CITY CENTER FOR DANCE // 960 OAK ST. , EUGENE, OR 97401

RSVP by call or text: 844-494-6793 // INFO [at] BALLETFANTASTIQUE.ORG

PARKING: FREE ON EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS // STREET PARKING OR ABOVE IN THE OAK STREET OVERPARK

Coming up

CINDERELLA: THE ROCK OPERA Open Barre

Event date: Friday, february 9, 2024 @ 6:30-8 pm (City Center for Dance, Eugene)

6:30 pm: Say hi // Beer tasting with Alesong Brewing & Blending
6:50 pm: BFan tours // See the new costumes
7 pm: Brief introduction on Cinderella // Themes + motifs to look for // Q&A with Dr. Barbara Mossberg, University of Oregon Honors College
(BFan CCD studio)
7:15 pm: Open rehearsal excerpts with Donna + Hannah and the artists of Ballet Fantastique // MC: Jeany Snider, BFan Director of Community Engagement

$10+ donation at the door or included as a membership in your 23–24 BFan Season Subscription/RED CARD

RSVP HERE

alice in wonderland: remix Open Barre

Event date: Friday, april 19, 2024 @ 6:30-8 pm (City Center for Dance, Eugene)

6:30 pm: Say hi // Tasting TBA
6:50 pm: Tour the BFan creative lab // See the new costumes
(BFan CCD creative lab)
7 pm: Brief introduction on Alice // Themes + motifs to look for // Q&A with Dr. Barbara Mossberg, University of Oregon Honors College
(BFan CCD studio)
7:15 pm: Open rehearsal excerpts with Donna + Hannah and the artists of Ballet Fantastique // MC: Jeany Snider, BFan Director of Community Engagement