Open Barre / Art Release Parties
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.”
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 Saturdays 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
photo: BOB WILLIAMS
Coming up
aladdin Open Barre
Event date: april 26, 2025 @ 5-6:30 pm (City Center for Dance, Eugene)
5 -5:15 pm // Welcome // mingle
Enjoy local tastings from Heritage Distilling and great company
5:15-5:30 pm // Brief introduction to the story
From the makers of BFan
5:30-6:30 pm // Open Rehearsal // Artist Q&A
Four custom taste pairings inspired by four preview scenes
from our April Open Barre partner, SHEILD CATERING
$30 tickets / Includes tastes menu, drinks, and preview performance from BFan
Complimentary for BFan Season Subscribers with advance ticket reservation
*Subscribers, use the secret code you received via email
RSVP ONLY. FIRST 40 GUESTS.
