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Ballet Fantastique
4.9 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Ballet school in Eugene, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 2–7 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (844) 494-6793
- Website & schedule balletfantastique.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My son Beau has been with Ballet Fantisque for a couple of years now and we are excited to report we are happier than ever!”
How they train
What families & students say
“The dancers themselves are very well trained and have a high level of technique you normally don't see out of big cities.”
“Ballet Fantastique put on another exceptional performance with a locally adapted and choreographed "As you Like it" - Shakespeare meets the wild west.”
“Eugene is so lucky to have such an innovative and creative performing arts company.”
From the reviews
Hello Everyone, I want to renew this post to give an update. My son Beau has been with Ballet Fantisque for a couple of years now and we are excited to report we are happier than ever! This company is growing with leaps and bounds!
Ballet Fantastique has been a great resource and vehicle of expression for several local and international musicians and groups. These productions have utilized a vast array of multi-cultural musical styles which have been exciting and inspirational for our community.
My husband and I have been long time season ticket holders of Ballet Fantastique. We have always been impressed by the artistry and creativity of their performances. But during the last year, when most artistic companies have simply stopped performing, Ballet Fantastique has soared.
The performance by Ballet Fantastique was not a classic love story entwined with a graceful ballet and orchestral music. It impossibly combined multiple forms of dance and music that kept me wiggling in my seat and giggling through the show. Great theater! I will definitely seek out future productions by this group.
Adult ballet at Ballet Fantastique
Ballet Fantastique runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Ballet Fantastique
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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