Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, Suzanne received her early training at the School of the Hartford Ballet and Butler University, where she received her B.S. in Arts Administration and Dance. She…

Michelle Ferguson is a nonprofit arts professional with extensive experience in communications, development, and community engagement. She brings a collaborative, strategic approach to her work, with a focus on strengthening…

Troy DeShazer brings a breadth of experience in nonprofit operations arts leadership, as well as a fresh perspective as a non-dancer to Eugene Ballet. He graduated from the University of…

  Katie Patrick has been with The Eugene Ballet since 2012. She first joined the organization as an academy faculty member teaching tap, jazz, hip hop, elementary division ballet, and…

  A second-generation Eugenean and graduate of the University of Oregon, Christina has managed to combine her concerns for the community and a love of the arts with her bookkeeping…

  Nina, born and raised in Tampa, Florida, graduated from Butler University with a Degree in Dance Arts Administration and a minor in Strategic Communications. During her time at Butler…

Axel Dāzee is an artist, designer, educator, author, producer and more!  Since 2022, she has been Eugene Ballet’s costume shop manager and in-house costume designer. Experienced in all aspects of…

Katherine Frizzell launched her career in videography at age 12 when she landed an (unpaid) job directing a Billie Jean music video starring her brother and herself. She then took…

Michael Peterson has been designing for Eugene Ballet since 2009, creating the lighting for more than 70 ballets. Other companies that Michael has designed for include American Players Theatre, National Tour…