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Eugene Ballet Youth (EBY) Touring

The Eugene Ballet Youth (EBY) award-winning Touring Team has wrapped another incredible season of dance, travel, and growth, and we’re already looking ahead with excitement! We invite both new and returning dancers to join us for the 2026–27 season as we continue this inspiring and unforgettable journey.
The EBY Touring Program, led by Sarah Pecht and Liz Warthen, offers a dynamic and supportive environment where dedicated young dancers thrive as performers and teammates. Throughout the season, dancers build confidence, discipline, and a strong sense of pride in their accomplishments, both on and off the stage.
Opportunities are available for dancers ages 5–18 with at least two years of dance experience.

Touring Teams

Rehearsals: All competition routines for the season will be taught during regular team classes beginning in September 2026, with additional choreography sessions held August 17 – September 3. The Touring Team attends three competitions/conventions in the Pacific Northwest, with dates finalized by mid-July. Additional community performance opportunities may also be scheduled throughout the season—giving dancers even more chances to shine.

Class Requirements: All EBY Touring dancers must fulfill all required classes in their assigned level in order to be eligible to participate.

2026-27 Team Auditions

Auditions for the 2026–27 Eugene Ballet Youth Touring Team will be held on Tuesday, June 16. All dancers interested in joining must complete the registration form linked below. At the end of the form, you will be prompted to log into your family account and register for the appropriate audition time based on your dancer’s current EBA level. This form is required for all interested dancers, even if your dancer has previously been on a team or is unable to attend the audition.
Please register your dancer according to their current EBA level. A $150 deposit is due at registration. If your dancer is not currently enrolled at EBA, please email eby@eugeneballetacademy.org for placement guidance.
Auditions are required for all dancers and are open to ages 5-18 with at least two years of prior dance experience. The audition will be run like a class, including a brief warm-up, technique combinations, and a short piece of choreography. No solos are required. Auditions are closed to parents and spectators. Dancers should wear black dance attire with hair neatly secured away from the face.
If your dancer is unable to attend, please still complete registration, submit the deposit, and fill out the form. Be sure to note the absence—we will follow up to arrange a private audition if needed.
Audition Schedule – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Location: Eugene Ballet Academy
154 E 16th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401
  • 4:15–5:00 pm (EBA Pre-Ballet 2–Level 1)
  • 4:15–6:30 pm (EBA Level 2)
  • 5:15–6:30 pm (EBA Level 3)
  • 5:15–8:45 pm (EBA Level 4)
  • 6:45–8:45 pm (EBA Levels 5 & 6)

*If you have any questions regarding EBY Touring Auditions, please reach out to eby@eugeneballetacademy.org. 

Featured images by Liz Hults, Hollywood Connection and Velocity Dance Convention

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