The Eugene Ballet goes SWING

The Eugene Ballet goes SWING! Tickets are on sale now for Swing Kings! Sunday, Feb. 10th, at 3 p.m. atBeasley Coliseum.

Tickets cost between $14-$25, and are available at the WSU Beasley Coliseum Box Office (509) 335-1514or at www.beasley.wsu.edu, and Festival Dance & Performing Arts Association at (208) 883-3267 or www.festivaldance.org

For a sneak peak of the show visit www.festivaldance.

It’s classical ballet variations followed by Jitterbug, Jive, and Jazz! This incredible dance program will feature beautiful lyrical ballet selections plus “The Swing Kings,” a new crowd pleaser packed with energy and fun.  Big Band tunes from Count Basie, Bobby Sherwood, Les Brown and others are the backdrop for the Lindy Hop, Shag, and Jitterbug danced by an amazing 20 member ensemble.

Local sponsors include:  Zion’s Bank, Presnell Gage Accounting, and KQQQ

Eugene Ballet Company has grown to be one of the largest touring companies in the Western United States. Visiting an average of five western states, Eugene Ballet Company has built upon its reputation to perform high-quality shows across the United States. www.eugeneballet.org

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