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    ZAPP Academy of Dance - Under the watchful eye...

    ZAPP Academy of Dance

    3.7(3 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    The Zreliak Artistic Performing Productions Company, otherwise known as ZAPP, is a one of the kind…read moredance company and is the brain child of Cindy Zreliak, also assisted by Cheryl Lemmer. They've started a revolution of a dance company inspiring Eugene's finest to have a taste of the performing arts. Without a doubt they are the class of the city, with a variety of dances that spanning a multitude of genres ranging from hip hop to swing to jazz. No local area dance troupe compares to Zapp, as they have a unique distinction of being in a class to themselves. Aside from performing locally in Eugene, they're also world famous touring cities across the United States and Europe. I've had the pleasure of attending a few of their shows in Eugene and came away impressed practically every time. The WOW factor is almost immediate and they continue to inspire audiences everywhere. They cater to many young folks and I encourage those who are interested to make the leap to audition and check this group out. If not, join me in the crowd where seats just might be limited.

    ZAPP is disclpined school of dance... I have never had the privalige to dance there but i have very…read moreclose friends that have. My best friend Allison has danced with her since December and has said it was the experience of a life time.my other friend Jaime has said that it is a very confident and collected group of gifted dancers and that any experience, good or bad has been enchanting. I have been blessed to meet Cindy in person and will soon have a chance to dance with her personaly. Every one always says that they don't like being yelled at but really when you are yelled at, it just means that you are blessed with the atention of Cindy Zreliak..

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    Ballet Fantastique - Dancers of Ballet Fantastique in Aladdin: The Rock Opera / Erin Beltran

    Ballet Fantastique

    5.0(13 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    I had never been to Eugene and was overwhelmed. When I was 9 years old a teacher read the Raven to…read moremy class and I was addicted to poetry like a fiend. As a teenager I ended up living with a person going to ballet school. I became a huge fan of dance and ballet. When I stumbled on this I just had to try to see it. Another friend felt the same but we both have mobility issues so going to new places is daunting since a lot of venues are supposed to offer ADA in all price points but usually it is marked higher or what the have listed is not actually ADA. It's A LOT to deal with every time you want to go anywhere to anything.. I reached out to the venue and they referred me to the ballet company. I thought, ugh... they can't help but ok... But they did and fast. Talk about making us feel welcome and seen. And WHAT A PERFORMANCE! Ballet Fantastique set ballet pieces to Steampunk styled music performed with cello, piano, and an accordion. A spoken word actor recited parts from five different Edgar Allen Poe pieces (some would argue his best): Masque of the Red Death (1842), The Raven (1845), Fall of the House of Usher (1839),Annabel Lee (1849) and Cask of Amontillado (1846). There were touches of cirque with an aerialist and stilt walker. The sets, lighting, and aesthetic were incredible. This ballet was a treasure trove. They had some gorgeous masks for sale at amazing prices and I could not resist getting a gorgeous production poster signed by the whole cast for $5. After attending this I definitely plan to make it a point to attend another performance of theirs.

    This is a very fantastic ballet Academy. My daughter had been wanting to be a ballerina for years…read moreso I got her into a trial with this Academy and she fell in love immediately. Ever since she has improved in her confidence and joy and loves dancing ballet around the house and is so happy. All of the staff here is incredibly kind, thorough, professional, and friendly. Highly, highly recommend! This is the place where ballerinas blossom!

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    Dancers of Ballet Fantastique in Alice in Wonderland / Ahren Gehrman

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    The Shedd Institute - View from F row of balcony, far right. This is just the preview screen before the band came on.

    The Shedd Institute

    3.9(22 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I've only been here once, but will likely go again as they seem to have some interesting shows…read more They do both live music and plays here as far as I can tell. The acoustics were good and for the most part the lighting was as well. I saw the Sugar Beets on 6/20/26. As a person who is gluten-free and tries to avoid sweets and alcohol there really wasn't anything at concessions for me. I'm grateful that this is not a place that refuses to allow you to bring your own snacks and water. The room with concessions also has merch (like band t-shirts). I overheard someone say that during the show if you attempt to go down the stairs from the balcony (like to get to concessions) the stair way is completely pitch black and hazardous.

    I've finally I've been able to visit the Shedd. Well, that's a little incorrect; they were around…read morewhen I was in middle and high school, but as a summer program or resident company at the Hult Center known as OFAM, the Oregon Festival of American Music. Until this past weekend, I hadn't been to a program at their own year-round space that's been here for 25 years or so now. (But I don't feel too bad about that since my sister, who's lived here all her life, has only been once.) Anyway, I brought my toddler to their Magical Moombah show, which is designed specifically for children. We had a lot of fun! It was held in the Jacqua concert hall. The show was kind of variety/vaudeville in style; this one was called Come Sail Away, and it had a loose story made up that was connected by pre-existing songs that matched the theme. There were several time when they invited the kids up to participate--a dance party on stage, a couple of joke breaks, a contest or two, and more. It was a great way to let the kids be involved, and even the littlest kids had an opportunity to join in (my two year old was insistent on making her stage debut, though I think she was a bit shy when she was up there dancing with everyone). They hold this program each quarter and I'll definitely be looking for it next time we're home to visit. They also host concerts, musicals, and other programming. There are a couple of performance spaces, the concert hall being the main one and then recital space. The Shedd is also home to a music school, which seems to take place in the newer wing, where students can take private or group lessons. I will say that their website is really frustrating--almost every link would take me to their calendar, even if I was clicking on Faculty or Welcome--so I'm not sure what that's about so I'd suggest just calling if you have questions. There's a fee if you purchase tickets online (and maybe if you purchase in person with a credit card); in person with cash there's no fee. They have a good parking arrangement with the city that allows for free parking on evenings and weekends in the Lane County lot. There's also parking directly behind their north entrance (I'm not sure if that's the city lot or not, but I don't think so). The lot we parked in was kind of frustrating because almost every spot was marked as compact, and in the year 2026 even in Eugene most people have an SUV or minivan or something, and places just need to stop making most of their parking for compact cars. Some fun facts: Ginevra Ralph, who co-founded the Shedd, is the great-granddaughter of John G. Shedd (namesake of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in addition to this performing arts center). The Shedd is located in what was once the First Baptist Church in Eugene, one of the largest in the city if not the largest at the time. Also, Marin Alsop, a conductor of international renown, was the co-conducted the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Festival of American Music early in her career. The Shedd really does have a storied history and lots of great things to come.

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    The Shedd Institute
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    The Hult Center for the Performing Arts - South side of building.

    The Hult Center for the Performing Arts

    4.0(56 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This may be a fine venue for performances, but accessibility for the disabled is an afterthought. A…read morevery late afterthought. Is it technically ADA compliant? Probably. Barely. When you arrive from the south (as we did) you are met with a giant staircase to enter. Turns out there is a ramp on the north side. You wouldn't know that though, as there is nary a sign to be seen. Once you go around the building you can get in. There are metal detectors. They're sort of unattended though, or at least the people working them are far on the other side. What's a wheelchair to do? We tried getting someone's attention and eventually they irritatedly told us to just go through. We did. Not sure what kind of metal detectors those are supposed to be when the fully metal wheelchair didn't set them off. Now... our tickets are on the mezzanine. How do we get there? Lots of stairs.... No signs for an elevator. Had to ask around. There is one- way around the corner. It's small, old, and slow. But we got there. No bathrooms on the mezzanine though. Too bad for us. Then, after the show... the elevator.... There's a sign telling able bodied people to take the stairs.... But they don't. They just look at us sheep faced as they come down from the higher balconies packed full so we can't get in. No attendant or anything, no staff member to tell them no, so... us folx with wheelchairs and canes and walkers, we just wait for all the able bodies to get down. (And of course not all disabilities are visible. But their eyes told us their guilt.) We were there to see Tig Notaro. I think she'd be ashamed of some of her fans. And the venue. Do better.

    I ordered my tickets to the Morgan Jay show Online. It was easy to pick my seat and also receive my…read moreticket. The venue is pretty spacious and the seats were decent. I sat in Row C so I was fairly close to the front. This venue does offer some snacks as well as drinks for purchase. The drink prices were about average for when you go to a venue. There is plenty of restaurant options nearby as well as a couple hotels to stay at if you're out of town like me.

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    The Hult Center for the Performing Arts
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