Definitely as good as it gets!!! The Dance Factory is a huge family full of love, commitment, and…read morethe best talent you have ever seen!!! I am so proud to be a part of such an amazing organization. I recommend everyone to check out an open class at least once to see how much fun you could be having!

I take the adult beginners hip hop class on Saturday afternoons, and it's awesome!!! The place is…read morereally nice, has beautiful windows, and the staff as great! Love this place! Yes it's great for kids, but great for adults too!

I love hiphop it's so good and the teachers are so nice and acrobatic arts is super good toread more

They discriminate against low income families, and people with the disabilities. They removed my…read moregrandchildren from this class because they were low-income, they would send incorrect instructions for photo sessions classes so that he would fail. They are not good people. I would not recommend them to anyone.

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.

Very poor sportsmanship towards other dance companies. Very rude towards guest groups.read more

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!

You guys are amazing and bring me hope to regain the joy in life l lost along the way. Watching on…read moreyou isnt enough I must join the line and dance like everyones watching.

Unity is an amazing place to be a dancer! I met Eileen, (the studio director), when she was subbing…read morefor a jazz class I took at LCC. I fell in love with her movement and her charisma. I've danced with King's Krew, the adult hip hop company at Unity, for the last 4 years. Eileen is adamant about her students being well rounded dancers and trains her company members in barre and floor technique in addition to strength and conditioning training. Unity is a second home to many young dancers and I'm so happy I found this gem!

Alex is a great teacher. The other dancers are friendly and fun. The studio is welcoming and…read moreinclusive. There are frequent opportunities for performing or competing, but neither is a requirement for participating in classes. There are classes for kids of all ages and for adults. If you've ever wanted to try Irish dance, check out Blackthorn!

From the owner: Opened in 2023, Blackthorn Academy is Eugene's only Irish Dance school. Dancers can be any age and…read moreany experience level. Competitions and performances are not required, but all dancers are eligible for both if they are interested. Classes are offered for beginners, advanced beginners, novices, prizewinners, championship-level dancers, and adults. We strive to provide a safe and inclusive place for dancers of all types, regardless of age, gender, or orientation. We welcome queer dancers with open arms and hope to reach the queer community by partnering with local queer organizations.

I would not say this is the best place in town for a show unless you like long bathroom lines at…read moreintermission, clear bag policies, not being able to bring your own food and water and then being faced with junk food concessions(cash only, $3 ATM fee), and mostly alcohol and other unhealthy drinks. Staff members were nice and helpful though and they do get some good acts coming through town.

What a beautiful show we experienced! Getting to see Lucy Dacus in a vintage, small venue was a…read moretreat. The staff were all so helpful and friendly and efficient. The lighting with the disco ball was fun and whimsical. I loved that they had cool air blowing on the audience the entire show. Would love to come back again!

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.

The cast and crew there put on such a high class dignified expierance. Pairing dinner and a show…read morenever fails to completely satisfy.. From musical genius... to safisticated plays that excite... with opportunity to meet cast and crew after every show... DONT MISS THIS....

I've seen two performances here so far and am looking forward to the next. The seats are nothing…read morespecial in terms of comfort but I never find myself shifting to get more comfortable. I've had a good view both times despite not paying for expensive seats. The sound is always good and the volunteers do a great job with crowd control. The parking garage egress is always especially smooth - huge props to the folks who direct traffic there! They pause exiting traffic to let you out if you have to back out on the first level, something I personally appreciate as I always get anxious parking in the hardest to exit part of a garage.

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.