Supporting Creative Expression in Central Washington

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Ellensburg Dance Ensemble

Ellensburg Dance Ensemble inspires a love for dance through high-quality education and performances. As Central Washington’s premier nonprofit dance company, we enrich lives, foster artistic expression, and strengthen community bonds.  

Join us for our End-of-Year Dance Showcase: Party Animals! 🐾🎉 Get ready for a high-energy, family-friendly celebration as our dancers take the stage to show off everything they&rsquo;ve learned this year. From our youngest movers to our most advanced performers, this joyful showcase features all ages and all styles of dance&mdash;ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, and more. &ldquo;Party Animals&rdquo; is all about fun, personality, and celebrating the hard work and growth of our dancers in a lively, feel-good performance the whole family will love. Morgan Performing Arts Center📅 Wednesday, June 17⏰ 6:00&ndash;8:00 PM Come cheer on our amazing dancers and celebrate a fantastic year of movement, creativity, and community!

Party Animals! DAY OF TICKET SALES

Party Animals! EDE's Annual Dance Showcase

Tickets for The Little Prince, TLP Sunday 2pm

TLP Sunday 2pm

The Little Prince &ndash; An Original Dance Interpretation Presented by Ellensburg Dance Ensemble Ellensburg Dance Ensemble proudly presents The Little Prince &ndash; An Original Dance Interpretation, a visually rich, family-friendly dance production inspired by the beloved story and reimagined through movement, music, and imagination. Premiering May 21&ndash;24 at the Morgan Performing Arts Center, this original performance brings together children, teens, and adult dancers in a multi-generational cast, blending classical ballet with lyrical, contemporary, tap, and character-driven dance styles. The result is a moving and accessible performance that speaks to audiences of all ages. Through a series of whimsical encounters and celestial journeys, The Little Prince explores themes of curiosity, connection, responsibility, and wonder&mdash;reminding us that what matters most is often unseen. This production is thoughtfully designed for both first-time theatergoers and seasoned arts supporters, making it an ideal experience for families, visitors, and the wider community. As a nonprofit organization, Ellensburg Dance Ensemble is committed to keeping the performing arts accessible while maintaining a high standard of artistic quality. Ticket prices are intentionally set to welcome a broad audience, and optional supporter tickets help sustain future community-centered productions. We invite you to join us for an evening of storytelling through dance&mdash;and to experience the magic of The Little Prince on stage.

The Little Prince - EDE's Spring Performance

Tickets for The Little Prince, TLP Saturday 4pm

TLP Saturday 4pm

Tickets for The Little Prince, TLP Saturday 11am

TLP Saturday 11am

Tickets for The Little Prince, Friday at 7pm

TLP Friday 7pm

Tickets for The Little Prince, Thursday at 7pm

TLP Thursday 7pm

Your Generosity Fuels Our Mission At Ellensburg Dance Ensemble, our mission is to inspire and nurture the love of dance in our community. Every contribution we receive plays a crucial role in helping us achieve this goal. Ellensburg Dance Ensemble, and our educational outreach facility, The Studio by EDE, is the only nonprofit dance organization in Central Washington. Your support makes all the difference! Here’s how your donation makes a difference:<ol><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Expanding Access to Dance Education: Your support allows us to offer scholarships to students who might not otherwise be able to afford dance classes. By making dance accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, we are fostering a diverse and inclusive community.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Enhancing Our Programs: Donations help us develop and expand our range of dance programs. This includes introducing new dance styles, offering advanced workshops, and bringing in guest instructors to provide unique learning experiences for our students.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Improving Our Facilities: Contributions enable us to maintain and upgrade our dance studio. This ensures that our dancers have a safe and inspiring environment to learn and practice in, with the best possible equipment and resources.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Supporting Performances and Events: Your donation helps us organize and host performances, recitals, and community events. These events provide our dancers with valuable performance experience and offer the community a chance to enjoy and celebrate the art of dance.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Empowering Our Instructors: With your help, we can invest in the professional development of our instructors. This includes advanced training and certifications, ensuring that our students receive high-quality instruction from knowledgeable and passionate teachers.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Community Outreach: Your contribution supports our outreach programs, which bring dance into local schools, community centers, and senior living facilities. These initiatives help spread the joy of dance beyond our studio and into the broader community.</li></ol>Your generosity directly impacts our ability to provide high-quality dance education and experiences. Together, we are building a vibrant, artistic community where the love of dance can thrive. Thank you for believing in the Ellensburg Dance Ensemble and for your invaluable support!

Your Generosity Fuels Our MissionAt Ellensburg Dance Ensemble, our mission is to inspire and nurture the love of dance in our community. Every contribution we receive plays a crucial role in helping us achieve this goal. Ellensburg Dance Ensemble, and our educational outreach facility, The Studio by EDE, is the only nonprofit dance organization in Central Washington. Your support makes all the difference!Here’s how your donation makes a difference:Expanding Access to Dance Education: Your support allows us to offer scholarships to students who might not otherwise be able to afford dance classes. By making dance accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, we are fostering a diverse and inclusive community.Enhancing Our Programs: Donations help us develop and expand our range of dance programs. This includes introducing new dance styles, offering advanced workshops, and bringing in guest instructors to provide unique learning experiences for our students.Improving Our Facilities: Contributions enable us to maintain and upgrade our dance studio. This ensures that our dancers have a safe and inspiring environment to learn and practice in, with the best possible equipment and resources.Supporting Performances and Events: Your donation helps us organize and host performances, recitals, and community events. These events provide our dancers with valuable performance experience and offer the community a chance to enjoy and celebrate the art of dance.Empowering Our Instructors: With your help, we can invest in the professional development of our instructors. This includes advanced training and certifications, ensuring that our students receive high-quality instruction from knowledgeable and passionate teachers.Community Outreach: Your contribution supports our outreach programs, which bring dance into local schools, community centers, and senior living facilities. These initiatives help spread the joy of dance beyond our studio and into the broader community.Your generosity directly impacts our ability to provide high-quality dance education and experiences. Together, we are building a vibrant, artistic community where the love of dance can thrive.Thank you for believing in the Ellensburg Dance Ensemble and for your invaluable support!

✨Make your dancer&rsquo;s big moment even more special with a beautiful rose 🌹✨Each purchase directly supports our 🏆Competition Dance Team. 💃🕺 Funds will help cover the costs of competitions, costumes, and travel. We appreciate your support 🤍 and can&rsquo;t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

✨Make your dancer’s big moment even more special with a beautiful rose 🌹✨Each purchase directly supports our 🏆Competition Dance Team. 💃🕺 Funds will help cover the costs of competitions, costumes, and travel.We appreciate your support 🤍 and can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

Showcase Flowers

✨Support The Studio by EDE’s Competition Team! ✨Help us reach our goal of raising $5000for the 2026-2027 season! Your generous donations will directly support these talented dancers by providing:Costumes that bring our performances to life.Performance fees that allow us to participate in shows and competitions.Travel expenses for competitions and performances.Coaching and training from expert instructors to help our dancers reach their full potential.Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. With your support, we can continue to inspire our community through dance and provide our dancers with the opportunities they deserve.Sponsorship Levels💎 Platinum Partner $350: shout-outs on social media, in the studio, and on our website, name/logo on banners at events, and a framed thank-you photo from the team, 2 complimentary tickets to our Spring Recital🥇 Gold Groove Sponsor $250: Social media shoutouts, in the studio, and on our website, name/logo on banners at events, and a thank-you card with a team picture🥈Silver Stepper $150: Social media shout-out and name listed on our website, name/logo in our local events program, and a thank-you card from the team🥉 Bronze Booster$25 -$100: Personalized thank-you note from the team and name listed in our local events programIf you would like to participate in our sponsorship campaign, please ensure that you check the box on the form.✨Thank you for helping our team shine!✨

Ellensburg Dance Ensemble

Ellensburg Dance Ensemble

Past events

Past events

Party Animals! DAY OF TICKET SALES

Party Animals! EDE's Annual Dance Showcase

TLP Sunday 2pm

The Little Prince - EDE's Spring Performance

TLP Saturday 4pm

TLP Saturday 11am

TLP Friday 7pm

TLP Thursday 7pm

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