What Evergreen City Ballet does

Evergreen City Ballet (ECB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-professional ballet school and performing company founded in 1994 in downtown Auburn, Washington, now operating from a three-studio facility at 1300 Bronson Way N in Renton, WA. The organization delivers a sequenced classical ballet curriculum based on Balanchine, Vaganova, and Cecchetti techniques, supplemented by contemporary, modern, jazz, Spanish, conditioning, pointe, pas de deux, repertoire, and academic seminars (music, French, art history, nutrition). Programs span a Children's Program (ages 3–12), Pre-Professional School Program across six ballet levels (ages 6–18), an invitation-only Performance Division, an Open Ballet Program with flexible scheduling, and adult drop-in and series classes.

ECB operates a direct-to-consumer model monetizing through per-season tuition (ranging from $84 for children's jazz to $717 for the Upper Ballet VI level), an annual $55 registration fee, performance and production revenue, summer programs (camps, junior intensive at $500–$650, senior intensive at $800–$1,520), studio rentals ($20–$100 per hour), and an Annual Fund campaign. The school uses iClassPro for registration, OnTheStage for ticketing, Donorbox for donations, and BeneFAQ for financial-aid processing. Production outputs include the annual Nutcracker (performed with live orchestra at Auburn and Renton IKEA Performing Arts Centers), Spring Production, the ELEVATE student choreography showcase, and the Evergreen International Dance Festival.

The organization is supported by core faculty with experience at New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and Dutch National Ballet, plus rotating guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and others. ECB is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Brian Wallace and operates with a Parent Guild, Advisory Board (including founding director Wade Walthall), and recurring funding relationships with 4Culture, ArtsFund, Washington State Arts Commission, and multiple municipal arts commissions. Notable alumni have placed at San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and Broadway.

Name

Evergreen City Ballet

Legal name

Evergreen City Ballet

Website

https://evergreencityballet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evergreen City Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-professional ballet school and performing company in Renton, WA, offering sequenced classical training, summer intensives, and annual productions for children, pre-professional students, and adults in the Puget Sound region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dance Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classical Ballet (Full-Length & Repertoire) (MPAGADAA), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Ballet instruction
• Dance education
• Pre-professional training
• Dance performances
• Youth dance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Renton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Classes: Monthly tuition based on classes per week across Children's Program, Pre-Professional School Program, Open Ballet Program, and Adult Classes. Annual registration fee of $55 for all students.
2. Performance Fees: Fees for participating in performances including Nutcracker, Spring Production, ELEVATE showcase, and Evergreen Dance Festival. Included in tuition for Ballet III and up.
3. Studio Rentals: Hourly rental of studio spaces for external events and community use. Studio A at $20/hour, Studio B at $40/hour, Full facility at $100/hour with staffing fees.
4. Summer Programs: Revenue from Summer Dance Camps, Junior Summer Intensive, Summer Intensive, and Summer Classes with tiered pricing.
5. Donations and Annual Fund: Tax-deductible donations through Annual Fund campaign targeting $70,000 goal, with corporate sponsorship packages available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Evergreen City Ballet is a non-profit pre-professional ballet school and performing arts organization offering comprehensive dance education for students ages 3 through adult. Its core offerings include the Children's Program (Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Beginning Jazz), the Pre-Professional School Program (Ballet I-VI based on Balanchine, Vaganova, and Cecchetti techniques), the Performance Division (invitation-only advanced training), Open Ballet Program, and Adult drop-in classes, complemented by annual performance productions (The Nutcracker, Spring Production, ELEVATE, Evergreen Dance Festival).

Product overview

Evergreen City Ballet is a pre-professional ballet school and performing arts organization offering a comprehensive dance education ecosystem. The core offerings include a Children's Program (Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Jazz for ages 3-12), a Pre-Professional School Program (Ballet I-VI for ages 6-18 with supplemental contemporary and conditioning classes), an Open Ballet Program (flexible scheduling), and a Performance Division (invitation-only pre-professional training). Seasonal offerings include Summer Intensive (ages 13+), Junior Summer Intensive (ages 10-12), and Summer Dance Camps (ages 3-9). Adults can access drop-in and series classes. Performance opportunities include annual productions: The Nutcracker, ELEVATE (student choreography showcase), the Evergreen International Dance Festival, and Spring Production. Support services include tuition assistance, scholarships, and studio rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Program Early childhood dance education program for ages 3-12 introducing Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Beginning/Intermediate Jazz to develop basic dance concepts, motor skills, coordination, and creativity.
• Pre-Professional School Program Comprehensive ballet curriculum for students ages 6-18 based on Balanchine, Vaganova, and Cecchetti techniques, spanning Ballet levels I through VI with supplemental contemporary, Spanish, conditioning, music, French, pas de deux, and repertoire classes.
• Performance Division Invitation-only pre-professional program for advanced students providing rigorous training and year-round performance opportunities, preparing dancers for professional careers with mentorship from the Artistic Director.
• Open Ballet Program Flexible ballet instruction allowing students to attend varying numbers of classes per week with tuition based on class frequency, including all ballet levels from Primary through Upper Ballet VI.
• Summer Intensive Four-week intensive training program for students ages 13+ featuring 6 hours of daily dance instruction including ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, contemporary, improvisation, and choreography with live piano accompaniment.
• Junior Summer Intensive Four-week program for young dancers ages 10-12 offering ballet technique classes combined with contemporary, pre-pointe, conditioning, and seminar classes twice weekly.
• Summer Dance Camps Week-long themed dance camps for ages 3-9 featuring dance classes, arts and crafts, healthy snacks, and mini performances, with themes including Clara's Nutcracker Camp, Disney Storytime, and Magical Friendships.
• Summer Classes Summer session classes for all ages including Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Primary Ballet I, Ballet II, Beginning Jazz, and Intermediate Jazz running July through August.
• Master Classes & Workshops Specialized workshops taught by professional guest artists from various dance backgrounds, with the 2026 series featuring floorwork, contemporary, and breaking-based techniques.
• Adult Dance Classes Year-round drop-in and series classes for adults including Open Adult Ballet, Beginner Adult Ballet Mini Series, and Beginning Adult Tap Mini Series.
• Boys Dance FREE Program Boys ballet program offering free first-year enrollment for boys under 18 who join the Pre-Professional School Program, designed to promote male participation in ballet.
• Wade Walthall's The Nutcracker Full-length holiday ballet production performed annually at Auburn Performing Arts Center and Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, featuring ECB dancers and guest artists with live orchestra.
• ELEVATE Choreography Showcase Annual student choreography showcase where Performance Division dancers create and present new works, learning about the creative process and show production.
• Evergreen International Dance Festival Annual dance festival hosting multiple schools and professional companies for master classes and performances, held at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center and ECB Studios.
• Spring Production Annual spring performance featuring ECB students, including the 2026 production 'Sleeping Beauty's Wedding & We Are Infinite'.
• Tuition Assistance & Scholarships Financial aid program using BeneFAQ to assess family need and award grants for tuition and dance-related expenses such as leotards, tights, and pointe shoes.
• Studio Rentals Rental of ECB dance studios including Studio A (984 sq ft, $20/hour), Studio B (2,146 sq ft, $40/hour), and full facility rental ($100/hour minimum 4 hours) equipped with mirrors, stereo, and sprung floors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni placed at San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and Broadway productions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Elizabeth Rogers (Proliance Orthopedic Associates)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason sponsor providing support for ECB productions and events. Elizabeth Rogers PT is a physical therapy practice that serves as a community partner for ECB.
• Newport High School OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Newport High School Orchestra for the Hansel & Gretel production, bringing another wave of artistic success and community engagement through combined student performances.
• UYG (Underwriters for Youth Growth)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner listed on ECB's funders and partners page, supporting youth arts programming.
• Arts Organizations (Festival Participants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvergreen Dance Festival 2026 features partnerships with Ballet Northwest, Olympia Dance Center, BelArts Ballet, Summit Dance Co., Momentum Dance Academy, ARC Ballet School, and special guests ARC Dance Company.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marquee Ballet: A regional pre-professional ballet school and company in the Pacific Northwest offering classical training and performances that overlap with ECB's Children's, Pre-Professional, and Performance Division offerings.
• ARC Dance: A Seattle-based dance school and company featured as a guest at ECB's Evergreen Dance Festival, offering comparable contemporary and pre-professional programming in the same metro.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet School: The Seattle-based ballet school attached to Pacific Northwest Ballet, offering a pre-professional training pathway that directly competes for the same ambitious Puget Sound families as ECB's Pre-Professional School Program.
• Olympic Ballet Theatre / OBT School: A Washington-state ballet school and company whose training program and ticketed productions directly overlap with ECB's classical ballet curriculum and Nutcracker-style annual shows.
• Ballet Northwest: A Tacoma-based ballet academy and performing company that competes with ECB for South Sound pre-professional students and is listed as a partner in ECB's Evergreen Dance Festival.

Regional players

• Ballet Arts Northwest: A Pacific Northwest ballet training program serving a similar youth demographic with comparable curriculum structure, competing for the same regional talent pool.

Broad incumbents

• San Francisco Ballet School: A flagship pre-professional ballet school whose alumni placement record ECB explicitly cites as a destination for its graduates, representing the upper-bound quality benchmark.
• Dance Theatre of Harlem School: A nationally recognized pre-professional ballet training program; alumni of whose parent company have appeared as ECB guest faculty, situating it as a benchmark aspirational peer.

Emerging players

• Washington Contemporary Ballet: A smaller Seattle-area contemporary ballet organization previously led by ECB's current School Director Nathan Cook (2015–2018), representing a directly adjacent pre-professional ballet offering.

Others

• OnTheStage: The ticketing and production platform ECB uses for its Nutcracker, ELEVATE, and Spring Production, serving as an enabling ecosystem peer rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecballet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCoO_ZmAmBtMwSlSpy__z6Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/evergreencityballet
• Instagraminstagram.com/evergreencityballet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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