About our Little Ballet Theatre, Inc.

A student pre-professional company, under the artistic direction of Jeanne Maddox Peterson; supported by a board of directors. Dancers have the opportunity to perform with the company in four levels: Senior, Junior, Apprentice, and Aspirant. Company dancers are selected according to their level of accomplishment, dedication, and quality of performance. A yearly Academic Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have grown up in Little Ballet Theatre. This is an outstanding scholarship program for company members.

History:
Since 1974, Little Ballet Theatre, inc (LBT) has provided award-winning dance instruction and professional performances to the Lower Columbia Coastal Area under the direction of it’s distinguished founding Artistic Director, Jeanne Peterson, Mrs. Peterson established Maddox Dance Studio in 1949, focusing on classical ballet training and continues to teach there today.

Each spring, LBT’s dance members participate in the Clatsop Community College’s Arts on Stage, performing his/her own choreographed dance at the Young Choreographer’s Showcase. Each summer, LBT sponsors the North Coast Summer Dance Camp, providing guest instructors from major dance companies and company affiliated schools, and inviting students from the Pacific Northwest.

The annual gala holiday production of the Nutcracker ballet, including professional guest artists, over 100 local dancers, nearly as many volunteer staff, and a professional 45 piece orchestra has been feature nationally by NBC’s Today Show and has been invited to perform in Pendleton with the Oregon East Symphony. The three traditional holiday performances are the jewel of North Coast holiday events.

Four levels of the LBT company members, Senior, Junior, Apprentice and Aspirant (pictured here) are selected based on their skill levels, self-discipline and dedication from Maddox Dance Studio.

Mrs. Peterson’s distinguished professional career, for 32 years as producer/director of state and national pageants as well as the annual dance recital performances of Maddox Studios, continues to attract numerous awards for her achievements in dance. Her supporting, professional faculty members augment the choreography and staging of the many performances of LBT members present.

Mission of the Little Ballet Theatre, Inc.
Promote and foster dance in Lower Columbia Coastal Area by presenting programs of professional quality and thereby giving dancers opportunities to participate in quality programs.
Provide scholarship money for talented and gifted dancers to attend workshops and further their training; and college scholarships to graduating seniors.

Corporate Event Dance Presentation
4 complementary tickets to all LBT performances
Nutcracker Photo w/Guest Artist and Conductor
Pre-Performance Reception with Dignitaries
Pre-Performance Recognition at Show Opening
Recognition in the printed Nutcracker program
Lobby Sponsor Board Recognition

4 Complimentary tickets to the Nutcracker
Pre-Performance Reception with Dignitaries
Recognition in the printed Nutcracker program
Lobby Sponsor Board Recognition

2 Complimentary tickets to the Nutcracker
Pre-Performance Reception with Dignitaries
Recognition in the printed Nutcracker program

2 Complimentary tickets to the Nutcracker
Recognition in program
Advertising Sponsor

Beginning her creative training at age six, Jeanne Maddox Peterson has trained in ballet in Oregon, Los Angeles, and New York City. She has studied extensively with the Carmel Ballet School, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, The Bolshoi Ballet School, The Royal Academy of Dancing Teachers Seminar, and The Martin Ballet School.

Her professional career includes tours in Hollywood, San Francisco, New York City, Cincinnati, and Montreal.
After teaching on a National tour in Mississippi, Louisiana, California, Oregon, Washington, and Texas; she choreographed the Asian and European tours of the Miss America Pageant/USO shows. She was also assistant choreographer for the Miss California Pageant and Producer of the Miss California Pageant, Miss Oregon Pageant, and Assistant Director of the Miss America Pageant.

Awards:
Oregon Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Golden Torch Award, 1971
Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award of 1968
Who’s Who of Outstanding American Women
Who’s Who in Dance