About the Company

The Theatre

The Valley Dance Theatre, a non-profit ballet company, was formed in 1980 by Betsy Hausburg and Penny Tomasello with the goals of providing performance opportunities for talented local dancers and bringing affordable, quality dance performances to the valley. Since then, the company has offered semi-annual performances. The December show is a full-length production of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic "The Nutcracker" with the Livermore-Amador Symphony.  Mid-year, the company chooses from a variety of classical and contemporary repertoires and collaborations.

Now directed by Betsy Hausburg, the Valley Dance Theatre company works on a volunteer basis to provide professional-quality theatrical productions.  VDT does not participate in recitals or competitions and performance fees are kept to a minimum.  VDT performers wear exquisite, professionally designed and sewn costumes owned by the company, purchasing only their shoes and tights.

The School

In 2000, the Valley Dance Theatre opened its own studio to offer the high quality dance education required by the company.  The School of the Valley Dance Theatre's primary focus is classical ballet, but other dance styles are taught as needed.

Co-directed by Ms. Hausburg and Children's Division Director, Brenna O'Hair, the school boasts an outstanding resident faculty who share a dedication to and enthusiasm for dance.  Tuition is reasonable and financial assistance is available for dedicated students.

Located in Livermore's charming historical downtown, the studio is air-conditioned and comfortable, with a professional-quality sprung dance floor. The school welcomes visitors during class time, but to arrange a tour, please call (925) 243-0925 or contact us by email.

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Contemporary Repertoire

• One:  music by Marvin Hamlisch, from "A Chorus Line" with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• Joyous Joplin:  Scott Joplin
• Cuban Overture:  George Gershwin, with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• In the Mood:  music by Glenn Miller, Harry James, Jo Stafford and Les Brown
• An American in Paris:  music by Gershwin
• Rodeo:  Aaron Copeland, with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• Chaconne:  music by Tomaso Antonio Vitali
• Slaughter on 10th Avenue:  music by Richard Rodgers

Classical Repertoire and Past Collaborations

• La Boutique Fantasque:  Rossini - Respighi, with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• Raymonda:  Alexander Glazunov
• Swan Lake:  Tchaikovsky
• Don Quixote Grand Pas de Deux:  Ludwig Minkus, with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• The Dying Swan:  Camille Saint-Saens, with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• Peter and the Wolf:  Prokofiev, with the Livermore-Amador Symphony and the Pleasanton Community Band
• Les Sylphides:  Frederic Chopin
• Pineapple Poll:  Arthur Sullivan with the Pleasanton Community Band
• The Nutcracker:  Tchaikovsky with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• Carnival of the Animals:  Camille Saint-Saens, with the Livermore-Amador Symphony 
• Masquerade:   Aram Khachaturian 
• Excerpts from La Fille Mal Gardee
• Serenade for Strings:  Tchaikovsky with the Livermore-Amador Symphony
• The Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty:  Tchaikovsky
• The Black Swan Pas de Deux:  Tchaikovsky with the Livermore-Amador Symphony