Logan Theatres Host Double-Header Dance Performances
The Cache Valley Civic Ballet and Valley Dance Ensemble perform works at the historic Ellen Eccles Theatre.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Dance
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The Cache Valley Civic Ballet debuted its production of Dracula at Logan's Ellen Eccles Theatre. The event is part of a dance double-header that also features an original production titled Under the Bed by the Valley Dance Ensemble.
Why it matters
The back-to-back performances provide a showcase for regional talent and diverse choreography within the local arts community. The event highlights both classical ballet traditions and contemporary creative works.
The production uses choreography originally developed in 1997 and features a cast of 12 vampire brides and 12 village peasants. The show continues with an encore performance scheduled for October 24, 2026.
The players
Cache Valley Civic Ballet
This regional dance organization is dedicated to performing classical and contemporary ballet works for the local community.
Valley Dance Ensemble
This group focuses on producing and performing original dance works that reflect local artistic creativity.
Brianne Corbridge
She is a dancer who performs the lead role of Mina in the current production of Dracula.
Christian Tippetts
He is a dancer who takes on the title role of Dracula in the production.
The details
The Dracula production features Brianne Corbridge as Mina and Christian Tippetts as the title character, accompanied by music by Franz Liszt. Dancers execute technical movements including pas de deux and gravity-defying leaps to bring the story to the stage at 43 South Main Street.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Premiere of Dracula and Under the Bed.
October 24, 2026: Scheduled encore performance at 7:30 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
The use of established choreography from 1997 connects this local production to the broader history of classical ballet. The performance follows the established standards set by the 1997 choreography debut by Ben Stevenson.
Local residents can attend the remaining performance at the Ellen Eccles Theatre to see the dance works. Tickets for the production can be secured through the organization's official portal.
The takeaway
This production showcases the technical skill required for gravity-defying leaps and complex partner work. Attendees can observe how classical ballet traditions remain a staple of the Logan arts scene.
What happens next
An encore performance of the double-header is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Further reading
Discover more local performances on the Dance page.
More information
To purchase tickets for the upcoming show, visit the Ticket purchase portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CacheValleyDaily.
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