Amanda Eve is originally from Southfield, Michigan and began her training in the Cecchetti method of ballet and Horton, Dunham, and Graham techniques of modern dance at The Link School of the Arts. She graduated the University of Oklahoma - School of Dance (2016) with a Bachelors of Fine Arts and minor in Nonprofit Management. While at university, she was honored to tour to Eisenstadt, Austria to perform in the “Haydentage” Festival (2014).
Following graduation, Amanda Eve danced with the Louisville Ballet for their 2016-2018 seasons, performing works by notable choreographers George Balanchine,Val Caniparoli, Lucas Jervies, Adam Hougland, and Stephen Baynes.
She then joined Fort Wayne Ballet from 2018-2022. Amanda Eve was honored to have represented Fort Wayne Ballet on the tour to Taizhou, China with Sister Cities International (2018), and to have performed her first principal role in Fort Wayne Ballet’s production of Cinderella (2019). She has since has performed works by notable choreographers Robert Joffrey, Gerald Arpino, Edward Stierle, David Ingram, and Cynthia Pratt.
Amanda Eve joined Ballet Pensacola for their 2022/2023 season and is excited to be part of their 45th anniversary season (2023/2024).
“Dancing is a very spiritual practice. I feel the most connected to myself and to those around me when I am performing. It is what I turn to express my greatest joys and greatest sorrows. It has taught me how to keep the larger picture in mind but also focus on details within it. It has shown me how much strength and perseverance I have within myself.”
Place of Birth: Southfield, Michigan USA
One Word to Describe Why I Dance: "Connection"
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Role Danced: Giselle
Dream Role: Juliet from Romeo & Juliet or Aurora from The Sleeping Beauty or dancing in anything by Jerome Robbins!
Favorite Choreographer: Jerome Robbins
Favorite Traditional Ballet: Giselle
Favorite Cuisine / Dish: Spaghetti
Favorite Hobby: I love to read books and play board games.
Fun Fact About Me: I have visited 6 foreign countries so far and have lived in 4 different states (Florida will be my 5th!). I look forward to future travels!
What Would You Like the Audience/Community to Gain from Your Performances: To see the beauty in humanity and not only the joyful expression of the dance but the amazing athleticism of the dancers.
