On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest member, Valley Dance Theatre with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at their newly expanded location at 2247 2nd Street, Suite B, Livermore. The ceremony was well attended by studio staff and students, Livermore Valley Chamber Staff, Ambassadors and Board of Directors.   The Chamber presented a certificate to Betsy Hausburg, Artistic Director and Madison Adkins, Assistant Director, in recognition of their expanded space and partnership with the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce.   The Mayor’s Declaration of Welcome was presented by Livermore City Council Member, Bob Carling.

From their website: “Valley Dance Theatre was formed in 1980 by Betsy Hausburg and Penny Tomasello with the goal of providing performance opportunities for talented local dancers and bringing affordable, quality ballet performances to the Tri-Valley. The Company operates on a volunteer basis and has provided professional-quality productions to the Tri-Valley region for over 35 years. It is also the resident ballet company of the Bankhead Theater – this beautiful, 500-seat theater is the cultural center of the vibrant arts community of the Tri-Valley.”

All photos were provided by Ron Essex Photography.