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"We don't wear shoes and we don't wear tutu's," Eubanks says. But all nine of the current troupe have mastered the disciplines and the movements of classic ballet. The six women and three men put in a rigorous schedule of classes, practices, teaching and performances. "Our standard work day is from 9:30 to 3:30 weekdays," says Eubanks. But one senses that's a rare week. The results of their efforts have been concerts at the De- troit Institute of Arts, Or- chestra Hall, and Music Hall, as well as performances with the Detroit Symphony Or- chestra. In addition, the group has toured many com- munities throughout the state and has given programs in art galleries, museums and a variety of outdoor locations. "But the bread and butter of our schedule is our school performances and classes," Eubanks explains. The in- novative, educational pro- grams offer elementary school students the opportu- nity to learn about dance, to get to know the dancers, and frequently to perform their own original choreography at the end of Harbinger's week- long residencies. Financed either by a particular school or district or by outside fund- ing, "the school performances are basically how we pay our bills." The company is staffed by full-time artistic and manag- ing directors, plus a part-time booking agent and a part- time administrative agent. "Of course, we're understaf- fed," Eubanks admits, but such concerns do not appear to be high on her list of priorities. Following a three-day booking at Music Hall in late February, the dancers are now rehearsing for perform- ances May 8 and 9 at the Smith Theatre on the Or- chard Ridge campus of Oak- land Community College in Farmington Hills. Eubanks promises audiences a pre- miere number choreographed by Ballet Master Phillip Mills; Waiting For the Echo, choreographed by Laurie Eisenhower for the February concert; and an excerpt from Lisa Nowak's Belle Isle Days. Harbinger recently re- newed its four-year affiliation as resident artists and teachers at O.C.C. By con- tract with the college, the troupe arranges for commu- nity education dance instruc- tion, and a portion of the dance class income pays for Gayle Stern Eubanks takes a break from rehearsals. the rental of its facilities on the campus. Slim, dark, and energetic, Eubanks did not begin formal dance instruction until high school. Fourteen is somewhat late to begin a professional ballet career, although many modern dancers don't start until college, she explains. "I did take a creative movement class at age 9," she remem- bers, "but I was very shy, al- ways miserable, and my teacher never thought I'd ever become a dancer." As a high schooler, Eubanks took her first formal dance classes with Evelyn Kreason and knew right from that moment "that I had pro- fessional aspirations." At 18 she went to New York City to launch her career, "until I saw how many dancers were starving." "I was done with dancing, and I missed the grass and the trees, and I figured it was time to do something seri- ous," Eubanks recalls. Her "serious" goals led to 2 1/2 years of landscape architec- ture study at Michigan State University, until she found out that "landscape architects were starving too." Mean- while, she was trying to ful- fill her degree requirements and sneaking in dance classes at the same time. Finally, forced to make a choice, she finished her studies in dance with a B.A. from MSU in 1979. Of her parents, Dr. Sheldon and Jessie Stern, Eubanks says that they may not have always been "excited" about her choices, "but they've al- ways been supportive." Both have been active promoters of the Harbinger Dance Co., and Mrs. Stern currently serves as vice preSident of the troupe's board of trustees. The board provides fund- raising and support activities, Eubanks explains, and mother and daughter "try not to let our personal associa- tions interfere with business dealings." Eubanks may not have in- herited her dance skills from her parents, but she has fol- lowed their example of com- munity commitment. She is treasurer of the National Council of Jewish Women Business and Professional Branch and serves as a perinatal coach for Oakland Family Services. Husband Gary Eubanks is a buyer for Franks Nursery and Crafts, and she describes him as a "regular, normal person." He received his de- gree in horticulture, and the two met in a plant identifica- tion walking lab. Daughter Emily will be two in May, and Eubanks sees no hurry to begin her dance instruction. Youngsters 5-8 can benefit from creative movement classes, she feels. "At age 8 they are old enough to begin formal ballet instruction." For toddlers like Emily, Eubanks recommends that parents encourage them to move and dance with them. Adults needn't worry about how they look to two year olds because "they're not great critics." As senior member of the Harbinger Dancers, Eubanks had served in a variety of administrative roles prior to assuming her current posi- tion. "They needed me, and I was eager to see the company move on," she points out. Yet she makes clear that her di- rectorship is a temporary one