April/May 2009
In This Issue |
Magnificent Moves |
The 2009-2010 Season of Magnificent Moves includes: · Ballet, Ballroom
& Bluegrass in
September - Features Jean-Pierre
Bonnefoux’s critically acclaimed Shindig, Twlya Tharp’s ballroom-inspired Nine Sinatra Songs and Alonzo King’s Map. · Mark Diamond’s family-friendly ballet, Once Upon A Time, in September - The ballet centers on a little girl whose beloved bedtime stories come to life and become intermingled, resulting in a hilarious adventure.
· The annual series, Innovative Works, in November - Showcases NC Dance Theatre 2 Program Director Mark Diamond, dancer Sasha Janes, Resident Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and former NC Dance Theatre dancer Uri Sands.
· Charlotte’s favorite holiday tradition, Nutcracker - Transports audiences to a holiday party, where the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a Nutcracker doll, and continues in the majestic Land of Sweets.
· The Knight
Theater opening gala in January 2010.
· Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Cinderella in March - One of Dance Theatre’s signature productions, this colorful and classic fairytale is the first performance in the new Knight Theater.
· Director’s Choice in May - Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux chose a premiere by Dwight Rhoden, George Balanchine’s Apollo and Mark Godden’s Constructing Juliet.
· In late spring, Dance Theatre moves
to a new
· The Kennedy Center’s Ballet Across America June 15-20, 2010 - The Company performs Bonnefoux’s Shindig, as one of only nine dance companies invited to take part in Ballet Across America.
Click to find out how you can join us. Our season subscribers save money and get the best seats in the new Knight Theater. Subscribe to three shows for as little as $46 and bring a child for as little as $23.50!
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Don’t Miss These Upcoming Performances!
Back
by popular demand, Dance Theatre presents two matinees of Snow White.
Choreographed by Mark Diamond, Snow White blends humor and dance to
transport audiences into the world of the classic children’s fairytale.
“Mark has a real flair for children’s stories,” said Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, NC Dance Theatre president and artistic director.
“Snow White was choreographed and designed specifically as a family fairytale ballet, that doesn't stray from the original story,” said Diamond. “It is designed to be very colorful and magical with as much humor as possible. There are jokes directed at both children and adults.”
Best Snow White Savings – $85 Family Four-Pack on Saturday, May 16 at 2 PM Click here to buy your tickets now or use the promo code ECLUBSAVINGS when buying your tickets at 704.372.1000. Discount not valid with other offers or on previously purchased tickets. |
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Othello, choreographed by Dwight Rhoden, takes a modern day look at the Shakespearian classic. Filled with drama, deception and tragedy, Othello will feature an original score by composer David Rozenblatt. Rhoden serves as Dance Theatre’s resident choreographer, and his choreography has been featured on the Fox hit television show So You Think You Can Dance.
Audiences should also look forward to the return of Nacho Duato’s Na Floresta (“in the forest” in Portuguese), an ecologically conscious and emotionally charged ballet that praises the beauty of the Amazonian rainforest. |
Tickets in Orchestra I (great seats!) are only $20! This is a $36 savings! Click here to buy your tickets now or call 704.372.1000. Discount not valid with other offers or on previously purchased tickets. |
Othello is presented by 
with additional support provided by 
Dance Theatre concludes its 23 day,
15 city tour this week. The Company has crisscrossed the state presenting cARTwheels and American Masterpieces. Although they’ve been busy performing,
several dancers have taken time out of their schedule to blog about their
touring adventures.
Click here to read the dancers blog and click here to see video of the Company performing at Clemson University.
Dancer Anna Gerberich performs George Balanchine’s Who Cares?, part of the American Masterpieces tour. Who Cares? choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust.
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High Pointes
Dance Theatre in the News Charlotte Living magazine recently featured Dance Theatre in its March/April issue. Click here and turn to page 40 to read the article and enjoy beautiful photos of the dancers.
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School of Dance - Classes Now Enrolling!
Classes are Now Enrolling
The summer is a great time to try a new class at the School of Dance. Click here for a summer schedule. Also, receive a $10 discount on fall registration if you register during the School of Dance’s Open House on Saturday, May 5 from 10-5 PM.
Student Choreographers Workshop - April 18, 7 PM - NC Dance Theatre Studios
Students express their creativity and choreographic skills in the annual Student Choreographers Workshop. Click here for more information.
Yard Sale Fundraiser – Help students raise money! - April 18, 3-7 PM - NC Dance Theatre Studios
Help the School of Dance’s Repertory Ensemble raise money for their trip to the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association conference in Montgomery, AL, by attending their yard sale fundraiser. Click here for more information.
UNC Charlotte Collaboration
The School of Dance is proud to offer high school and college students the chance to study at the School of Dance while earning credit at UNC Charlotte. Click here to find out about the School’s collaboration with UNCC or contact School Director Darleen Callaghan at 704.372.0101 x115.
NC Dance Theatre School of Dance Benefit Performance - June 4, 7:30 PM - Booth Playhouse
Come see the next generation of professional dancers perform in the NC Dance Theatre School of Dance Benefit Performance featuring the Repertory Ensemble. Click here for more information.
2009-2010, Othello and Snow White photos by Jeff Cravotta, cravotta.com
Who Cares? and School of Dance photos by Peter Zay, zayphoto.com
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