News Release
For Immediate Release

Contact: Logan McSwain, communications manager
704.372.0101 x2765
lmcswain@ncdance.org

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NC Dance Theatre Summer Repertory Performance
August 8, 2008, at 8 p.m.

Charlotte, N.C. - North Carolina Dance Theatre’s Summer Repertory Performance displays the hard work and talent of the over 100 dedicated students from around the country that attend the summer intensive program at North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance. The summer program is designed to challenge and encourage the serious dance student, and classes are offered at three levels for ages 11-22, in three to six week sessions.

This year the summer intensive program included students from all over the United States and even other countries. “Our summer intensive program gives serious dance students the opportunity to train with some of the most respected dance teachers in the world. They study a variety of dance styles in addition to classical ballet technique, such as modern, jazz, ballroom and character dance,” said Darleen Callaghan, director of the School of Dance.

Faculty for the program include Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Terrance Orr, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Ballet Mistress Marianna Tcherkassky, New World School of the Arts Faculty Member Gerard Ebitz, and NC Dance Theatre’s own artistic director, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux.

“The Summer Repertory Performance is an evening of dance with great variety, highlighting the strengths of these talented young dancers,” said Callaghan. “Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate all they have learned during the summer program in the final performance. This year’s performance includes Act II of Swan Lake, new original works by the ballet, modern and jazz teachers, and solo variations from the classical repertory.”

For more information on the Summer Repertory Performance contact Alexis Ingram at 704.372.0101 x2770 or schooolofncdt@ncdance.org.

Performance Date: August 8, 2008, at 8 p.m.
Location: Charlotte Country Day School Fine Arts Theater, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
Cost: $5 at the door

About the North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance
North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance opened its doors in September 1993. The School includes two satellite locations at Spirit Square and Charlotte Country Day School. As the only dance school in North Carolina affiliated with a nationally recognized professional dance company, the School offers the highest quality of dance instruction to students of all ages and ability levels. The School of Dance parallels the professional company’s tradition of excellence by providing a nurturing and structured environment that encourages individuality, creative expression and an appreciation for the art of dance.

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North Carolina Dance Theatre has established itself as one of America’s premier dance companies. Led by internationally acclaimed President and Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, NC Dance Theatre is based on strong dancers, high energy and a versatile repertoire that ranges from classical ballet to bold contemporary works. NC Dance Theatre School of Dance parallels the professional company’s tradition of excellence.

North Carolina Dance Theatre is supported, in part, with an Operating Grant from the Arts & Science Council, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Inc. Dance Theatre is also supported by individuals, corporations, and local and national foundations; the North Carolina Arts Council; ArtsTeach; and the National Endowment for the Arts.