Ballet, Ballroom & Bluegrass

September 17-19, 2009 | Belk Theater

Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Shindig, a nationwide success, returns to Charlotte with a LIVE bluegrass band! Twyla Tharp’s ballroom dance masterpiece, Nine Sinatra Songs, and Alonzo King’s “exquisitely crafted” MAP fill the stage with excitement. Presented by Carolinas Rehabilitation. Media partner, WFAE.   

Once Upon A Time

September 19-20, 2009 | Belk Theater

This family-friendly ballet begins with a grandfather reading his granddaughter beloved bedtime stories. As the grandfather dozes off, the little girl’s imagination runs wild and the stories come to life and become intermingled, creating a hilarious adventure!
Presented by McGuireWoods LLP

Innovative Works

November 5-7 & 12-14, 2009 | Booth Playhouse

From the electric blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan to the pulsing beats of The Chemical Brothers, come see why Innovative Works reigns as a crowd favorite. Watch as choreographers Uri Sands, Dwight Rhoden, Sasha Janes and Mark Diamond present exciting contemporary works in the intimate Booth Playhouse. Presented by Accenture

Nutcracker

December 11-13 & 18-20, 2009 | Belk Theater

Your journey begins at a holiday party where the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with an extraordinary Nutcracker doll. Travel to the glittering Land of Snow and the majestic Land of Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as your tour guide. A trip to the Nutcracker completes any holiday season!
Presented by Levine Children’s Hospital

Cinderella

March 4-7 & 11-14, 2010 | Knight Theater

Celebrate the historic move to the Knight Theater with our most magnificent ballet ever - Cinderella! With never before seen additions, this colorful and classic fairytale is a NC Dance Theatre signature production. Watch with wonder and excitement as Cinderella, her Prince and a dazzling cast of characters bring this story to life.

Director’s Choice

May 13-15, 2010 | Knight Theater

President and Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux handpicked three ballets for this program based on their significance, artistic excellence and creativity. Bonnefoux chose a premiere by Dwight Rhoden, George Balanchine’s Apollo and Mark Godden’s Constructing Juliet.