2008-2009 Season
Under the artistic direction of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride, Dance Theatre has planned an exciting 2008-2009 Season. From the versatile genius of George Balanchine to the contemporary brilliance of Dwight Rhoden, Dance Theatre’s upcoming season showcases the company’s technical prowess and renowned artistry.
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Timeless Ballets By Balanchine
September 18-20, 2008
Belk Theater
This series presented by Transamerica Reinsurance
The Charlotte Symphony performs the scores of three works by the legendary George Balanchine. Former New York City Ballet stars and Balanchine protégés, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride keep the Balanchine tradition alive with this presentation of La Sonnambula, Raymonda Variations and The Four Temperaments.
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Peter & The Wolf and Carnival Of The Animals
September 20-21, 2008
Belk Theater
This series presented by McGuire Woods LLP
Experience a magical afternoon of adventuresome story ballet and classical music with Mark Diamond’s Peter & The Wolf and Carnival Of The Animals.
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Innovative Works
October 30-November 1 & November 6-8, 2008
Booth Playhouse
This series presented by Accenture, LLP
This season marks ten years of the exciting and contemporary
Innovative Works series. Get an up-close view of new works by Mark Diamond, Sasha Janes and Dwight Rhoden. Also see the return of Mark Godden’s Constructing Juliet'
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Nutcracker
December 12-14 & 19-21, 2008 Belk Theater
This series presented by Levine Children’s Hospital
Join NC Dance Theatre for Charlotte’s holiday tradition. Featuring the Charlotte Symphony, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker boasts a cast of more than 100 dancers, including students from around the community. The sights and sounds of this holiday classic will resonate with adults and children of all ages. |
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A Night At The Movies
Mar 5-7 & March 12-14, 2009 Booth Playhouse
This series presented by BeavEx
The stars of NC Dance Theatre are sure to shine in A Night at the Movies. Choreographers Mark Diamond, Nicolo Fonte and Dwight Rhoden draw inspiration from the silver screen. |
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Othello
May 14-16, 2009
Belk Theater
Othello, choreographed by Dwight Rhoden, takes a modern day look at the
Shakespearian classic.
This world premiere is filled with drama, deception and tragedy. |
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Snow White
May 16-17, 2009
Belk Theater
Back by popular demand is Mark Diamond’s hilarious adaptation of the classic
fairy tale, Snow White. |
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