Founded in 1970, North Carolina Dance Theatre is the oldest professional ballet company in North Carolina. Under the artistic direction of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride, the company has attracted superb dancers and built a versatile and diverse repertoire ranging from full-length classical ballets to innovative contemporary works.
Touring: NC Dance Theatre has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. The Company has also performed at major dance festivals including the Spoleto Festival, the American Dance Festival and DanceAspen.
School: North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance offers professional instruction for students ages 3 through adult. The School of Dance is the only North Carolina dance school affiliated with a nationally recognized professional dance company.
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Upcoming Performances
Timeless Ballets By Balanchine
September 18-20, 2008
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.
Peter & The Wolf and Carnival Of The Animals Spetember 20-21, 2008
Experience a magical afternoon of adventuresome story ballet and classical music with Mark Diamond’s Peter & The Wolf and Carnival Of The Animals.
Innovative Works October 30 - November 1 & November 6-8, 2008
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'.
Nutcracker December 12-14 & December 19-21, 2008
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.
A Night At The Movies March 5-7 & March 12-14, 2009
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.
Othello May 14-16, 2009 Othello, choreographed by Dwight Rhoden, takes a modern day look at the Shakespearian classic.
This world premiere is filled with drama, deception and tragedy.
Snow White May 16-17, 2009
Back by popular demand is Mark Diamond’s hilarious adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Snow White.
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