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David Dawson's Opus.11 highlights the power of human connection through his enthralling movement. Don't miss this work alongside stylistic game changer Walking Mad and a world premiere from Helen Pickett at Spring works!
Acclaimed choreographer Helen Pickett returns to Charlotte Ballet for a new commission, In Cognito, premiering at Spring Works! Take a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting piece in the studio!
Acclaimed choreographer Helen Pickett returns to create a new commission, In Cognito, that is sure to capture the beauty and power of our artists. We spoke with her about her piece, choreography and her love for Charlotte Ballet!
“I have always enjoyed dance in its many forms. To commission a ballet is being part of this canvas in motion.” Learn more about long time donor, ballet commissioner and Legacy Society Member Marie Mitchell.
"My dance scholarship was designed to be a supportive inspiration for those well-deserved and hard-working little dancers...creativity needs to be encouraged and sustained!” Learn more about donor and Legacy Society Member Dr. Monique Abner.
Dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins stars as Peter Pan’s spunky sidekick, Tinker Bell. Get to know Sarah and then come see her March 8-17 in Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Peter Pan.
With the family in town for the holidays, taking in all the Christmas spirit Uptown Charlotte has to offer along with seeing Nutcracker is the perfect holiday outing for all ages!
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of dance. Help us reach our goal this #GivingTuesdayCLT. Donations open now!
Nutcracker is more than just a ballet performance when you attend with those you love. It's a treasured shared experience, a holiday tradition and precious time together during an otherwise busy season.
Whether you’re attending Nutcracker for the first time as a family, or coming back for your holiday tradition, check out our top tips to make it a memorable family experience.
Whether you're planning a date night, a girls’ night or another special evening, check out our favorite ways to pair a performance of Nutcracker with food, festivities and libations!
Four acclaimed choreographers are returning to Charlotte Ballet this season: Sasha Janes, Johan Inger, Helen Pickett and Peter Chu. See what they are creating for Charlotte Ballet's 2018/19 Season!
Artistic Director Hope Muir is continuously bringing in new choreographic voices to Charlotte, and this season is no exception. Read more about what Medhi Walerski, Stephanie Martinez and David Dawson are bringing to Charlotte Ballet this season!
Did you know Fancy Free received a startling 22 curtain calls at its premiere in 1944?! Check out this iconic American ballet for yourself at Fall Works, Oct 11-13.
Charlotte Ballet's special, family-friendly performances continue this season thanks to support from The Leon Levine Foundation.
Subscribe today to Charlotte Ballet's powerful 2018/2019 Season for the best seats at the best prices!
A record-breaking 1.28 million dollars were raised to benefit Charlotte Ballet and local charities.
What better way to try out your first light rail trip into the city than to take it to see The Most Incredible Thing!!
These best friends not only share the lead role in The Most Incredible Thing - they also share an apartment together!
Join us behind-the-scenes as our blockbuster performance of The Most Incredible Thing comes to life!
We sat down with Charlotte Ballet Academy Associate Director Anita Pacylowski-Justo, a previous company member, to talk about her transition from stage to classroom!
If this isn't the best date night story you've ever heard, we don't know what is! Pair your next night out with Charlotte Ballet's Innovative Works! Blog by Uptown Girl CLT
Our friend Aaron Dodge shares his not so typical bro night to Charlotte Ballet's Innovative Works! Grab your go-to bestie and plan a night for yourself!
A mesmerizing display of talent and creativity, see why critiques think this performance is so incredible!
Check out our favorite Sasha moments and be sure to see his newest piece at Innovative Works!
We are so excited that Raven Barkley has been recognized as one of Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch 2018! Get to know Raven and catch her in Innovative Works!
We are lucky to to have such a strong woman leading our academy. Get involved and take advantage of the programs of Charlotte Ballet Academy like National Audition Tour and Summer Intensive
Watch to see our favorite Sasha choreography from past Innovative Works and don't miss his newest work for this year's performance!
Education & Community Engagement Coordinator Katelyn Pounds shares why it is so important for children to experience the ballet. Donations open now!
Watch now: take a look at rehearsal for Johan Inger's Walking Mad described as a “stylistic game changer” by Artistic Director Hope Muir.
Charlotte Ballet kicks off our 2017/18 season in a big way with our new artistic director Hope Muir, and Fall Works packed with three new ballets! See what makes this our most INCREDIBLE season yet!
Artistic Director Hope Muir describes 5 benefits of touring for Charlotte audiences
Charlotte Ballet is pleased to announce it has received a $200,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation that will support the creation of a new Family Matinee series.
Just announced - 2017/2018 Season featured choreographer Bryan Arias has received a 2017 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship.
A dancer, choreographer, teacher and director - Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux has spent the last 20 years as Charlotte Ballet’s leader and visionary. Watch a special to tribute to Jean-Pierre upon his retirement after the 2016/2017 Season.
Charlotte Ballet celebrates President & Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux in his final season with the company. Find out more about his career and contributions to Charlotte Ballet in Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, by the numbers!
Catch a video preview of the six show-stopping, all-star ballets Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux has hand-picked for his final performance with the company before he retires.
Hope Muir has drawn on her wide international dance experience to introduce seven new choreographers for Charlotte Ballet’s 17/18 Season, three world premieres and two American premieres.
As Hope Muir becomes Charlotte Ballet's 4th Artistic Director, here are 4 things you should know about the 2017/2018 Season, Hope's first with the company!
Go into the studio of Sasha Janes' Wuthering Heights with dancers Chelsea Dumas and Josh Hall who will dance as main characters Catherine and Heathcliff.
Sasha Janes' Wuthering Heights takes the stage April 27-29 at Knight Theater, but the vision for telling Emily Bronte's masterpiece of literature through ballet has been years in the making. Learn more about Charlotte Ballet supporters Ann and Michael Tarwater.
From new choreographers to world premieres, Hope brings her international dance experience to Charlotte!
Wuthering Heights is full of complex characters and relationships. Find out how dancer Chelsea Dumas prepares herself for the role of Catherine Earnshaw.
Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights has captured audiences for years, and it is still being referenced in pop culture all the time. Have you caught any of these modern references in your favorite shows, songs, or movies?
See the trailer for Wuthering Heights, a new ballet by Associate Artistic Director Sasha Janes that boldly adapts Emily Bronte's literary masterpiece into ballet.
Don't miss photos and video from our first enchanted weekend of Sleeping Beauty!
A record-breaking $875,000 was raised for Charlotte Ballet and six local charities at Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte 2017. See all the photos and video of our favorite Gala moments!
Whether you're headed to an evening show with your date or planning the perfect matinee over brunch, we asked four of our favorite Charlotte food bloggers for their recommendations for making Sleeping Beauty one enchanted Uptown outing.
Sleeping Beauty is one of the most iconic ballets of all time and the role of The Lilac Fairy is one of the most notable. Meet Charlotte Ballet's Lilac Fairy Sarah Lapointe and learn more about why she's looking forward to putting her own spin the well-known role.
Sleeping Beauty’s timeless tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, a dashing prince and the triumph of good over evil has delighted audiences for years. Take a look at the gorgeous sets and costumes and a cast of fanciful characters, then join us in Sleeping Beauty’s enchanted kingdom, as this beloved childhood story leaves you feeling happily ever after.
In Sleeping Beauty, the cast of more than 80 dancers includes many ballerinas wearing pointe shoes. Alessandra Ball James, who will dance the lead role of Princess Aurora, answered questions about these magical shoes.
Former company dancer David Ingram has returned to create Flamouriá, a new work that combines a community partnership with projections. Watch more to hear from David about his vision and how the ballet came together.
From Scotland to NYC to Charlotte and back, catch up with Hope Muir, Charlotte Ballet's Artistic Director beginning July 2017. Hope offers insight into the planning of her first season with the Company.
At just 19 years old, Charlotte Ballet dancer Sarah Lapointe has been named to Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch" list for 2017. This is an honor bestowed upon the world's most promising dance talent.
If you’ve ever dreamed of being on stage like the dancers of Charlotte Ballet here’s your chance with two upcoming events that will allow you to become part of the ballet: The Ingram Project and Dance Interactive.
Before you see Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16 performed at Fall Works, join us for Out of Focus - A documentary on Ohad Naharin to learn more about the choreographer. After the screening, join us for a conversation with Erez Zohar who is setting the work, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and the dancers.
Charlotte Ballet has added six new dancers to the first company. Read more to find out who these dancers are and why they are so excited to start their first season with Charlotte Ballet!
It has always been a dream of Charlotte Ballet Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux to bring his vision for Nutcracker to life with brand new sets and costumes.
Setting the Stage is an ongoing series with Hope Muir, who has been named Charlotte Ballet’s new Artistic Director beginning July 2017. Hope will offer insight into the planning of...
With a celebrated performance career, masterful choreographic works and visionary leadership of Charlotte Ballet – Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux has made a lasting impact on the ballet world and the Charlotte community....
