See what's in store for our 2019/2020 Season! #PowerfulShinesOn
Are you caring like Wendy or adventurous like Peter? Take this quiz to find out!
No show is complete without the incredible costumes that really bring the story to life, and Peter Pan is no exception. Check out the transformation of the costumes for Peter Pan - from renderings to stage!
"We're flipping the whole story." For Innovative Works, Choreographer Stephanie Martinez explores the concept of masculinity and femininity in Shakespeare's iconic couples.
Three dancers made the leap from Charlotte Ballet's Academy to Charlotte Ballet II for the 2018/2019 Season! Read about their journey from student life to a professional career.
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.
Hear from choreographer Peter Chu on his process working collaboratively with Robinson Distinguished Professor of Shakespeare Andrew Hartley for Innovative Works.
Learn more about the characters in Stephanie Martinez's collaborative work with Dr. Lynne Conner that explores Shakespeare’s leading female characters for Innovative Works.
Don't miss Innovative Works, a daring experiment to bring Shakespeare's works to life through a collaboration with UNC Charlotte!
Do you ever wonder how a carnival would come to life on stage? See how Sasha Janes' Fascimile creates unique characters (and costumes!) for each company member!
"The desire to create art through movement while overcoming my own physical and mental barriers is what powers me as a dancer." See how our dancers embody our 2018/19 Pretty/Powerful Campaign!
Welcome our new 2018/2019 Charlotte Ballet II dancers! Hear their favorite movies, advice for aspiring dancers and why they are so excited to join the Charlotte Ballet family!
Charlotte Ballet welcomes the return of Ohad Naharin's Minus 16 at Spring Works. See why our dancers love this work!
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!
Watch now: take a look at rehearsal for Johan Inger's Walking Mad described as a “stylistic game changer” by Artistic Director Hope Muir.
Step into the studio with the dancers as they rehearse Elsa Canasta, the finale ballet for Fall Works. Hear more from choreographer Javier de Frutos about this dark, funny, sexy evocation of the world of Cole Porter.
We are excited to introduce Colby and Anson - the newest company members of Charlotte Ballet!
After eight seasons with Charlotte Ballet, dancer Jamie Dee Clifton will retire from the stage. Join us in celebrating Jamie at her last performance with the company, Inspired Works, and check out our favorite photos through her career.
With 6 new choreographers, 3 world premieres and 2 American premieres, see why Charlotte Ballet company dancers are so excited for the 2017/2018 Season!
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.
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.
Wuthering Heights is full of complex characters and relationships. Find out how dancer Chelsea Dumas prepares herself for the role of Catherine Earnshaw.
Join the dancers of Charlotte Ballet in the studio as they rehearse for Sasha Janes' Wuthering Heights.
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!
From first performances to balancing motherhood, the extraordinary ballerinas who dance the role of Sleeping Beauty's Aurora had an exciting first weekend of shows.
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!
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.
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.
In his first year as artistic director, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux created Innovative Works to present contemporary ballet to the community. Twenty years and 105 ballets later, we look back at some of our favorite memories.
Check out the five new, contemporary ballets featured at our 20th anniversary performance of Innovative Works running now through February 18.
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.
What does a day in the life of a professional dancer look like? Read on as we follow Josh as he prepares for our 20th year of Innovative Works, opening on January 27 and running through February 18!
Our Charlotte Ballet dancers and teaching artists have been through many auditions in their careers, and they are here to share advice on how to make you feel more confident this audition season!
This season, in addition to celebrating the legacy of Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux in his 20th and final season, Charlotte Ballet is celebrating your generosity. Our organization is stronger artistically and financially thanks to your continuous support. As we enter an exciting and transformative time, we believe that you are more important than ever.
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.
In 2012, company members Jamie Dee Clifton and Sarah Hayes Harkins performed in the premiere of Resident Choreographer Dwight Rhoden's The Groove. Now, four years later, this piece will be performed as part of Fall Works to kick off the 2016/2017 Season. With the opportunity to perform this piece again, the dancers describe their experience with the work and reflect on how they have matured as dancers with Charlotte Ballet.
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!
During the summer, Charlotte Ballet travels to Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY for a residency. Founded by our Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux in 1989, Chautauqua’s dance program presents four Charlotte Ballet performances during an eight week residency, including ballets by Mark Diamond, Sasha Janes, Dwight Rhoden and several ballets staged by Patricia McBride.
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....
