Please join us for complimentary refreshments at a reception following each performance to meet the performers and fellow Opening Night Insider Members!
> 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.
> Innovative Works
October 30-November 1 & November 6-8, 2008 Booth Playhouse
This series presented by Accenture, LLP
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.
> 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.
> 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. Also on the program is Nacho Duato's Na Floresta ("in the forest" in Portuguese). Last performed as part of Innovative Works, Na Floresta praises the beauty of the Amazonian rainforest.
This season's past performances:
Manhattan Moves South
Innovative Works
North Carolina Dance Theatre's 2nd Annual Runway for the Ballet Fashion Show
Rhoden, Bolero & Balanchine
Romeo & Juliet
For more information on these and other Opening Night Insiders events, please visit the official North Carolina Dance Theatre website at ncdance.org.
