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COME SEE US AT CHARLOTTE BALLET

EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES

Visit a live, professional ballet performance tailored just for students. Students will visit the Center for Dance, Belk Theater or Knight Theater in Uptown Charlotte for a daytime, educational version of a main-stage contemporary or storybook ballet.

Teachers will receive a complimentary online multimedia study guide to engage students prior to attending the performance, and students have the opportunity to ask professional dancers questions during a live Q&A.

Performances are approximately 90 minutes in length when planning bus schedules.

$7-15/seat depending on the performance.

PROGRAM ADDRESSES:

NC Essential Standards in Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Theater Arts and Social Studies. Additionally, programs address Common Core Standards in English Language Arts.

VIEW THE 2023/2024 EDUCATIONAL BROCHURE

AVAILABLE PERFORMANCES

OCTOBER 12, 2023 – 10:30 AM CENTER FOR DANCE

BREAKING BOUNDARIES

Breaking Boundaries welcomes back the ground-breaking choreography of Ohad Naharin, best known for his smashing hit Minus 16. Experience the unconventional masterpiece, Kamuyot, an “inspiring and moving experience that allows the audience ‘to be with’ dance and not only watch it.” Rounding out the program, Charlotte Ballet is proud to present a much-anticipated world premiere by Mthuthuzeli November, a South African award-winning choreographer.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023 – 10:30 AM BELK THEATER

NUTCRACKER

Experience true wonder with your loved ones during the holiday season with our most beloved classic, Nutcracker! Glittering snowfall, jumping candy canes and the magnificent Land of Sweets – the holidays have never felt so magical. Performed at the elegant Belk Theater in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, there’s no better tradition than experiencing Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s choreography with Tchaikovsky’s classic score performed live by the celebrated Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

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MARCH 8, 2024 – 10:30 AM KNIGHT THEATER

COME TO LIFE

Charlotte Ballet is excited to present Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo’s Little Mortal Jump – a work that takes you on an emotional journey anchored by an eclectic music selection. Experience Jiří Kylián’s iconic Petite Mort. Created for Nederlands Dans Theater for the 1991 Salzburg Festival, the piece is set to music by the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Completing the program, Charlotte Ballet brings you a world premiere by the award-winning choreographer Penny Saunders.

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MAY 9 & 10, 2024 – 10:30 AM KNIGHT THEATER

SWAN LAKE

For the first time ever, Charlotte Ballet presents one of the world’s most famous classical ballets that has transcended generations, Swan Lake. You won’t want to miss the spectacular choreography by Ib Andersen, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful score brought to life by the exquisite Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

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BEHIND-THE-SCENES-TOURS

Tours are designed for dance students or small groups (10-30 people) interested in preparations before a performance. Tours take place at the Patricia McBride & Jean Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance at 701 N. Tryon Street. Groups are invited to take a tour of the studios, offices and costume shop and have a special opportunity to view a rehearsal. Tours may be available in the weeks leading up to each of Charlotte Ballet’s performances.

TO BOOK OR ASK QUESTIONS

CONTACT US

For Behind-the-Scenes Tours or Educational Performance program information, please contact Education Manager Jennifer Domini.

704.414.2767

FIELD TRIPS

COME SEE US AT CHARLOTTE BALLET

EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES

PROGRAM ADDRESSES:

AVAILABLE PERFORMANCES

BREAKING BOUNDARIES

NUTCRACKER

COME TO LIFE

SWAN LAKE

CHECK IT OUT

BEHIND-THE-SCENES-TOURS

TO BOOK OR ASK QUESTIONS

CONTACT US

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