Jane Smith

Summer performance to highlight dancers from across the globe

Dance students from 15 states and six countries have convened in Charlotte for North Carolina Dance Theatre's annual Summer Intensive program. The program culminates with the Summer Repertory performance on Friday, July 30, featuring a mixed program of...

NC Dance Theatre welcomes the community inside its new home

Feet were stomping, the music was pumping, and dancers were getting their groove on in Kyle Shawell's hip-hop dance class, one of many free classes North Carolina Dance Theatre offered in its First Chance to Dance open...

'SYTYCD' top 11, and why it matters to local dancers

So You Think You Can Dance chose its top 11 last night from among its strongest field ever. In a surprise move, judges included Billy Bell as an extra contestant. Tonight at 9 pm on Fox they compete for the...

Line dancing for work--inside a Charlotte career fair

In response to reports that the economy is improving, the numbers of unemployed at a local job fair last Friday belie those claims. I attended to evaluate the fair for a local career network. Here’s what I learned...

Longing to dance--NC Dance Theatre's elite Conservatory

They came from as far away as Australia and Brazil, and as near as Charlotte. They auditioned in cities across the United States, from Atlanta to San Francisco. They are the Pre-Professional Division of North Carolina Dance Theatre...

'SYTYCD' finalist Caitlin Kinney to appear with NC Dance Theatre next week

"So You Think You Can Dance" finalist Caitlin Kinney returns to the Charlotte stage next week as part of North Carolina Dance Theatre's Rising Stars Benefit Concert. Caitlin Kinney, a former student and member of NC...

Rising Stars Benefit to feature NCDT's newest talent and exciting alumni

North Carolina Dance Theatre's School of Dance will host the Rising Stars Benefit Concert on Thursday, June 3, featuring dancers from the Pre-Professional Division, student ensembles, and exciting alumni, including "So You Think...

King David Christian Conservatory presents 'Through His Eyes' June 12-13

King David Christian Conservatory will present "Through His Eyes," their 12th annual concert of worship through dance and the performing arts, on June 12 and 13 at Garr Church in Charlotte. Established in 1985 by...

Local dancers honored at Southeast Regional Ballet Festival

What is it like to be named "most talented" at a major dance festival? --to have your choreography honored among masters? --to receive a scholarship to a professional summer dance intensive?Those are questions I posed to three...

Dancing for 'Glee'

Last night's Glee episode, "Dream On," was dedicated to hopeless dreamers and those who teach them. Artie reveals his life goal: to be a dancer. Trouble is, Artie is a paraplegic. He dreams of leading...

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