Charlotte Ballet Academy

Charlotte Ballet’s 2023/2024 Season kicks off with dynamic and exhilarating works that push limits and inspire audiences of all ages. Breaking Boundaries welcomes back the ground-breaking choreography of Ohad Naharin, best known for his smash hit Minus 16. Experience the unconventional masterpiece, Kamuyot, touching “on the mischievous, free, and playful places in all kids – whether they are five or 80 years old. 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 and recipient of the U.K.’s prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best Dance Production in 2020.

Oct 5 - Oct 28

Charlotte Ballet Academy

Join Charlotte Ballet, in partnership with Levine Museum and the Gantt for a contemporary dance performance and audience talkback inspired by the Smithsonian exhibition, “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” This brand new work, created by Choreographer Ashley Lindsey, focuses on the revolutionary men of color. It will take you on a journey from sadness and anger to hope and pride, paying homage to these “men of change,” celebrating their stories and impact. Source: https://charlotte.axios.com/events/

Feb 19

Charlotte Ballet Academy

Innovation is unlimited in this fan-favorite series which includes two world premieres and the Charlotte premiere of our Artistic Director’s own work. We welcome for the first time Jennifer Archibald, founder and director of the Arch Dance Company in New York City and Cincinnati Ballet’s resident choreographer. Also featured will be the 2021 Guggenheim Fellow Helen Simoneau, whose dance-making explores proximity, intimacy and personal space. And making its Charlotte debut is Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo’s Silent Ghost, a piece that captivated audiences in 2018 at Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Feb 3 - Feb 25

Charlotte Ballet Academy

Returning for its fourth season, Choreographic Lab showcases the work of new and emerging talent from within the company and dance community. The evening of shorts is the culmination of a year-round process in which the artists stretch their choreographic muscles in new ways and explore different avenues of dance. Creativity is truly unleashed!

Jun 9 - Jun 17