World-class ballet returns to Wilmington, NC!
“America now has a world-class choreographer [Robert Weiss] who is making story ballets worth watching.” - The Washington Post
Hailed as one of the top dance companies in the nation, the Raleigh-based Carolina Ballet returns to Wilmington, NC for a month-long summer intensive and residency. Throughout the month of July, the company, under the direction of Robert Weiss (Artistic Director), will reside on the campus of UNCW, where they will develop and rehearse new works to add to their repertory, while also working with some of the nation’s most accomplished young dancers. Joining the company in residency this year, is acclaimed choreographer of ballet, Broadway and film Lynne Taylor-Corbett.
In addition to the company's world-class choreographers and dancers, UNCW welcomes nearly 90 young dancers, who will participate in a 5-week summer intensive. During this time, the students can observe the Carolina Ballet in daily rehearsals and train with a faculty of dancers and instructors. Students from throughout the nation will be in attendance, some traveling from as far as Israel, France, Spain and Australia to attend the rigorous, audition-only program.
The 2008 Carolina Ballet/UNCW Summer Intensive & Residency culminates in three final performances, including the World Premiere Performance and Gala Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2. See performance schedule below for further details.
TICKETS and information available at the Kenan Auditorium Box Office, Mon.-Fri., noon - 5 p.m. (910) 962-3500 or toll free (800) 732-3643. View Seating Chart
Carolina Ballet - Wilmington Preview Featuring a preview performance of new works created by Carolina Ballet during their summer residency at UNCW. $32 reserved seating Contact the box office for information about special Educator and Student rate tickets for this performance
Student Matinee Featuring the students of the Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive at UNCW with special guest appearances by the dancers of Carolina Ballet $10 general admission
Carolina Ballet - World Premiere Gala Join UNCW and Carolina Ballet for an enchanting evening of two World Premiere ballets by Artistic Director Robert Weiss and Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Then join the company for a post-performance celebration. 8:00 p.m. Two exclusive World Premiere Performances 9:30 p.m. Meet-the-Artists Dessert Reception with live music and a champagne toast Proceeds to support to the Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive & Residency at UNCW cocktail attire |
NEWS & UPDATES!
Press Release and Media Downloads click here
Carolina Ballet Rehearsals at UNC Wilmington Open to Public click here for schedule
Visit StarNews Online for continuing coverage of Carolina Ballet's residency at UNCW!
"Carolina Ballet Returns to UNCW"
StarNews, Monday, Jul. 7, 2008 (click here)
"UNCW Hosting Ballet Camp"
WWAY TV 3, Jul. 10, 2008 (click here)
"Up against 'Time': Carolina Ballet works toward debut of modern piece"
StarNews/Currents, Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008 (click here)
"Renowned choreographer breaks 'Code of Silence' with Carolina Ballet"
StarNews/Currents, Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008 (click here)
"Local dancers take part in renowned summer program"
StarNews/Currents, Sunday, Jul. 20, 2008 (click here)
"Athletic dancers work hard to make graceful moves look easy"
StarNews/Currents, Saturday, Jul. 26, 2008 (click here)
"Shall We Dance?"
Encore, Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2008 (click here)
"First Act: Carolina Ballet"
WECT-TV 6, Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2008 (view segment)
"Truth is Beauty in 'Time' and 'Silence'"
StarNews/Currents, Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008 (click here)
Thank you to our Media Sponsors for their generous support of the 2008
Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive at UNCW!
Photo credit (top of page): Carolina Ballet's Melissa Podcasy and Attila Bongar in "The Visitation" (Robert Weiss, choreographer) during 2007 Summer Intensive and Residency at UNCW, Kenan Auditorium, July 28, 2007. Photo by UNCW
