Dance 
On March 10th, Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” Brought Early St. Patrick’s Day Magic to DPAC(0)
When the finale of “Lord of the Dance” brings both male and female, good and evil, magical and realistic factions to the stage, the DPAC audience erupts with cries of wonder that this phenomenal dance troupe can move in such precision that their steps sound like one. This is a reason that Michael Flatley’s show has remained popular throughout the decades, and the Durham audience was rightfully impressed and thankful for the early St. Patrick’s Day present from Flatley and his magical troupe.
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Carolina Ballet is hip, classical, and edgy
“I know I can… be what I want to be.” The truth of these words from I can by Nas is evident for Carolina Ballet dancers. They are presenting three new and innovative ballets in this season’s fifth program. They can be urban street, pure and classical, and accessories to unadulterated acts of nature. A Street Symphony, choreographed [...]
Rhapsody at the ballet
A dance can change the way you hear a familiar piece of music. A skilled choreographer can use a subtle movement to draw your attention deep into the song, to a sound you’d never noticed,or move the dancers as if their bodies are singing, keeping you wrapped in the melody. Carolina Ballet’s Rhapsody, a new [...]
Carolina Ballet and the Gift of Balanchine
Although choreography by George Balanchine has been a part of the Carolina Ballet repertoire for all of its fourteen seasons, these performances continue to be a rare treat. Unlike the work in literature or on canvas of great artists, a dance is fleeting. On opening night of Carolina Ballet’s A Balanchine Celebration the dancers captured [...]
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