While I enjoy the beauty and grace of classical ballet, I always look forward to the eclectic, creative performances of North Carolina Dance Theatre’s Innovative Works.
This year’s collection includes works by choreographers Dwight Rhoden, Sasha Janes and Mark Diamond. (Unfortunately I missed Rhoden’s piece due to a scheduling conflict).
Adding to the experience is the setting in the beautiful Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance, which allows for a more intimate view of these incredible performers.
The show runs through Feb. 16th.
![ncdt_innovativeworks_01 Anna Gerberich and Pete Walker in Queen, by Sasha Janes](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_01.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_02 Anna Gerberich and Pete Walker](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_02.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_07 A passionate performance from Gerberich and Walker](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_07.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_09 A regal Anna Gerberich](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_09.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_12 Emily Ramirez gets ready to take the stage in Alternate Paths](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_12.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_131 Sarah Hayes Watson](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_131.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_14 Sarah Hayes Watson and Gregory Taylor in Alternate Paths](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_14.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_16 The intimate setting gets you close to the performance](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_16.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_17 Melissa Anduiza](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_17.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_19 Alternate Paths](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_19.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_21 Emily Ramirez gets a lift](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_21.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_23 More from Melissa Anduiza](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_23.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_24 Emily Ramirez and friends](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_24.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_25 Sarah Hayes Watson in At First Sight](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_25.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_26 Sarah Hayes Watson and David Morse](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_26.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_29 Anna Gerberich and Pete Walker have some fun](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_29.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_30 Melissa Anduiza and Jordan Leeper](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_30.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_32 Melissa Anduiza](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_32.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_33 Pete Walker](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_33.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_34 Jamie Dee in Mark Diamond's Zokusuru](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_34.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_35 Jamie Dee in the spotlight](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_35.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_36 A colorful Jamie Dee](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_36.jpg)
![ncdt_innovativeworks_37 Naseeb Culpepper spins Jame Dee](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_37.jpg)
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![ncdt_innovativeworks_40 Naseeb Culpepper leaps above Jamie Dee](http://blog.christopherrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ncdt_innovativeworks_40.jpg)