Charlotte Ballet’s Innovative Works is always an eclectic mix of movement and sound and this year’s offering holds true to form. The setting of the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance gives the audience a unique close-up look and sense of intimacy. Choreographers Mark Diamond, Sasha Janes, David Ingram and dancer/choreographer Sarah Hayes […]
Charlotte Ballet’s Innovative Works provides an ecclectic mix of contemporary dance and ballet in the intimate setting of the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance. This year’s offering includes pieces from Mark Diamond, David Ingram, Sasha Janes and Dwight Rhoden. Another nice aspect of the show it that it has a longer run, […]
As part of my ongoing project doing studio photography with ballet dancers, I had the pleasure or working with the lovely and talented Jamie Dee of North Carolina Dance Theatre. I’ve been fortunate to photograph Jamie in performance numerous times in the past few years and it was great to get this chance to work […]
Contemporary Fusion, North Carolina Dance Theatre’s finale for the season, is everything its title implies with diverse pieces from Sasha Janes, Jiri Bubenicek and Twyla Tharp. Czechoslovakian dancer Bubenicek created L’heure Bleue especially for the Charlotte troupe, and former NCDT dancer and current Associate Artistic Director Sasha Janes choreographed the beautiful Rhapsodic Dances. Twyla Tharp’s […]
I’m excited to share some images from another studio photography session with two amazing ballet dancers. Several years ago, I photographed then 16-year-old Anna Gerberich for a story The Charlotte Observer was doing on her joining the North Carolina Dance Theatre. Melissa Anduiza is another incredible artist I’ve photographed numerous times and it was a […]
I started photographing ballet in the early ’90s while working for The Charlotte Observer. At the time, much of my time was spent photographing Atlantic Coast Conference and professional sports. But I was immediately taken with the artistry and athleticism of the dancers. A passion was born. Fast forward to the present and much of […]
I look forward to North Carolina Dance Theatre’s (NCDT) “Director’s Choice” performance each year. The production is diverse and eclectic, showcasing the incredible talent and range of NCDT’s dancers and choreographers. And it’s always a visual delight with amazing light, color and movement. And in a unique piece, the amazing choreographer Dwight Rhoden gives tribute […]
One of the many great traditions of this time of year is the annual performance of The Nutcracker. Charlotte is blessed with an incredible dance company and the North Carolina Dance Theatre’s performances never disappoint. This year was a bit unique as I had a chance to photograph portions of dress rehearsals over two days […]
The North Carolina Dance Theatre saved some of its best for last as Director’s Choice caps off the season with three incredible pieces. I was taken by the beauty of George Balanchine’s Apollo, performed by David Ingram along with Traci Gilchrest, Alessandra Ball and Anna Gerberich. The program includes Constructing Juliet, with choreography by Mark […]
Artist director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s ballet Cinderella comes to life as the North Carolina Dance Theatre dancers take the stage in the brand-spanking new Knight Theater in Charlotte. Costume designer A. Christina Giannini’s beautiful, colorful creations and some wonderful set designs by Alain Vaes help the talented NCDT dancers tell the fairytale. The shows runs March […]