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 […]
We have been blessed with another wonderful year and we are so thankful for all of our fantastic clients and friends. Here’s hoping that you have the happiest of holidays! From Christopher Record Photography and the Record family – Chris, Betsy, Alison and Sean.
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 […]
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 […]
The North Carolina Dance Theatre’s 2009 production of The Nutcracker opened last night and I wanted to share some images from the dress rehearsal Thursday. The show includes the usual mix of wonderful music from The Charlotte Symphony, colorful costumes and a great collaboration of local youngsters and professional dancers from NCDT and NCDT 2. […]
With the holidays approaching fast I hope everyone is getting into the spirit of the season. I thought I’d try to get in the mood with a bit of a trip down memory lane with some festive images from the North Carolina Dance Theatre’s (NCDT) performances of The Nutcracker over the years. This year’s staging […]
There is so much gloom and doom around these days that it seems a perfect time to get a respite by taking in the North Carolina Dance Theatre’s (NCDT) performance of the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Thursday night’s dress rehearsal was a delight with beautiful music by the Charlotte Symphony, incredible colorful costumes and of […]