Dwight Rhoden

Ballet Photography: Charlotte Ballet's Innovative Works

Charlotte Ballet’s Innovative Works never fails to disappoint with a great variety of work performed in the intimate setting at the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center For Dance. This year’s offering includes Ballad Unto by acclaimed choreographer Dwight Rhoden, Omologia from former North Carolina Dance Theatre dancer and now choreographer David Ingram, YAMATO, earth/nature/drum […]

Charlotte Ballet: Innovative Works 2015

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, […]

Ballet Photography: Charlotte Ballet's Othello

North Carolina Dance Theatre has transitioned to Charlotte Ballet and this talented troupe kicked off its shiny new self with Dwight Rhoden’s Othello, an impressive melding of high-gloss stage production, music and, of course, incredible dancing. And in this time of transition, I decided to change things up a bit and you will be able […]

Charlotte Ballet Photography: NCDT's Innovative Works

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 […]

Ballet Photography: NCDT's Limitless

The North Carolina Dance Theatre kicked off its season in a big way with Limitless, a collection of three premieres. The show includes contemporary offerings from Sasha Janes and Dwight Rhoden and Blue Danube, a more traditional ballet from Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. It was an amazing start to what promises to be another wonderful year for […]

Dance Photography: NCDT's Innovative Works

North Carolina Dance Theatre’s Innovative Works is always vibrant and entertaining, but this year is a unique experience as the talented troupe opens the doors of its sparkling Uptown facility for shows on three consecutive weekends. Works by acclaimed resident choreographer Dwight Rhoden, NCDT’s Mark Diamond and NCDT dancers/choreographers Sasha Janes and David Ingram are […]

Dance Photography: NCDT's Director's Choice

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 […]

Dance Photography: NCDT's Director's Choice

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 […]

Dance Photography: NCDT's Innovative Works

North Carolina Dance Theatre’s Innovative Works is a showcase of several contemporary ballets with diverse pieces on artist Henri Matisse and social media among others and pulsating music from the likes of Steve Ray Vaughan and The Chemical Brothers. The works are visually stunning and it was a pleasure to photograph these incredible dancers in […]