Naseeb Culpepper

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 […]

Ballet Photography: NCDT's Carmen

Photographing North Carolina Dance Theatre for the better part of two decades has given me the opportunity to see many amazing performers, and dancer Sasha Janes was one of them. But Janes appears to be on track to exceed his on-stage career as he continues transition to his new role as a choreographer. His latest […]

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 […]