Raising the Barre: Ballet Trailblazer Debra Austin
Selected by George Balanchine to dance in the New York City Ballet, Austin became the company’s first female Black dancer in 1971.
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The Whirl: Nightmare on South Street
Carolina Ballet hosted Nightmare on South Street, a Halloween party with a short performance and a costume contest with celebrity judges.
Catching Up With Kirstie Spadie
This former Broadway dancer has dedicated her life to encouraging young talent as the founder of the N. C. Dance Institute.
The Whirl: Storybook Tales
On December 11, Raleigh Dance Theatre took to the stage for the first time in two years and performed with a guest from Carolina Ballet.
2,022 Reasons to Love Raleigh
From our generous green spaces to robust arts community, here’s a reminder of just a few of the things that make the City of Oaks so great.
Local Live Performances to Enjoy from Virtually Anywhere
We may not be able to hold our phone lighters above our heads as we sway in time to the beat at the Cat’s Cradle or PNC Arena, but there is still a host of live performances available.
An Interview with Lara O’Brien, Principal Dancer at the Carolina Ballet
If anyone knows how to hustle, it’s business owner, mother and principal dancer at Carolina Ballet, Lara O’Brien. Here, she shares a bit about life with and after Carolina Ballet.