Snow White the Ballet

The Peace Center
September 29th, 2017, Education Show, Friday at 10:00am
September 30th, 2017, Saturday at 2:30pm and 7:00pm

Carolina Ballet Theatre’s Snow White the Ballet is a unique retelling of the classic fairytale. Traditionally, the story portrays the deep envy of the wicked stepmother and the evil that ensues. Carolina Ballet Theatre’s imaginative adaption of the classic favorite beautifully captures both the comedic side of the dwarfs and wicked stepmother and the innocence of Snow White. Snow White the Ballet masterfully conveys the beauty in the fact that true love comes in many formats. The one-of-a-kind retelling features choreography by the acclaimed Mark Diamond, choreographer for Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux at the Chautauqua Institution and Program Director for Charlotte Ballet II. In addition to placing the comedic dwarves on center stage, the ballet diverts from typical narrative and features a male dancer as the iconic wicked stepmother turned evil queen. The ballet is composed utilizing a collage of musical scores in order to craft a novel and unforgettable experience.

The ballet will premier at the Gunter Theatre and will feature three showings, one education show on September 29^th and two on Saturday, September 30^th..

The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville

The Peace Center
December 22nd, Friday at 7:00pm
December 23rd, Saturday at 2:30pm & 7:00pm

Carolina Ballet Theatre proudly presents The Nutcracker: Once Upon A Time in Greenville– a European inspired production that brings all of Clara’s adventures and excitement home to Greenville. Continuing our reinvented holiday classic, the production highlights Victorian societal expectations and prosperity while Clara and her beloved Nutcracker dance their way through the cherished landmarks and stunning scenery of Greenville and into the hearts of the audience.

The libretto is adapted from E.T. A. Hoffmann’s classic story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Choreographed by Herman Justo, the refreshed ballet is based on the original Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov ballet.

On opening night, Carolina Ballet Theatre has the distinct privilege to host guest artists from internationally renowned ballet companies – Herman Cornejo, Principal at American Ballet Theater and his sister, Erica Cornejo, Principal at Boston Ballet. All 3 performances are brought to life by a 100+ person cast including CBT Company dancers: Laura Mortimer, Meghan Loman, and Martin Justo-Bernardez, along with Matt Harvey, Madeline Jazz Harvey, Peter Base, Francesca Genovese and Lance Hardin.

Additionally, this year CBT has partnered with SC Football Hall of Fame to bring surprise celebrity athletes to the stage, showcasing how athleticism spans from field to stage. Perhaps the sweetest treat for all will be The Meyer Center for Special Children students dancing side by side with our professional dancers.

Black & Beautiful,
A Tribute to African American Dancers

KROC Center
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 | 7 PM

**Free event** Auditorium is first come, first serve.

During February and in honor of Black History Month, CBT will perform Hernan Justo’s new innovative ballet, Black & Beautiful, A Tribute to African American Dancers. Justo opens the show with “We the People” – a ballet that travels through US history to feature African Americans that helped shape our great country. He then tells the stories of two dancers that revolutionized our American dance landscape ~ Arthur Mitchell (born 1934) and Misty Copeland (born 1982). Concluding the evening is the beloved ballet “Somebody to Love” that portrays the universal human race and demands unity. In addition to the ballets that include over 20 dancers, we will be featuring downtown local legend “Nathan” and his soulful sounds of gospel music. Our narrator and educator will be the esteemed Dr. Nika White. Dancer, Olivia Mozzie, South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Sophomore Dance Student Peasant Pas Variation, Coached by SCGSAH Ballet Faculty, Miriam Mesa-Pelly, will also be featured.

Brought to you by The Urban League of the Upstate & KROC Center & Nika White Consulting