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Carolina Ballet Theatre Announces 50th Anniversary Season
Carolina Ballet Theatre announces the celebration of their 50th season, as well as the show dates for the 2021-2022 season. The upcoming season runs from October 2021 to March 2022 at The Peace Center and DanceArts Greenville’s Black Box Theatre. In operation since 1972, Carolina Ballet Theatre is thrilled to celebrate their 50th anniversary as Greenville’s premier professional resident dance company.
“We are grateful for all our patrons and supporters that kept us going through last season and for the opportunity to continue to bring dance to the upstate,” said Artistic Director Hernan Justo. “We thank the entire upstate community for our success over the last fifty years and look forward to continuing to entertain the community in years to come.”
The season opens with a haunting performance of Ghosts (October 2021). Set to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, this will be the company’s fifth performance of the ballet. Carolina Ballet Theatre will also offer a family matinee show in addition to the traditional evening performances. The show will be held at The Peace Center Gunter Theatre.
Continuing the Christmas tradition, Carolina Ballet Theatre returns to The Peace Center for The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville (December 2021). Considered a must-do for the holiday season, the critically acclaimed production features sets depicting local Greenville scenes and is set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned score.
Download the Nutcracker Playbill
The February Showcase, Tu-Tu Tango (February 2022), a mature blend of Argentinian and American ballet, will show at DanceArts Greenville’s Black Box Theatre. This reimagining of the Carmen ballet promises to be a perfect Valentine’s date.
Download the Tutu Tango Playbill
Returning to The Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre, the company will continue the spring season with a beautiful performance of Arabian Nights (March 2022), which follows the adventures of an American sailor named Sinbad on his day off. Inspired by the movie Invitation to Dance, Arabian Nights is choreographed by Artistic Director Hernan Justo and Associate Artistic Director Anita Pacylowski-Justo.
Download the Arabian Nights Playbill – Coming Soon
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About Carolina Ballet Theatre
Founded in 1972, Carolina Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Greenville’s only professional resident dance company, featuring 3 full-time dancers, an all-volunteer Guild, numerous patrons, and an entire community of supporters. For 50 years, CBT has significantly contributed to Greenville’s vibrant arts and culture through exercising its mission to promote and expand the art of dance to all parts of the Greenville community. Under the artistic direction of Hernan Justo and his wife, internationally acclaimed dancer Anita Pacylowski-Justo, as well as through the commitment of CBT’s many volunteers and patrons, the company has evolved into a professional powerhouse that draws dancers and honors from around the world. Learn more about CBT by visiting www.carolinaballet.org.