EVENTS
See what’s going on with Black Box Dance Theatre- past and present.
United Arts Wake County 2025 Artists in Schools Expo
Interested in booking Black Box Dance Theatre to perform at your school with support from United Arts Wake County? This annual Artists in Schools Expo brings together artists and community members who schedule cultural arts programming, bringing the booking right to you! The Expo is an annual trade-style event that features approximately 80 Artists in Schools artists, including Black Box Dance Theatre.
August Community Drop in Class
Join Mindy Demchak for this “good old-fashioned sweaty modern class”. This is the first community class of our monthly series where BBDT dancers share their expertise as we invite dancers from across the triangle to join us in movement, training, and community. Location:TBD
25-26 Season Audition
The reach and needs of our work are expanding, and so must our company. Black Box Dance Theatre is seeking dancers for the following two opportunities for the 25-26 season:
School Show Cast in BBDT CORE Company
Extended Professional Company
Summer Drop-In Series
Join Black Box Dance Theatre for a day of dance and community at our Summer Drop-In Series. Learn and collaborate with masterful movers from the company, Kate Gupton, Steven James Rodríguez Velez, and Artistic Director, Michelle Pearson, for three class offerings.
PATRIOT'S PATH: The Theseus Legacy Encore Performance
Part history, part personal reflection, and all profoundly human, this evening of high art invites audiences to witness the intersection of myth and memory in an immersive, heartfelt exploration of what it means to serve, struggle, and return home.
ECHOES & INNOVATIONS: An Evening of Company Repertory
Join Black Box Dance Theatre for an evening of performance that demonstrates all facets of our work in the world. This program will include repertory from BBDT's in-school performances, work with veterans, creative repertory, and a premiere of BBDT's Kate Gupton's new work set on our extended professional company.
Spring Community Drop-In Series
Join Black Box Dance Theatre this May with a series of Spring Community Drop-In Classes. Learn and collaborate with masterful movers from the company: Cortney Vartanian, Natalie Morton, and special guest, Kendall Teague from Asheville, NC.
A Celebration of Art, Veterans, & Community: Gala & Fundraiser Event
Join Black Box Dance Theatre for a Celebration of Art, Veterans, and Community in the form of a gala and fundraiser event held at The Stockroom at 230 in Raleigh, NC.
Marbles Kids Museum Performance
Black Box Dance Theatre is proud to provide free community performances designed to expose children to modern dance styles. This event was produced in collaboration with Marbles Kids Museum of Raleigh, NC to bring live performance and storytelling to local youth, as well as involve audiences with participation opportunities.
PATRIOT’S Path: The Theseus Legacy
Part history, part personal reflection, and all profoundly human, this evening of high art invited audiences to witness the intersection of myth and memory in an immersive, heartfelt exploration of what it means to serve, struggle, and return home.
BBDT Winter Intensive 2024
Join Black Box Dance Theatre for our very first Winter Intensive from December 27-29, 2024. Learn and collaborate with founder and Artistic Director, Michelle Pearson, alongside company artists: Natalie Morton, Slim Parker, Steven James Rodríguez Velez, Payton Chopp, Kate Gupton, Alfredo Hurtado, and Marsha Thomas. This 3-day intensive is designed for pre-professionals, professional dancers, as well as K-12 and university dance educators where we will grow in company classes, skill building workshops, and professional development seminars.
