THE COMPANY

Black Box Dance Theatre was established in 2013 with the firm commitment to creating an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all.

We do not tolerate discrimination, bias, or harassment of any kind. Instead, we seek to create a collaborative and productive artistic environment where all are welcome, and all perspectives are valued and respected.

We encourage a respectful exchange of ideas between company members, staff, and board leadership. We believe that to create great and impactful art, all voices must be heard.

THE DANCERS

  • MICHELLE PEARSON

    Founder, Artistic Director

  • NATALIE MORTON

    Founding Company Member, School Coordinator

  • ALFREDO HURTADO

    Founding Company Member

  • STEVEN JAMES RODRIGUEZ VELEZ

    Company Member

  • KATE GUPTON

    Company Member, Administrative Assistant

  • PAYTON CHOPP

    Company Member, Media Coordinator

  • LIZ SANFORD

    Company Member

  • SHADIDJA PARKER

    Company Member

  • CORTNEY VARTANIAN

    Company Member, School Coordinator

  • MARSHA THOMAS

    Company Member

  • KENDALL TEAGUE

    Company Member- Asheville

  • DEIRDRE SMITH GILMER

    Company Member- Asheville

  • Kathryn Elizabeth Auman

  • Kayla Collette

  • Lukman Awad

  • Stephan Emmanuel

  • Emily Horowitz

  • Mariko Ishikawa

  • Chania Wilson

Although our cast of active dancers may change, our former dancers remain a valuable part of the Black Box Dance Theatre community. Thank you to the following affiliated artists for your support and continued contributions to our work:

OUR COMMUNITY OF AFFILIATED ARTISTS


  • Adelle Johnson

  • Kassandra Kolbeck

  • Laura Montgomery

  • Ronnie West

  • Allison Waddell

  • Karen Royce Warr

  • Brad Alexander Ward