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Step into a world of glamour, mystery, and shifting emotion with Balanchine’s, “La Valse,” from November 20th - 23rd.Thi...
06/17/2025

Step into a world of glamour, mystery, and shifting emotion with Balanchine’s, “La Valse,” from November 20th - 23rd.

This thoughtfully curated mixed repertory program pairs iconic works with contemporary choreography, showcasing the range and richness of ballet. From the romantic elegance of Balanchine’s “La Valse” and Fokine’s enduring classics to the modern choreographic voices of Zalman Raffael and Robert La Fosse, the evening offers a nuanced look at ballet’s evolving tradition.

Also on the program will be Robert La Fosse's “Concerto in Five Movements,” Artistic Director/CEO Zalman Raffael's “B for Ballet,” and Michel Fokine's “Le Spectre De La Rose” and “The Dying Swan.”

“La Valse” will run from November 20th - November 23rd at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, accompanied by live music.

At the heart of this mixed repertory evening is George Balanchine's “La Valse”, set to Maurice Ravel's lush and haunting...
06/17/2025

At the heart of this mixed repertory evening is George Balanchine's “La Valse”, set to Maurice Ravel's lush and haunting score, performed live. Paired with a range of works, this program invites audiences into sweeping evening of ballet that spans eras and aesthetics.

Also on the program will be Robert La Fosse's “Concerto in Five Movements,” Artistic Director/CEO Zalman Raffael's “B for Ballet,” and Michel Fokine's “Le Spectre De La Rose” and “The Dying Swan.”

“La Valse” will run from November 20th - November 23rd at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, accompanied by live music.

A mystically glamorous ballet set to the live music of Maurice Ravel, “La Valse” captures the allure and inevitability o...
06/17/2025

A mystically glamorous ballet set to the live music of Maurice Ravel, “La Valse” captures the allure and inevitability of fate. Balanchine’s choreography brings a sweeping romanticism and a sense of the surreal to this darkly elegant work.

This thoughtfully curated mixed repertory program pairs iconic works with contemporary choreography, showcasing the range and richness of ballet.

Also on the program will be Robert La Fosse's “Concerto in Five Movements,” Artistic Director/CEO Zalman Raffael's “B for Ballet,” and Michel Fokine's “Le Spectre De La Rose” and “The Dying Swan.”

“La Valse” will run from November 20th - November 23rd at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, accompanied by live music.

This October, experience the world premiere of “The Seven Deadly Sins” a bold new ballet set within the eerie corridors ...
06/13/2025

This October, experience the world premiere of “The Seven Deadly Sins” a bold new ballet set within the eerie corridors of a Catholic school during Halloween.

With the haunting choreography and original score by acclaimed composer Aaron Severini, performed live, each sin—Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust—comes to life on stage. This performance, just in time for Halloween, invites audiences of all ages.

“The Seven Deadly Sins” runs from October 16- November 2nd

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Set in a Catholic school cloaked in Halloween mystery, “The Seven Deadly Sins” explores the ancient vices—Pride, Envy, W...
06/13/2025

Set in a Catholic school cloaked in Halloween mystery, “The Seven Deadly Sins” explores the ancient vices—Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, Lust—through modern ballet.

This ballet features an original score by Aaron Severini, performed live, deepening the striking visuals and storytelling choreographed by Artistic Director, Zalman Raffael. This world premiere will deliver a fresh take on timeless themes, ideal for audiences of all ages.

“The Seven Deadly Sins” runs from October 16- November 2nd

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A bold new full-length ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael, “The Seven Deadly Sins” explores the co...
06/13/2025

A bold new full-length ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael, “The Seven Deadly Sins” explores the complexity of human nature through striking movement and theatrical design.

With an original score by Aaron Severini, the ballet delves into the tension between indulgence and restraint in a contemporary retelling of the timeless moral allegory.

“The Seven Deadly Sins” runs from October 16- November 2nd

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We open our season with George Balanchine’s, “Raymonda Variations,” set to excerpts of Glazunov’s score for the original...
06/09/2025

We open our season with George Balanchine’s, “Raymonda Variations,” set to excerpts of Glazunov’s score for the original ballet Raymonda. This ballet demonstrates Balanchine’s ability to create a captivating and technically demanding ballet based solely on the music.

Additionally performed with “Raymonda Variations,” we are including Artistic Director Zalman Raffael’s, “Book of Contradictions,” Resident Choreographer Amy Hall-Garner, “Enrapture,” and a world premiere ballet by Ted Seymour.

“Raymonda Variations” runs from September 11th-28th

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With a stunning pas de deux and a series of short variations at the center of the work, George Balanchine’s “Raymonda Va...
06/09/2025

With a stunning pas de deux and a series of short variations at the center of the work, George Balanchine’s “Raymonda Variations” is a plotless ballet that utilizes Alexander Glazounov’s score from the original full-length version of Raymonda.

Balanchine wrote, “To try to talk about these dances in any useful way outside the music is not possible; they do not have any literary content at all and of course have nothing to do with the story of the original ballet Raymonda. The music itself, its grand and generous manner, its joy and playfulness, was for me more than enough to carry the plot of the dances.”

“Raymonda Variations” runs from September 11th-28th

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Opening the season with brilliance and flair, this mixed repertory program is anchored by George Balanchine’s “Raymonda ...
06/09/2025

Opening the season with brilliance and flair, this mixed repertory program is anchored by George Balanchine’s “Raymonda Variations,” set to Alexander Glazunov’s radiant score. A celebration of classical form and precision, it sets the tone for a season of musicality, elegance, and bold expression.

Additionally performed with “Raymonda Variations,” we are including Artistic Director Zalman Raffael’s, “Book of Contradictions,” Resident Choreographer Amy Hall-Garner, “Enrapture,” and a world premiere ballet by Ted Seymour.

“Raymonda Variations” runs from September 11th-28th

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We’re excited to invite you, your family and friends to join us for a weekend full of fun as Gipson Play Plaza opens to ...
06/06/2025

We’re excited to invite you, your family and friends to join us for a weekend full of fun as Gipson Play Plaza opens to the community with a Grand Opening celebration presented by the Dix Park Conservancy.

Carolina Ballet is thrilled to be part of the celebration!

Come see our dancers perform at the Fountain Plaza on Saturday, June 7th at 5:00 p.m.

We’re excited to invite you to join us for a weekend full of fun as Gipson Play Plaza opens to the community with a Grand Opening celebration presented by the Dix Park Conservancy.

https://dorotheadixpark.org/gipsonplayplaza

Step into our 25/26 season—for our community, for our audiences, and for the next generation of ballet lovers. When cura...
06/02/2025

Step into our 25/26 season—for our community, for our audiences, and for the next generation of ballet lovers.

When curating the works for the upcoming season, one inevitably reflects on the contributions of all those who have made what Carolina Ballet does possible. From Carolina Ballet's founders Robert Weiss and Ward Purrington to the choreographers, composers, and designers of centuries past, the artists whose legacies have shaped our craft and inspired each new generation — all these individuals are part of a continuum.

Carolina Ballet's 28th season promises to take audiences through a plethora of dance performances that are entertaining, thought-provoking, and enlightening.

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Every season we present is part of a larger story—one shaped by the visionaries who built Carolina Ballet and the artist...
06/02/2025

Every season we present is part of a larger story—one shaped by the visionaries who built Carolina Ballet and the artists whose work has inspired generations. From our founders to the great choreographers of the past, their legacy lives on through the art we bring to the stage.

Our upcoming 28th season is a tribute to that continuum—rich, diverse, and boldly alive. Audiences will enjoy beloved family favorites like Snow White and The Nutcracker, alongside two highly anticipated world premieres: The Seven Deadly Sins and Beauty and the Beast.
We also honor George Balanchine with three of his iconic works: Raymonda Variations, La Valse, and Stars and Stripes, featured in our Celebration of America program marking the nation’s Semiquincentennial.

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
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About Carolina Ballet

Carolina Ballet is one of America’s premier arts organizations, programming traditional ballets by legendary masters and new works by contemporary choreographers. The Ballet was launched as a professional company in 1998 under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Robert Weiss. In 2019, Zalman Raffael became the Artistic Director/CEO joined by Michele Weathers as Executive Director. For more than 20 years, Carolina Ballet has garnered critical praise from the national and international media, staged over 100 world premiere ballets, and in 2018, chartered the School of Carolina Ballet. Since our inaugural season in 1998 the company has grown from 16 dancers and 5 apprentices dancing 3 programs, to 38 dancers performing 8 programs per season including the magical holiday tradition The Nutcracker.

Carolina Ballet’s vision is to remain one of the top ballet companies in America with national and international recognition, thus contributing to the enhanced reputation and ever-increasing quality of life in our community and the State of North Carolina.

Carolina Ballet’s mission is to perform world-class professional ballet, entertaining and enlightening audiences in Raleigh, the Triangle region, the State of North Carolina, and beyond. We hope to accomplish this mission by attracting, developing, and retaining excellent dancers and artistic personnel combined with a fiscally responsible management and board of directors; commissioning new works by innovative choreographers; presenting traditional ballets of legendary masters; and educating current and future audiences through programs for school-aged children and other performance outreach activities.