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Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts

Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts is committed to enriching the lives of students of all ages with quality instruction and excellence in training.

Offering: classical ballet, pointe/variations, modern, jazz, contemporary, tap, acro/tumbling, Progressing Ballet Technique, Music Together, art classes, theatre classes, piano and voice lessons.

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Welcome back new and old WCFA students. Classes begin January 2nd, see you in the studios!Currently enrolling new studen...
01/03/2023

Welcome back new and old WCFA students. Classes begin January 2nd, see you in the studios!

Currently enrolling new students for the 2023 Spring semester! Kick it into the new year with classes at WCFA and learn all about the exciting new announcements coming soon!

✨Happy New Year from Wilmington Conservatory! Bring it on 2023!✨See you back in the studios tomorrow!
01/01/2023

✨Happy New Year from Wilmington Conservatory! Bring it on 2023!✨

See you back in the studios tomorrow!

Merry Christmas from the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts! We wish you a happy holiday🎄❤️❄️WCFA will be closed throu...
12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts! We wish you a happy holiday🎄❤️❄️

WCFA will be closed through January 1st. We will see you back in the studios on January 2nd!

Focus feature on our recent tour performances in Boone NC with The Carolina Snowbells. Our WCFA and TPDC dancers brought...
12/19/2022

Focus feature on our recent tour performances in Boone NC with The Carolina Snowbells. Our WCFA and TPDC dancers brought The Nutcracker Suite to life in the Appalachian Mountains. Bravo!

PC: Beth Pence

12/17/2022

Wilmington Conservatory wishes you a wonderful holiday break! We will see you in the new year.

Give the gift of dance this holiday season!🎁WCFA is currently enrolling for the 2023 winter semester, and we can't wait ...
12/15/2022

Give the gift of dance this holiday season!🎁

WCFA is currently enrolling for the 2023 winter semester, and we can't wait to meet YOU! Give your dancer the gift of a lasting arts education this upcoming year.

Be apart of exciting new professional productions at the Wilson Center this June 10th & 11th. (upcoming show TBA!) Every dancer will receive the chance to shine.

Enroll now!

As we reflect on our November performances of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - we want to thank everyone who made...
12/15/2022

As we reflect on our November performances of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - we want to thank everyone who made it such a smashing success! Every performer, backstage hand, and staff worked so hard on bringing this C.S Lewis tale to life on the Wilson Center stage.

Thank you to our audiences and the show of support from the Wilmington Community!

We can't wait to bring you another production this June 2023.

PC: Beth Pence

Who doesn't love tap dancing in a Christmas sweater??🎄The holiday's are growing near & we are so proud of the hard work ...
12/13/2022

Who doesn't love tap dancing in a Christmas sweater??🎄

The holiday's are growing near & we are so proud of the hard work from our conservatory students this past year!

Pictured: WCFA 2021 Holiday Festival

It's Nutcracker Season!❄️🎄🧚🏻‍♀️🍭Make sure to RSVP before December 12th for your seats at the Nutcracker Tea Party Fundra...
12/08/2022

It's Nutcracker Season!❄️🎄🧚🏻‍♀️🍭

Make sure to RSVP before December 12th for your seats at the Nutcracker Tea Party Fundraiser! Seats are selling fast.

Enjoy a special performance of the Nutcracker from the Turning Pointe dancers while you enjoy delicious teas and local baked goods!

Tea attendees will even get to take photos with characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy and even take home their own Nutcracker Souvenir.

RSVP NOW!: https://forms.gle/LwViwRU2gMKMdDYa7

Congratulations to our Turning Pointe and Wilmington Conservatory dancers on a successful tour to Boone NC directed by C...
12/07/2022

Congratulations to our Turning Pointe and Wilmington Conservatory dancers on a successful tour to Boone NC directed by Cory Smith with . 🎉🎉🎉

The dancers showcased the Nutcracker Suite in the annual “A Carolina Snowbells Christmas” directed by Cheryl Cutlip at the Appalachian Theater. We are so proud of all your hard work this past weekend of shows!❄️🍭🩰🎄

Make sure to give them a round of applause in the comments👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼.

PC: Elizabeth Pence Photography

Mark your calendars!In celebration of the season, we will be celebrating December 12-16th with Holiday Party Week.Parent...
12/05/2022

Mark your calendars!

In celebration of the season, we will be celebrating December 12-16th with Holiday Party Week.

Parents are encouraged to sit and observe their child's classes, while they share what they have been learning all semester at WCFA!

Students are encouraged to bring a goody to share with everyone at the end of class. We ask that you please be mindful of common food allergies as you prepare your holiday treats!

Christmas break is just around the corner! Keep up the hard work, we are so proud of all our students this semester. The...
12/02/2022

Christmas break is just around the corner! Keep up the hard work, we are so proud of all our students this semester.

The Wilmington Conservatory will be closed for winter break, December 19th - January 1st. Classes will resume January 2nd.

🔴Important Tea Party update🔴 The 1 pm seating of the Nutcracker Tea is now closed! Attendees who RSVP for seats for the ...
12/01/2022

🔴Important Tea Party update🔴
The 1 pm seating of the Nutcracker Tea is now closed!

Attendees who RSVP for seats for the Nutcracker Tea (as of Dec 1st, 2022) will be placed on a waiting list for a 3:30 pm seating. We will contact you once this seating receives enough RSVP demand.

We encourage you to sign up now! Seats are filling fast, and we would love to see you on December 17th. An assortment of delicious flavors of teas will be presented, and a variety of delectable goods like tea sandwiches, scones, and cookies will be prepared by local bakers and you will get to take home a Nutcracker souvenir.

Be entertained by selections from the classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker and worshipful songs from Turning Pointe Dance Company. Tea party guests will also get to meet and greet and have photo opportunities with the characters like the Sugar Plum Fairy.

RSVP TODAY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPdxjySIJTOwcrG679HKhnXVxkqjgMEPaDAbcdbyErsokAgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

On December 17th, you are cordially invited to join us in royal fashion at the Nutcracker Tea Party fundraiser! Tickets ...
11/30/2022

On December 17th, you are cordially invited to join us in royal fashion at the Nutcracker Tea Party fundraiser! Tickets are selling fast, so we encourage you to reserve yours today.

An assortment of delicious flavors of teas will be presented, and a variety of tea sandwiches, fairy bread, scones, and cookies will be prepared from local bakers.

The Nutcracker Tea party guests will also get to meet and greet and have photo opportunities with the characters like the Sugar Plum Fairy. Guest will even receive their own Nutcracker to take home with them!

For more information on tickets & RSVP visit: https://forms.gle/GJ4q2VRuD5vRs1qaA

This weekend Turning Pointe Dance Company is headed on tour to Boone, NC! These dancers will perform in The Carolina Sno...
11/29/2022

This weekend Turning Pointe Dance Company is headed on tour to Boone, NC! These dancers will perform in The Carolina Snowbells Christmas at the Appalachian Theatre. We are so proud of all the dancers and the hard work they have put into these upcoming performances.

We also want to thank all of YOU for your support towards Turning Pointe's mission to minister through dance in our community. To learn more about WCFA's residential non-profit Turning Pointe Dance Company visit: https://www.turningpointeilm.org

M***e Turning Pointe Dancers!

You still have one more chance to catch this spectacular performance of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tomorrow! ...
11/20/2022

You still have one more chance to catch this spectacular performance of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tomorrow! Join us @ 3pm at the Wilson Center. Tickets start at just $15!

PC:

Opening night was a success! All our performers were stunning!You still have one more chance to catch this spectacular p...
11/20/2022

Opening night was a success! All our performers were stunning!

You still have one more chance to catch this spectacular performance tomorrow! Join us @ 3pm at the Wilson Center. Tickets start at just $15!

PC: Elizabeth Pence Photography

Tomorrow! Join us at the Wilson Center this Saturday @ 7pm or Sunday 🦁❄️✨As always our costume maker Mrs Jana has knocke...
11/18/2022

Tomorrow! Join us at the Wilson Center this Saturday @ 7pm or Sunday 🦁❄️✨

As always our costume maker Mrs Jana has knocked it out of the park with the costume design. Make sure you catch one of the performances to see the magic come to life!✨

Tomorrow! Join us at the Wilson Center this Saturday @ 7pm or Sunday 🦁❄️✨As always our costume maker Mrs Jana has knocke...
11/18/2022

Tomorrow! Join us at the Wilson Center this Saturday @ 7pm or Sunday 🦁❄️✨

As always our costume maker Mrs Jana has knocked it out of the park with the costume design. Make sure you catch one of the performances to see the magic come to life!✨

2 days! The wait is almost over for the encore performances that we have all been anticipating! Until then, here are a f...
11/17/2022

2 days! The wait is almost over for the encore performances that we have all been anticipating! Until then, here are a few photos of the fun we have been having rehearsing in the studio this week! We are so proud of all our performers.

Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours before they are gone! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be a performance you won’t want to miss!🦁❄️✨

5 days to go! Start the holidays off right with tickets to "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" ❄️Invite your friends...
11/15/2022

5 days to go! Start the holidays off right with tickets to "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" ❄️

Invite your friends! We are so excited to debut our encore performances of this beloved tale in the Wilmington area for the third time.

Tickets: https://wilsoncentertickets.com/show/?id=54201

6 days! Join us on November 19th & 20th for a story of sacrifice, love, and adventure! Have you reserved your seat at th...
11/14/2022

6 days! Join us on November 19th & 20th for a story of sacrifice, love, and adventure!

Have you reserved your seat at the Wilson Center yet? Get your tickets today, starting at only $15! A novel by C.S. Lewis told through word, dance, and music, perfect for the whole family. Tickets: https://wilsoncentertickets.com/show/?id=54201

"To the glistening eastern sea, I give you Queen Lucy the Valiant. To the great western woods, King Edmund the Just. To the radiant southern sun, Queen Susan the Gentle. And to the clear northern skies, I give you King Peter the Magnificent. Once a king or queen of Narnia, always a king or queen of Narnia. May your wisdom grace us until the stars rain down from the heavens." -C.S. Lewis

"Once a King or Queen of Narnia, always a King or Queen of Narnia."One week before the story of the four Pevensie childe...
11/12/2022

"Once a King or Queen of Narnia, always a King or Queen of Narnia."

One week before the story of the four Pevensie childern unfold, and two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve will sit on the thrones at Cair Paravel.

Get your tickets today, and join us for a family friendly story by C.S Lewis.

Next weekend! Join the Pevensie children on a Narnian adventure on November 19th & 20th. Have you gotten your tickets ye...
11/11/2022

Next weekend! Join the Pevensie children on a Narnian adventure on November 19th & 20th. Have you gotten your tickets yet? They start at just $15 and are perfect for the whole family this holiday season.

Tickets: https://wilsoncentertickets.com/show/?id=54201

Grief. This story will be sure to bring tears to your eyes and chills to your heart. A touching story with a deeper mean...
11/08/2022

Grief. This story will be sure to bring tears to your eyes and chills to your heart. A touching story with a deeper meaning. While evil believes they have won, the King is on the move.

Get your tickets and experience this beautiful story of love and sacrifice. November 19th & 20th at the Wilson Center!

Aslan is on the move! Join us on November 19th &20th for a classic literary novel story of a battle between good and evi...
11/07/2022

Aslan is on the move! Join us on November 19th &20th for a classic literary novel story of a battle between good and evil.

“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver; “don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”

Brotherly love. These two Pevensie brothers, Peter and Edmund have a lot to learn about forgiveness. While they have the...
11/05/2022

Brotherly love. These two Pevensie brothers, Peter and Edmund have a lot to learn about forgiveness. While they have their ups and downs, nothing can come between these two brothers!

Join us on November 19th and & 20th for a heartwarming story of reconciliation between Peter and Edmund Pevensie. Tickets start at just $15!

This November 19th & 20th. Experience the story of deep magic and the war against good and evil in Narnia. While the Whi...
11/05/2022

This November 19th & 20th. Experience the story of deep magic and the war against good and evil in Narnia. While the White Witch might believe she has won, Aslan is on the move...

″She is a perfectly terrible person,’ said Lucy. ‘She calls herself the Queen of Narnia though she has no right to be queen at all..."

Get your tickets at the Wilson Center box office today!

November 19th & 20th: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.It is a tale love...
11/03/2022

November 19th & 20th: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.

It is a tale loved by many because of its deep magic, unconditional friendship, courage, and redemption. Join siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as they explore their new home and, through the wardrobe, the expansive world of Narnia. Guided by Aslan and their quest for goodness and truth, experience the inspiration of their bravery and love.

Accompanied by original narration and cherished musical composition. In celebration of our fifteenth anniversary, Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts and Turning Pointe Dance Company are delighted to bring back this magical story for the fourth time. Fun for the whole family this holiday season!

We invite you to join professional dancers and pre-professional students of WFCA in this heartwarming show that will be presented once again on the Wilson Center Stage. https://wilsoncentertickets.com/show/?id=54201

"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" Presented by : Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts
11/02/2022
"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" Presented by : Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts

"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" Presented by : Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts

The Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts and nonprofit, Turning Pointe Dance Company, both established 2007, are pleased to announce an encore presentation of the classic story: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. November 19th @ 7pm & 20th @ 3pm at the....

Anticipation for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe grows stronger! The story of sacrificial love that Aslan displays...
11/01/2022

Anticipation for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe grows stronger! The story of sacrificial love that Aslan displays, is one of great depth. While the Lion sleeps, the morning is coming...

“At that moment they heard from behind them a loud noise—a great cracking, deafening noise as if a giant had broken a giant’s plate.... The Stone Table was broken into two pieces by a great crack that ran down it from end to end, and there was no Aslan.”

Get your tickets for November 19 & 20th! Starting at just $15!

The ice begins to melt in Narnia, which means that Aslan is on the move! Christmas is returning this holiday season. Get...
10/30/2022

The ice begins to melt in Narnia, which means that Aslan is on the move! Christmas is returning this holiday season.

Get your tickets for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe this November 19th & 20th at the Wilson Center.

As we await the return of Aslan this November 19th & 20th, we are here to tell you that tickets start at only $15! Grab ...
10/28/2022

As we await the return of Aslan this November 19th & 20th, we are here to tell you that tickets start at only $15! Grab your seat today!❄️🦁

Here at Wilmington Conservatory we strive for excellence in the Arts. Every one of our full length productions gives our...
10/27/2022

Here at Wilmington Conservatory we strive for excellence in the Arts. Every one of our full length productions gives our performers a professional experience that will last them a lifetime!

Visit our webite to see our upcoming events!

Pictured: WCFA 2015 "Sleeping Beauty" at The Wilson Center

10/24/2022

‼️Deadline for ads in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardobe program is October 28th‼️

We are building an extensive digital & printed program for our attendees to receive, and we are seeking those who would like to be highlighted in our program for hundreds to see at The Wilson Center.

The money raised goes towards funding our non-profit 501 c-3 Turning Pointe Dance Company, which gives ministry and performing opportunities to youth.

Program Ads are an excellent way to recognize a class, or your business, celebrate your upcoming graduate, or even show a little love to your special performer!

If interested in purchasing a program ad, please email WCFA admin at [email protected]

It's all smiles here at Wilmington Conservatory🩰Welcoming the start of a new week!
10/24/2022

It's all smiles here at Wilmington Conservatory🩰

Welcoming the start of a new week!

Did you know that Wilmington Conservatory's production of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is accompanied by narr...
10/23/2022

Did you know that Wilmington Conservatory's production of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is accompanied by narration? It's a perfect way to follow along with the story, and helpful for audiences of all ages!

Get your tickets for November 19th & 20th today. Tickets start at just $15! https://wilsoncentertickets.com/show/?id=54201

Costume Week is October 24th-29th at WCFA!Flashback to seeing all the creative and fun costumes our students have come u...
10/22/2022

Costume Week is October 24th-29th at WCFA!

Flashback to seeing all the creative and fun costumes our students have come up with over the years!

In light of Breast Cancer awareness month, we would like to highlight our wonderful Founder + Director Cory Smith.After ...
10/20/2022

In light of Breast Cancer awareness month, we would like to highlight our wonderful Founder + Director Cory Smith.

After noticing a few lumps in the spring, a biopsy was later conducted and Cory was diagnosed with Stage 4 HER2+ this August; beginning Chemotherapy this September.

Cory asked that you join her at the 5k Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on October 30th. All proceeds will go to helping the Smith family with the mountain of medical bills in front of them.

Cory has been a fearless leader and a pillar of Wilmington Conservatory. She has spent 15+ years professionally offering beautiful performances to our area, as well as countless outreach performances offered as a local ministry to many in our community. Cory thanks each one of you who has already given so much love, support, and prayers.

5k registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6LT2mP4c7glCm95NuTJJs-6bQV3L9EtXpVkzLBzsKOhql5g/viewform

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b68470e4

Fauclty Focus! Danielle Saintard Valiente is WCFA's new Hip-Hop program teacher!Danielle grew up dancing from the age of...
10/20/2022

Fauclty Focus! Danielle Saintard Valiente is WCFA's new Hip-Hop program teacher!

Danielle grew up dancing from the age of 4 at a traditional dance studio in Massachusetts.

At Endicott College, Danielle fell in love with hip hop more than she anticipated, allowing her to create and teach a weekly hip hop class for college students.

In 2017, she started teaching in the Wilmington community because teaching children and choreographing. Danielle is grateful to be a part of the new hip hop program at WCFA!

Check out WCFA's Hip-Hop classes for ages 6+

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Music Together starts September 15th at 10.30am. See our website for more information
Thank you to Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts for bringing a little dance magic to the Museum this morning! This summer, The Children's Museum of Wilmington is teaming up with many local organizations in the community to bring you Feature Fridays! Feature Fridays will be at 10 AM on Friday mornings throughout the season. Access to the features will be available to all of our visitors and members. Next week, the NC Coastal Federation will be joining us at 10 AM for a science program pop up! 🩰💕
I just want everyone to send up a little prayer for my oldest daughter today. She has a performance tonight. The are doing "Beauty and the Beast." I know she will be fine but I just want everyone to send up a prayer... I love you Jasmine and I'm so proud of you!! Thoughts and prayers going up for all the performers tonight!!Malakai Hill Angel Holley Anna Holley Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts Brogan Elisabeth
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Performing in the backyard of the Governor Dudley Mansion, in full view of the grand Cape Fear River, the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts’ Turning Pointe Dance Company is stunning our Promenade Performances audiences with their graceful dancing!
My sweet girls Lacey and Madeline attend and have been practicing for their upcoming show that is THIS Sunday at .
Lacey had dance for 3 1/2 hours today, then as soon as we got out to the property she wanted to practice more.

If you don’t have tickets yet, jump on it! 🎫
This show is going to be incredible! 🙌🏻

Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts and Turning Pointe Dance Company put on the most amazing productions!
Sunday November 24th, 2 pm and 6pm, Pinocchio at Wilson Center - Cape Fear Community College

http://wilsoncentertickets.com/show/?id=11401
Don’t miss it! 💃 🤥 🕺 🌸 🐝
Our Pinocchio Tea Party is almost here! Come and support a good cause and have a spot of tea! Tickets are available at Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts front desk.
When my sweet Lacey isn’t rocking that life, she is usually dancing her heart out. Those two worlds often collide and you may see videos here in the future of her dancing for all she’s got, even while wearing work boots. Our children take classes at the amazing Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts and we are so thankful for the wonderful instructors there! Sunday they danced at and did a lovely job!
Please pray for this sweet boy. He has a blockage and is having to have surgery.
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