In loving memory of Jennifer Vahamikos

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Forward Motion Dance and the Wilmington dance community mourn the tragic and unexpected loss of company dancer Jenn Vahamikos on January 18, 2024. Jenn was a shining light who brought her special talents, care and dedication to every dance creation. Jenn will be forever in our hearts and missed by all who knew her. We are devastated by our loss, yet know her spirit lives on with us dancing, shining, laughing, and smiling. A celebration of her life will be held at the Cameron Art Museum on Sunday February 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Our hearts go out to Jenn’s family and friends. More on her life can be found here. Jennifer Vahamikos June 4, 1977 – January 18, 2024

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Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Film, Fire and Fusion

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We have a new date!!  November 7, 2023, at 7:30 pm Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Tickets are $25 general admission; $22 for seniors, students, military, & children under 12, plus taxes and fees. Please contact the Thalian Hall Box Office at 910.632.2285 or online for ticket reservations. Forward Motion Dance Company generates an electrifying dance event with their annual performance, Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Film, Fire and Fusion. This performance connects dancers, choreographers, musical and visual artists, and more to bring the art form of modern, contemporary and jazz dance to the beautiful and historic Thalian Hall main stage for a varied and collaborative event that showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. Presented are new dance performances along with re-creations of works from the past, with a film by Patrick Ogelvie, vivid stage design by local set designer Randy Davis, live music composed by pianist Barbara Gallagher and performed with flutists Mary Gheen and Deborah Phillips, and an exciting jazz-funk piece by local guest choreographer Qaadir Hicks. Premiering on the stage are several new works featuring Forward Motion Dance Company dancers and guest performers. Set to music by Vivaldi and Queen and …

DANCE AUDITION For the 2023 annual performance of Forward Motion Dance Company

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DANCE AUDITION For the 2023 annual performance of Cape Fear Arts in Motion, from Forward Motion Dance Company Modern, contemporary, jazz and classical dancers to participate in dance performances at Thalian Hall Main Stage Performances on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, 7:30 pm Audition is Saturday April 29, 2023 2:00 pm for teen dancers (ages 12-18) The Dance Element of Wilmington LLC 7211 Ogden Business Lane, Suite 205 Wilmington, NC 2841 Please come prepared to move. Any questions please call 910-232-8151 or visit www.forwardmotiondance.org Forward Motion Dance Company is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, volunteer organization. We wish to thank all who give their valuable time, efforts and funding so we may continue to bring quality performances to the Wilmington community. Please visit us at www.forwardmotiondance.org.

Music and Dance Return to Thalian Hall Main Stage!

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Forward Motion Dance Company’s 19th Annual  ARTS SENSATION Benefit Performance  is Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:30 pm at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage, to benefit the Good Shepherd Center, a local non-profit organization. Along with Forward Motion Dance Company and works from local dancers and choreographers, Flamenco guitarist Ed Stephenson will bring his exciting Eduardo de Rosemarie Presents Noche Flamenca for an authentic Flamenco experience! A DANCE AUDITION for this performance will be held Sunday, March 26, 2023, 3:30 pm at The Dance Element, 7211 Ogden Business Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411 Interested dancers, choreographers of all genres (classical, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap, ballroom, cultural dance) are welcome. COMPLETED WORK, INCLUDING COSTUMES, IS REQUIRED 6 minutes maximum length. Piece must be “family friendly”. For information on the audition, click here, call (910) 232-8151, or visit www.forwardmotiondance.org

FMD Fundraiser at the Penthouse Returns!

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Forward Motion Dance is back at The Penthouse and the sunset views are spectacular!  We invite you back to enjoy an evening with us to help support our 2023 season at the Thalian Hall Main Stage, including the 19th annual ARTS SENSATION! music and dance event with Eduardo de Rosamaria and his Tablao Flamenco, and works from local choreographers and dancers.  Come on up to enjoy the best views of downtown Wilmington with your friends from Forward Motion Dance Company! Tickets can be purchased from any Forward Motion Dance board member, or email dance@forwardmotiondance.org — space is limited, so be sure to reserve yours today! Find out more about FMD and ARTS SENSATION! at our website: www.forwardmotiondance.org

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Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Visuals, Vocals and Variations

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September 22 & 23, 2022, at 7:30 pm Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401   Tickets are $25 general admission; $22 for seniors, students, military, & children under 12, plus taxes and fees. Please contact the Thalian Hall Box Office online or at 910.632.2285 for ticket reservations. Forward Motion Dance Company is back on stage! Our exciting annual performance, Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Visuals, Vocals and Variations connects dancers, choreographers, musical and visual artists, and more to bring the art form of dance to the stage for a varied and collaborative event that showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. Presented are new dance performances along with re-creations of works from the past, with a live choral performance featuring Elizabeth Stovall, films by Patrick Ogelvie, and an exciting piece from guest choreographer Gaspard Louis. New works include a creation with eight dancers set to a new music composition from local artist Joe Cordaro. This high energy piece has three sections with dancers from UNCW, The Dance Cooperative, The Dance Element and FMD Company member Kara Abbott. A highlight of the evening will be a premier dance to “Only in Sleep”, composed by Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds …

A Preview: Forward Motion Dance Arts in Motion 2022

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Cameron Art Museum 3201 South 17th Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28412 Sunday, August 28, 2022, 2-3 PM CAM Members & students: $10; Not Yet Members: $12 Forward Motion Dance will bring a preview event of their new and recent choreography to CAM. Enjoy dance performances with live music and film as the artists interact with the audience through discussion and audience questions. Forward Motion Dance Company, Inc., is a Wilmington, NC, based non-profit 501(c)(3) dance organization whose mission is to provide local and regional communities with quality modern contemporary dance and education in the art of dance, as well as enhance the local arts community by providing performance opportunities for area dancers and performance artists.

DANCE AUDITION

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For the 2022 annual performance of Forward Motion Dance Company’s Cape Fear Arts in Motion Modern, contemporary, jazz and classical dancers to participate in dance performances in collaboration with guest choreographer, film and live musical performers at Thalian Hall Main Stage. Performances on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24, 7:30 pm.   Saturday April 30, 2022 2:00 pm for teen dancers (ages 12-18) 3:00 pm for Company dancers and Adult guest dancers   The Dance Element of Wilmington LLC 7211 Ogden Business Lane, Suite 205 Wilmington, NC 28411   * Vaccinations required. Please come prepared to move. Any questions please call 910-793-6675 or visit www.forwardmotiondance.org.   Forward Motion Dance Company is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, volunteer organization. We wish to thank all who give their valuable time, efforts and funding so we may continue to bring quality performances to the Wilmington community. Please visit us at www.forwardmotiondance.org.

Forward Motion Dance Company in Dance-a-Lorus

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Forward Motion Dance Company returns to Dance-a-lorus this year with Interconnection, a new and exhilarating piece by choreographer Tracey Varga and film by Patrick Ogelvie that includes visuals from Sam Shores. Interconnectionexplores hunger, homelessness and pollution with a local and global viewpoint and expresses how we can combat and solve these problems. Music from Marvin Gaye, John Lennon and Louis Armstrong forms the soundtrack and dancers are from Forward Motion Dance Company. Dance-a-lorus is a crowd favorite during the Cucalorus film festival this weekend, and this year will be presented at Thalian Hall Main Stage on Sunday, November 14 at 4 pm. Click here for tickets and more information about Dance-a-lorus. This event fills up quick so make sure you get a seat for this long awaited return to the stage. Please note: Masks must be worn and vaccination status will be checked for all Cucalorus events so bring your card or a photo of it.