Forward Motion Dance Company presents: The 22nd Annual ARTS SENSATION! Variety Showcase of Music and Dance
Company “T” Tappers Kimberly Brumsley and Becky Spivey. Photo by Christopher Warren
7:30 p.m. April 3, 2026
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Main Stage
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Tickets are $37.45 general admission and includes all taxes & fees. Stay tuned for more information on this performance and for ticket reservations.
The 22nd Annual Arts Sensation is presented by Forward Motion Dance Company on the Thalian Hall Main Stage to showcase lively and entertaining local talent for a music and dance spectacular! Now presenting its 22nd performance, Arts Sensation began in 2001, created by Tracey Varga and produced each year by Forward Motion Dance Company with the intent to bring local musicians and dance artists together to share their vast talents in a variety of genres, all on the beautiful Main Stage of the historic Thalian Hall.
Musical entertainment is from local favorite Benny Hill, who brings a quartet to the stage, well-versed in many styles and genres while specializing in jazz steeped in the tradition of many past greats yet presenting a distinct style of his own. Benny is a true crowd pleaser and never fails to produce excitement and enthusiasm on stage.
Arts Sensation also brings a variety of dance creations across many genres from tap to classical to delight everyone. Dance auditions to be a part of this exciting show are on February 28, 2026, and more information can be found by following this link!
Forward Motion Dance Company is honored to support the capital campaign for enhancements to the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts. And to show how special Thalian Hall is to our community, a special presentation will showcase the special effects of the unique and historic Thunder Roll and Rain Machine, built right into the Thalian Hall stage in 1858, that were innovative and thrilling in their time.
Arts Sensation! presented by Forward Motion Dance Company is part of our mission to provide collaborative, contemporary dance performances in local venues which highlight the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga and many wonderful dancers, musicians, and visual and vocal artists within our community. For more information, please visit us on Facebook or at forwardmotiondance.org.