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17th Annual Arts Sensation
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United StatesA Benefit Performance for Cape Fear River Watch The 17th Annual ARTS SENSATION! A Benefit Performance for Cape Fear River Watch 7:30 p.m. April 28, 2018 Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 The 17th Annual Arts Sensation is cruising in for a lively and entertaining evening showcasing local talent for a music and dance spectacular to benefit Cape Fear River Watch, with a special presentation of Thalian Hall’s Thunder Roll. The music for this year’s show is from The Wilmington Big Band, and dance performances from local choreographers and dancers, including the captivating Company “T” Tap Dancers, who wow audiences every year with a vintage flair of tap dancing, and Kelly Hawes (Samra), who has been performing the art of belly dance in the Cape Fear region since 2001, with a joyful and entertaining style for all ages. Presenting original works are Tracey Varga from Forward Motion Dance Company and students from Dreams of Wilmington. A long-time favorite in the Cape Fear region, The Wilmington Big Band boasts superior talent with the area’s top musicians and vocalists and the perfect combination of sophistication, good times and timeless memories. Led by Jim and Laura McFayden, The Wilmington Big ...
Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Eclectic Collection
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United StatesEclectic Collection Presented by Forward Motion Dance Company 7:30 pm September 14 and 15, 2018 Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Tickets are $20.00 general admission; $17.50 for seniors, students, military, children under 12, and NCDA members. Please call 910.632.2285 for ticket reservations. "Eclectic Collection" embraces music and dance from variety the styles, and from the past and present. A collaborative dance event, Forward Motion Dance Company's annual performance showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. New dance works will be presented along with recreations of former dance performances, as well as a dance featuring local teen dancers, and a special presentation from a local guest choreographer. Check back to see what develops but as always, expect an inspired and exciting evening of music, film, visual arts, and modern, contemporary and jazz dance from choreographer Tracey Varga and Forward Motion Dance Company.
Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Eclectic Collection
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United StatesEclectic Collection Presented by Forward Motion Dance Company 7:30 pm September 14 and 15, 2018 Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Tickets are $20.00 general admission; $17.50 for seniors, students, military, children under 12, and NCDA members. Please call 910.632.2285 for ticket reservations. "Eclectic Collection" embraces music and dance from variety the styles, and from the past and present. A collaborative dance event, Forward Motion Dance Company's annual performance showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. New dance works will be presented along with recreations of former dance performances, as well as a dance featuring local teen dancers, and a special presentation from a local guest choreographer. Check back to see what develops but as always, expect an inspired and exciting evening of music, film, visual arts, and modern, contemporary and jazz dance from choreographer Tracey Varga and Forward Motion Dance Company.
Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Eclectic Collection
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United StatesEclectic Collection Presented by Forward Motion Dance Company Forward Motion Dance Company celebrates dance with Thalian Hall’s 160th anniversary as an historic venue for theatre and dance since 1858. Rescheduled for one night only: October 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Tickets are $20.00 general admission; $17.50 for seniors, students, military, children under 12, and NCDA members. Please call 910.632.2285 for ticket reservations. "Eclectic Collection" embraces music and dance from variety the styles, and from the past and present. A collaborative dance event, Forward Motion Dance Company's annual performance showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. New dance works will be presented along with recreations of former dance performances, as well as a dance featuring local teen dancers, and a special presentation from a local guest choreographer. Featured guest choreographer Judy Greenhut revives "Steam Heat", a dance number from the original Broadway production of The Pajama Game using the show’s original choreography. Judy has had a long career in dancing, teaching, directing, and choreography for Broadway and television productions in New York before coming to Wilmington where she continued teaching dance, and directed and choreographed many shows for the Thalian Hall stage including Cabaret,Fiddler ...
18th Annual Arts Sensation
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United StatesA Benefit Performance for WARM The 18th Annual ARTS SENSATION! A Benefit Performance for Cape Fear River Watch 7:30 p.m. April 26, 2019 Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 The 18th Annual Arts Sensation is building up to a lively and entertaining evening showcasing wonderful local talent for a music and dance spectacular! This year's beneficiary Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) has a mission to repair, rebuild and make homes accessible; and to inspire service, generosity, and hope. WARM serves low-income homeowners in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties, many of whom are elderly and/or disabled. By preventing home accidents and illnesses, WARM helps people age in place safely, preserving their dignity and independence, and recently has increased their impact by helping Hurricane Florence recovery efforts. Arts Sensation showcases the unique and historic Thunder Roll and Rain Machine. These special effects, built right into the Thalian Hall stage, were thrilling in their time, and are used in performances to this day. Music this year is Stray Local, Wilmington’s indie folk duo Hannah Lomas and Jamie Rowen. With a unique and electrifying sound, and hints of their southern roots, Lomas and Rowen push the boundaries ...
Forward Motion Dance Company presents Cape Fear Arts in Motion
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United States
Forward Motion Dance Company presents Cape Fear Arts in Motion
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United States19th Annual Arts Sensation
Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United StatesA Benefit Performance for The Good Shepherd Center The 19th Annual ARTS SENSATION A Benefit Performance for The Good Shepherd Center 7:30 p.m. April 17, 2020 Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 The 19th Annual Arts Sensation is serving up a lively and entertaining evening showcasing wonderful local talent for a music and dance spectacular! This year's beneficiary is the Good Shepherd Center, whose mission is to be a safety net for our neighbors in crisis by providing hot and nutritious meals, case management support, showers and restrooms, clean clothing, warm beds, an onsite medical clinic and a pathway to safe and affordable housing…all with dignity and respect. Music this year is from Benny Hill, Wilmington’s own alto saxophone virtuoso who is reminiscent of many greats from classical to jazz, yet brings a distinct style and voice of his own. Benny is a true crowd-pleaser and never fails to raise excitement and enthusiasm while on stage. Arts Sensation also brings a variety of dance creations from the genres of tap, classical ballet, jazz, modern, folk dance, and street dance/hip-hop, presented by local choreographers and dancers. And with their fine style, the captivating Company ...
Forward Motion Dance Company presents Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Visuals, Vocals and Variations
Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NCSeptember 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, films, and an exciting piece from guest choreographer Gaspard Louis. Premiere dance works include a high-energy piece with music by Joe Cordaro, and a live onstage performance from Soprano Elizabeth Stovall and a choral group led by Dr. Aaron Peisner of UNCW. Returning to Arts in Motion are “Stages” from 2008 which explores the artistic and life challenges of Nina Simone and dances to music by French guitarist and composer Pierre Bensusan. “Interconnection” from Dance-a-lorus 2021 is a collaboration with ...
Forward Motion Dance Company presents Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Visuals, Vocals and Variations
Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NCSeptember 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, films, and an exciting piece from guest choreographer Gaspard Louis. Premiere dance works include a high-energy piece with music by Joe Cordaro, and a live onstage performance from Soprano Elizabeth Stovall and a choral group led by Dr. Aaron Peisner of UNCW. Returning to Arts in Motion are “Stages” from 2008 which explores the artistic and life challenges of Nina Simone and dances to music by French guitarist and composer Pierre Bensusan. “Interconnection” from Dance-a-lorus 2021 is a collaboration with ...