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.   Interconnection explores 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, 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 today!   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.

Returning to Wilmington after 2 years! One Show Only at 7:30 pm March 3, 2022 Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Ticket price $21 in advance - $25 day of show and are available at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center Box Office. Pierre Bensusan returns to North America in 2022 for his long-overdue tour, presenting the music of his new album Azwan. He was last in Wilmington in 2020 and will return on March 3, collaborating with Forward Motion Dance Company and choreographer Tracey Varga to bring the art of dance together with his unique and inspired sound. Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD,” has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Winner of the Independent Music Awards for his triple live album Encore, voted Best World Music guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s Poll, and winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century. Described by the L.A. Times as "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today," Pierre's name became synonymous with contemporary acoustic ...

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.

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.A Preview: Register Here at CAM!      

Forward Motion Dance is back at The Penthouse and the sunset views are spectacular!  Sunday, February 26 from 5 to 8 pm 2 North Front Street Suite 9, Wilmington, NC $25 Per Person Drink Specials and Light Hors d’oeuvres Proceeds benefit Forward Motion Dance Company in support of 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. 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

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!

for the 19th Annual ARTS SENSATION Benefit Performance Sunday, March 26, 2023, 3:30 pm at The Dance Element 7211 Ogden Business Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 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 Mainstage, to benefit the Good Shepherd Center, a local non-profit organization. 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 more information please call (910) 232-8151  or visit www.forwardmotiondance.org