Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Teen/Adult TAP Class

The Dance Element 7211 Ogden Business Lane, Wilmington, NC, United States

A fun and exhilarating way to enjoy the art of Tap dance! This Teen/adult class explores classic styles of Tap dance with moves to improve strength and flexibility while learning Tap combinations to many different musical genres. Performance opportunities available. All students should arrive at least ten minutes before the start time. Instructor: Tracey Varga of Forward Motion Dance Company

$8 – $10

Teen/Adult Modern Jazz

The Dance Element 7211 Ogden Business Lane, Wilmington, NC, United States

A fun dance class incorporating classical, jazz and modern dance with yoga/pilates influence to improve strength and flexibility along with learning dance combinations to many different musical genres. A great way to move and enjoy the art of dance! Performance opportunities available. Instructor: Tracey Varga of Forward Motion Dance Company

$8 – $10

Forward Motion Dance at Dance-a-lorus

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

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.

$15.00

An Evening with Pierre Bensusan – Live with guests Forward Motion Dance Company

Hannah Block Community Arts Center 120 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, United States

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 ...

$21 – $25

DANCE AUDITION

The Dance Element 7211 Ogden Business Lane Suite 205, Wilmington, NC, United States

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.

A Preview: Forward Motion Dance Arts in Motion 2022

Cameron Art Museum Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC

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!      

Enchanting Evening on Edgewater

Join us for an Enchanting Evening on Edgewater! Fundraiser to benefit Forward Motion Dance Company for the annual Cape Fear Arts in Motion Performance at Thalian Hall Friday, September 9, 2022, 6:30-9:30 pm $25 per person Reserve your tickets now: email dance@forwardmotiondance.org, call 910-232-8151 Or get your tickets from any FMD board member or at the door Meet: FMD choreographer Tracey Varga and company dancers Special guests from the upcoming performance Concert by Ava Johnson We'll have the Catch Food Truck Light appetizers and dessert Cash wine and beer bar and great Door prizes! Location is 145 Edgewater Lane, Wilmington NC 28403 Come see this beautiful home off Airlie Road featured in Wilmington Magazine!  

$25

Forward Motion Dance Company presents Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Visuals, Vocals and Variations

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

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, 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 ...

$22 – $25

Forward Motion Dance Company presents Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Visuals, Vocals and Variations

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

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, 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 ...

$22 – $25