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The 19th Annual ARTS SENSATION!

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

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!  

$25

Forward Motion Dance at CAM

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

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. In September, Forward Motion Dance Company generates an electrifying dance event with their annual performance, Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Film, Fire and Fusion at Thalian Hall. This performance connects dancers, choreographers, musical and visual artists, and more with modern, contemporary and jazz dance that showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. For information on this and other programs and events at CameronArt Museum, follow this link: https://cameronartmuseum.org/index.php?c=program&s=index#forwardmotion_dance      

$10 – $12

Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Film, Fire and Fusion

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

Forward Motion Dance Company presents Cape Fear Arts in Motion Film, Fire and Fusion September 21 & 22, 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 and dancer Qaadir Hicks. In a show not to be missed, come be exhilarated by an ...

$25

Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Film, Fire and Fusion

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

We have a NEW DATE! We are able to reschedule our Friday night show after the storm blew through! Tuesday, 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 and dancer Qaadir Hicks. In a show not to be missed, come ...

$25

DANCE AUDITION for the 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION Benefit Performance

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

Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2:30 pm at The Dance Element 7211 Ogden Business Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 Forward Motion Dance Company’s 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION Benefit Performance  is Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Mainstage, to benefit the Plastic Ocean Project, 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

Sunset Cocktail Party at The Penthouse

The Penthouse 2 North Front Street Suite 9, Wilmington, NC, United States

Sunday, March 24 from 6 to 9 pm 2 North Front Street Suite 9, Wilmington, NC Forward Motion Dance is back at The Penthouse  and the sunset views are spectacular!  $25 Per Person Drink Specials and Light Hors d’oeuvres Live Music By Billy Barwick 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! Proceeds benefit Forward Motion Dance Company in support of 2024 performances at Thalian Hall Main Stage Find out more about FMD and the upcoming 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION! at our website: www.forwardmotiondance.org

The 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION! A Benefit Performance for Plastic Ocean Project

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

The 20th Annual Arts Sensation returns to the Thalian Hall Main Stage to showcase lively and entertaining local talent for a music and dance spectacular! This year's beneficiary is Plastic Ocean Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based out of Wilmington, NC, whose mission is to attain science-based solutions to the plastic pollution crisis that inspire all to make informed choices to improve human and environmental health. With a vision of a world free of plastic pollution, POP works with storytellers, artists, writers, and film-makers to communicate issues to a wider audience, conducts scientific research to learn about plastic pollution, find solutions, and educate others to implement science-based solutions through collaborations with fellow scientists, stakeholders, businesses, and political leaders. Musical entertainment is by singer and songwriter Ava Johnson from Wilmington, NC. She performs throughout eastern North Carolina and recently was in France at several clubs on Jazz Row (Rue des Lombards) in Paris and in the Bordeaux region. Ava grew up training in voice and piano and began releasing her own music in 2018. Her influences include Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Adele, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Rufus Wainwright and Rhiannon Giddens. Arts Sensation also brings a deluge of dance creations from many genres. Dancers from the ...

$25

Enchanting Evening on Edgewater to benefit Forward Motion Dance Company

Edgewater 145 Edgewater Lane, Wilmington, NC, United States

 Enchanting Evening on Edgewater to benefit Forward Motion Dance Company in support of our upcoming performance at Thalian Hall Main Stage Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Mystical, Classical & Reflective   Friday, September 6, 2024  6 - 9 pm $30 per person Reserve your tickets now: email dance@forwardmotiondance.org or get them from any FMD board member or at the door Meet Special Guests from the Upcoming Performance Enjoy a Concert by Selah Dubb Kimchi Taco Food Truck, Cash Bar Light Appetizers and Dessert Door Prizes 145 Edgewater Lane, Wilmington NC 28403 Beautiful home off Airlie Road featured in Wilmington Magazine    This event is so exciting and fun! Of note, parking is limited, so please carpool or use other transportation services if possible.

$30

Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Mystical, Classical and Reflective

Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC

September 19 & 20, 2024, at 7:30 pm Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Tickets are $28 general admission; $25 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 presents a breathtaking and innovative dance event with their annual performance, Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Mystical, Classical and Reflective. This performance unites dancers and choreographers with musical and visual artists to bring the art form of modern, contemporary, classical 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 screens by local set designer Randy Davis, live music composed and performed by local musician Cole Marquis, and an exquisite classical piece from local guest choreographer and dancer Emily Lawler Forward Motion Dance Company core dancers are Kara Abbott, Savannah Brooks, Nicole Dalier, Trilby Shier, Becky Spivey and Susan Turner. Guest dancers are Amanda Brown, Kimberly Brumsey, Katie Crosby, Sarah Deming, James DeVita, ...

$28