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Forward Motion Dance Company

We are 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.

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Press Release

From:   Tracey Varga

Forward Motion Dance Company

910.232-8151

traceyvarga@msn.com

Forward Motion Dance Company presents

Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Shimmer, Steps, Strings

September 18 & 19, 2025, 7:30 pm

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. Please contact the Thalian Hall Box Office at 910.632.2285 or online for ticket reservations.

Forward Motion Dance Company presents a stunning and innovative dance event with their annual performance, Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Shimmer, Steps, Strings. Dancers and musical artists bring the art form of modern, contemporary, classical and jazz dance to the stage at the beautiful and historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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, a piece danced to live music performed by guitarist Edward Stephenson and violinist Bella Garcia, and a jazz piece from guest choreographer Alison Dutka Jones.

Forward Motion Dance Company dancers are Kara Abbott, Savannah Brooks, Katie Crosby, Nicole Dalier, Trilby Shier, Becky Spivey and Susan Turner. Guest dancers are Kimberly Brumsey, Star Coltrin, Rachael Crawford, Lorena Holliday, Wells Jackson, McCall Milliken, Stephanie Stone, Linda Ann Webb and Vanessa Welch.

In a show not to be missed, come be astounded by an inspired evening of music and modern, contemporary, classical and jazz dance that Cape Fear Arts in Motion brings to the main stage of the beautiful and historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

Forward Motion Dance Company with founder, director and choreographer Tracey Varga, 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. FMD is an all-volunteer organization proudly supported by local, state and national grants, and community sponsors. For more information, please visit our Facebook page or www.forwardmotiondance.org.

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