Charlotte Ballet

As a dancer, Charlotte Ballet’s Raven Barkley understands the power of gestures, symbols and movement. All literally guide her life's journey. She says the poetry of Amanda Gorman and the election of Kamala Harris as vice president show young people of color -- all people, really -- that they can dream big.

In the latest Social Distancing, WFAE’s Sarah Delia speaks to a dancer with the Charlotte Ballet about the joys and challenges of returning to the stage during the pandemic.

Charlotte Ballet’s intimate, “fairy-tailored” version of “The Nutcracker” ballet this December sold out in about two hours. Tickets to 17 performances over 11 days beginning Dec. 12 were snapped up so quickly partly because the coronavirus forced a reimagined version of the Nutcracker.

Local performers and arts organizations in Charlotte are in a tough spot. Ticket sales have ground to a halt and performances have been canceled, and many…

The other day, Kati Mayo was gazing across the parking lot next to Charlotte Ballet on North Tryon Street. It was early morning. A slight breeze was…

The Charlotte Ballet and Charlotte Symphony join forces this weekend with strong support from kids. The ballet and symphony mined the young talent from…