Ballet Inc.

Ballet Inc. was founded in 2012 by Executive Artistic Director Aaron Atkins. Ballet Inc. gives a platform to Artist regardless of race, ethnicity, body type or traditional ballet ‘limitations’. Since founding, In 2017, Ballet Inc. was award by the state of New York The Multicultural Award of Excellence for its mission . Critically as acclaimed nationally and internationally as: ‘”Hard-hitting…Powerful..Beautiful..” – Broadway World Dance – ​

Ballet Inc. annually reaches global audience goers and patrons to the arts, through Festival appearances, national touring engagements, NC & NYC Home Season Programs SpringWorks, Summerstage and Fall Works.

In Addition, Ballet Inc. Reaches annually nearly 3,000 underserved youth throughout Mr. Atkins Hometown of Lancaster, SC with the Lancaster County School District through Ballet Inc.’s ‘667-Miles Away’ Program; Presenting innovative performances and workshops that engage the youth of today and young the leaders of tomorrow

Website: www.ballet-inc.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/balletinc

Instagram: www.instagram.com/balletinc

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Nélida Tirado Flamenco / Arte 718

Hailed “magnificent” and “utterly compelling” by The New York Times, Nélida Tirado has been recognized around the globe for her intense grace and powerful style. As one of the most dynamic dancers, Nélida embodies the passion of Flamenco and Latin dance, alighting stages around the world with her depth and virtuosity.

The differences and origins of, Flamenco and Latin dance is figuratively and literally an ocean apart. Yet, they both reflect the histories of conquest and displacement. Flamenco’s birth roots from both fusion and exodus sprang of Moorish, Jewish and Roma/Gypsy cultures of the Iberian Peninsula. Latin dance/music sprang from Caribbean migration and cultural exchanges in New York City, imagining and reinventing themselves far beyond legacies of colonization and slavery. For both, music and dance were the voice of these oppressed communities and where “rebellious disobedience” was necessary to affirm their existence. Nélida’s artistic vision is informed by these narratives of anguish and survival, love and loss, beauty and pain, life and death. While Flamenco and Latin dance are singular and distinctive as separate music and movement forms, Nélida’s relationship to both affirms not only her identity but also resonates in her style, contributing to one of the most exhilarating and successful dance careers.

Website: https://www.nelidatirado.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelida_tirado/

Thomas/Ortiz Dance

Thomas/Ortiz Dance presents the choreographic works of Ted Thomas and Frances Ortiz, with a focus on developing a musical, athletic and sensual approach to their dances, ones that explore a multitude of topics and themes. Mr. Thomas and Ms. Ortiz try to inspire younger generations to participate in art dance as an outlet for creative expression, and as a way of developing poise, health, and physical abilities. Thomas/Ortiz conducts a wide variety of community-based outreach programs and activities, including classes, lecture demonstrations and workshops.

Website: www.thomasortizdance.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todance1

Instagram: @Thomasortizdans

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