Carolina Ballet Presents Celebration Of America
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with the Carolina Ballet's Celebration of America. This captivating performance features three compelling works that reflect the nation's cultural spirit, artistic legacy, and complex identity through the vitality of live music.
Why We Like It
- George Balanchine's 'Stars and Stripes' brings the program to a bold and exuberant peak with a dazzling display of precision, patriotism, and pageantry.
- Amy Hall Garner's 'American in Paris' captures the radiance, romance, and spontaneity of discovering a city anew, blending classical technique with jazz-inflected rhythms and Broadway charm.
- Zalman Raffael's 'In the Gray' set to music by Philip Glass offers a thought-provoking exploration of the nation's identity.
Who Should Attend
This event will appeal to dance enthusiasts, patriotic Americans, and those interested in exploring the cultural and artistic legacy of the United States through the lens of contemporary ballet.
