Artistic Director, Michelle Pearson, has been commissioned to make a new work to premiere at the American Dance Festival as part of the Made in NC Series. The work will premiere on June 17 at Reynolds Theater in Durham, NC. The new work, Thirst, is commissioned by American Dance Festival with support from The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation and through generous donations made in memory of long time BBDT supporter, Danny Pearson. It’s about loss, it’s about life, it’s about love. It’s everything words cannot contain.
Big news! BBDT has been chosen to be part of a national documentary series! Through eight, half-hour episodes, "I Feel Myself To Be Part Of Something" will take viewers on a journey across America, portraying the essential role the arts play in our lives.
“We want to convey, in the most compelling fashion, real stories of real places where the arts are enriching communities and people’s lives in ways that actually matter." - Mara Isaacs, Executive Producer “To many, modern dance is the epitome of ‘art for art’s sake.’ But when you watch a company like Black Box in action, inviting even the most hesitant of participants into the movement, you’re quickly reminded that dance is something deeply primal... literally embodying their stories and expressing them as a community.” - Lou Pepe, Director
Fresh ideas, big energy, and powerful dancing are what's happening! BBDT is thrilled to welcome Kate Gupton, Chania Wilson, and Payton Chopp as new dancers joining the company.
BBDT is excited to welcome new board members, Chania Wilson, Diana Hurtado, and Kamille Richardson. A huge thank you to Richard Warr and Alfredo Hurtado for their time and dedication to the board and the Black Box mission as their tenure comes to an end. Interested in joining the board? Send us a message!
Washington Elementary Shoutout to Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School for being named the top magnet elementary school in the country by the Magnet Schools of America. Black Box was honored to perform for these students and teachers.
