Black Box Dance Theatre

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Black Box Dance Theatre

We are a non-profit organization based in Raleigh, NC. Our mission is to celebrate our local and global communities through non-fiction dance.

08/21/2026

TONIGHT, 7:30PM at NC State University’s Stewart Theatre, we are so excited to present our documentary, We Lift Each Other, as part of NCStateLIVE’s Welcome Week❣️

🐺 $10 tickets for the public, faculty, and staff
❤️ Students can attend FREE with code: WOLFPACK
🪖 15% off for active or retired military with code: NCSLMIL

Learn about the incredible ways that dance inspires community and healing, meet the artists of Black Box Dance Theatre, AND grab a free t-shirt! We’ve heard there may even be a visit from Howling Cow® and some dancing 👀

Visit our events page on our website for more info!

08/13/2026

SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026 ROLL CALL ☎️

DAY 1️⃣ FRIDAY, AUG. 14
Modern with Michelle Pearson, 11am-12:30pm
Contemporary with Cortney Vartanian, 12:45pm-2:15pm
Hip Hop with Slim Parker Ellis, 2:30pm-4pm

DAY 2️⃣ SATURDAY, AUG. 15
Contemporary with Jill Guyton Nee, 11am-12:30pm
Contemporary with Guest Artist, Katherine Champion, 12:45pm-2:15pm
Salsa Foundations with Guest Artist, Marisa Melvin, 2:30pm-4pm

DAY 3️⃣ SUNDAY, AUG. 16
Ballet with Payton Chopp, 11am-12:30pm
Company Rep & Process with Natalie Morton, 12:45pm-2:15pm

Allll at Arts Together THIS WEEKEND 🌟 Sign up for all 8 classes at a discounted rate or just drop in for your favs! Link in the bio- see ya real soon ✌️

Photos of BBDT company members by Ashley White

07/29/2026

The Fall season is creepin up and I don’t know about you, but we’re a lil out of shape 😮‍💨 SO! We propose:

BBDT SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE 2026 (🫪)

A 3-day intensive for pre and pro dancers from August 14-16, 11AM-4PM, at the beautiful studios of Arts Together. Train alongside and learn from our fabulous Company Members (and Guest Artists!!) in diverse styles to get ready for your next year of dance. Join us for all 3 days at a reduced rate or just drop in for your favorites! All are welcome here!

Learn more and sign up at the link in our bio 🔗 See ya soon!

Original photos by Matt Ramey

07/19/2026

Losing our heads over here prepping for next season 😵‍💫🤯

Any guesses what we’re getting ready for? 👀 Stay tuned!

07/13/2026

Did you know that our Artistic Director, Michelle Pearson, was just awarded the 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts? 🌟🌟

We are so proud of our dear friend Michelle and can’t wait to celebrate her 🎉 As the founding AD of BBDT, she has created a culture of collaboration the connects artists, veterans, educators, students, scientists, and community members that grounds every facet of our work in and beyond our state. But we know that she would tell you it’s all just the miraculous marvels of modern dance.

Congratulations to Michelle and all the other awardees for receiving the City’s highest honors in the arts! Read more at the link in our bio 🔗

06/29/2026

A joint force event! Black Box Dance Theatre and the Joel fund leading a day of multi arts. Check out these lovely dancing artist and veterans. Weekly classes for veterans starting this August.!!!! at arts together

06/24/2026

The Joel Fund The Joel Fund and BBDT are joining forces for a Multi-Arts Day for Veterans and Military Families! 🎨🕺🌟

Join us for an afternoon of workshops, dance, story, and 2D projects THIS SUNDAY, June 28 from 1-3PM. No dance or visual art experience required, walk-ins welcome! To reserve your free spot, visit the link in our bio 🔗

Photo by Matt Kesterson

06/18/2026

Listen, we’ll do the paperwork but no one said anything about liking it 😖

06/08/2026

Wondering what our company members are up to this summer?

Take a look and find what a professional dancer gets into during the off-season! ☀️

Photos by .vision_

05/28/2026

Who said spring cleaning couldn’t be fun? 🧹🌼

Freshen up that technique with THREE chances to dance this Saturday, May 30, from 10AM-3PM over at Weatherspoon Athletic Center on campus. Drop-in for your favs or sign up for the entire series at a discounted rate!

Link in the bio for registration and more info. See you Saturday!

Address

PO Box 37127
Raleigh, NC
27627

Website

http://blackboxdancetheatre.org/

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