BLACK BOX DANCE THEATRE

Raleigh’s Premier Modern Dance Company

WHO ARE WE

This Giving Tuesday…

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becomes a LIFT.

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WHAT WE DO

EDUCATION

Ensuring access to arts education across the state of North Carolina is a critical part of our work in the world.

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PERFORMANCE

High quality performance. Professionally trained artists. Experience the joys of modern dance with us.

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ENGAGEMENT

Whether it’s veterans and military families or teambuilding with your coworkers, Black Box Dance Theatre is here to support you.

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WE LIFT

EACH OTHER

A Black Box Dance Theatre film from the documentary anthology series, I FEEL MYSELF TO BE PART OF SOMETHING,

Tony Award-winning producer, Mara Isaacs, has announced the launch of a bold new documentary anthology exploring how the arts shape, uplift, and define communities across the United States.

We Lift Each Other is a powerful film that highlights Black Box Dance Theatre’s long-term work with active-duty service members, veterans, and participants in a Veterans Treatment Court program—individuals navigating recovery, rebuilding identity, and reclaiming hope. Through movement, storytelling, and shared creative practice, these veterans reveal profound resilience and the capacity for connection after trauma.

Recognized statewide and nationally as a model of hope, the film is now available for screenings across America.

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Read about the premiere

“I was moved to tears, reflecting on the strength, resilience, and honor the cast brought to the performance. You have created something truly unique and special. I appreciate how you live and work with an open heart.”

Kevin Rumley, Vet. Purple Heart, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
“Something I liked about the workshop was how welcoming the Black Box people were and how it helped me learn more responsibility, how to express myself, and to show up for my classmates.”

Chatham County 5th Grade Student
"I've been slowly getting back into my body after multiple years of personal issues, and I started to feel a bit more like me again when I attended. The energy is always so positive, it's a true community full of welcome, acceptance, love, and PURE JOY in dancing."

BBDT Winter Intensive Participant
"I will close by saying I have thought about various dances just about every day since the concert. I was particularly moved by Letter to My Enemy, Mr Moore's eloquence, his vulnerability, and the unexpected hope he shared at the end."

Sarah Winslow, PLLC

OUR MISSION

To create and share transformative dance experiences that connect communities, reveal humanity, and inspire understanding through art.

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Winter Dance Intensive

Three days of dance. Ten incredible teaching artists. Train in the vibrancy of the BBDT community while gaining exposure to diverse techniques and movement styles. Single drop-ins, 5 class packs, and discounted full tuition rates available.

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Modern With Morton

Join BBDT Founding Company Member, Natalie Morton, for a weekly technique class. Focus on building dynamic alignment and strengthening your modern dance foundations. This class meets on the first three Sundays of every month.

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