BLACK BOX DANCE THEATRE
A North Carolina Dance Company at the intersection of art, community, and civic engagement
WHAT WE DO
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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.
OUR MISSION
To create and share transformative dance experiences that connect communities, reveal humanity, and inspire understanding through art.
Upcoming Events
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Raleigh Military-Connected Movement Classes
Veterans, active-duty service members, Guardsmen, spouses, military families, and military-connected community members are invited to move, create, and connect with Black Box Dance Theatre. Join us for a relaxed, friendly class of movement, stretch, story, and community. Free and ongoing. Sundays 3:00-4:30PM.
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Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards Ceremony
The City of Raleigh Arts Commission will present the City’s highest honors in the arts at the 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards Ceremony, to be held at Stewart Theatre on October 19, 2026.
Join the City of Raleigh in honoring Michelle Pearson, our Artistic Director, for her extraordinary achievements in the arts.
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Third Sundays with BBDT: Musical Theater with Liz
Kick ball change and chassé through the day with Company Member, Liz Sanford, in a musical theater style class for our October Third Sunday with BBDT. Expect high heart rates, sunny dispositions, and a welcoming space. October 18th, 1-2:30pm at Arts Together.
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Asheville Monthly Veteran Movement Classes
Black Box Dance Theatre offers ongoing movement and writing classes for veterans across North Carolina. No dance experience is required—just a willingness to move, reflect, and be part of a supportive community where healing and growth unfold through art.
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University Honors Forum, NC State
During this lecture demonstration on Nov. 2 and 3, Artistic Director Michelle Pearson will be joined by company members to discuss their creative practices and community work. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Veterans Day, We Lift Each Other Screening
In observance of Veteran’s Day, we invite members of the campus community and the public to a free film screening. For this event, NC State LIVE will be partnering with the University Libraries, who will be on-site with an interactive pop-up featuring related media, literature and more.
This event is free and open to the public.
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