Carolina Ballet Tickets

I was once a ballet skeptic. So much movement, so few words, so much symbolism, so little plot... I felt nervous and self-conscious walking into that theater the first few times. What if I watch the whole show and don't get it? What if someone quizzes me on the way out, and I'm exposed, and everyone realizes I'm a fraud? Listen, friend. I'm here to tell you that my anxieties couldn't be farther from the truth. Take the nutcracker, for instance. Professional studies show that ballet--watching other people perform really difficult fru-fru dance maneuvers in fancy dress, plus seeing giant rats fight on stage, plus hearing that timeless music box orchestral score is proven to relieve stress--why? Because you are not responsible for this project. All you have to do is show up, nod politely to your seat mates, and applaud at the appropriate times. If they miss a step? Not your problem. If the costume has a wardrobe malfunction? Not your problem. If the cello is a little off? NOT YOUR PROBLEM. And when everything goes perfectly, which it will, you are a GENIUS for taking your friends and family to see something fun, supporting your local arts community, and saving money. (See how smart you are? You are class personified.) As a senior engineer at a fast-paced company, I know firsthand how the stress of decision-making wears us down over the years. Once I realized that ballet is a project I don't have to manage? Just enjoy? Once I learned no one is looking to me for critiques or explanations? My mental health skyrocketed. I am a better teammate, family member, and friend. Buy your tickets and then practice insightful comments like "The musicality in this section is really beautiful.” and “I love how effortlessly they transition between movements.” or “Their partnering is very smooth. Such great trust and connection.” You can do this.

Have only been to a few of the Carolina Ballet’s performances and all have been wonderful. Read the description of this one and thought it would be a wonderful introduction to this art for my 15yo daughter. My gracious, was I correct. From start to finish, this performance by the Carolina Ballet had not only my daughter overcome with emotion, but also my wife and I. We are thankful to having experienced this performance on this day and are giddy with anticipation of the privilege of experiencing their performances in the future. A1 production and group. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us.

Pleasantly surprised by the interesting and effective fusion of ballet with contemporary dance which worked well to convey the story.

I don’t know how they turn the gravity off on stage, but I’d swear some of those dancers could fly! Every time I watch the Carolina Ballet, I walk away in wonder. The Halloween ballets are always so much fun as well as haunting.

Very elegant and charming dancers. Beautiful costumes and sets. Wonderful orchestra. Enjoyed it, it was first rate. Better than I expected.

Better seats than I recalled and the performance was exceptional. It was a great experience to see Margaret Severin-Hansen's farewell and his warmly she was celebrated.

I enjoyed the show. However, the 45/50minute review of the orchestra instruments, was entirely too long and detracted from the actual performance. I found that my granddaughter was getting antsy and kept asking where is Alice? When the actual Alice in Wonderland ballet started, it was excellent. I enjoyed the characters the costumes and the backdrops. My favorite part was when Alice was falling through the hole. It was superbly done overall it was a great afternoon.

Beautiful dancers and excellent choice of ballet performances

I loved every minute of it. The costumes told a story on their own.

Wonderful ballet with great choreography. Very well done and amazing dancers.