Education 

Interactive Lectures

Nothing will be more inspiring for your students, than seeing other kids passionately pursuing their dream.

This dynamic is unique to Cary Ballet Company, as most other educational programming offered is performed by adults. Our dancers range in age from 9 – 21 and many of them are pursuing a professional career in dance.  We are a mix of local, national, & international dancers who come to study at the Cary Ballet Conservatory. This special feature allows us to offer an arts education opportunity for your students, as well as the chance to connect with other kids who are actively & fiercely committed to achieving their goals. We allow for question and answer time, so that your inspired students, can learn more.

There are two options to choose from. At your school, we will showcase our pre-professional, male and female dancers in an interactive, fun way for your students, while educating them in the art/history of dance.  We are flexible on the length of the presentation, although most run 45-50 minutes, & flexible on the number of daily viewings. There will also be a Q & A time for your students, as well as volunteers learning choreography & performing it with our dancers. (If any of your students are a Cary Ballet Company member, they would be able to perform as well!)

Fletcher Academy volunteers perform with Company dancers

Another exciting option is to request a demonstration/interactive lecture focused on “The Nutcracker” and attend our discounted student matinee performance of the Company’s Nutcracker at the Cary Arts Center. Your students will learn about the composer, choreography and story of the Nutcracker, and then experience the full production.  This makes a special cultural arts/field trip package. We also offer this same option in March for our Spring Works which includes a new, world premier of a children’s story ballet, Bonjour le Monde!

Another exciting option is to request a demonstration/interactive lecture focused on “The Nutcracker” and then attend our discounted student matinee performance of the Company’s Nutcracker at the  Cary Arts Center. Your students will learn about the composer, choreography and story of The Nutcracker, and then experience the full production.  This makes a special cultural arts/field trip package.  All performances are at Cary Arts Center, where we are the resident ballet company.

Interactive lecture / demonstration:

$500 per performance
or $750 for two performances

  • 45-55 minute presentation
  • CBC supplies sound system if necessary, proper flooring if necessary, all costumes
  • Question and answer period with the dancers
  • Volunteer students learn choreography with CBC dancers
Contracts and injury waivers are provided by Cary Ballet Company unless you have a specific contract required. Payment is due the day of the lecture demonstration.
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“Our faculty and students loved the performance put together by the Cary Ballet Company. They were attentive to our audience, and made it interactive and engaging!”

Tiffany Gregory, Fletcher Academy

“Hopewell Academy is honored to have Cary Ballet Company guide a Cultural Assembly and preview their Nutcracker performance in November. The highly-anticipated visit will undoubtedly enhance the cultural purview of the Hopewell community.”

Will Cook, Director of Admissions, Hopewell Academy

“The quality and professionalism of the Cary Ballet Company were outstanding. From working with Michelle in setting a date and logistics to the performance date, it was a magical experience.”

Jeffrey Whitt, Principal, Chesterbrook Elementary

"This was the best assembly we have ever had!"

Kate Remer, 2nd-grade teacher, Mills Park Elementary