Photos: Cary Kwanzaa 2018
Cary, NC – For the past 24 years, the Ujima Group, Inc. has held its annual Kwanzaa Celebration, partnering with the Town of Cary. We got photos from the event’s ceremonies, speeches and musical performances. Read more
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December 2018 Films at the Cary Theater
Cary, NC – In the final month of the year, the Cary Theater is playing Christmas movies, both new and classic, as well as hosting live dance performances, music and more. Read more
June 2018 Films at the Cary Theater
Cary, NC – This June, the Cary Theater will have its first-ever film festival with “Beyond,” showing short films made by people from Cary and around the world, as well as new independent films, documentaries and more. Read more
In Need of a Partner, Cary Dancer Gets Help From Florida Friend
Cary, NC – After his partner was out with an injury, International Ballet Academy dancer Clark Eselgroth thought he wouldn’t be able to perform his prepared dance at an upcoming competition in New York. But with help from the Orlando Ballet School, Eselgroth has formed a new partnership that is uncommon among ballet students. Read more
Cary-Trained Dancer Goes to “Olympics of Ballet”
Cary, NC – Only 119 dancers worldwide are invited to compete USA International Ballet Competition this year, considered the Olympics of ballet. And one of those 119 is Maddison Goodman, trained here at the Cary Ballet Conservatory. Read more
Audiences Vote for Favorite Dancers in Local Fundraiser
Cary, NC – Charity and competition come together in the annual “Dancing Like The Stars” fundraiser, with dancers from Cary’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio paired with local celebrities to put on an exciting evening. Read more
Cary’s Kwanzaa Celebration Returns with Classic Dance and Music
Cary, NC – For more than 20 years, the Town of Cary and the Ujima Group, Inc. have partnered to create a large Kwanzaa event that invites everyone to get involved in this celebration of African-American heritage and culture. Read more
Abilities Dance Encourages Special-Needs Students Through Dance
Cary, NC – A Cary-based program has been helping special-needs people participate in dance and build confidence, all free of charge. Read more
Unique Nutcracker Performance Designed for Special-Needs Children
Cary, NC – Seeing “The Nutcracker” ballet is a Christmas tradition for many, but for children with special needs and their families, it can be difficult to make it to a performance. This weekend, Cary’s International Ballet Academy is bringing back their sensory-friendly Nutcracker, with these audiences in mind. Read more
New Children’s Ballet School Opening in Downtown Cary
Cary, NC – Dance, and ballet in particular, is popular in Cary but how do prospective dancers get started? A new ballet school opening in Downtown Cary is looking to create a welcoming environment for children to get interested in dance, movement and music. Read more