Record #:

9825

Author(s):

Pittard, Janet C.

Abstract:

The Carolina Ballet Company, founded in Raleigh in 1997, is now in its tenth year. The company has premiered over sixty ballets. Annual tours are made throughout North Carolina, and the ballet has toured in the People's Republic of China, Hungry, and New York City. The Carolina Ballet is recognized by many critics as one of the top ten ballet companies in the country.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 75 Issue 10, Mar 2008, p58-60, 62-63 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ballet companies--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Carolina Ballet (Raleigh)

Record #:

3891

Author(s):

Broderson, Deborah

Abstract:

The Research Triangle Metropolitan Area is one of the few sections of the country having a population over a million and no resident ballet company. The Carolina Ballet, which begins its inaugural season in 1998 under artistic director Robert Weiss, will fill that gap.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 16 Issue 34, Sept 1998, p27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ballet companies--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Carolina Ballet (Raleigh)

Record #:

4516

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

In 1996, Ward Purrington, president of the Raleigh-based Carolina Ballet, started from scratch to organize the company. Two years later, under artistic director Robert Weiss, the company debuted to rave reviews. The New York Times recently compared the troupe favorably to companies in larger cities, and internationally known dance critic Francis Mason gave the company high praise.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 58 Issue 3, Mar 2000, p6, il

Subject(s):

Ballet companies--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Carolina Ballet (Raleigh)

Record #:

4183

Author(s):

Fischer, Suzanne

Abstract:

The Carolina Ballet closed a successful inaugural season in May 1999. Artistic director Robert Weiss has plans for an ambitious second season for the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area-based company. Ticket sales topped 5,000 FOR THE 1998-99 season, Weiss hopes to see subscribers grow to over 10,000 in the next three to five years.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 57 Issue 5, May 1999, p6, il

Subject(s):

Ballet companies--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Carolina Ballet (Raleigh)

Record #:

5090

Author(s):

Brossman, Genie

Abstract:

In 1976, J. Ward Purrington, founding chairman emeritus of the Carolina Ballet, started from scratch to organize the company. Robert Weiss was hired as artistic director in 1997. Now, three seasons later, under Weiss's leadership, the Raleigh- based dance company has a world-class reputation.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 69 Issue 1, June 2001, p68-72, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ballet companies--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Carolina Ballet (Raleigh); Weiss, Robert

Record #:

4759

Author(s):

Klinger, Deborah

Abstract:

Raleigh's Carolina Ballet troupe has eleven male and thirteen female dancers. With one exception, all the male dancers are from foreign countries. Though tryouts were held, no male American dancers could pass muster. Artistic director Robert Weiss explains that larger companies in major cities like New York and San Francisco get the best male dancers. Such companies have bigger budgets and can pay dancers better salaries. Also the negative public attitude in the United States toward boys participating in ballet limits the pool of candidates.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 17 Issue 10, Mar 2000, p30-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ballet companies--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Carolina Ballet (Raleigh); Ballet dancing for men--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area