Stewart/Owen Dance has been busy creating the Wortham Center’s first-ever commissioned work. This original piece, choreographed by Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, is being developed over the course of the season with feedback from a panel of community members. Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at their process – and don’t miss the production […]
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Malevo brings high-energy renegade dance to Wortham stage
Asheville Scene | Citizen Times, February 24, 2023 In the grassy plains of Argentina’s Pampas, where flat, fertile earth stretches to the horizon, the gauchos of legend herd cattle by day — racing through the underbrush on horseback, swinging boleadoras overhead in pursuit of a runaway bull — and at night, they dance Malambo beneath the […]
The Trocks return to Wortham with more mirth and grace
Asheville Citizen Times | Scene • February 10, 2023 The lights go up, the curtains draw back, and six male ballerinas, dressed in drag, take the stage, their tulle skirts fluttering to the rhythm of Tchaichovsky’s score in “Swan Lake.” Four dancers twirl their way to stage left, while two others sashay to the right. […]
Video: New Work at the Wortham Center—First Steps
For the first time ever, the Wortham Center is proud to commission a brand new work. This piece by Stewart/Owen Dance will premiere in April of 2023 and be developed over the course of the season with feedback from a panel of community members. Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at Vanessa Owen and […]
“Innovative dance from Complexions comes to Wortham for 2 evenings” –Asheville Scene
As seen in Asheville Citizen Times / Asheville Scene, Fri. September 16, 2022 When Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson first met and collaborated at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, both artists knew that they had landed on something unique. “We spoke the same language. We just kind of got each other,” Rhoden said in […]
“Wortham Center 2022-23 season packed with variety” –Asheville Scene
As seen in Asheville Scene, 8/19/22. The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season, and it includes a full slate of music, dance, drama, comedy and more. Tickets for all performances go on sale 10 a.m. Aug. 25 and are available at worthamarts.org and the box office. Season […]
