Melinda's Christmas Extravaganza!
Dec
12

Melinda's Christmas Extravaganza!

The best way to start getting in the Christmas spirit? Melinda Whittington and fabulous pianist Emily Urbanek performing a mix of traditional and standard holiday songs and carols ... and, we promise, a few funny and random ones too :) Another promise? ... A few special guests!

A sur-prize goes to the person with the most festive outfit ☃️🧑‍🎄🎄 So don ye now your gay apparel, grab a yuletide drink at the bar and let the music help you ring in the season! 

Doors open at 6:30, show 7:00-8:00, party time 8:00-9:00!

https://www.simpletix.com/e/melinda-s-christmas-extravaganza-tickets-243662?fbclid=IwY2xjawORalJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEWW1WRVRQRUpWc0s2eXQ3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqEJIqQXU2kc5KCDJvRjnWCsVzIr_sZw350vHsf3beKBNd2yq1wmwsWTU6N6_aem_u20qL71mRR4QkkALoXlGig

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The Birth
Dec
18

The Birth

Begun in 2006, The Birth has been an under-the-radar fixture of the Charlotte holiday theater season since its inception. Featuring an eclectic mix of song, dance, and performance, it's a show that defies easy explanation and provokes deep reflection. Born of the words of the late Frederick Buechner, The Birth seeks to share the Christmas nativity story in a way that celebrates both the somberness and the exultance of the season.

https://www.thebirth.net/

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Alejandro Ziegler Tango Piano Concert & Milonga
Dec
19

Alejandro Ziegler Tango Piano Concert & Milonga

Alejandro Ziegler, Buenos Aires–born pianist and composer, founded the internationally touring Alejandro Ziegler Tango Quartet, completing over 300 concerts across Europe and North America and releasing multiple recordings. In 2024 he received a grant from the Arts & Science Council of North Carolina to record 10 solo-piano tangos, and in 2025 he was awarded the Creative Renewal Fellowship for his project exploring connections between Argentine tango and American roots music. These projects launched his first solo piano tour, which took him through the Midwest and the West Coast and will conclude at The Long Room in Charlotte, where he will give the final performance before recording his original danceable compositions.

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The Birth
Dec
20

The Birth

Begun in 2006, The Birth has been an under-the-radar fixture of the Charlotte holiday theater season since its inception. Featuring an eclectic mix of song, dance, and performance, it's a show that defies easy explanation and provokes deep reflection. Born of the words of the late Frederick Buechner, The Birth seeks to share the Christmas nativity story in a way that celebrates both the somberness and the exultance of the season.

https://www.thebirth.net/

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Tango Brunch
Dec
7

Tango Brunch

Our monthly Sunday Brunch Milonga is back!
Every FIRST Sunday of the month at The Long Room
Fully Catered Brunch by One Catering and Unlimited Specialty Coffee by Pertinacious Coffee

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Purchase below.

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Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt
Nov
24

Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt

Sultry Slink is a floor focused class aimed towards encouraging self-confidence, celebrating bodily autonomy, and facilitating a deeper, loving relationship with the body.

Class includes a warm-up that conditions, stretches, and includes full body movements that allow dancers to explore their innate sensuality. Each week dancers will learn choreography to use as a vessel for exploring their own sensuality, artistry and expression.

Let Sultry Slink help get you out of your head and into your body! Movement is a feast for the senses. This class invites you to nourish your body and feel sexy + empowered while doing it!

This class is perfect for intermediate/advanced dancers who want to connect with their bodies, expand their range of motion, and increase their hip mobility + spinal articulation. Knee pads, layers, and socks are recommended! Heels/stilettos are welcomed!

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 National Honors Society for Dance Fall Cohort Induction
Nov
21

National Honors Society for Dance Fall Cohort Induction

Dance and Community Research Institute is excited to induct the Fall 2025 Cohort. The Induction Ceremony is a formal celebration honoring students who have demonstrated outstanding artistic merit, leadership, academic achievement, and dedication to the field of dance. This meaningful event recognizes inductees for their commitment both inside and outside the studio, highlighting their contributions to the school and wider dance community.

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Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt
Nov
17

Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt

Sultry Slink is a floor focused class aimed towards encouraging self-confidence, celebrating bodily autonomy, and facilitating a deeper, loving relationship with the body.

Class includes a warm-up that conditions, stretches, and includes full body movements that allow dancers to explore their innate sensuality. Each week dancers will learn choreography to use as a vessel for exploring their own sensuality, artistry and expression.

Let Sultry Slink help get you out of your head and into your body! Movement is a feast for the senses. This class invites you to nourish your body and feel sexy + empowered while doing it!

This class is perfect for intermediate/advanced dancers who want to connect with their bodies, expand their range of motion, and increase their hip mobility + spinal articulation. Knee pads, layers, and socks are recommended! Heels/stilettos are welcomed!

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Jaenga Presents: Dream Machine Tour
Nov
14

Jaenga Presents: Dream Machine Tour

We’re just a short while away from @jaengamusic bringing the DREAM MACHINE TOUR to the Queen City! The support lineup is absolutely stacked, and tickets are limited—so grab yours in advance before this show sells out.

🔥 Direct support from @jakelov, plus support sets from @edenmachine.music and @antagonist_ant, completing a powerhouse roster of DJs and producers.

Who’s ready to get wild, Charlotte?! ⚡️ #geometrixevents

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Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt
Nov
10

Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt

Sultry Slink is a floor focused class aimed towards encouraging self-confidence, celebrating bodily autonomy, and facilitating a deeper, loving relationship with the body.

Class includes a warm-up that conditions, stretches, and includes full body movements that allow dancers to explore their innate sensuality. Each week dancers will learn choreography to use as a vessel for exploring their own sensuality, artistry and expression.

Let Sultry Slink help get you out of your head and into your body! Movement is a feast for the senses. This class invites you to nourish your body and feel sexy + empowered while doing it!

This class is perfect for intermediate/advanced dancers who want to connect with their bodies, expand their range of motion, and increase their hip mobility + spinal articulation. Knee pads, layers, and socks are recommended! Heels/stilettos are welcomed!

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Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt
Nov
3

Sultry Slink with Lydia Heidt

Sultry Slink is a floor focused class aimed towards encouraging self-confidence, celebrating bodily autonomy, and facilitating a deeper, loving relationship with the body.

Class includes a warm-up that conditions, stretches, and includes full body movements that allow dancers to explore their innate sensuality. Each week dancers will learn choreography to use as a vessel for exploring their own sensuality, artistry and expression.

Let Sultry Slink help get you out of your head and into your body! Movement is a feast for the senses. This class invites you to nourish your body and feel sexy + empowered while doing it!

This class is perfect for intermediate/advanced dancers who want to connect with their bodies, expand their range of motion, and increase their hip mobility + spinal articulation. Knee pads, layers, and socks are recommended! Heels/stilettos are welcomed!

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Baran Dance - Friday Night Fundraiser
Oct
30

Baran Dance - Friday Night Fundraiser

Hey witches! Get ready for a wicked good time for a drop-dead-gorgeous cause! Baran Dance, Charlotte's premier nonprofit contemporary dance company, presents our annual Fright Night Fundraiser. This ghostly gala is full of delicious bites, bubbles and brews for every taste, killer raffle items, and pop up performances by Baran Dance artists. Grab your favorite ghoul and come dressed in your best GLAM GOTH garb! Each ticket level comes with some to-die-for perks such as raffle tickets, individual charcuterie platters, wine to take home, and even a personal server! All ticket sales and raffle proceeds will benefit Baran Dance's mission of providing accessible, engaging, and inclusive dance education and performance opportunities for emerging and evolving dance artists. Specifically, your presence helps provide... Rehearsal studio space Teaching and creative artist fees Theater rent and technical costs It's no secret that arts on a local and national level are under attack. Ensure our sustainability this season and beyond by slaying with Baran Dance on Halloweve! Don't hex the future of local arts... grab your tickets now (or else). Baran Dance is a nonprofit contemporary dance company committed to elevating bodies and creative voices from diverse histories, particularly minority and female identifying dance artists. Through multidisciplinary performances and mentorship programs, we further accessibility, inclusion, and equity in contemporary dance throughout the Southeast. We move to move you.

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