Misión
Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center es una organización sin fines de lucro, dedicada a inspirar a personas de diversos orígenes a explorar más allá de sus límites a través de la danza y las artes circenses. Nuestra visión es crear oportunidades educativas para que las personas experimenten el mundo, lo que enriquecerá sus vidas y las vidas de quienes les rodean.
Creemos en el impacto positivo que la danza y las artes circenses pueden otorgar a las personas y a la comunidad.
Enseñamos más allá de las habilidades y la técnica.
Fomentamos el pensamiento creativo para resolver desafíos únicos a través de la danza y el circo.
Valoramos la pasión y la dedicación de nuestra facultad, personal, junta directiva y voluntarios.
Objetivos educativos
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Fomentar e inspirar la creatividad, innovación y dedicación.
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Capacitar a los bailarines para que sean artistas expresivos tanto en el suelo como en el aire.
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Construir una base sólida en danza y aéreos para explorar con seguridad.
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Mejorar la salud y el estado físico al mismo tiempo que se desarrolla una apreciación por la danza.
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Ofrecer una formación única y completa para todas las edades y niveles.
Diversidad, equidad, inclusión y accesibilidad
Caroline Calouche & Co. / Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center se comprometen a fomentar, cultivar y preservar una cultura de diversidad, equidad e inclusión. Aceptamos y alentamos a todos los estudiantes, artistas, personal y voluntarios de edad, color, con capacidades múltiples, etnia, estado familiar o civil, identidad o expresión de género, idioma, origen, capacidad física y mental, afiliación política, raza, religión, sexo orientación, situación socioeconómica, condición de veterano y otras características que nos hacen únicos.
Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center se compromete a:
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Fortalecer nuestra comunidad local creando oportunidades para que personas de diferentes orígenes compartan experiencias a través del movimiento y las artes.
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Usar nuestra posición para amplificar las voces, cuentos e historias de comunidades marginadas a través del movimiento.
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Hacernos responsables de los errores cometidos y aprender de ellos.
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Asegurar que todos los espacios CC & Co (teatros, oficinas, eventos) sean respetuosos, inclusivos y seguros.
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Fomentar conversaciones sobre la danza de espectáculo, disciplinas de danza social y cultural y cambio social.
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Ser oyente activo, respetar el conocimiento existente y evitar suposiciones sobre cómo satisfacer mejor las necesidades de aquellos en nuestras comunidades locales y artísticas.
Land Acknowledgement
The Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center recognizes that we are all here on the stolen land of the Waxhaw, Sugaree and Catawba and the many other tribes who have stewarded this land. We thank them for their stewardship of this land. We respect and honor the many lives lost, exploited, and otherwise harmed by the colonization of this land, and we recognize the intergenerational trauma passed down through the families of these indigenous peoples. The Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center is committed to including the experiences and perspectives of indigenous peoples as we continue on our equity journey.
Historia
Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center (CC&DC) se estableció en el 2010 como la escuela de Caroline Calouche & Co. (CC & Co.), que fue fundada en el 2006. CC&DC crea oportunidades educativas destinadas desde aficionados hasta profesionales. Vemos el valor del entrenamiento integral y alentamos a los estudiantes a probar una variedad de estilos de danza y circo, para que puedan apreciar las diferentes disciplinas.
2007
In 2007, Caroline Calouche performed her first aerial dance at an event for Charlotte event planners in the Wachovia atrium (now Wells Fargo) in uptown Charlotte. The performance featured a captivating 007 theme.
2008
In 2008, Caroline Calouche created her first evening-length show, titled The Macabre Masque. This innovative performance blended dance and aerial elements and was inspired by the literary works of Edgar Allan Poe.
2009
In 2009, the company relocated to Charlotte to access greater resources and opportunities.
2010
In 2010, the company moved into the middle studio space at the Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), located in the former Charlotte Ballet space in the NoDa neighborhood.
2012
In 2012, the company relocated to Greylyn Business Park and performed at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. That same year, Caroline Calouche & Co. became a resident company at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
2012
In 2012, the company launched its first production of Clara's Trip, a contemporary twist on the holiday classic The Nutcracker.
2013
In 2013, the company debuted its first production of Rouge: A Cirque & Dance Cabaret.
2014
In 2014, the company debuted Stargazer, inspired by a children's book of a similar title. This show was a milestone for the company, as it was the first to incorporate projection and video mapping.
2015
in 2015, the company launched its first production of Carmina Burana, bringing Carl Orff’s iconic composition to life.
2017
In 2017, the company presented Crossroads at First Ward Park, an original work supported by the Knight Foundation. The production explored the rich history of Charlotte, highlighting the intersection of multiple cultures dating back to Native American trading pathways.
2018
In 2018, Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center was added as the official name for our school—because people kept thinking the "Calouche" of Caroline Calouche & Co. was a dance technique! The new name better encompasses the wide range of circus and dance styles we teach.
2018
In 2018, the company presented Perspective, supported by the Knight Foundation. This groundbreaking vertical dance performance took place on the side of the Mint Museum in Uptown, transforming the museum's exterior into a stunning stage that blended movement and architecture.
2019
In 2019, the company debuted Lingua, a physical theater piece blending dance and circus elements to explore how language shapes our perception of the world
2020
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company created Dance & Circus For All, a live-streamed show that provided a platform for out-of-work dance and circus artists. Sponsored by the Arts & Science Council, the project brought together talented performers to create a repertory show, which was broadcast virtually and from our studio.
2021
In 2021, the company created Animalia and Random Acts of Kindness, two small-cast shows that could be performed indoors or outdoors. These performances were presented in Columbia, Sumter, Richmond, and Charlotte.
2022
In 2022, the company launched its first tour of Rouge: A Cirque & Dance Cabaret, bringing its captivating blend of acrobatics, dance, and cabaret to Asheville, Greensboro, and Raleigh.
2023
In 2023, the company was proudly awarded Best Dance Company by Queen City Nerve, as recognized by Nerve critics in their annual Best in the Nest feature.
2023
In 2023, the company remounted a more refined version of Stargazer, once again taking audiences on a cosmic journey through the solar system.
2024
In 2024, the company expanded its touring efforts by bringing its beloved annual holiday show, Clara's Trip, to Raleigh.