Performance Groups & Series
Performing Arts Groups with national recognition
Preserves and shares the traditions of African and African-American dance and music through research, education, and performances. Founded by award-winning choreographer and instructor Dr. Charles "Chuck" Davis. [ more info ]
The world's greatest dance festival, according to the New York Post, celebrating influential modern dance since 1934. Featuring public performances, classes and seminars for more than two dozen companies and hundreds of choreographers, writers, and students. See website for schedule. [ more info ]
Competitive spoken word poetry team representing the community at regional and national slam events. Foundation offers workshops, events, and organizes the annual Jambalaya Soul Slam. [ more info ]
Explores the full range of the performing arts through several annual series, from the traditional to the forward-leaning, embracing programming from diverse cultures and disciplines through presentation and education. [ more info ]
Directed by John Brown and comprised of 20 musicians presenting a full schedule of concerts each year, often joined by guest artists. [ more info ]
Professionally-trained volunteer symphony orchestra offering classical, youth, and pops concerts as well as Rent-a-Symphony service with solo musicians up to full orchestra available for events. [ more info ]
One of the nation’s premiere flamenco and Spanish dance companies. Durham is the company’s second home base, established to build bridges between cultures while developing young artists and choreographers. [ more info ]
Nationally acclaimed, Durham-based ensemble of professional musicians, performing in small ensembles of three to seven for over 25 years. [ more info ]
Professional, non-profit theater company producing new and challenging theatrical events and supporting rising playwrights, directors, actors, and artists. [ more info ]
Award-winning jazz ensemble directed by Ira Wiggins, whose members have performed at the White House and with numerous celebrity musicians. [ more info ]
Direct-from-New York Broadway hit shows in the state-of-the-art Durham Performing Arts Center. The '11-'12 season includes performances of Come Fly Away, Rock of Ages, Memphis, The Addams Family, Bring It On, WICKED, and Chicago. [ more info ]
Duke-based quartet tours nationally and internationally while continuously enriching the local cultural scene. Founded by Italian violinist Giorgio Ciompi. [ more info ]
