Keeping ballet alive in Charlotte

Keeping ballet alive in Charlotte

Charlotte Ballet is entering a new chapter under artistic director Alejandro Cerrudo, a dancer and choreographer whose career has taken him from Madrid to Germany, the Netherlands, Chicago and now Charlotte. As the city continues to define itself culturally, Cerrudo sees ballet not as a relic of the past, but as a living, evolving art form — one that can surprise people, move them and help shape Charlotte’s creative identity.

In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, the Charlotte Ballet leader talks about his artistic journey, what it means to direct a company in a fast-growing city and why this is the right moment to bring his acclaimed full-length work “One Thousand Pieces” to Charlotte audiences. He also reflects on Charlotte Ballet’s place on the national stage, the balance between honoring tradition and pushing ballet forward, and why he believes what some may call "dying" art forms like opera and ballet are important now more than ever. For newcomers who may feel ballet is intimidating or not “for them,” he offers a simple invitation: come as you are, and let yourself feel something.

This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte’s “Unspun” program, helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. It’s hosted by former Gov. Pat McCrory.


This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com.

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