Dance: Classical Dance, Modern, Tap/Jazz, Urban/Hip Hop Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center Open House Come learn about Charlotte’s newest dance and circus arts school – Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center. During our Open Houses, adults and youth can try classes in Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Silks, Trapeze, Lyra, and Acrobatics for free! To regis...	Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center Charlotte, NC Sat 8/19/17 at 10am-12pm
Dance: World Dance Cultural Explosion featuring Drums of Polynesia Campus favorite Drums of Polynesia returns to Winthrop with its “fiery” performance. Through hula dancing, fire-eating, performing the Maori Haka dance and setting up tiki huts, Drums of Polynesia brings the excitement and awareness of the Hawaiian culture...	Winthrop University – Byrnes Auditorium Rock Hill, SC Sat 8/19/17 at 8pm
Dance: Country/Folk Learn to Square Dance at Baker’s Place Looking for something to do? Come have fun, meet new people, make new friends, and learn to square dance - even with two left feet! Exercise your mind and body. Join us on Thursday nights and learn the calls of mainstream square dancing. Gene Baker Calle...	Baker's Place Matthews, NC Thu 8/24/17 at 7pm-9pm Thu 8/31/17 at 7pm-9pm
Dance: World Dance Moving Spirits presents Afro-Brazilian Music + Dance Workshops Afro Brazilian Dance + Music Workshop Tamara Williams, Artistic Director of Moving Spirits, will teach movements inspired by the Orixás and Samba Afro. Luciano Xavier, master percussionist from Brazil, will teach Afro-Brazilian songs and rhythms. Dat...	NoDa@28th Creative Arts Studios Charlotte, NC Sat 8/26/17 at 1pm-3pm Sat 9/2/17 at 1pm-3pm Sat 9/9/17 at 1pm-3pm Sat 9/16/17 at 1pm-3pm
Dance: Urban/Hip Hop, World Dance, Tap/Jazz The Next Step: African American Dance Showcase Join us for a celebration of culture as we feature exhibitions in dance. Groups across the Charlotte area will highlight African American dance styles like hip hop, breakdancing, and stepping. We will also be treated to native cultural dances from east t...	Gorelick Hall at Shalom Park Charlotte, NC Sat 8/26/17 at 5pm-7pm
Dance: Modern Crossroads presented by The Knight Foundation Since the city of Charlotte’s Native American beginnings, the city has always been a crossroads for culture and trade. Crossroads is an original dance and cirque work celebrating the creativity and growth that occurs when diverse paths intersect.	First Ward Park Charlotte, NC Fri 9/1/17 - Sun 9/3/17
Dance: World Dance Festival of India Prepare to be dazzled by the richness of Indian Culture! The 23rd Festival of India in Charlotte, September 9 - September 10. For the last twenty plus years this event has drawn thousands of visitors from all around Charlotte and vicinity. This is a great ...	Blumenthal Performing Arts Center – Belk Theater Charlotte, NC Sat 9/9/17 at 12pm-8pm Sun 9/10/17 at 12pm-6pm
Dance: World Dance, Urban/Hip Hop, Experimental We Will Raq You VII We Will Raq You is a belly dance show like no other! Since 2011, WWRY has combined pop, hip-hop, punk, rock and heavy metal music with high-energy Cabaret, Tribal, Fusion, ATS, and Theatrical belly dance. WWRY has featured regionally and nationally-known...	Laureate Center - Kannapolis Kannapolis, NC Sat 9/9/17 at 8pm-10pm