Complexions Contemporary Ballet
- Dates: July 16, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Presented By: an appalachian summer festival
- Location: Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
- Address: 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608
- Phone: (828) 262-4046
- Price: Tier 1 $45; Tier 2 $35; Tier 3 $25; student/child $10
Complexions Contemporary Ballet explodes onto the stage with boundary-breaking artistry under visionaries Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. Raw athleticism meets sleek precision, where 16 powerful dancers command the stage with fierce grace and technical brilliance that’ll leave you breathless. The first act features a mixed repertory that spans Complexions’ 31 years as a company, followed by act two, LOVE ROCKS — set to the electric, guitar-driven anthems of Grammy legend Lenny Kravitz. Feel the energy in a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and everything that makes us human.
“Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.” —The Guardian
“If there is one thing that Complexions knows how to do well (and, let’s be honest, they do many things quite well), it’s their choreographic exploration of rock ‘n’ roll and popular music.” —Hollywood Soapbox