Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents
Appalachian Phoenix, a Celebration of Community, Resilience and Hope
July 24, 25 & 26, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Resilience. Hope. Celebration. Experience a transformative evening where world class dance, art, and community come together to honor local heroes and inspire renewal. This vibrant performance features breathtaking choreography, stunning visuals crafted from reclaimed materials, and stories of selflessness and unity — a powerful reminder that from adversity, a new strength, like a phoenix, can rise.
Join Asheville’s critically acclaimed contemporary ballet company for an unforgettable evening that blends stunning dance, breathtaking visuals, and stories of heroism inspired by our community’s recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Choreographer Heather Maloy’s latest work, Appalachian Phoenix, pairs Terpsicorps’ exceptional dancers — handpicked from some of the nation’s finest professional companies — with local artists and musicians. Together, they bring to life a powerful story of hope, unity, and transformation in the face of disaster.
Experience More Than a Performance
- Honor Local Heroes: Each night, we will recognize and celebrate 25 selfless community heroes, nominated by the neighbors they helped, as our audience joins us in honoring their acts of kindness and bravery. Their stories will be woven into the very fabric of the choreography, influencing every movement and creating a powerful narrative of renewal and recovery.
- Get Involved: Click here – http://bit.ly/403SqIF to share a story about a hero you’d like to see honored at the show. The story will inspire the choreography, and a printed version will be incorporated into the Rising Phoenix sculpture. If selected, your hero would receive two free tickets to attend a performance.
- Rising Phoenix Sculpture: You will be greeted in the lobby by a soaring phoenix, created by local artists from 6,000 reclaimed bottles, symbolizing our community’s rebirth. The bottles, collected by schools, businesses, and individuals affected by the storm, not only symbolize their own significant environmental impact, but also serve as a poignant reminder of the waste and debris left in the storm’s wake.
- Incredible Visuals: A monumental backdrop made from an additional 6,000 of these reclaimed bottles will be lit to evoke Appalachian sunrises, waterfalls, and mountain vistas, immersing audiences in the beauty of the region’s natural environment.
- Youth Creativity: Marvel at inspiring water bottle art installations created by local schools, displayed in the lobby.
PLUS: Terpsicorps Favorites You Won’t Want to Miss!
- AYT? (Are You There?) – A hilarious technological love story about our co-dependent relationship with cell phones.
- Le Suil Go… (In the Hope That) – A vibrant and athletic tour de force that showcases the strength and artistry of the Terpsicorps dancers, set to lively, rhythmic Celtic music that pulses with irresistible energy.
- The Date – A laugh-out-loud romp through a hilariously disastrous romantic encounter, told through a wildly entertaining and increasingly inebriated tango.
Don’t Miss Out – This Is More Than a Show. It’s a Celebration of Community and Hope!
- Visit Terpsicorps.org to learn more about the company, explore the project, and stay updated as we prepare for this unforgettable event!
Enhance Your Experience with a $10 Bubbles and Ballet Add-On to Your Ticket: Join choreographer Heather Maloy for an exclusive pre-show chat and champagne toast, held in the theater as the dancers warm up on stage. Gain unique insight into this evening’s uniquely community inspired creative process, Heather’s artistic vision, and how she discovers Terpsicorps’ exceptional dancers. This event happens at 7pm nightly before the show. Make sure to add it to your order at the end of the check out process.
