Performing Arts 2024

The Miraculous Magic Balloon presented by Synetic Theatre

Monday, July 29: 2pm & 7pm

Location: Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace

Tickets: Adults $10, Youth $5 (12 & under) — available online and at door

A series of hilarious sketches synthesizing music, ballet, clowning, and audience participation. Students will discover the art of acting without words, opening the door to their imaginations. Expressed through body and facial masks, pantomime illusions, and unique choreography, ‘Balloon’ tells a wonderful story of a traveling actor and his magical trunk of tricks and toys.

FREE Workshops for 2024 -- All workshops are hosted at SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace

Physical Theatre with Synetic Theatre

Monday, July 29: 4-5pm

What is physical theater? How can you build walls from thin air and climb mountains that aren’t there, change your age or physical attributes instantly, unlock your body’s full potential as a creative tool, and go forwards and backward in time? Learn all of these skills and more with an introduction to the processes and styles that make Synetic art with a capital A. This workshop is free and suitable for all ages and experience levels. Registration recommended.

Magic & Illusion with Dave Vaught

Tuesday, July 30: 4-5pm

Is it an illusion or reality? Learn from the feet of the master magician and illusionist, Dave Vaught. With decades of professional experience as well as producing illusions for other masters of the crafts such as David Copperfield, Dave will delight all ages with the inside scoop on how a turn of the hand and the power of suggestion creates magic before your eyes. ABRACADABRA...POOF! This workshop is free and suitable for all ages and experience levels. Registration recommended.

Ballroom with Appalachia Ballroom

Wednesday, July 31: 6-7pm

The Foxtrot is an early 20th Century American dance that has its origins in the one-step, the two-step, and syncopated ragtime dances. It was popularized in the USA by dancers Vernon and Irene Castle in 1914, and it is believed to be named after Harry Fox, who was an entertainer. The Rumba has a rich and diverse history, deeply rooted in African and Cuban cultural traditions. It is a sensual dance known for its slow rhythm, fluid movements, and emphasis on hip action. This workshop is free and suitable for ages 12 & up in addition to all experience levels. Registration recommended.