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Dance
Loose Leaves
Intersection Artist
Loose Leaves cultivates artistic growth for choreographers who lack resources and encourages the further development of the dance community while providing the audience with access to a wide spectrum of choreographic styles and ideas. The aim is to help choreographers explore their artistic voice and grow their portfolio.
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BOOM 2026 Performances
Loose Leaves
Library Stage
May 02
8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Dance
Loose Leaves will be presenting 8-12 original choreographed works from local choreographers, showcasing the diversity of the Charlotte dance scene in dance styles, ages, genders, levels, etc.
8:00 PM
Evening
May 02
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