https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/90224/archive/files/3d10cdbad00c4f35141b224ac2e0d5ce.png?Expires=1784764800&Signature=SRF0Hjn%7EeverRT57o-l3macZrKT3TFE85SXETOcqw436UhFN6iZp0Yxx6HhvvFLdvKxwkoMtpGMTGQ-Fb4mYOC8-tfDQPJu31BOwKwOjoQOCdnsRxrDdBfJoibmDBmTOk3kwDxzFej1n9TShyFO7Oa1bbJOlFZ2NzeqJREMwvxAxh1ax13PwtwZQaLqviC1O%7E6jOe9mTuV1JH2uKVR4ewhbEAvx--9-M34zaixBlK1KHG7t9DHY-fOaiaME-kY3wny60VJUaf4iRGi%7E0iDrqqTf6%7E21bszLghVqXxe0%7EZ%7E82oeGT78WyKAtw6Fi1vIW3IErHL%7E7o7XL%7EDxiSxmp55g__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0b7c8b5f4d49be52094cf17c1a9688cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance: Heroic Stories of WNC Description An account of the resource <span>Stories collected by </span><a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance</a><span> as part of </span><em>Appalachian Phoenix</em>, a project to transform real stories of kindness and perseverance in the wake of Hurricane Helene into breathtaking movement, music, and design.<span><br /><br />As inspiration for </span><em>Appalachian Phoenix</em><span>, Terpsicorps collected the stories of heroes who are making a real difference in the rebuilding of Western North Carolina. </span><a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read them all on the Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance website.</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website <a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories</a> Text Any textual data included in the document <p>Asheville Ballet’s studio was devastated in the storm—right at the start of Nutcracker rehearsals. With their main income generator at risk and students left without a space to rehearse, it could have been the end of a cherished tradition.</p> <p>That’s when Cary Petrusek, owner of <strong>WNC Dance Academy</strong>, stepped up. Instead of seeing them as competition, she saw an opportunity to lift them up—ensuring that dancers could continue their training and that the show could go on. She freely opened her doors, offering rehearsal space for free and inviting their students into her classes. Her generosity ensured that young dancers across the community wouldn’t lose the opportunity they had worked so hard for.</p> <p>Cary’s selflessness and commitment to the arts are a true testament to the power of community. Without her, Asheville Ballet’s season may have been lost. Instead, because of her kindness and leadership, an entire dance community was able to recover and thrive, and we are proud to honor her as part of Appalachian Phoenix.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cary Petrusek: A Hurricane Hero Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Description An account of the resource This story was collected by <a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance</a> as part of the project <em>Appalachian Phoenix</em>. <a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more on the Terpsicorps website.</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Document Helene Hurricane Heroes