The Embassy of Israel, Washington DC, the Washington Performing Arts Society and the Shakespeare Theatre Company of Washington, DC present an extraordinary and unique program of choreography by a gathering of some of the world’s...
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Step Afrika!
DC’s own Step Afrika!, the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will perform this February at the Sidney Harman Hall. The dance company is critically-acclaimed for its ground-breaking efforts to...
February 3, 2012
February 4, 2012
Tickets starting at $20
African Arts and Culture Series - West African Dance Concert
KanKouran, known internationally for its authentic traditional West African Dance will offer an electrifying display of choreography and polyrhythmic drumming while Artistic Director Assane Konte describes each dance’s history, culture,...
January 29, 2012 - 2:00pm
Spring Ball
Attend a pre-Ball dancing workshop with Pat Sowers and Jackie Geschickter. $$. Escape the electronic age and slip into the candlelit society similar to that which was enjoyed by Jane Austen. Glide across the floor in spirited country...
March 24, 2012 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Ball $50; Members $40.
Belly Dancing Basics
Get a glimpse into the world of belly dancing and get your hips moving in this overview of basic belly dancing moves and styles. Suitable ages 10 and up.
January 31, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ballet Teatro Internacional
The Premiere Hispanic Heritage Dance Company in Washington, D.C., will present a repertoire of classical and contemporary ballet, and modern dance.
January 25, 2012 - 12:00pm
Free
Family Sock Hop
Dance the night away at our Family Sock-Hop as we turn back the clock, and groove to the tunes of some of history's best dance crazes. Pizza and drinks are provided to make sure you have that energy to rock your socks off!
January 21, 2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
America's cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns for its annual engagement with electrifying new works and a compilation of classics, including the iconic Revelations on every program.
February 7, 2012 - February 12, 2012
$30.00 - $99.00
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre's elegant stars continue to prove ballet's enduring power with Petipa's evening-length work La Bayadère and a mixed repertory program.
January 31, 2012 - February 5, 2012
$25.00 - $99.00
Mark Morris Dance Group: L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato
The innovative Mark Morris Dance Group performs L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato to music by Handel accompanied by the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, The Washington Bach Consort, and four vocalists.
January 26, 2012 - 7:30pm - January 28, 2012 - 7:30pm
$19.00 - $69.00
Percussive Dance Project
Featuring performances by: Ara Tap, DCTapestry, Furia Flamenca, Good Foot Dance, Joe Duffy, Quynn Johnson, Hillary-Marie Michael, Mna Mna, Kathleen Spanos, Tappening, JOMDC adult tap company Tappenstance and JOMDC youth tap company Soles of...
January 28, 2012 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
12-20
Youth Dance Project
Youth Dance Project engages young dance artists throughout the DC area, providing a platform to present new works. This year we will showcase the talents of the youth dance community in a variety of dance styles including hip hop,...
January 21, 2012 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
10-20
Ballet 360° - What Ballet Does Best II: Exotic Dreams
In this continuation of the popular Ballet 360° lecture series, dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis uses video of well-known ballets to take us beyond the steps and into the fine craft of making a ballet.
Session II: Exotic Dreams
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January 14, 2012 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
$15
Mariinsky Ballet: Les Saisons Russes
Boasting an artistic legacy that spans more than 200 years, St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Ballet returns with Les Saisons Russes ("The Russian Seasons"), featuring three works by Michel Fokine: Chopiniana, Scheherazade, and The Firebird....
January 17, 2012 - January 22, 2012
Da’Originalz featuring Beat Ya Feet: Part 5
Based on an original D.C. dance form Beat Ya Feet, this third workshop provides demonstrations and group practice supervised by Da’Originalz. If self-expression through movement is your preference, then Beat Ya Feet is for you.
January 14, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tango Práctica
Join Jake and Danarae Stevens for a free práctica. Once a month we host an early evening free práctica. The idea of this practica is to provide tango dancers of all levels an opportunity to practice, collaborate, and learn...
January 13, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
King in our Midst
Come to your National Cathedral for "King in our Midst," celebrating the legacy of Dr. King where he delivered his final Sunday sermon.
Featured performers for 2012 include the Malcolm X Dancers & Drummers, managed by...
January 16, 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:45pm
canned goods OR one new children's book
Peter DiMuro Curates Local Dance
The second of three special curated Happenings events in the 2011-2012 Season. This event will feature new work from local choreographers.
January 11, 2012 - 12:00pm
January 18, 2012 - 12:00pm
January 25, 2012 - 12:00pm
40 Free Events in 40 Days
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) hosts 40 free events in 40 days running January 4 through February 12, 2012 at 545 7th Street, SE. The 40 events explore how art continually engages, inspires, informs...
January 4, 2012 - February 12, 2012
Free
Flamenco Festival 2012
Three of flamenco's leading female dancers, Carmen Cortés, Rafaela Carrasco and Olga Pericet share the stage in a virtuosic dance display ranging from the Gypsy roots of flamenco to contemporary innovations. Cortés, one of the great...
February 29, 2012 - 8:00pm
March 2, 2012 - 8:00pm
March 3, 2012 - 8:00pm
March 7, 2012 - 8:00pm
$30-$65
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