1111 16th Street, NW, Ste. 300
Washington, D.C. 20036
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Events and Meetings
Master Classes and Workshops
Performances
Dance-A-Day 2010
A year long online performance updated daily at http://danceaday.com
January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010
Local Performance
Michael Jackson Tribute with Quynn Johnson
July 2 from 7pm to 9pm
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE
Celebrate the life and legacy of Michael Jackson through this choreography workshop. Students will learn segments of choreography inspired from a variety of Michael Jackson’s videos including Remember the Time, Smooth Criminal, Bad and Beat It. Sequined gloves are welcomed, but not mandatory. All levels
$25 advanced registration; $30 day of workshop
For more information or to register, please visit www.joyofmotion.org
Local Performance
Chameleon - the experience of global citizens
July 8 at 6pm
July 10 at 11am
July 23 at 6pm
July 24 at 3:45pm
July 25 at 2:15pm
The Apothecary
1013 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
A little about the project:
Chameleon combines dance, film, spoken word and visual art to investigate multi-cultural identity and cross-cultural relationships. Rooted in the notion of home, this show draws on the insight and experience of Third Culture Kids: those who have spent a significant period of time in a culture other than their own, creating a new third culture. Suitable for all ages and citizens from around the globe.
This production presented as a part of the 2010 Capital Fringe Festival.
For more information, please visit: http://tckcckahdanceproject.blogspot.com/ and http://www.capitalfringe.com/
Tickets are $15 + one time fee for the "Fringe button" - tickets will be available online at www.capitalfringe.com mid-June
Local Performance
BTI Dance Institute Grand Opening
July 9th from 7pm to 9pm
BTI Dance Institute
1515 14th Street NW,
Washington DC 20005
Dress code: Cocktail
Cover: Donations are welcome
Ballet Teatro Internacional Dance Institute is a 501(c) 3 non-profit training facility created under a social entrepreneur model to generate revolutionary dance training programs for children, teenagers and adults interested in Dance as an art form, profession or as a physical activity.
BTI Dance Institute is under the umbrella of Ballet Teatro Internacional Dance Company and is a Grant recipient of USAID.
After year one since BTI started programming as a 503 c Non-profit organization offering outreach programs; now the organization is expanding to operate as a full-fledged non-profit dance education institute. This July BTI will celebrate the grand opening of the institute’s new studio space at 1515 14th Street Washington D.C. This achievement will allow us to create three dance training programs composed of:
- A Youth Dance training Program:
- A Community Outreach program and
- An Adult Dance Training program.
BTI Dance Institute
Alvaro Maldonado Founder, Director
www.btidance.org
www.facebook.com/BTIDC
202-588-8282
Hip Hop Theater Festival
July 9 at 7pm
July 10 at 7pm
Dance Place
3225 8th Street NE
Washington DC 20017
Two blocks from Redline Brookland/CUA stop; Free and convenient parking.
Keepin It Moving is a new hip-hop theater work based on the legacy of the Apollo Theater and the life of Howard “Sandman” Sims. Conceived by DC hip-hop theater luminary, Holly Bass, the work explores black dance traditions from tap to house to hip hop. Hip-Hop’s four elements boil down to the beat, the rhyme, the dance and the message, and Howard “Sandman” Sims did all of those things as he danced across generations, transmitting black history and culture through fancy footwork, syncopated beats, boast rhymes and artistic innovation.
Tickets for Hip Hop Theater Festival are FREE, reserved tickets required.
To reserve tickets visit www.danceplace.org or call (202)269-1600
Local Performance
Contemporary Modern Workshop with Keira Hart-Mendozza of UpRooted Dance
July 10th from 11am to 1pm
JOMDC Friendship Heights
Advanced Beginning and above: Come melt into and out of the floor with Keira Hart-Mendoza of UpRooted Dance. This contemporary dance masterclass will focus on sinuously using the floor as the baseboard of all movements. Movement exercises will focus on initiation and connectivity. Keira is the artistic director of UpRooted Dance, a DC based contemporary dance theater company. She has taught dance classes at Arizona State University, James Madison University, The University of Virginia, McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville VA, at Joy of Motion Dance Center in DC, and at the Mount Vernon Place Theater and Dance Space in DC. Come join her for a fresh perspective on contemporary dance.
Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door
visit www.joyofmotion.org
Local Performance
Dance Is For Everyone Workshop by Joy of Motion Dance Center
July 11 from 3pm - 5pm
Joy of Motion, Bethesda
7315 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD
Have you always wanted to get out there on the dance floor but felt too inhibited? Experiencing 'Dance Phobia'? Wanting to take your first Dance class and do not know where to begin? You already dance &need a dance "brush up?.."tune up"? Join Michelle AVA in this 'bare bones' very basic, beginning level workshop facilitated in an understanding, gentle and supportive atmosphere.
Learn the fundamentals of dance including the styles of Jazz, Modern and Ballet in a fun and lively way. The workshop provides an environment where "making a mistake" and feeling clumsy is OKAY! Michelle will assist you in getting "over it" and "moving through it" in a safe, positive, joyous environment of "being yourself". Dance elements such as stretch, strengthening, aligning, balancing, centering rhythm and musicality are part of this dynamic dance day! Hop, skip, and jump and together move through, get past the blocks that are holding you back from enjoying your body in motion.
Registration: $25 in advance/$30 at the door, for more information please visit www.joyofmotion.org.
Local Performance
How Frail The Human Heart
July 9 at 6pm
July 10 at 1:15pm
July 11 at 5:45pm
The Apothecary
1013 7th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Capital Fringe presents ETCH Dance Co presents"How Frail The Human Heart" - a beautifully stirring piece delving into the female psyche and drawing upon the writings of Sylvia Plath & Virginia Woolf.
Box Office 866-811-4111 or www.capfringe.org.
www.etchdance.org or etchdance@gmail.com
Local Performance
Dance is for EveryONE!!!
July 11 from 3pm to 5pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center
7315 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 180E
Bethesda, MD
Run, hop, skip, jump, pulse, reach, fly and feel your spirit-in-motion breaking through the barriers that inhibit freedom and flow in energy. If you’ve always wanted to dance freely and did not know how or where to begin, now is the opportunity to break through “dance-phobia” with AVAdance. A yoga stretch warm-up is followed by instruction and coaching in dance/movement basics that encourage personal self-confidence and individual style. Workshop by Michelle AVA founder of AVAdance.
$25 in advance, $30 at the door.
For more information, or to register please visit www.joyofmotion.org
Local Performance
Summer Tap Boot Camp!
July 12, 13 & 14 from 12pm to 5pm
DC Dance Collective
4908 Wisconsin Avenue NW
A fun summer intensive for all levels & ages. Incredible Faculty includes: Chloe Arnold, Baakari Wilder, Jason Janas, Jason Holley, Lisa Swenton, and more. The Comprehensive Program includes: Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, History & Elective classes other styles of dance
Cost: $150/3 days if registering before July 10
$175/3 days if registering after July 10
Single classes also available for purchase.
Register at: http://www.dctapfestival.com/summerintensive.html
*Part of the DC Dance Collective "Save our Studio" efforts, sponsored by DC Artist Collective - a 501 (c) 3 program.
Summer Stock Adult Dance Camp by Joy of Motion Dance Center
July 12-16 from 9:30am to 4pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center, Friendship Heights
Advanced beginning and above, with Douglas YeuellIn the spirit of Gene Kelly and Judy Garland, experience this week long intensive where students dance, learn, and sweat, while working to put on a show like a true Broadway gypsy. Participants will learn two performance pieces inspired by the work of such notable choreographers as Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, and Michael Bennett, to name a few.
This intensive will culminate in performance at The Jack Guidone Theater at Friendship Heights, Saturday, July 17 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m.
To register please visit www.joyofmotion.org, cost: $300
Local Performance
Modern/Improv & Beyond Adult Dance Camp by Joy of Motion Dance Center
July 12-16 from 9:30am to 4pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center Friendship Heights
All levels welcom. This is a one week dance, movement, and performance workshop lead by Michelle Ava, which emphasizes technique, creativity and moving from the inside out. Incorporating Modern Technique, Composition, Improvisation and Mind Body Modalities (Meditation and Mindful/ Conscious Motion) students engage in a well-rounded, holistic dance experience designed from Michelle Ava's life journey as a dancer, spiritual explorer and teacher. Combining technique, creativity and thematically based exercises, Michelle coaches and encourages students to discover personal style, connect into the feeling of the movement, experiment with new ideas and to trust the creative process.
This intensive will culminate in a performance at The Jack Guidone Theater at Friendship Heights Saturday, July 17 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m.
To register please visit www.joyofmotion.org, cost $300
Local Performance
Welcome Reception for Francisco Castillo at Embassy of El Salvador
July 16 from 6:30-9pm
The Embassy of El Salvador
Come join us and welcome in celebrating the long awaited 6 year return of TDC’s Founding Co-Artistic Director, Francisco Castillo as well as the kick off for DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival at a Benefit Reception at the Embassy of El Salvador. Wine and cheese reception and a silent auction with unique artesian crafts and photography from Central America. The Embassy of El Salvador is located at 1400 14th St. NW (at P St. NW), Washington, DC 20036
For information on the reception: miyahisaka@comcast.net or 202/558-9344.
This one time celebration will present the full cast from the Fall Festival with participating international dancers from El Salvador, Cuba, Columbia, Guyana, along with some of DC’s most outstanding concert dancers. TDC is proud to present the City’s first Latin American Dance Festival, “Unspoken Words- Dance Latin America“, with Gala performances on Oct. 1-3. 2010 at Dance Place with featured world premieres by Francisco Castillo, Gloria Contreras, Fidel Garica and Alvaro Palau, among other dynamo dance artists! Come see, feel and experience Latin American concert dance at its best.
This announcement may seem early however seating is extremely limited so we recommend reserving tickets now: www.danceplace.org, 202-269-1600.
$20/person. Advance reservations are required. If you would like to attend, please make your tax deductible donation made payable to: El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador and mailto: Miya Hisaka, 3971 Langley Court NW (A595), Washington, DC 20016
Deadline is no later than July 9th.
Local Performance
Modern/Improv & Beyond Summer Technique & Performance Workshop
July 12-16 from 9:30am to 4pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center
5207 Wisconsin Ave
Friendship Heights, MD
A one week adult dance/movement/performance workshop emphasizing technique, creativity and moving from the inside out. Incorporating Modern Technique, composition, improvisation, and Mind Body Modalities (Meditation, Mindful/Conscious Motion), students engage in a well-rounded holistic dance experience designed from Michelle AVA’s life journey as a dancer and spiritual explorer and teacher. Combining technique, creativity, and thematically based exercises, Michelle coaches and encourages students to discover personal style, connect to the feeling of the movement, experiment with new ideas, and trust the creative process. The week culminates with a collective student choreographed work performed at the Jack Guidone theater.
Visit www.AVAdance.com for more information.
Local Performance
Modern/Improv & Beyond Summer Technique & Performance Workshop
July 12 - 16 from 9:30am to 4pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center
5207 Wisconsin Ave.
Friendship Heights, MD
A one week adult dance/movement/performance workshop emphasizing technique, creativity and moving from the inside out. Incorporating Modern Technique, composition, improvisation, and Mind Body Modalities (Meditation, Mindful/Conscious Motion), students engage in a well-rounded holistic dance experience designed from Michelle AVA’s life journey as a dancer and spiritual explorer and teacher. Combining technique, creativity, and thematically based exercises, Michelle coaches and encourages students to discover personal style, connect to the feeling of the movement, experiment with new ideas, and trust the creative process. The week culminates with a collective student choreographed work performed at the Jack Guidone theater.
Cost: $300 for the week. Visit www.AVAdance.com for more information.
Local Performance
Fourth Dimension: The Hip Hop World of DCypher
July 17 at 8pm
Atlas Performing Arts Center
133 H Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Enter the Fourth Dimension and experience DCypher for One Night Only.
Nominated for a Metro DC Dance Award in 2008, DCypher Dance presents its final full length concert for the 2009/2010 season, featuring new and innovative works of hip hop and fusion by Jason Anderson, Juliana Calderon, Tony Czar , Nikki R. Gambhir, Maurice Johnson, and Aysha Upchurch. This electrifying performance mixes high energy, provocative, and “culture specific” pieces for audiences of all ages and walks of life. Special guest performance by Grammy Nominated, Christylez Bacon! More surprises to be announced. Visit http://www.joyofmotion.org/concerts.php for more details! Don’t miss out on this one night only event!
Tickets: $20 (advanced purchase); $25 (at the door)
To purchase tickets, visit https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=1b7da3ea6ab29a66d9b8f5830574bf64&t=tix
Local Performance
Zombie Invasion!
July 10 at 6pm
July 17 at 11am
Come and winess a Zombie Invasion!!
In Downtown Silver Spring near the fountain
FREE!
Check out www.contradictiondance.com for more info!
Local Performance
SAPAN Dance Showcase
July 17 from 8pm to 9:30pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
American University Katzen Arts Center Studio Theater
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
The South Asian Performing Arts Network and Institute (SAPAN) proudly presents:
"NAACH" -- meaning dance in Hindi
The SAPAN Performance Company resident dancers present a unique showcase featuring original dances of different styles from South Asia.
Tickets: $15 in advance/ $20 at the door/ $8 for children 7 and under
Email sejal@sapanarts.org for advanced ticket purchases
Parking: Free in the Katzen Arts Center garage
Metro: Teneleytown/AU (Red Line)
Local Performance
Helen Keller, A Multimedia, Multicultural Dance Performance
July 17 at 7:30pm
The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College
51 Mannakee St.
Rockville, MD 20850
Presented by Nrityalaya School of Indian Classical Odissi Dance
Directed and choreographed by Chitra Krishnamurti
Please join us to celebrate and honor the remarkable life and work of the noble, blind and deaf Helen Keller.
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE HEARING AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITIES
More Info: http://www.gazette.net/stories/07142010/entemon143805_32542.php
Admission: Donors - $50 and above, Reserved - $25, General - $15, $10 for the hearing and visually impaired.
For ticket and other information please contact:
Chitra Krishnamurti--301-299-3513 nrityalaya@hotmail.com
Mamta Kukreti--703-941-9361 mamtakukreti@gmail.com
Local Performance
Howard University 2010 Summer Dance Intensive
July 14-18
Howard University Cramton Auditorium
6th and Euclid Streets, NW
Washington, DC
Howard University Summer Dance Intensive participants experience a vast spectrum of the dance arts --including Dunham, Graham and Horton modern techniques, ballet, and contemporary and traditional dance forms of West Africa and African Diaspora cultures-- with legendary and next generational professional dance artists and master teachers.
Check online for details and updates about the Summer Intensive and contact Professor Denise Saunders-Thompson, Dance Intensive Administrator, at (202) 806-7512 or email ddsaunders@howard.edu for information about registration and fees. Information is also posted online at http://www.howard.edu/collegefinearts/dance/Intensive.html
Local Performance
Shange Dance Productions
July 17 at 8pm
July 18 at 7pm
Dance Place
3225 8th Street NE
Washington DC 20017
Two blocks from Redline Brookland/CUA stop; Free and convenient parking.
Inspired by West African dance and ballet, Baltimore-based Shange Dance Productions performs a diverse repertoire on subjects ranging from Hurricane Katrina to sisterhood.
$22 general admission; $17 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), artists & seniors; $8 for children 17 & under
To purchase tickets visit www.danceplace.org or call (202)269-1600
Local Performance
Goucher Summer Arts Institute Professional Company Showcase
July 18th at 7:30pm
Kraushaar Auditorium
Every summer, Goucher College hosts the Goucher Summer Arts Institute for students ages 12-18. This two-week intensive program is designed to deeply engage young students in the performing arts, through daily instruction in their selected art form, professional artist presentations, and other recreational activities. The dance program through the Goucher Summer Arts Institute is highly attractive, drawing in a large portion of the total participants every year.
In support of the high interest in the dance program, Goucher will showcase local professional talent in Baltimore through the Goucher Summer Arts Institute Professional Dance Company Showcase.
$15 General admission, $10 students and seniors with ID, cash or check only. Tickets sold at the door. All inquiries and advance reservations available by contacting Angelica Daniele, Concert Coordinator at avdaniele@aol.com.
Local Performance
Exploring Improvisation
July 19 at 7pm
Fort Fringe
607 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Presented by the Capital Fringe Festival and led by Ilana Silverstein.
What is improvisation? Is theatre the only artistic discipline to use improvisation? Joins local musicians, actors, dancers and visual artists who all use improvisation in their work for a no-holds barred conversation about the importance of improvisation. Experience improvisational scores/formats/approaches. Drink a shot of inspiration for your creative process.
For more information, visit http://capitalfringe.org/
Local Performance
Exploring Improvisation
July 19 at 7pm
Fort Fringe, 607 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Exploring Improvisation, a part of the Capital Fringe Festival Training Factory
Led by Ilana Silverstein
w/ Annetta Dexter Sawyer, Daniel Cohn, Karen Lange
What is improvisation? Is theatre the only artistic discipline to use improvisation? Join local musicians, actors, dancers and visual artists who all use improvisation in their work for a no-holds barred conversation about the importance of improvisation. Experience improvisational scores/formats/approaches. Drink a shot of inspiration for your creative process.
Paul Taylor Dance Company Master Class at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
July 20 from 10:30am to 12pm
The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Rehearsal Hall
1551 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
Paul Taylor Dance Company is back, and this time they’re here to celebrate! Turning, lunging, and sliding will require you to leave your dance shoes at home as you spend the morning dancing barefoot to commemorate 80 years in the life of one of America’s most beloved choreographers. “The American spirit soars whenever Taylor’s dancers dance,” exclaims the San Francisco Chronicle. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from the masters of modern dance!
Cost: $15 for participants /$7 for observers
To register online:
http://www.wolftrap.org/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Class/MasterClass0072010-PTDance.aspx
Paul Taylor Dance Company
July 20 at 8:30
Filene Center
Wolf Trap
Celebrate Taylor's career full of vibrant movements and bold subjects with the DC premiere of a new Wolf Trap co-commissioned work by this living legend of modern dance choreography.
For tickets visit: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=WOLF_TRAP&pid=6640530
Classical Repertory Dance Camp with Ilsa Bush
July 19 - July 23 from 10am to 4pm
The objective of this camp is to focus on strengthening one’s training in classical ballet and the development of the individual’s artistic expression through a one week intensive including daily technique classes, rehearsals and performances.
Intermediate/Advanced level participants will work with Ilsa Bush in the mounting of a contemporary ballet to 60's music. Students will also be exposed to dance terminology, history and video viewings pertinent to the staging process, to develop one’s general awareness of classical ballet. The daily schedule will consist of a 10-11:30 am Floor Barre + Technique Class followed by an 11:30-12:30 pm rehearsal session; lunch; followed by a 2- 4 pm rehearsal session. Participants must be at an Intermediate level or higher and participants must have at least 5 years of training. Students must be punctual; attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals and both performances; be responsible for all material learned during the week; and dress in appropriate ballet dress attire. Students will be asked to purchase their own costumes.
This intensive will culminate in a performance at The Jack Guidone Theater at Friendship Heights Sunday, August 1 at 8:00 p.m. Students will be required to attend additional rehearsals on Sunday, July 25 and Saturday, July 31.
To register please go onto www.joyofmotion.org or call: (202) 399-6763
Registraion: $325.00
Local Performance
Gaga 4 Gaga Workshop with Quynn Johnson
July 23 from 7pm to 9pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center Atlas, 1333 H St. NE
Level: ALL levels Welcome
Wanna go all out 4 Gaga? Join us for a workshop inspired by pop’s First Lady, Lady Gaga. Students will learn a medley of choreography inspired by Lady Gaga’s videos such as Telephone, Alejandro, Love Game, and Paparazzi. Dress in your favorite Gaga getup, if you dare.
Registration: $25 in Advance, $30 at the Door, please visit www.joyofmotion.org for more info.
Local Performance
The DC premiere of Ari-Den Dance Company
July 24th at 7pm
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
www.chaw.org
The DC premiere of Ari-Den Dance Company fueled by the curiosity and joy of Orit Sherman, the company's Artistic Director, raises new and old works to create a full evening of enjoyment, intrigue and wonder.. The Ari-Den Dance Company will also be highlighting premiers by several guest artists DeShaude Barner, Jessica Phili, Gowri K, Laurie Blair & Seth Milder
The Ari-Den Dance Company’s mission is to create work that integrates the organic nature of movement with diverse forms of visual media and scientific ideas A founding principle of the company is a strong belief in collaboration between the dancers, and the artistic community at large. The goal of the company is to develop an individual and unique language of movement. Ari-Den thrives on consistent exploration and development of ideas brought forth by both the dancers and the artistic director. The company acknowledges the community as a foundation and an intrical part of the company's artistic journey. From societal contributions to audience based support, we consider the community an essential component through which we share our knowledge and appreciation of dance.
To purchase tickets Call: 301-332-9936(Orit) or visit www.ariden-dance.com
Local Performance
Modern Dance Fusion workshop w/ A.H. Dance Company
July 23 from 1 - 3pm
July 24 from 10am - 12pm
Jordin's Paradise Studio
1121 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
New York-based A.H. Dance Company is coming to Washington DC in July to perform during the Capital Fringe Festival (July 8, 10, 23, 24, 25) and will be offering a modern dance fusion workshop for all ages and all levels.
The workshop will be a mix of improvisation, traditional dance fusion w/ modern dance, blending imagery, text, memories to come up movement as a choreographic device, modern dance technique, and repertory based on our Chameleon project.
Come ready to dance, sweat, create, and connect w/ the community!
For more information please contact us at ahdancecompany@gmail.com
To reserve your spot please contact Jordin's Paradise at Tel: (202) 997-8211
You can also sign up online at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=9567 (Click the "Bootcamps" tab)
Next Reflex Dance Collective presents "Electro Shutdown & The Pea"
July 24 at 8pm
July 25 at 7pm
Dance Place
3225 8th St, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Two blocks from Redline Brookland/CUA stop; Free and convenient parking.
Next Reflex Dance Collective presents Electro Shutdown & The Pea, an experience from within a night club that begins upon your arrival. Entering the theater, you will find the familiar Dance Place stage transformed into the new hot D.C. night club,"The Pea". Spectators participate in the action, waiting in line to enter the club, interacting with cocktail waitresses and club goers in the lobby, and then are placed in the thick of the concert scene. In this wild spectacle of a show, NRDC performers represent an array of club goers and give an inside view to various scenarios found in a night club from the funny and absurd to the romantic and frenetic. The evening closes with a live musical performance by Electro Shutdown and an open dance floor.
$22 general admission; $17 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), artists & seniors; $8 for children 17 & under
To purchase tickets visit www.danceplace.org or call (202)269-1600
Local Performance
Broadway Hip Hop Dance Workshop with Namaad Jackson
July 25th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center Bethesda,
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
All Levels of Hip Hop: Join us for this two hour Broadway Hip Hop Dance Workshop where you will learn to combine Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance with theatrical elements in order to communciate a story line to an audience! Broadway Hip Hop comes from a classical background of musical theater where it fuses with the fast pace and urban ethnic of hip hop dance. This unique dance style is an ideal way to express the creativity of dance as well as musical theater. Broadway Hip Hop is often seen and used in musicals and theater productions to communicate to the audience through words, music, movement, and technical aspects of entertainment as an integrated whole.
To register please visit www.joyofmotion.org or call (301) 986-0016.
$25 advanced registration; $30 day of registration
Local Performance
10th Annual Goose Route Dance Festival
July 16-25
War Memorial Building
102 East German St
Shepherdstown, WV
The 10th Annual Goose Route Dance Festival: Featuring 10 professional contemporary dance companies, the Festival offers 8 performances, 6 master dance and yoga classes, 3 classes for kids, 2 family shows, and 4 post-performance discussions.
All events for children and families are free; tickets and master classes cost $10-15. Tickets, schedule, and more information is available at www.gooseroute.org or by calling 304-876-6751.
Local Performance
10th Annual Goose Route Dance Festival
July 16-25
War Memorial Building
102 East German St
Shepherdstown, WV
The 10th Annual Goose Route Dance Festival: Featuring 10 professional contemporary dance companies, the Festival offers 8 performances, 6 master dance and yoga classes, 3 classes for kids, 2 family shows, and 4 post-performance discussions.
All events for children and families are free; tickets and master classes cost $10-15. Tickets, schedule, and more information is available at www.gooseroute.org or by calling 304-876-6751.
Local Performance
10th Annual Goose Route Dance Festival
July 16-25
War Memorial Building
102 East German St
Shepherdstown, WV
The 10th Annual Goose Route Dance Festival: Featuring 10 professional contemporary dance companies, the Festival offers 8 performances, 6 master dance and yoga classes, 3 classes for kids, 2 family shows, and 4 post-performance discussions.
All events for children and families are free; tickets and master classes cost $10-15. Tickets, schedule, and more information is available at www.gooseroute.org or by calling 304-876-6751.
Local Performance
Kelly Bond's "Elephant" at Capital Fringe
July 14 @ 8pm
July 16 @ 6:30pm
July 24 @ 6pm
July 25 @ 11am
The Apothecary
1013 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
As the Capital Fringe Festival looms large, experimental DC choreographer and performing artist Kelly Bond announces the premiere of "Elephant" sponsored by The Pink Line Project. Hailed as “jarring and insightful” by dance critic, dramaturg and professor, Kathleen Mattingly, on the cultural blog “Widening the I,” Bond's contemporary performance work is “simultaneously riveting and uncomfortable” (Ellen Chenoweth/ ”Widening the I”).
Along with performers Lillian Cho and Melissa Krodman, Bond extends the performative body beyond the individual to address both the subtle and aggressive qualities—as well as the possibilities—of the group, herd and collective conscious.
Tickets $15
For tickets, contact the Fringe Box Office at (866)811-4111 or visit www.capitalfringe.org.
This production presented as a part of the 2010 Capital Fringe Festival.
Local Performance
DCypher Repertory Class with Nikki Gambhir
June 27 - August 29 (Sundays from 2-3:30 pm)
Joy of Motion Dance Center Bethesda
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 180E
Bethesda, MD
(No Class July 4th)
Beginning Hip Hop and above
Summer is the perfect time to get your groove on and kick it into high gear with hip hop style. DCypher Dance is one of the hottest up and coming hip hop companies in DC!! Come learn selections from DCypher’s repertoire in addition to brand new choreography by DCypher’s Outreach Director, Nikki Gambhir. Students will encounter challenging and high-energy “new school” hip hop fusion. The class mixes innovative movement and musicality with an emphasis on performance quality. Don’t miss this chance to get down DCypher-style! Class is open to all interested dancers, not just DCypher Company members.
All students are required to attend every class, be prompt and participate on a regular basis in order to perform. Students must purchase their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable.
Studio to Stage classes will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, August 28 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 29 at 7 p.m. $15.00 General Admission (advanced purchase), $20 General Admission (at the door), $12.00 (Seniors/children 12 & under).
Registration: $171 for 9 weeks
For more information please call (301) 986-0016 or visit our website www.joyofmotion.org
Local Performance
Master Classes and Workshops Belly Dance Performance Class with Laurel Victoria Gray
June 27 - August 29 (Sundays 11am - 12pm)
Joy of Motion Dance Center Friendship Heights
5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
no class July 4
Beginning Belly dance and above
Learn an Egyptian "Golden Age" Raqs Sharqi (belly dance) choreography to the famous and beloved song Alf Layla wa Layla - "A Thousand and One Nights." This elegant piece highlights the sensuous grace and precise isolations of the "Golden Age" -- an era made famous in Egyptian films of the mid-20th century. Students will increase their musical and rhythmic awareness while mastering one of the greatest Egyptian classics of all time.
All students are required to attend every class, be prompt and participate on a regular basis in order to perform. Students must purchase their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable.
Studio to Stage classes will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, August 28 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 29 at 7 p.m. $15.00 General Admission (advanced purchase), $20 General Admission (at the door), $12.00 (Seniors/children 12 & under).
Registration: $162 for 9 weeks
For more information please call (202) 362-3042 or visit our website at www.joyofmotion.org
Local Performance
Karen Reedy Dance
July 29 at 6 PM
the Torpedo Factory
On the waterfront, Old Town Alexandria
Inspired by the exhibition Art in Balance: Rhythm and Repetition by Marsha Staiger and Alison Sigethy. A special performance by modern dance group, Karen Reedy Dance, and artist, Alison Sigethy will begin at 6pm at the Torpedo Factory. Alison Sigethy, sculptor and professional kayaker, will kick off the performance with a solo kayak performance on the Potomac River right outside of the Torpedo Factory and then visitors will be led inside the art center to the gallery for a dance performance inspired by Staiger's paintings and Sigethy's sculptures.
FREE!!
http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target_current.htm
Local Performance
Classical Repertory Dance Camp with Miya Hisaka
July 26 - July 30 from 10am to 4pm
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE
Advanced Beginning and above
The objective of this camp is to focus on strengthening one’s training in classical ballet and the development of the individual’s artistic expression through a one week intensive including daily technique classes, rehearsals and performances.
Advanced Beginner participants will work together in the creation of a new classical work choreographed by Miya Hisaka created to the luscious music of Vaughn Williams. Students will also be exposed to dance terminology, history and video viewings pertinent to the staging process, to develop one’s general awareness of classical ballet. The daily schedule will consist of a 10-11:30 am Floor Barre + Technique Class followed by an 11:30-12:30 pm rehearsal session; lunch; followed by a 2- 4 pm rehearsal session. Participants must be at a Advanced Beginning level of ballet with at least 2-3 years of classical training. Students must be punctual, attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals and the performance. Students will be required to dress in appropriate ballet attire during the camp. Students will be asked to purchase their own costumes.
This intensive will culminate in a performance at The Jack Guidone Theater at Friendship Heights Sunday, August 1 at 8:00 p.m. Students will be required to attend additional rehearsals on July 31.
For more information please call: (202) 399-6763 or visit www.joyofmotion.org. Registration: $300.00.
Local Performance
classical Repertory Adult Dance Camp by Joy of Motion Dance Center
July 26-30 from 10am to 4pm
The Joy of Motion Atlas Performing Arts Center
Advanced beginning and above: The objective of this camp with Miya Hisaka is to focus on strengthening one's training in classical ballet and the development of the individual's artistic expression through a one week intensive including daily technique classes, rehearsals and performances. Advanced Beginner participants will work together in the creation of a new classical work choreographed by Miya Hisaka created to the luscious music of Vaughn Williams. Students will also be exposed to dance terminology, history and video viewings pertinent to the staging process, to develop one's general awareness of classical ballet.
This intensive will culminate in a performance at The Jack Guidone Theater at Friendship Heights, Sunday, August 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Students will be required to attend additional rehearsals on July 31.
To register please visit www.joyofmotion.org, cost: $300
Local Performance
ShoeBert Alley Goes Salsa
July 31 from 6-9 pm
Publick Playhouse
This fun, dancing-in-the alley event that makes you the star and benefits area children is back and shaking things up with a salsa band on an outdoor stage! The evening starts with an hour-long salsa lesson from 6-7pm, followed by a two-set dance with a hot Latin band and a food tent. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit; this is an outdoor event that only moves inside the theatre if it rains.
Cost: $15, or bring a pair of NEW shoes and socks for a preschool- or elementary-age child. For more information go to www.pgparks.com or call 301-277-1710.
Knock On Wood's "Save Our Studio" Yard Sale!
July 31 from 9am to 1pm
Knock On Wood Tap Studio
8700 Georgia Ave, Suite B
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Knock on Wood Tap Studio in downtown Silver Spring, invites you to our "Save Our Studio" Yard Sale on. Help us save Knock on Wood Tap Studio by coming out to this yard sale. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the studio! There will be baked goods, lots of things to buy, and an open floor, so bring your tap shoes and come hang out!
If you would like to make financial contribution to Knock On Wood Tap Studio's "Save Our Studio" campaign, please mail donation to Knock On Wood Tap Studio at the above address. Check out our website for more information or to donate online: www.knockonwood.org