Saturday, September 23, 2017
Metro Mambo
For the third year, Jim Byers, host of WPFW 89.3 FM’s Latin Flavor, presents rare, live and unreleased recordings of Palladium Ballroom-era Latin music legends. Featuring archival gems from Tito Puente’s biographer Joe Conzo, Sr., the event culminates with an open dance floor and live Latin band.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, September 23, 2017 (2:30 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
COQUITRUCOS
COQUITRUCOS or El Salvador meets Borinquen brings together four elders of the DC Latinx arts community in a multimedia performance. Puerto Rican bassist Pepe Gonzalez, Puerto Rican poet Sammy Miranda, El Salvadorian percussionist Ivan Navas and El Salvadorian poet Quique Aviles present an evening of music and poetry inspired by their lives in the heart of DC’s Latinx community.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, September 23, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15-$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Teddy Bear 5K & 1K
Falls Church-McLean Children's Center
Proceeds benefit Falls Church McLean Children's Center which has been providing young children from low- and moderate-income families a solid foundation for success in school and in life since 1968.
Event Information
- When: Sunday, September 24, 2017 (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
- Where: 1k-Falls Church-McLean Children's Center; 5k-Pimmit Hills Park, 7230 Idylwood Rd, Falls Church, VA 22043 map
- Fee: April 3-July 3: $20 for 5k, $10 for 1k; July 4-Aug 1: $25 for 5k, $15 for 1k; Aug 2-$30 for 5k, $15 for 1k; Sept 5-6:00 am Sept 24th: $35 for 5k, $15 for 1k; Race Day: $40 for 5k, $15 for 1k
- Contact: Falls Church McLean Children's Center, (703) 534-4907
- For more information: click here
Thursday, September 28, 2017
New Volunteer Training: Litigating Protection Order Cases for Domestic Violence Victims 
Help domestic violence victims obtain “stay-away” orders against their abusers, and gain supervised in-court litigation experience in a short time frame - on average, just 8-12 days per case. This training provides an overview of the process for obtaining a CPO on behalf of domestic violence survivors. Topics include: dynamics of domestic violence, the Intra-Family Offenses Act, interviewing clients, obtaining evidence, and handling contested hearings.
Event Information
- When: Thursday, September 28, 2017 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
- Where: Paul Weiss, 2001 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006 map
- Volunteer Info: Learning about volunteer opportunities!
- Contact: Emilia Plater-Zyberk, (202) 885-5542
- For more information: click here
Friday, September 29, 2017
DC Casineros
World-renowned salsa company DC Casineros perform their signature blend of Cuban dance styles, including Rueda de Casino, Afro-Cuban Rumba, Cha Cha Chá, Mambo, Danzón and other Cuban Popular dances. With special guest performers and live music, the Casineros build healthy communities through the art and culture of Cuban Dance. Performance in the theater followed by a rollicking social dance party – get up and dance with us!
Event Information
- When: Friday, September 29, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Fall Fitness Fun with Girls on the Run - DC
Try a fitness mix-up with us at Northwest Sport & Health (4001 Brandywine St NW). Enjoy two (2) 45 minute classes that will provide a great workout -- BarreOne and Zumba / BANG Power Dance combined. Tickets are $35 and benefit Girls on the Run - DC girls. We'll have raffle prizes, refreshments, & you'll have fun challenging yourself. Bring a friend and rotate with them. Class descriptions are below: BarreOne™ is a fun and funky strength, flexibility, and balance workout. Graceful but intense, BarreOne combines great music with a ballet aesthetic to fully tone and balance the body. BANG Power Dance™ is an urban-inspired dance/fitness class. A fusion of hip hop, world dance, boxing, aerobics and bodyweight training – this class will take your workout to a whole new level! Zumba® - Fusing Latin and world rhythms, Zumba® mixes lower- and higher-intensity moves into an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, September 30, 2017 (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
- Where: Northwest Sport & Health, 4001 Brandywine St NW, Washington, DC 20016 map
- Fee: $35
- Contact: Kelly Makimaa, (832) 4438909-4438909 ext 4438909
- For more information: click here
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Metro Tap Roots
The third annual Metro Tap Roots celebrates the DC metropolitan area’s rich history of tap dancing with a premiere in collaboration with poet Nikki Giovanni. Directed by Baakari Wilder and Michael Anthony Williams, The Grasshopper’s Song revisits a classic Aesop Fable with a new twist!
Event Information
- When: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda, (202) 269-1601 ext 2691600
- For more information: click here
Thursday, October 5, 2017
New Volunteer Training: Representing At-Risk Children as a Guardian Ad Litem
As a court-appointed guardian ad litem, you will advocate for the best interests of children at serious risk of harm in a disputed custody case. This training will prepare you to serve as a voice in court for children facing dangers such as violence in the home. The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project provides training, in-court supervision, malpractice insurance, and more to make sure our volunteers are well-prepared to be a voice for children in court.
Event Information
- When: Thursday, October 5, 2017 (9:30 AM - 2:30 PM)
- Where: Pillsbury, 1200 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 map
- Volunteer Info: Learning about volunteer opportunities!
- Contact: Emilia Plater-Zyberk, (202) 885-5542
- For more information: click here
Metro Tap Roots
The third annual Metro Tap Roots celebrates the DC metropolitan area’s rich history of tap dancing with a premiere in collaboration with poet Nikki Giovanni. Directed by Baakari Wilder and Michael Anthony Williams, The Grasshopper’s Song revisits a classic Aesop Fable with a new twist!
Event Information
- When: Thursday, October 5, 2017 (4:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda, (202) 269-1601 ext 2691600
- For more information: click here
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Roy Assaf Dance
Israeli choreographer Roy Assaf brings his award-winning repertory to DC, straight from their engagements at Jacob’s Pillow and American Dance Festival.
Six Years Later shows a meeting between two mysterious figures, their pasts unknown and their story told through evocative undulations. We can understand the dancers’ past only by what they show us now. In this quiet meeting, their gestures flicker before our eyes, confirming or shattering our assumptions.
In a trio infused with meaning and insight, The Hill challenges three men to find the softer side of masculinity and fraternity. As they summit an enormous challenge, they find that all they have left is each other.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, October 7, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 - $30
- Contact: Amanda, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Six Years Later shows a meeting between two mysterious figures, their pasts unknown and their story told through evocative undulations. We can understand the dancers’ past only by what they show us now. In this quiet meeting, their gestures flicker before our eyes, confirming or shattering our assumptions.
In a trio infused with meaning and insight, The Hill challenges three men to find the softer side of masculinity and fraternity. As they summit an enormous challenge, they find that all they have left is each other. Volunteers? From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=5050 Dance Place 3225 8th St NE Washington DC 20017 Madeline Gorman marketing@danceplace.org
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Roy Assaf Dance
Israeli choreographer Roy Assaf brings his award-winning repertory to DC, straight from their engagements at Jacob’s Pillow and American Dance Festival.
Six Years Later shows a meeting between two mysterious figures, their pasts unknown and their story told through evocative undulations. We can understand the dancers’ past only by what they show us now. In this quiet meeting, their gestures flicker before our eyes, confirming or shattering our assumptions.
In a trio infused with meaning and insight, The Hill challenges three men to find the softer side of masculinity and fraternity. As they summit an enormous challenge, they find that all they have left is each other.
Event Information
- When: Sunday, October 8, 2017 (7:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Six Years Later shows a meeting between two mysterious figures, their pasts unknown and their story told through evocative undulations. We can understand the dancers’ past only by what they show us now. In this quiet meeting, their gestures flicker before our eyes, confirming or shattering our assumptions.
In a trio infused with meaning and insight, The Hill challenges three men to find the softer side of masculinity and fraternity. As they summit an enormous challenge, they find that all they have left is each other. Volunteers? From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=5051 Dance Place 3225 8th St NE Washington DC 20017 Madeline Gorman marketing@danceplace.org
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Career Connections
Career Connections is a workshop available to all job seekers, recruiters and guests to share job leads, hear about new positions, and exchange resume advice.
Event Information
- When: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Where: Computer CORE Headquaters, 5881 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 map
- Volunteer Info: HR professionals and recruiters can share job leads and openings, while volunteers could help with resume building.
- Contact: Quincy White , (703) 931-7346 ext 104
- For more information: click here
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Fall Frenzy
The Fall Frenzy, held each October, is one of the premier events of the DC SCORES fall season and brings together the elementary school program as well as family, community members, volunteers, longtime supporters of the program and others. More than 800 students representing DC SCORES’ elementary public and public charter schools compete in a round-robin soccer tournament and rotate between other activities such as face painting; fitness booths; relay races; a creative expression table and more. Over 1,000 people annually attend the Fall Frenzy at Trinity University.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, October 14, 2017 (7:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
- Where: Trinity Washington University (athletic fields) , 125 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Volunteer Info: Volunteer opportunities include working at activity booths, refereeing soccer games, distributing lunch, and set-up/clean-up of the event.
- Contact: Lindsey Sharp, (202) 393-6999 ext 310
- For more information: click here
Houston Gala
Join the Tahirih Justice Center at our 6th Annual Houston Gala! This year marks a number of exciting milestones for Tahirih, including eight wonderful years in Houston and 20 successful years as a national organization, protecting more than 22,000 courageous women and girls from around the world.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, October 14, 2017 (6:30 PM)
- Where: Hotel Zaza, 5701 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005 map
- Fee: $300 General; $500 VIP
- Contact: Christine Spencer, (713) 496-0100
- For more information: click here
Thursday, October 19, 2017
New Volunteer Training: Litigating Family Law Cases for Domestic Violence Victims
Help domestic violence victims find long-term safety and rebuild their lives, while gaining experience with a full range of litigation skills—including discovery, motion writing, negotiation, and trial advocacy. The DC Volunteer Lawyers Project provides training, in-court supervision, malpractice insurance, and more to make sure our volunteers are well-prepared to be a voice for victims in court.
Event Information
- When: Thursday, October 19, 2017 (10:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
- Where: Fried Frank, 801 17th St NW, #600 , Washington, DC 20006 map
- Volunteer Info: Learning about volunteer opportunities to represent victims and children!
- Contact: Emilia Plater-Zyberk, (202) 885-5542
- For more information: click here
The Spirit of Georgetown
The Spirit of Georgetown Benefit is a community effort that raises a great share of funding for Georgetown Ministry Center’s annual operating budget – staffing, programs, services and materials. It is also a time to recognize those who have made notable contributions of time, talents and leadership to GMC’s work leading people experiencing homelessness towards stability and housing. This year’s Spirit will be hosted by author, journalist and long-time Washingtonian, Sally Quinn, and will honor Mayor Muriel Bowser for her leadership on issues of homelessness. Don't miss out on this epic annual event -- become a sponsor or purchase your tickets today!
Event Information
- When: Thursday, October 19, 2017 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
- Where: Home of Sally Quinn, 3014 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 map
- Contact: Georgetown Ministry Center, (202) 338-8301
- For more information: click here
Saturday, October 21, 2017
MOMENTUM Gala
Celebrate Dance Place’s next stage at our annual Gala and see Dance Place like you’ve never seen it before!
Explore Dance Place’s arts campus with immersive art installations that merge performance, theater design and technology. Choose your own adventure as you journey through sensory exhibitions that envelop guests in an arts fun-house experience. Discover dancers hidden throughout the spaces, navigate a coliseum of tires, decipher optical illusions and more.
Plus, special guest performance by new Executive Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan in our theater.
Enjoy tasty libations, bid on our silent auction and end the night with our signature DP dance party.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, October 21, 2017 (7:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $150
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Explore Dance Place’s arts campus with immersive art installations that merge performance, theater design and technology. Choose your own adventure as you journey through sensory exhibitions that envelop guests in an arts fun-house experience. Discover dancers hidden throughout the spaces, navigate a coliseum of tires, decipher optical illusions and more.
Plus, special guest performance by new Executive Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan in our theater.
Enjoy tasty libations, bid on our silent auction and end the night with our signature DP dance party. Volunteers? From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=5052 Dance Place 3225 8th St NE Washington DC 20017 Madeline Gorman marketing@danceplace.org
Saturday, October 28, 2017
LMnO3
New York City-based trio LMnO3 shifts identities in a kaleidoscopic pageant of status and femininity. B.A.N.G.S.: Made in America uses hard rap, body percussion and a game show to repurpose how we unapologetically wear our own “Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness and Size.” Donning velvet evening wear, rip-stop jumpsuits, snack-filled purses and sensible bathing suits, the dancers explore what they are – and aren’t – qualified to do. Serious play and creative instincts rule as the trio obsesses over the ideas behind B.A.N.G.S., a mnemonic acronym frequently used by French-language learners turned into a handy feminist to-dismantle list.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, October 28, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Sunday, October 29, 2017
LMnO3
New York City-based trio LMnO3 shifts identities in a kaleidoscopic pageant of status and femininity. B.A.N.G.S.: Made in America uses hard rap, body percussion and a game show to repurpose how we unapologetically wear our own “Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness and Size.” Donning velvet evening wear, rip-stop jumpsuits, snack-filled purses and sensible bathing suits, the dancers explore what they are – and aren’t – qualified to do. Serious play and creative instincts rule as the trio obsesses over the ideas behind B.A.N.G.S., a mnemonic acronym frequently used by French-language learners turned into a handy feminist to-dismantle list.
Event Information
- When: Sunday, October 29, 2017 (7:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Joy of Motion's Mixed Movement
Joy of Motion Dance Center brings you Mixed Movement: Entertainment in Motion, a series that mixes dance together with live music, poetry and theater. Join us for a humorous and eclectic night out that’s both thought-provoking and entertaining.
Event Information
- When: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 691-1601
- For more information: click here
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Friendship Walks
Friendship Walks is a 1.5 mile fun and peaceful walk around the National Mall focused on ending homelessness in the Washington D.C. region. All proceeds benefit Friendship Place, a nonprofit organization that offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative programs that empower participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs, and reconnect with friends, family, and the community, permanently! Registering for the walk is easy. And you can either walk with us or create your own team by inviting your friends, family, and coworkers. Together, we're going take one big step (several, actually) to ending homelessness in the DC region.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, November 4, 2017 (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
- Where: National Mall - Lincoln Memorial , 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20037 map
- Fee: $30 for adults, $10 students, free for children under 6
- Volunteer Info: Helping with registration and guiding participants.
- Contact: Zack Tobler, (202) 503-2969
- For more information: click here
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Career Connections
Career Connections is a workshop available to all job seekers, recruiters and guests to share job leads, hear about new positions, and exchange resume advice.
Event Information
- When: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Where: Computer CORE Headquaters, 5881 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 map
- Volunteer Info: HR professionals and recruiters can share job leads and openings, while volunteers could help with resume building.
- Contact: Quincy White , (703) 931-7346 ext 104
- For more information: click here
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Poetry Slam! (night 1)
The DC SCORES Poetry Slam! is the largest youth slam in Washington, DC, and the culminating event of the DC SCORES fall season. The two-night event showcases original works of poetry written by over 2,000 students representing District of Columbia public and public charter schools in seven of the city’s eight wards. In a competitive format, each school takes the stage for five minutes to perform group and individual poems in front of capacity crowds. The DC SCORES Poetry Slam! funnels the energy and creativity of youth into self-expression as a means of improving their literacy rates and raising their self-esteem. The event has been featured in The Washington Post &n Capital Community News, and participants have read their poems on NBC-4.
Event Information
- When: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Where: Columbia Heights Education Campus (auditorium), 3101 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010 map
- Volunteer Info: Volunteers are needed for setup, breakdown, ushering special guests, and more.
- Contact: Lindsey Sharp, (202) 393-6999 ext 310
- For more information: click here
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Poetry Slam! (night 2)
The DC SCORES Poetry Slam! is the largest youth slam in Washington, DC, and the culminating event of the DC SCORES fall season. The two-night event showcases original works of poetry written by over 2,000 students representing District of Columbia public and public charter schools in seven of the city’s eight wards. In a competitive format, each school takes the stage for five minutes to perform group and individual poems in front of capacity crowds. The DC SCORES Poetry Slam! funnels the energy and creativity of youth into self-expression as a means of improving their literacy rates and raising their self-esteem. The event has been featured in The Washington Post & Capital Community News, and participants have read their poems on NBC-4.
Event Information
- When: Thursday, November 16, 2017 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Where: H.D. Woodson High School, 540 55th St. NE, Washington, DC 20019 map
- Volunteer Info: Volunteers are needed for setup, breakdown, ushering special guests, and more.
- Contact: Lindsey Sharp, (202) 393-6999 ext 310
- For more information: click here
Reach's Book Release Party
Each summer, selected Reach teens author children's books as part of our Summer Leadership Academy. On November 16th, we will celebrate these teen authors at our annual Book Release Party. The event will take place at Pepco Edison Place Gallery, near Chinatown, and will provide an opportunity to honor our young people, celebrate their new books, and raise funds to support our continued work.
Event Information
- When: Thursday, November 16, 2017 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Where: Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 map
- Fee: Tickets start at $50. Volunteers are free.
- Volunteer Info: We are seeking volunteers to run our registration table and assist with book sales.
- Contact: William Ross, (202) 827-3795
- For more information: click here
Saturday, November 18, 2017
What's Going On
Returning home after a sold-out nationwide tour, What’s Going On is Dance Place’s critically acclaimed producing debut that “offers the sweetest solace possible: people coming together” (The Washington Post). Artistic Director Vincent E. Thomas looks through the lens of Marvin Gaye’s transcendent music and finds a reflection of the world today. Taking inspiration from 1971’s inimitable What’s Going On, Marvin Gaye’s insights into life, love and social justice are given fresh perspectives with choreography by Vincent E. Thomas, Ralph Glenmore and Sylvia Soumah.
This evening-length work features Modern, Jazz and West African dance. What’s Going On seeks to provoke thoughtfulness and spark conversations to ignite change in each community it touches.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, November 18, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
This evening-length work features Modern, Jazz and West African dance. What’s Going On seeks to provoke thoughtfulness and spark conversations to ignite change in each community it touches. Volunteers? From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=5058 Dance Place 3225 8th St NE Washington DC 20017 Madeline Gorman marketing@danceplace.org
Sunday, November 19, 2017
What's Going On
Returning home after a sold-out nationwide tour, What’s Going On is Dance Place’s critically acclaimed producing debut that “offers the sweetest solace possible: people coming together” (The Washington Post). Artistic Director Vincent E. Thomas looks through the lens of Marvin Gaye’s transcendent music and finds a reflection of the world today. Taking inspiration from 1971’s inimitable What’s Going On, Marvin Gaye’s insights into life, love and social justice are given fresh perspectives with choreography by Vincent E. Thomas, Ralph Glenmore and Sylvia Soumah.
This evening-length work features Modern, Jazz and West African dance. What’s Going On seeks to provoke thoughtfulness and spark conversations to ignite change in each community it touches.
Event Information
- When: Sunday, November 19, 2017 (4:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 -$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
This evening-length work features Modern, Jazz and West African dance. What’s Going On seeks to provoke thoughtfulness and spark conversations to ignite change in each community it touches. Volunteers? From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=5059 Dance Place 3225 8th St NE Washington DC 20017 Madeline Gorman marketing@danceplace.org
Saturday, December 2, 2017
The DC Contemporary Dance Theatre / El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea
Founded in 1984 by Artistic Director Miya Hisaka, The DC Contemporary Dance Theatre / El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea builds DC’s rich foundation of multicultural repertory dance by providing quality programs as well as performance and training opportunities for outstanding young talent. The company’s work has spanned two continents and three decades, dedicated to excellence in concert dance and diverse, internationally recognized choreography.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, December 2, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $20 - $30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Sunday, December 3, 2017
The DC Contemporary Dance Theatre / El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea
Founded in 1984 by Artistic Director Miya Hisaka, The DC Contemporary Dance Theatre / El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea builds DC’s rich foundation of multicultural repertory dance by providing quality programs as well as performance and training opportunities for outstanding young talent. The company’s work has spanned two continents and three decades, dedicated to excellence in concert dance and diverse, internationally recognized choreography.
Event Information
- When: Sunday, December 3, 2017 (7:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $20 -$30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Fieldwork for Mixed Disciplines Showing
This works-in-progress showing for all artistic disciplines culminates the Fieldwork artist workshop, a forum for artists to share developing works and exchange feedback peer to peer. A signature program of The Field, Fieldwork has provided objective, non-directorial feedback across the United State and Europe for more than 30 years.
Event Information
- When: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 (7:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $10
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Dissonance Dance Theatre
Under the Artistic Direction of Shawn Short, Dissonance Dance Theatre was named “one of the 11 small-but-mighty dance companies outside of LA and NYC” by Dance Spirit Magazine. Since its inception in 2007, Dissonance’s repertoire evokes emotional experiences in audiences with a blend of ballet and modern styles.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, December 9, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 - $30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Dissonance Dance Theatre
Under the Artistic Direction of Shawn Short, Dissonance Dance Theatre was named “one of the 11 small-but-mighty dance companies outside of LA and NYC” by Dance Spirit Magazine. Since its inception in 2007, Dissonance’s repertoire evokes emotional experiences in audiences with a blend of ballet and modern styles.
Event Information
- When: Sunday, December 10, 2017 (4:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 - $30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1601
- For more information: click here
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Career Connections
Career Connections is a workshop available to all job seekers, recruiters and guests to share job leads, hear about new positions, and exchange resume advice.
Event Information
- When: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Where: Computer CORE Headquaters, 5881 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 map
- Volunteer Info: HR professionals and recruiters can share job leads and openings, while volunteers could help with resume building.
- Contact: Quincy White , (703) 931-7346 ext 104
- For more information: click here
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Kwanzaa Celebration
Join us this holiday season for Dance Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration, under the direction of Sylvia Soumah. Gather family and friends to join Coyaba Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater and special guests to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, December 16, 2017 (8:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 - $30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1600
- For more information: click here
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Kwanzaa Celebration
Join us this holiday season for Dance Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration, under the direction of Sylvia Soumah. Gather family and friends to join Coyaba Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater and special guests to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Event Information
- When: Sunday, December 17, 2017 (4:00 PM)
- Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 map
- Fee: $15 - $30
- Contact: Amanda Blythe, (202) 269-1600
- For more information: click here