The Schedule

DANCE IN THE DMV SCHEDULE

Day 1

Sunday, JULY 24

*Pre-Register For Events / PLEASE Review ALL COVID POLICIES for the specific LOCATIONS listed

5:00-6:00pm

ORDER MY STEPS A Tribute to Adrain Bolton

LOCATION: Westphalia United Methodist Church

9363 D'Arcy Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774


FEATURING: Divine Dance Institute, Baltimore Dance Tech, Jyla's Studio of Dance, the Collectif Project, The Davis Center and More

Day 2

Monday, JULY 25

7:00-8:00

DISCUSSION I ~ Coming Soon to the DMV!

LOCATION: Virtual


FEATURING: Facilitator: Alfreda Davis Guest: Dr. Elana Anderson


8:00-9:00

DISCUSSION II ~ How to Have a Successful Dance Studio

LOCATION: Virtual


FEATURING: Facilitator: Jay Staten

Day 3

Tuesday, JULY 26

7:30 - 8:30

WORKSHOP I ~ The Priceless Push

LOCATION: Dance Institute of Washington (Studio A)

3400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010


FEATURING: Facilitator: Damarcko Price

A commercial hip-hop dance class that will have you moving and give information on casting calls -- auditioning etc.

8:00 - 9:00

WORKSHOP II ~ Jazz Fusion

LOCATION: Joy of Motion Dance Center (Meyer Studio)

1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002


FEATURING: Facilitator: Derek Brown

A high-energy Jazz Fusion class with one of JOM's leading instructors

Day 4

Wednesday, JULY 27

6:30 - 7:30

MASTER CLASSES ~ Contemporary Modern

LOCATION: Washington Ballet @THEARC

1901 Mississippi Ave SE # 202, Washington, DC 20020


FEATURING: Facilitator: Ronnique Antoinette

A faced paced dynamic modern dance class for ALL levels.


7:30 - 8:30

MASTER CLASS ~ Ballet

LOCATION: Washington Ballet @THEARC

1901 Mississippi Ave SE # 202, Washington, DC 20020


FEATURING: Facilitator: Fabio Mariano

Come experience this beautifully executed Ballet class by guest artist

Fabio Mariano of Collage Dance Collective, Memphis, Tennessee


BEYOND THE DMV

Classes / Open Rehearsal outside of the immediate DMV . Available virtually.

6:00 - 7:00

OPEN REHEARSAL ~ Riddick Dance Company

LOCATION: Beauty for Ashes Contemporary School of Dance

225 Chapel Street, Hampton VA, 23669 Office# 757-848 -5356


FEATURING: Facilitator: David Riddick

Take an open look at this up and coming company's artistic process. In the city, of Hampton, Va., they are making a big splash in this small pond.

7:00 - 8:00

MASTER CLASS ~ Contemporary

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA. (Virtual - Pre-Register for Link)


FEATURING: Facilitator: Marc Spaulding

A native son of Washington, DC, Marc brings a wealth of talent, experience, and passion to his craft and teaching. With credits that include Broadway, Philadanco, West Side Story International Tour, NBC's Hairspray, Dancing with the Stars, Saturday Night Live, VH1 Behind the Scenes, and more--he has made DC Proud and Represented well.


LEVELS: Intermediate, Intermediate - Advanced, Advanced / Open to just view with registration

Day 5

Thursday, JULY 28 ~BLACK BOX 1

"THE EDGE "

cutting edge works by Emerging Artists

6:30-7:00

DANCE ON FILM

LOCATION: Dance Institute of Washington

FABIAN BARNES Theater

3400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010


FEATURING: Facilitator: Kayla Harley

Excerpts of film projects by or about dance artists


7:00-8:00

THE EDGE ~ Performances

LOCATION: Dance Institute of Washington

FABIAN BARNES Theater

3400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010


FEATURING: Various Companies, Choreographers, & Artists

Ashante Green, Ramdance Movement, Viktor Wallace, Arts Haven Dance & Music, Jiamond Elizabeth, and more.


Day 6

Friday, JULY 29 ~BLACK BOX 2

And the Category Is...

celebrating current styles of street, social, and all things hot in dance!

7:30 - 8:30

AND THE CATEGORY IS... DANCE!

LOCATION: Joy of Motion Dance Center (Meyer Studio)1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

  • Enjoy H Street after the show restaurants and night spots galore.

  • Wear your brightest colors (Neon welcomed) and your slickest outfits

*Advisement: this will be a showcase with performers and audiences of all ages. Be mindful of appropriate dress and behavior


FEATURING: DMV Artists in Hip Hop, Heels, Whacking, Afro-Latin Jazz, and more.

AJ Collabs, Raw Element, Show Biz Next Generation, DCs Beat Ya Feet, CruElla, and more



Day 7

Saturday, JULY 30 ~@theREACH

FINAL CULMINATING DAY of DANCE IN THE DMV

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

RESERVE FREE TICKETS WITH THE KENNEDY CENTER

For the Millennium Stage

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

KENNEDY CENTER LISTING

Millennium Stage

2:00 -8:00

Arts Market

Vendors

Location: Lower Lawn RIVER PAVILLION

2:00 -2:45

DMV African Dance with Nkenge Cunningham

Location: Bluestone Stage (on the Lawn) by THE RIVER PAVILLION

3:00 -3:45

The Future of Black Dance in the DMV

Event: Panel Discussion. Facilitator: Jay Staten

Panelists: Ronnique Murray, Ralph Glenmore, Jiamond Elizabeth

Location: RIVER PAVILLION

4:00 -4:45

Cabaret the DMV Way

Event: Performances MC: Jay Staten

Performers: Vincent Williams, Bakari Wilder, Anthony Jones Jazz

Location: RIVER PAVILLION

5:00 -5:45

Celebrating DMV Living Legends and Emerging Leaders

Event: AWARDS PRESENTATION ~ Performances

Featuring: Arts Haven Dance , Melvin Deal African Heritage Legacy Drummers

Honoring the unsung Sheros and Heros of Dance in the DMV

Location: RIVER PAVILLION

6:00 -7:00

Dance in the DMV

Event: Performances

Taratibu Youth Association, Dance Dimensions, SoundXpress, Dance Institute of Washington, Ramdance Movement, Riddick Dance, Baltimore Dance Tech, Black Pearl Dance Theater

Location: MILLENNIUM STAGE ~ Grand Foyer

7:00 -8:00

DMV Dance Party

Event: Party DJ: DJ LaLee

Discounted Food, Beer, and Wine for SALE!!

Location: RIVER PAVILLION