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Jan 24, 2023

Photos: All-Black And Brown ‘Swan Lake’ Audition Draws Dozens Of Hopeful Local Ballerinas

Ballet dancers from the D.C. area auditioned last weekend for a new production of “Swan Lake” that will have an all-Black and brown cast.

May 02, 2022

As Dance Loft Looks To Build A Permanent Home On 14th Street, Some Neighbors Balk

Dance Loft on 14 thought it found the perfect solution to the city’s ever-rising rents. But some of its neighbors aren’t so sure.

Mar 29, 2022

Washington-Area Folk Group Dances To Raise Funds And Awareness For Ukraine

The Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble is using its ties to Ukraine to aid those affected by the war and to highlight the region’s rich culture.

Aug 16, 2021

10 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Week

Picnic at the Hillwood Estate, paint a portrait of your favorite rapper, and more.

Jun 14, 2021

13 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Week

Take salsa dance lessons, catch a sunset movie on the water, watch some stand-up comedy, and more.

Feb 25, 2021

As The Pandemic Pummels Arts Groups, A New Dance Theater Is Opening In Columbia Heights

At the Dance Institute of Washington, staffers are experiencing something rather unusual in the arts world right now: excitement.

Dec 09, 2020

The Funk Parade Will Be Back In 2021 As A Series Of Virtual And Socially Distanced Events

There won’t be a physical parade or festival next year.

Jun 25, 2020

Former Employees At Joy Of Motion Dance Center Call For New Leadership Amid Allegations Of Racial Discrimination

An online petition has more than 2,000 signatures.

Dec 30, 2019

For This Local Contra Group, Taking Gender Out Of Partner Dance Is More Complicated Than It Sounds

In recent years, more groups have made efforts to promenade gender-free contra dancing into the mainstream. At Friday Night Dancers, everyone has their own opinion about how to do it.

Jul 03, 2019

Capital Fringe 2019 Has 90 (!) Shows. We’re Especially Excited About These Five

Around 70 percent of this year’s participating artists are from the Washington region.

 
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