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Events and Meetings
Master Classes and Workshops
Performances
UpRooted Dance at Artomatic
July 1 at 7:30pm
Artomatic
Come see the company show two new works in progress by choreographer Keira Hart-Mendoza. The pieces include "Monochrome" and "Stay Cool Fool." "Monocrhome" was inspired by the fashions of Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel, see how dance and fashion unite! Dancing in this performance~ Heather Doyle, Pirjo Garby, April Gruber, Keira Hart-Mendoza, and Mary Lane. Artomatic is a free event! For more info about the show and location visit: www.uprooteddance.com
Costs: Free.
Local Performance
Generating and Crafting Dances
July 6 – July 19
Dance Exchange Studios and DC area locations
Artistic co-leads: Keith Thompson and Benjamin Wegman. From concept to performance, this institute engages dance artists as creators, collaborators, translators and performers. Generating and Crafting Dances is open to professional and pre-professional dance artists. Participants experience two weeks of dancing and the creation of new work alongside core artists from Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and three guest choreographers selected by application. Activities include technique classes, movement invention, choreography crafting, and practice in leadership and followership. This institute is a comprehensive experience of the tools, techniques and philosophy of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and culminates in a final site-specific performance.
Cost: For two weeks: $750. For more information and to register, contact: Dorothy Williams at 301-270-6700 ext. 24 or dorothy@danceexchange.org. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange 7117 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 Phone: 301-270-6700 Fax: 301-270-2626 www.danceexchange.org
Adult Dance Camp
July 6 - 10
3700 S Four Mile Run Dr. (Studio 129)
Arlington, VA
Jane Franklin Dance presents an Adult Dance Camp. Includes daily classes in Dance Technique, Repertory, and Methods in Choreography and will conclude with a performance for family & friends on July 11, 8 pm.
In Dance Technique classes, Jane Franklin offers challenging methods to integrate and refine movement. As a Certified Movement Analyst (Laban Institute for Movement Studies), Jane Franklin applies similar concepts to choreography, connecting the visual and visceral and acknowledging, individual experience no matter the age, past training or physical proficiency of the participant. Come explore dance in a warm, supportive non-competitive environment. No previous dance experience required.
Cost: All 5 days, all classes - $225
3 days, all classes - $150
All 5 days, 1 class -$75
Single class -$20
Performance ticket -$10
For information or to enroll:
www.JaneFranklin.com or 703.933.1111
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
July 7 at 8:30pm
Wolf Trap
One of today's leading dance companies, this troupe of dancers leaves a lasting impression with a sophisticated repertoire featuring some of the world's foremost contemporary choreographers.
Tickets: $10-$38 Click here for tickets.
Fieldwork for Mixed Disciplines
Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
7117 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Fieldwork is a process that supports the development of new artistic works. At each session, artists of any discipline show works-in-progress and exchange feedback with their peers in a format designed by artists. The 8-week workshop will culminate in a works-in-progress showing.
Cost: $80 for 8-week session and semi-produced showing. Showing: Wednesday, September 2 (location TBD)
To register: Send a check payable to Dancenow Productions with The Field/DC in the memo line to: Dancenow Productions, 3311 Rhode Island Avenue #305, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
For information: http://thefieldnetwork.wordpress.com/washington-dc or email Ilana.Silverstein@gmail.com
The Summer 2009 Fieldwork is presented through a partnership between Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Dancenow Productions,The Dinner Party and The Field/DC.
New Releases Choreographers Showcase at Dance Place
July 11 at 8pm
July 12 at 7pm
Dance Place
Dance Place's annual adjudicated showcase of new works by established and emerging choreographers from throughout the region.
Tickets: $22 general admission; $17 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), professional artists & seniors; $8 for children 17 & under – unless noted otherwise. To purchase tickets click here.
Local Performance
WAMEDA 30th Anniversary Annual Members' Showcase
July 12 at 2pm
Harmony Hall Regional Center, John Addison Concert Hall
10701 Livingston Rd. Ft. Washington, MD.
Tickets: $15.00 general, $10.00 for members. For more information go to www.wameda.org or call 301-203-6070 TTY 301-203-3803 or email programs@wameda.org
Local Performance
Belly Dance Improvisation with Haidi
July 12 from 3pm - 5pm
Joy of Motion Dance Center, Friendship Heights
Level: All levels
This workshop will teach students a variety of ways to become more comfortable with improvisation. We will work with simple movement combinations, and ‘play’ at experiencing different types of music, dance situations, and personal expression. No one will be asked to dance alone - unless they want to.
Cost:$30 in advance/$35 at the door. For more information go to www.joyofmotion.org
Summer Camps "Dancin' Days 2009" - Knock On Wood Tap Studio
Session I July 13 - 17
Session II July 27 - 31
Session III August 10-14
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (ages 7-12) $300.00 for a 5-day session*
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (ages 4-6) $150.00 for a 5-day session*
Knock On Wood Tap Studio
3 Camp sessions are available to choose from this year.
Dancin' Days Camp includes daily instruction in different dance styles & skills, including tap, jazz, hip hop, and creative movement. In addition, choreography sessions allow dancers to take individual skills they've learned and combine them to create their own dance moves. Parents are welcome to join us at the Studio for an informal performance on the last day!
Cost: For tuition fees and to see the flyer and to print out a registration form please go to www.tapperswithattitude.org or call 301-495-0395. *New students also pay a one-time new student registration fee of $20.00
Jane Franklin Dance's Young Dancers Camp
July 13 - 17 from 9 am - 12 noon
3700 S Four Mile Run Dr. (Studio 12)
Arlington, VA
Jane Franklin Dance presents a Young Dancers Camp for ages 7 - 11. Includes daily classes from 9 am - 12 noon in Dance Technique, Build A Dance Together, and Methods in Choreography and will conclude with a performance for family & friends on July 18, 7 pm. Students will be welcomed into a warm, non-competitive environment that gives a "team" experience to the creative learner. The goal of our Young Dancers Camp is to guide individual expression, to encourage group participation, and to share inventive ideas through dance and movement.
Cost: All 5 days, all classes - $150
3 days, all classes - $120
All 5 days, 1 class - $75
Single class - $20
Performance Ticket - $10
For more information or to enroll:
www.JaneFranklin.com or 703.933.1111
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
July 14 at 8:30pm
Wolf Trap at the Filene Center
Often considered to be the greatest living choreographer, Cunningham and his modern dance company make their Wolf Trap debut with a program including Split Sides, set to music by Radiohead and Sigur Rós.
Tickets: $38 in-house; $10 lawn. To purchase tickets click here.
Ninth Annual Goose Route Dance Festival
July 16-26
War Memorial Building
102 East German Street, Shepherdstown, WV
The Festival offers four shows, each with two performances, that feature professional contemporary dance artists from across the country. Innovative, edgy, classic, virtuosic, fun, and thrilling are just some of the words that describe the nine companies who will be performing during the 10-day Festival, which has become known in the contemporary dance world as a must-go destination. Master classes, free events for children, and discussions round out the offerings of this fantastic dance party.
Tickets: Advance ticket prices are $12 each ($10 for students/seniors) or all four shows for $42 ($38 for students/seniors).For more information, visit www.gooseroute.org or call 304-876-6751.
5th Annual Dance for the Camera 2009
July 18-31
A unique opportunity for established and emerging choreographers, filmmakers, videographers, dancers and visual artists to explore dance/movement for the camera. Participants are individually assisted while exploring the technical, practical and artistic challenges involved in producing a dance/movement video in a supportive and collaborative environment. Please visit our web-site at www.danceforthecamera.org for info on our EARLY BIRD fee for this one of a kind workshop mentored by award winning choreographer, filmmaker, curator, educator and recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship (2006), Ellen Bromberg.
For more information, contact Director of Programming Grace Salez at gsalez@island.net
Capitol Movement Summer Convention
July 24-26
Capitol Movement Studio
4700 14th Street, NW Washington, DC
The Third Annual Capitol Movement Convention with choreographers from LA and NY will join us for a phenominal weekend of dance. Guest artists include: Manwe, Kevin Colin, Chio, Rustin Mathew, Brice Mousset and Thomas Ford. Please visit the website at www.capitolmovement.org for a complete schedule and to register for classes.
A Summer Benefit Event: EDGEWORKS Dance Theater in partnership with Miriam's Kitchen & American Dance Institute
July 24 from 6 pm - 9pm
(Performance begins promptly at 7:30 pm)
American Dance Institute
This event will feature a dance concert by EDT of new and signature works, a visual arts exhibition of works by guests of Miriam's Kitchen, and a food & clothing drive to support the efforts of Miriam's Kitchen - a DC based service organization that is dedicated to facing the hunger and homeless challenges in the DC community.
Cost: Admissions: $37.50 plus two items for the food & clothing drive (items will be collected at event) Reservations online at www.hjwEdgeworks.org. Limited number of tickets available at the door. To see Miriam's Kitchen Wish List of items accepted, visit www.miriamskitchen.org. Reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited seating.
Alternate ROOTS – Creative Convergence
July 25 at 8pm
July 26 at 7pm
Dance Place
A festival celebration at the intersection of Art and Social Justice. Cutting edge performances and workshops throughout the DC area for activists, artists, cultural workers and community-based organizations working towards sustained positive social change.
Tickets: $22 general admission; $17 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), professional artists & seniors; $8 for children 17 & under – unless noted otherwise. To purchase tickets click here.
Dance and Music
July 25 from 8-11pm
Contradiction Dance
7014 Westmoreland Ave, Suite A
Takoma Park, MD
Human Landscape Dance will perform "Closet Dances" and "Leaving Home" at Contradiction Dance. They will be joined that evening by two area musical groups,The Able Birds and Scott and Friends.
Admission: $10 at the door. Snacks will be served. For more information, visit http://www.hldance.org
Local Performance
Lila: The Love Song of Radha and Krishna
July 18 at 11:30 am
July 19 at 8:15 pm
July 23 at 8:00 pm
July 25 at 4:15 pm
The Apothecary at the Trading Post, 1013 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
(On 7th St., between New York Ave. and L St.)
Metro: Mt. Vernon Square, 7th Street, Convention Center (exit and walk one block south)
Jayantika Dance Company presents Lila, A timeless love story retold through Odissi Indian classical dance at Capital Fringe Festival.
Attraction, flirtation, jealousy, passion. Follow the human Radha and the god Krishna as they bask in the joy and burn in the heat of their love. The emotional quality of their story is captured beautifully through Odissi Indian classical dance.
Info: konarkdanceschool.org
Cost: $15 (plus one time purchase of a $5 Fringe button). Purchase online at capitalfringe.org
The mission of Capital Fringe, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is to connect exploratory artists with adventurous audiences by creating outlets and spaces for creative and contemporary performance in the District.
Local Performance
Summer Workshop with Alan Danielson
July 27 & 28 from 10am-4pm
The Moving Company Dance Center
9954 York Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030
Alan Danielson, director of the Limon Institute in NYC, will be traveling to Baltimore for a two day teacher training/modern dance workshop hosted by The Moving Company Dance Center.
Cost: $85. Please email info@themovingcompany.org for more information or call 410-666-5710.
Children's Theater in the Woods: Maryland Youth Ballet
July 28-Aug 1 at 10am
Wolf Trap
Wolf Trap Foundation and the National Park Service are proud to present a much-loved series that enables families to spend the summer months introducing children to the thrill of live performance. The talented young dancers of the Maryland Youth Ballet present Caroline Goes to the Rodea, a brand new adventure in celebration of their 15th summer at Wolf Trap. Caroline and her friends head off to the rodeo, where they meet cowboys, cowgirls, and one very irritated bull.
Tickets: $8. Click here to purchase tickets.