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Our weekly e-Blast is out! Are you in it? If not, make sure you submit your event on our calendar or tag us on social. Calendar submission link is in our bio.

This week’s events include:
- Performance by @1part_tariq on Sunday
- @dancebaltimore_ Dance Day
- @danceexchange Season Kick off
- Hip Hop with Nicole at @avadanceco
- @bmdcodance final performance on Tuesday
- National Dance Day with @kennedycenter
- Adult Jazz on Fridays with Howard Perry @ @sebermethod
- @uprooteddance The Brighter Future Workshop on Saturday

Happy Monday, Y’all! Have a great week of dancing!!

Our weekly e-Blast is in your inbox! Check out the studios who are in-person, still virtual, or celebrating the end of Summer with performances. This week we're featuring:

- @marylandyouthballet Adult Stretch Class
- @misakodance open house and adult class registration on Wednesday
- New studio @symmetryarts.dance and adult registration on Wednesday
- @kankourandance Celebration of Life Jubilee Friday-Sunday
- @localmotionprojectva Healing in Hammocks Saturday-Sunday
- @theslantpodcast - Hosted by Dana Tai Soon Burgess has a new episode out with Ping Chong
- @gindance has a promo code for their next performance and it ends soon!

To add your event to our website calendar, head on over to the link in our bio

Register today!! We are delighted to have Carol Foster facilitate Tuesday’s FREE virtual Emergency Preparedness Workshop. There will also be individual sessions with DMV registrants the week following the workshop. Register for the Live or Recorded session to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

As the world re-opens and as the dance community prepares for the future, we’re grateful to have Carol’s expertise and guidance.

To register, click on the link in the bio. See you on Tuesday!!

Our next FREE workshop will be happening on Tuesday July 27 from 6 -7:30 via Zoom. We are so grateful to have Carol Foster facilitate this event. She’s not only a founding member of @iabdinc but she’s also one of FOUR Performing Arts Emergency consultants in the nation. She will be giving FREE virtual 1:1 sessions with DC residents the week after the workshop if you register for the live event or recorded session. Space is limited to ten registrants for the individual sessions.

Through economic turmoil and national tragedies, how can you be best prepared and how can you plant the seeds to thrive ahead? Carol will go through contingency plans, sources of aid, and re-opening in a post-Pandemic world.

Registration link is in the bio.

DMDC Member announcement!

Capitol Movement is back with its REBOOT workshop Series! 4 amazing classes in hip hop, contemporary and jazz fusion taught by 2 industry leaders for 2 dates only! Registration is in advance at capitolmovement.org
Message @CapitolMovement with any questions

If you haven’t registered for our Emergency Preparedness Workshop, now’s the time! Carol is one of four Performing Arts Readiness Consultants in the Nation and she’s facilitating this free and virtual event.

In this JULY 27 workshop we’ll learn all the ways we can withstand the effects of emergencies, disaster, and the unthinkable.

To register, click the link in the bio.

As we all enter new phases of artistic triumphs and hardships post-shutdown, navigating grants can be overwhelming and time consuming. Holly Bass understands this and knows where the money resides and how you can get the most of it. Scroll through to see details of the workshop and 1:1 session with Holly.

To attend this event, register by clicking the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there!

Get to know Holly Bass!! We are grateful to have Holly Bass facilitate this Saturday’s FREE virtual grant writing workshop. Her expertise, passion for helping the DC dance community, and ability to break down the complexities of grants is unparalleled. As more and more COVID relief grants are available to individual artists and organizations, we want to make sure you have access to as much of them as possible.

Along with this workshop, we will have 10 slots available for 1:1 sessions with Holly next week. This is on a first come first served bases and is available to registrants in the DC area only.

Want to know more about Holly? Keep swiping and find out!

Don’t forget to register for this event! The link is in our bio.

Register now for this Saturday’s Grant Writing Workshop with Holly Bass from 11-12:30 EST! We are grateful for Holly’s expertise and extensive knowledge about getting the most out of grants and navigating its complex system. DMV registrants will also get the opportunity to have a one on one session with Holly after the event for a more tailored experience.

The event will be recorded, so even if you can’t attend live, register and you’ll receive a link to the recording after the workshop. We encourage all individual artists and organizations large and small to attend.

Registration link is in the bio.

Registration for Saturday July 17th's Grant Writing Workshop with Holly Bass opens on Monday! We encourage all individual artists and dance organizations to attend to learn how they can get more money out of grants. Holly will also be giving free private sessions with DMV residents who register for this event. We only have a limited number of slots available for the 1:1 sessions, so keep an eye out for the live registration link!

This workshop is free and open to anyone in the United States. Click on the link in our bio for detailed information about the workshop and private session.

We are thrilled to announce our Summer Professional Development Series will kick off with DC’s Holly Bass! Holly is an expert in her field and will show you ways individual artists and dance organizations can get the most out of grants.

This workshop is free to the public and open to everyone regardless where they reside.

Not only will Holly be facilitating this workshop, she’ll also be offering one on one sessions with those currently in the DMV.

Registration opens next week. Save the Date and Stay Ready!

New class alert! Street Jazz with Raymond Mullings starting this Friday July 9 from 7:30 - 8:30PM at Local Motion Project. In-studio! For more info and to register, visit @localmotionprojectva or head to our calendar link in our bio

Happy Wednesday! Don’t forget to submit your event, class, or job posting! We want to hear from you (yes you!)

Questions? DM us or email at info@dancemetrodc.org

Join our team! DMDC is looking for a part-time Project Manager who will take the lead on managing membership and communications matters for DMDC and support DMDC programming. This position would be best for an individual who can think creatively, work autonomously, and has excellent organizational and communication skills. Interested applicants should have the capability to work remotely, but should live in the DMV area. Click the 🔗 in our bio to learn more and apply!

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Anyone else excited to get back on stage and perform??!!

Don’t forget to let us know about any upcoming events and classes. No matter the size audience, we want to help you succeed.

To submit your listing, head to the link in the bio et voila!

Starts tonight! Don’t miss out on this three day event by @ideadancers (Indian Dance Educators Association). All are welcomed to get an in depth look at Indian dance, its long and nuanced history, and the influences it’s making today. Link in @ideadancers bio.

Don’t forget to add your upcoming event or class to our calendar! New classes are being added every day and we’d love to see you on there!

Our weekly e-Blast is out! Featured this week is @danceplacedc, @dancingourafrica, @nachmodc, @thewashingtonballet, @thelionsdendmv, @danceexchange, and @localmotionprojectva. If you have an event or class, please submit them on our website at dancemetrodc.org (link in bio) or tag us on social media. We’re here to spread the word!

This truly calls for a celebration. How are we all doing? Everyone survive the CAH grant deadline? Regardless, you deserve a drink and a high five.

Company E is looking for choreographers! The NEXT:WARMER Choreography Commission is now accepting applications from US and international choreographers to set a work on Company E this spring! Pieces can be up to 20 minutes long and include up to five dancers. All pieces must be related to the theme of climate change and the environment.

Head to @companyedance's website for more information and to apply!

Paid commission. Submissions due February 7

Link in @companyedance bio

Sending love and support to our DMDC community.

✨Meet the Speakers✨ Our final speaker for our upcoming virtual conversation “The History of Breaking in DC” is the Hip Hop Historian and B-Boy, Anthony “A-tone” Hovington! A-tone will also serve as our host for the evening and we couldn’t be more excited. If you haven’t already, register today via the link in our bio! Learn more about A-tone below.
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A-tone was born in Lewes, Delaware in 1969. In 1981, at the age of 12, he was introduced to Hip Hop Culture by his cousin, a DJ, who had cassettes and vinyl from Philly and by neighbors, who were Breakers. A-tone attended Duke University where he graduated in May of 1992 from Duke with a B.A. in Afro-American Studies with a Concentration in Computer Science.

A-tone then moved to DC and was made a Chapter Leader for the Universal Zulu Nation by Afrika Bambaataa. In 1993, while working at The National Endowment for the Arts, he presented and produced the Hip Hop Culture portion of the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) Percussive City Dance Festival and wrote articles for their programs. He also organized the Hip Hop portion of the 1993 Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife and wrote an article for its program. That same year, A-tone wrote articles for YSB (Young Sisters and Brothers) magazine on Hip Hop. In 1994, also with WPAS, he led a project that was a collaboration between the Nuyorican Poets and DC Hip Hop artists.

A-tone started a family and joined the Nation of Islam in 1994. He organized the Hip Hop Task Force for the Million Man March in 1995. In 2005, he partnered with Easy A.D. and founded Classic Hip Hop Nation and Classic Hip Hop Radio. A.D. and A-tone curated Hip Hop Culture exhibits in NYC at the Schomburg Library for Research in Black Culture and the Harlem YMCA. In DC, they produced Classic Hip Hop jams that catered to the youth. As part of the DC Ministry of Arts & Culture, he helped produce “The Million Man March – The Untold Story” documentary. Today, A-tone works at the American Alliance of Museums, is a board member of Dance Metro DC and continues to represent Hip Hop Culture through various projects.
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#dcdance #dancemetrodc #bboyflomaster #breaking

✨Meet the Speakers✨ The legendary Jerry “Flo Master” Randolph @flomaster73 will be a featured speaker for our upcoming conversation “The History of Breaking in DC” and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Not only will Flo Master be speaking, but he will also be showcasing the relationship between B-boy and DJ with the DJ RBI in a physical exhibit. You don’t want to miss this! Learn more about Flo Master below and link in our bio to register!
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Jerry “Flo Master” Randolph has been a dance/fitness instructor for over 17 years and has taught dance, fitness and conditioning to all ages and levels. After being sidelined by injury earlier in his career, in the midst of rehabilitation he found a new love in physical training. After searching for ways to stay healthy and to maintain his physique he incorporated his dance expertise and developed a unique exercise/conditioning program for all ages. As a dancer/entertainer, martial artist Jerry has shared both the big screen, and big stage with some of the world’s biggest celebrities such as Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Nsync, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Nick Cannon, Wayne Brady, and Usher. Combining his background in dance and martial arts, Jerry’s classes/training have a unique blend that helps his students to attain a greater connection to their physicality.
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#dcdance #dancemetrodc #bboyflomaster #breakingbad

📹 Courtesy of Jerry "Flo Master" Randolph

✨Meet the Speakers✨ We are so grateful to have DJ RBI @@dj_rbi as one of the speakers for our upcoming event “A Conversation: The Hidden History of Breaking in DC!” Learn more about DJ RBI below and click the link in our bio to register today!

Ron Brown pka (DJ) RBI is an artist / entrepreneur working in arts & entertainment (particularly DJing, radio programming / production, stage performance, music production & visual art).

A longtime professional working in areas of youth development, he has taught and mentored students among organizations such as The DC Commission of The Arts & Humanities and non-profits such as Words, Beats, & Life INC and Guerilla Arts INK.

Recording artists such as Kev Brown, yU, Priest Da Nomad, Maimouna Yousseff, Substantial, and Surock are amongst those who've collaborated and released work featuring DJ RBI. He regularly tours and performs with acts including Dumi Right & Zimbabwe Legit, Head-Roc, Asheru, Ethan Spalding & The TrapRock Family, RNL, and 90's hip-hop legend YZ. He is a creative partner and performer in seminal Hip-Hop Theatre act, "Hueman Prophets" and has been a regular associate of The Hip Hop Theatre Festival/ Hi-Arts (NYC), including a stint as a foundational participant in the groundbreaking "A Rhyme Deferred" alongside Kamilah Forbes, Jabari Exum, Chadwick Boseman and others.

In radio he works as producer/DJ/host of 89.3 FM WPFW's "ILL Street Grooves" and "Capitol ILL" and engages the DMV nightlife circuit as a principal member of the DMV-based DJ collective, Diamond Cutterz.

RBI founded DC Hip Hop Archive in 2014, taking initiative to institutionalize the historic journey, stories and figures of the Greater Washington DC area's Hip Hop community

#dcdance #dancemetrodc #breaking #dcbreaking

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