Be among the first audiences in D.C. to see new works from some of today’s most visionary choreographers! Acclaimed dancemakers Sidra Bell, Jamar Roberts, and Justin Peck showcase their fresh works from the forefront of contemporary choreography. Sidra Bell’s SUSPENDED ANIMATION creates an introspective world with Bauhaus-inspired, brilliantly vibrant costumes. Eight dancers playfully show off […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is dance maker and company co-founder George Balanchine’s first original evening-length ballet. Based on William Shakespeare’s cherished comedy and set to music by Felix Mendelssohn, Balanchine's two-act version is dance storytelling at its finest, portraying the adventures and misadventures of three couples in an enchanted forest. Featuring radiant choreography, bravura performances, […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is dance maker and company co-founder George Balanchine’s first original evening-length ballet. Based on William Shakespeare’s cherished comedy and set to music by Felix Mendelssohn, Balanchine's two-act version is dance storytelling at its finest, portraying the adventures and misadventures of three couples in an enchanted forest. Featuring radiant choreography, bravura performances, […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is dance maker and company co-founder George Balanchine’s first original evening-length ballet. Based on William Shakespeare’s cherished comedy and set to music by Felix Mendelssohn, Balanchine's two-act version is dance storytelling at its finest, portraying the adventures and misadventures of three couples in an enchanted forest. Featuring radiant choreography, bravura performances, […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is dance maker and company co-founder George Balanchine’s first original evening-length ballet. Based on William Shakespeare’s cherished comedy and set to music by Felix Mendelssohn, Balanchine's two-act version is dance storytelling at its finest, portraying the adventures and misadventures of three couples in an enchanted forest. Featuring radiant choreography, bravura performances, […]

In the spirit of Sankofa, in order to understand our present and ensure our future, we must know our past. Through Reframing the Narrative, a week-long celebration featuring performances on the Opera House stage, we recognize that Black ballet dancers have been pillars of the field for decades. We acknowledge that the artistry and leadership […]

In the spirit of Sankofa, in order to understand our present and ensure our future, we must know our past. Through Reframing the Narrative, a week-long celebration featuring performances on the Opera House stage, we recognize that Black ballet dancers have been pillars of the field for decades. We acknowledge that the artistry and leadership […]