06/11/2026
Statistically speaking, how many people buy tickets to a show online before the event?
Well, the numbers don't lie, or do they? over 90% of live event attendees lock in their tickets online ahead of time rather than risking it at the door! ποΈπ»
Don't be that person waiting in line outside or staring at a "SOLD OUT" sign while everyone else is already inside enjoying the magic. Secure your spot, beat the rush, and support incredible local art!
β¨ UPCOMING SHOW DETAILS β¨
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Date: June 12, 8PM
π Location: Capital One Hall β The Vault
π Special Guests: Motion X Dance Company and Five Fifty Dance
The countdown is on! Click the link in our bio to grab your tickets today before theyβre gone! π
04/24/2026
Itβs time to grab a brush, pour a glass, and help DanceArtTheater take the stage!
We are hosting an exclusive Paint & Sip Fundraiser at Shipgarten in Tysons Corner, and we would love for you to join us for an afternoon of creativity and community. Every ticket sold goes directly toward funding our upcoming summer performances:
June 12th: Capital One Hall
July 27th: Small Plates Duck
Event Details
When: May 2nd @ 4:00 PM
Where: Shipgarten, Tysons Corner
Included: Artist-led instruction, all painting supplies, and a drink of your choice!
Choose Your Ticket
We have two ways for you to support the company:
Ticket A $50
Full Paint & Sip Experience + 1 Drink
Ticket B $70
Full Experience + Discounted Ticket to our June 12th Performance at Capital One Hall
Can't Make It? Sponsor a Dancer!
If you aren't able to join us in person but still want to support our summer season, you can Sponsor a Dancer! Your donation will allow one of our talented performers to "get in on the fun," covering their supplies and participation in the event. Itβs a wonderful way to show your support even from afar.
Purchase tickets at DanceArtTheater.com
Space is limited to ensure everyone has a canvas and a seat, so please RSVP as soon as possible. We canβt wait to see what you create!
11/06/2025
Throwback Thursday. Still doing it! Get your tickets to this yearβs festival!
10/18/2025
CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS
Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. and March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at The Fredgren Studio Theatre, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Hosted by DanceArtTheater
Presented by Small Plates Choreography Festival
Directed by Meredith Barnes and Beth McKee Elliott
Performances
March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Notification: On or before December 15, 2025
Confirmation: within one week of acceptance
Fee to apply: $50.00
Compensation: $100/company
www.smallplatesdance.com/apply
Photo: Ad Deum Dance Company at Small Plates Austin PC Beth McKee Elliott
09/25/2025
CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS
Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. and March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at The Fredgren Studio Theatre, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Hosted by DanceArtTheater
Presented by Small Plates Choreography Festival
Directed by Meredith Barnes and Beth McKee Elliott
Performances
March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Notification: On or before December 15, 2025
Confirmation: within one week of acceptance
Fee to apply: $50.00
Compensation: $100/company
www.smallplatesdance.com/apply
07/22/2025
Small Plates Featured Artist - Alysea Colon of DanceArtTheater
Alysea is a self-taught dancer from the Fairfax County, VA and commenced her training in modern, ballet, and jazz styles at Fairfax Academy for the communications and the arts. Over the years, she has attended summer intensives at Old Dominion University and The Governors School of the Arts at Radford. Presently, Alysea is in the process of applying to Georgetown University as a science major and anticipates attending in the upcoming fall semester.
Alysea danced at Small Plates Newburgh 2024 and will be performing with DanceArtTheater at Small Plates Duck, OBX 2024 on July 30 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Duck Amphitheater, 1200 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC.
These events are free and open to the public.
Visit www.smallplatesdance.com for more information.
Presented by the Town of Duck
Learn more about Small Plates Choreography Festival at www.smallplatesdance.com
Get to know the artists of Small Plates by listening to our podcast, The Dance Maker
Support our Fundraiser: www.tinyurl.com/spcffunds