Dance Place

An active meditation on collective world-building. 🕯️

Next month, don’t miss “Flight! 1.0” by . As our third & final 25-26 recipient of the Carla Perlo Fund for Choreography & Performance, this evening-length work is a stunning, immersive fusion of dance, storytelling and live music you have to feel in person.

📸 Photo credit: David Dowling

📍 Dance Place
🔗 Head to the link in our bio to grab your tickets today!

The time is almost here! DanceAfrica DC is just a few days away 🌍

Join us for the 38th annual DanceAfrica DC 2026 festival: The Past, Present, & Future! Prepare to experience the heart and soul of Africa right here in DC 💛

Celebrate with:
• Enriching master classes
•Invigorating indoor & outdoor performances
•A vibrant African marketplace

💚 Curated and guided by the iconic Griot Mama Sylvia Soumah, a Co-Presenter for DanceAfrica DC, this year’s festival will be a hub for togetherness, celebration, cultural exchange, and boundless joy.

Don’t miss out - to see the full Master Class and Indoor & Outdoor Festival schedule.

🔗 Use the link in our bio to access the festival landing page, donate directly to support DanceAfrica DC or submit your vendor or volunteer application!

Reliving the magic of our 2026 Spring Youth Showcase ✨

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Kids on the Move dancers (and their parents & teachers) on a phenomenal performance.

Don’t forget registration is open for the Kids on the Move summer trimester! Click the link in our bio to explore classes and register. Scholarships and payment plans are available!

Big News: We are extending our Teaching Artist Open Call! You now have until June 15 to submit your application!

We’re seeking Teaching Artists for our adult classes, intergenerational workshops, Kids on the Move and PK-12 youth programs, across diverse movement styles and cultural dance practices.

We strongly encourage applications from artists of color, LGBTQ+ artists, artists with disabilities, women, and members of other historically marginalized communities.

Apply using the link in our bio!

Dance Place is closed in observance of Memorial Day 🎖️🤍

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are highlighting two of the amazing artists who have been part of our historic 45th season.

This past October, Lionel Popkin’s Reorient the Orient offered a unique blend of performance, art installation and social commentary inspired by his own cultural background. Those in attendance were able to create their own experiences as they wandered through our lobby and backstage areas to discover dancers, videos, archival materials and more.

Next month, our very own resident artist Chitra .moves will be presenting Village Stories, rooted in themes of relationships, community, and the power of institution.

Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. Bringing together the movement traditions of Bharatanatyam, folk, and hip hop culture, the work asks: how do communities step in to protect one another, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories?

Thank you for being part of our 45th season, sharing your cultural heritage through dance and reminding us all that Home Is Coming.

✨Head to the link in our bio to stay connected with the rest of our 45th season.

📸 Photo credits to Angel Origgi and David Dowling.

This spring, you helped creativity take root 🌿

From the DC Dance Festival to our Spring Youth Showcase, Dance Place has been full of movement, energy, and community. And we’re just getting started.

As we look toward summer and Season 46 this fall, your support keeps this momentum going.

👉 Make your gift today and help the next generation of movement grow.

🔗 danceplace.org/donate

Art on 8th is back with a twist this Summer! Join Dance Place every Third Thursday for some fun! We’re kicking off the series with the ultimate casual layout:

🎺JAZZ IN THE ARTS PARK: PICNIC VIBES MEET CREATIVE PLAY 🎨 Life is a total improvisation, so why not practice the art of it?

• Learn: Catch the rhythm with some fresh jazz dance moves 🕺🏾

• Watch: Support local movers in a live performance💃🏽

• Groove: End the night with a soulful live jazz jam🎷

🧺: Thursday, May 21
🥂: 6-9pm @ Dance Place
🎵: FREE! RSVP now for your spot! Partiful link in our bio🎉

Stay tuned for more👀

Dance Place is now accepting applications for 2026–2027 Education Programming!

We’re seeking teaching artists for adult classes, intergenerational workshops, Kids on the Move, and PK–12 youth programs. While Dance Place has a strong foundation in modern and contemporary dance, we’re especially excited to hear from artists working across diverse movement styles and cultural dance practices.

We strongly encourage applications from artists of color, LGBTQ+ artists, artists with disabilities, women, and members of other historically marginalized communities.

Apply today at the link in our bio!

✨ DANCEAFRICA DC 2026 is calling YOU! ✨

We are celebrating the Past, Present, and Future—and we need your energy to make it happen.

We are officially looking for passionate Vendors and dedicated Volunteers to join us on June 6th!
Whether you have unique goods to share or want to lend a helping hand to the community, we want you in the mix. 🌍💃🏾.

🔗 Click the Link in Bio to submit your application.