BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dance Place - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dance Place X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.danceplace.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dance Place REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20231002T144035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T160451Z UID:37800-1699113600-1699120800@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:Dance Place Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/community-conversation/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/unnamed-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231014T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231014T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20230901T120052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T174121Z UID:36049-1697313600-1697320800@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:Gilded Lily Burlesque: Return to Glamour DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/gilded-lily-burlesque/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/guilded-lily-br.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230920T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230920T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20230811T000028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T151413Z UID:36038-1695240000-1695247200@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:haus of bambi: Haus Coming DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/haus-awards/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/haus-awards-br.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20230810T191647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T170522Z UID:36035-1694217600-1694390399@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:District Choreographer's Dance Festival (DCDF) DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/district-choreographers-dance-festival/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DCDF-banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191005T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191005T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20190630T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T213503Z UID:20206-1570305600-1570312800@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:slowdanger DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/slowdanger/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header_slowdanger_David-McCandless.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20190413T011404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T213503Z UID:19958-1569522600-1569526200@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:Art on 8th: Project ChArma DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/art-on-8th-project-charma/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AO8-H_project-charma.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190921T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20190630T000030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T213503Z UID:21135-1569096000-1569096000@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:Dance Box Theater DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/dance-box-theater/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header_Dance-Box-Theater_RC-Schandelmeier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20190415T182449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T213503Z UID:19991-1568912400-1568923200@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:Art on 8th: Laurin Talese and a Novel Idea DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/art-on-8th-laurin-talese-and-a-novel-idea/ LOCATION:Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market\, 716 Monroe St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ao8-H_laurin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190914T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190914T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20190630T000003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T213503Z UID:20197-1568491200-1568498400@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:d. Sabela grimes DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/d-sabela-grimes/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header_d.-sabela-grimes_Gema-Galiana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20190415T185852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T213503Z UID:20008-1568313000-1568316600@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:Art on 8th: d. sabela grimes DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/art-on-8th-d-sabela-grimes/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ao8-H_sabela.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T195127 CREATED:20190630T000015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T213503Z UID:21010-1567969200-1567976400@www.danceplace.org SUMMARY:Ben Levine / Extreme Lengths DESCRIPTION:Image Description: A group of six dancers from chitra.MOVES are captured in a moment of dynamic tension and connection against a vibrant\, sunset-hued backdrop. The image is framed by the repeating phrase “HOME IS COMING” and anchors Dance Place’s 45th anniversary season with a powerful display of collective movement. Photo Credit: Hamza Bakkach. \n \n \n \n Village Stories \n \n \n \n June 26 & 27 at 7 PMJune 28 at 4 PM Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES intersects the movement traditions of Indian classical dance and hip hop culture to offer powerful and electrifying dance works for all ages. Rooted in themes of relationships\, community\, and the power of institution\, chitra.MOVES utilizes immersive storytelling and multidisciplinary elements to create meaningful connection and transformation within her audiences. chitra.MOVES is thrilled to bring Village Stories to our homebase\, Dance Place. Village Stories is an evolving dance work exploring how we activate our tapestries of care in times of turbulence and transformation. This iteration deepens the piece through ongoing story circles and community narratives\, weaving lived experiences into choreography that reflects what feels most urgent now—guiding how we navigate uncertainty\, build connection\, and cultivate belonging. Themes include transitions\, grief and isolation\, caregiving\, and fierce protection. Through this work\, we ask: How do communities step in to protect one another\, and how do we find strength in shared rhythms and stories? Blending movement foundations from Bharatanatyam\, folk and hip hop\, the performance honors tradition and innovation\, memory and presence—inviting audiences to reflect on their own circles of care and how to activate and sustain them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.danceplace.org/performances/ben-levine-extreme-lengths/ LOCATION:Dance Place\, 3225 8th Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.danceplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header_1_BenLevine_photobyJonathanHsu-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR