The Spring Youth Performance Showcase celebrates the work of our youth from Dance Place’s various educational programs.

The Dulling Effect is a bold performance, conceived and choreographed by former Dance Place Executive Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan. It challenges the audience to consider the ways in which technology, legislation, and societal norms can dull our sense of connection to one another and to ourselves. At the same time, it offers a vision of what can happen when we resist those forces—when we embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and reclaim our right to express our true selves.

On Friday, May 30 at 6 PM, join Dance Place for an informal showing The Dulling Effect, followed by a reception.

Dance Place is proud to partner with Griot Sylvia Soumah and Carla Creative in supporting Coyaba’s Village Celebration, which will take place from June 2–7, 2025 at both Dance Place and Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier, MD.

Duplexity is an exploration of the duality between queer joy and loneliness and how they truly are two sides of the same coin. Told through intimate vignettes of the dancers on stage these themes will be investigated and explored, through movement, spoken word, light and sound. This work is supported by the Dance Place Co-Presentation Series.

Heart Stück Bernie’s newest creation, Wolver Maroon is a feminine howl at the blood moon. From intimate solo reflections to a vibrant ensemble of 30, the performance delves into themes of caretaking, loss, and the exquisite intensity of existence. Featuring visionary art direction by Ben Furgal and electrifying music by Dan Deacon, the stage comes alive with unexpected props and surprises, including a first aid kit for existential questions that holds us all accountable for day on the other side of night. This presentation is supported by the Carla Fund for Choreography and Performance, established by the Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation.

Metro Cabaret Club July 25 Get ready to ride the rhythm. Dance Place AFTER DARK debuts with Backseat Boogie – A 90s Live Burlesque Ride, a one-night-only theatrical experience blending the seductive art of burlesque with the electric energy of 90s music curated by Aquarius Moon, founder of Metro Cabaret Club. Presented by Metro Cabaret Club, this immersive evening features sultry striptease, […]

Photo by David Dowling Energizers Creative Arts Summer Camp Aug 7 & Aug 8 at 7pmThe Energizers Creative Arts Summer Camp is a 6-week all day summer program on the Dance Place campus for ages 5-19. The program consists of a creative arts curriculum utilizing dance as a central theme for artistic expression and social-emotional […]

Photo courtest of Ananya Dance Theater 2025-2026 Season Home is Coming: Inspiration, Connection, and Action In a world where belonging feels increasingly elusive, Dance Place invites you to rediscover what it means to be truly at home. Our 45th season theme, "Home Is Coming," acknowledges the complex realities of our time while envisioning a future […]

Get ready to show your Dance Place pride like never before! Spirit Week is our ultimate homecoming celebration—five days of themed fun, community connection, and non-stop movement that kicks off our 45th season in style.
The week emphasizes connection through themed participation, local organization partnerships, ongoing installations like a community timeline and altar-building, plus family-friendly activities including scavenger hunts and elder storytelling circles.
Spirit Week blends Dance Place's signature programming with festival-style energy, creating multiple ways for both longtime community members and newcomers to engage with the space and each other. The format encourages daily participation while building toward a culminating celebration that showcases the full breadth of Dance Place's artistic community.