Dance Place

Liana Conyers in collaboration with Jamal Abrams
2024-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
Image Description: This image promotes the “Energizers Winter Sneaker Ball” and “Dance Place’s 45th Season.” A young child with curly dark hair, wearing a white shirt, suspenders, and a bow tie, stands front and center, looking up with a slight smile. The background is a repeating pattern of the “DANCE PLACE” logo in dark gray on white. A large, golden “45” with sparkle accents is overlaid on the left side, partially obscuring the logos. The top text reads “Energizers Winter Sneaker Ball” in gold. Vertical white text “HOME IS COMING” borders both sides, and “CELEBRATE DANCE PLACE’S 45TH SEASON” is at the bottom in gold. Photo Credit: Jonathan Hsu.

Energizers Winter Sneaker Ball

January 24 at 7pm

Join us for a night of celebration, connection, and creativity at the Energizers Winter Sneaker Ball — an unforgettable tribute to the youth, mentors, and community that have shaped the legacy of Dance Place’s Energizers Creative Arts Programs. What began in 1986 as Carla’s Kids, founded by visionary arts educator Carla Perlo, evolved into the Energizers in 1994. Over nearly four decades, this vibrant program has supported youth through dance and the arts — growing to include Teen Leaders, After School students, summer campers, internships, and more. From classrooms to the stage and beyond, Energizers have transformed from passionate kids into thriving adults, educators, and artists. This red carpet affair celebrates the generations of young people who found their voice, power, and community through the arts. Expect a powerful evening of dance, storytelling, live performances, delicious food, fresh kicks, and a tribute to the legacy we continue to build together. Come dressed to impress — in your finest semi-formal attire and your flyest sneakers — and help us honor the past, uplift the present, and energize the future.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Season Supporters!

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Dance & Disability Residency: Donald Lee
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Creative Residency: MK Abadoo/ MKArts
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Lionel Popkin
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Family Spooky Disco
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Creative Residency: BigKid Dance
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AIR TIME: Season Party
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Jessica Featherson
2024-11-08 19:00 - 2024-11-09 19:00

Matthew Williams
2024-11-15 19:00 - 2024-11-16 19:00

Technical Residency: ANANYA Dance Theatre
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DC Casineros: Cuban Dance Social & Interactive Performance
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00

All Hail The Creatives: NOËL
2024-12-07 19:00 - 2024-12-08 16:00

Coyaba Dance Theatre: Kwanzaa
2024-12-14 16:00 - 2024-12-15 16:00

KanKouran West African Dance Company
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Technical Residency: Brinae Ali featuring The Baltimore Jazz Collective & Wendel Patrick
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BlackLight Summit
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Amelia Estrada & Gabriel Mata
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Nejla Yatkin
2025-03-14 19:00 - 2025-03-15 19:00

Claire Alrich
2025-03-21 19:00 - 2025-03-22 19:00
