Dance Place

New Releases Choreographers Showcase
2025-05-03 19:00 - 2025-05-04 19:00 (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!

Spring Youth Showcase
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Christopher K. Morgan + Malashock Dance Residency & Masterclass
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-30 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Coyaba's Village Celebration
2025-06-02 19:00 - 2025-06-07 19:00 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Compañía Medusa
2025-06-13 19:00 - 2025-06-14 19:00 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Heart Stück Bernie
2025-07-11 19:00 - 2025-07-12 19:00 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Backseat Boogie - A 90s Burlesque Cabaret Show
2025-07-25 19:00 - 22:00 | DC

Energizers Creative Arts Summer Camp Show
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-08 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

2025-2026 Season: Home is Coming
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-08 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Spirit Week: A 5-Day Homecoming Celebration
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-14 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Dance Place AFTER DARK: Spookshow Spectacular
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | DC

Lionel Popkin
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Family Spooky Disco
2025-10-25 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Dance Place AFTER DARK
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-01 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Dance Place Family Reunion
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

The Creative Space
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Dance Place AFTER DARK: slowdanger
2025-11-15 21:00 - 23:00 | DC

Kimberly Bartosik/daela
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-22 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Ananya Dance Theatre
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-06 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Noël
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Bambi Loves You!
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Kwanzaa Celebration
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

KanKouran West African Dance Company
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-18 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Energizers Winter Sneaker Ball
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

BIGKID DANCE
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-07 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

PRIME: A Tribute to Returning Home
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

Effervescence Collective
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

VTDance/Vincent E. Thomas
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-22 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

DC Dance Festival
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

New Releases
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
