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 at 7pm 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 […]

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 […]

Photo by Blythe 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 […]

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.

Carla Creative, Inc and the Dance Place Family invites you to Eat, Dance, Remember and be Joyous. Celebrate 45 years of presenting great art, professional classes, impactful youth programs and building community. Have you ever taken class at Dance Place, seen a performance, been in a resident company, watched your child take class, been a BOD member, staff member, volunteer, energizer or intern? If so, this event is for you!

bLUr by Kimberly Bartosik/daela is a highly physical and emotionally intense dance piece exploring the haunting impact of witnessing a loved one's overdose. Moving beyond specific narratives of the opioid crisis, the work uses visceral movement to embody the violent cravings and internal battles of substance abuse. Through repeating cycles, bLUr illuminates the urgent fight against these desires and the blurred line between craving and rescue. Experience a raw portrayal of intense longing, forceful intervention, and the struggle for survival.

Ananya Dance Theatre's ANTARANGA: Between You and Me unfolds in a world facing a deep crisis, where the ability to sense and connect with others has largely vanished. A small group of 'humsafar' (fellow travelers) retains extraordinary connecting abilities. Their perilous journeys forge crucial relationships, offering a path toward healing. ANTARANGA explores themes of intimacy, connection, trust, and community among transnational feminists navigating a world struggling to rediscover human connection.

ANTARANGA: Between You and Me is a National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Links Hall, The Yard, Dance Place, and NPN. The Creation & Development Fund is supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). For more information: www.npnweb.org