All Hail The Creatives: NOËL
2024-12-07 19:00 - 2024-12-08 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
Image Description: A woman sits gracefully in a dimly lit room, gazing thoughtfully into the distance. She wears a flowing, pale mint green gown with one sleeve and intricate beaded jewelry. Her braided hair is adorned with beads, and her makeup is bold, with sparkling eye accents and bright pink lipstick. The background is dark and minimal, drawing focus to her. The text “Dance Place 2024 – 2025 Season” is visible in the top left corner. Photo Credit: Wendel Patrick

Technical Residency: Brinae Ali featuring The Baltimore Jazz Collective & Wendel Patrick

January 21-25, 2025

Step into the world of Brinae Ali, an extraordinary band leader, dynamic vocalist, and tap dancer. This residency is a unique fusion of jazz, dance, and storytelling, featuring Ali at the helm. Joined by a six-piece jazz ensemble, tap and contemporary dancers, actors, and a turntable/soundscape artist, Brinae Ali will lead you on an immersive artistic journey where rhythm, movement, and melody converge in an unforgettable experience. Enter the ensemble’s most recent project, The Baby Laurence Legacy Project, an immersive, interdisciplinary performance experience that celebrates the life and legacy of iconic jazz tap dancer Donald “Baby Laurence” Jackson. Through choreography, compositions, improvisation, and archival research, audiences willlearn about Baby Laurence’s life and his enduring impact upon jazz music and tap dance in America. As band leader, lead vocalist, and tap dancer, Brinae Ali will lead this excavation, in collaboration with a six-piece jazz ensemble; tap and contemporary dancers; actors; and a turntable/soundscape artist. Join us for Brinae Ali’s Artists Engagements! Though these events are free, please RSVP to reserve your spot as the tickets will serve as your entry pass. Additional Engagements: January 21: Masterclass – “Brinae’s Tap Clinic: Where You Can Get Your Sole Fixed” (Location: Edgewood Arts Center and Time: 6:30pm) January 24: Informal showing (Location: Cafritz Theater and Time: 7pm)

RSVP HERE

Important Note: ASL Interpretation available upon request 2 weeks in advance of the event

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

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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

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

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

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

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Kwanzaa Celebration
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