Orange Grove Dance: A&I
2025-04-04 19:00 - 2025-04-06 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
Image Description: A non-binary white person, Mark Caserta, is shown sitting and smiling while watching a dance rehearsal in a studio. Mark, wearing a dark bandana with a pattern, a hoop earring, and a dark shirt, leans forward with hands clasped, exuding joy and focus. The “Dance Place 2024 – 2025 Season” logo is in the bottom left corner. Photo Credit: Jenna Maslechko.

October 28-November 1, 2024

BigKid Dance, a contemporary project-based company in Philadelphia, is embarking on the development of their latest work-in-progress, if I die before the revolution. The piece reflections on the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic, exploring the anguish and helplessness experienced by queer individuals unable to care for or be with their dying partners. In memory of the untold stories and lives cut short, the work also offers an imaginative portrayal of survival, love, and solidarity within the queer community. Throughout the week, the artist will have public engagements to connect with community members. This engagement of BigKid Dance is made possible in part through the Special Presenter Initiatives program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Join us for BigKid Dance’s Artists Engagements! Even though the Open Rehearsal and Informal Showing events are free, RSVP to reserve your spot as the tickets will serve as your entry pass. Additional Engagements: October 29: Open/ Play Community Movement Workshop: Tuesday, October 29 @ 10am-11:15am, Cafritz Theater October 30: BigKids Community Movement Workshop: Wednesday, October 30 @ 10am-11:30am, Cafritz Theater October 30: Open rehearsal – FREE (RSVP Required): Wednesday, October 30 @ 12-1pm, Cafritz Theater November 1: Informal showing – FREE (RSVP Required): Friday, November 1 @ 3pm, Cafritz Theater

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

New Releases Choreographers Showcase
2025-05-03 19:00 - 2025-05-04 19:00 | Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States

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
