Category Archives: Dance

Nutcracker Ballet Story Time at College Park Arts Exchange, Dec 10

Nutcracker Ballet Story Time at College Park Arts Exchange, Dec 10

Nutcracker Ballet Story Time
Sat. Dec. 10, 10am and 6pm at the Old Parish House.

Location: College Park Arts Exchange

Join The Berwyn Ballet School for this free, family friendly holiday event! Listen to a reading of The Nutcracker with the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, and see dancing Candy Canes and other characters from the Land of the Sweets, set to live music! Children under age 12 will get to meet and take pictures with their favorite Nutcracker character. Tickets to this event are free to the public and delicious Nutcracker treats will be available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime for seating, mingling and bake sale. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot. Book free tickets at http://www.berwynballetschool.com. Special thanks to the College Park Arts Exchange for sponsoring this event and to the City of College Park for additional funding of this event in effort to provide accessibility of the arts in the community.

Keep on Swingin’ at Clarice Smith, Dec 9 & 10

Keep on Swingin’ at Clarice Smith, Dec 9 & 10

TDPS Experimental Performance Series #2
Keep on Swingin’
December 9, 2022. 7:30PM
December 10, 2022. 2:00PM & 7:00PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Join us in-person at The Clarice! Please note that this event will not be livestreamed.

The Experimental Performance Series presents new work by students in the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. More details coming soon.

Keep on Swingin’

A personal reflection on Roxanne “Roxy” King’s childhood and the inspirations that sparked joy within the art form of tap. Keep on Swingin’ dives into Roxy’s inner world through spoken word, dance, and media inspired by her life between kindergarten to fourth grade. This piece invites the audience to feel, participate, and reflect on harsh realities of young black girls having to grow up too fast.

Free, tickets required. Click here.

It’s The Wiz at the Bowie CPA, Sep 15

It’s The Wiz at the Bowie CPA, Sep 15

Main Attraction Performing Arts Center presents:
It’s The Wiz

Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 7:00pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Dorothy isn’t searching for a way home… Special guest performance by Aiya a’nah “Simply Nay” Ford (Ms. DC Plus America 2022 & Ms. DC Pin Up 2022)

Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 after September 1. Click here.

Taratibu Youth Association Presents Never Forget at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 27

Taratibu Youth Association Presents Never Forget at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 27

Taratibu Youth Association Presents its 2022 Black History Show; “NEVER FORGET!”

Friday May 27, 2022 at 7 pm
Saturday May 28, 2022 at 4 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

TYA looks at a few of the stories of our history that should not be forgotten; the Tulsa Massacre, Youth Protests of Aparthied, and our constant battle, as Africans of the diaspora to determine ourselves for ourselves. Join us as we re-tell those stories and look to new ways to strengthen our connection to our past so that we Never Forget!

Tickets General Admission: $25, Youth: $20. Click here.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING SAFETY POLICIES.

COVID-19 Safety Policies:
If You Are Sick, Stay Home Masks are required. Proof of vaccination is required. You may show the physical vaccination card or a photo of the card on your phone. If you are unable to be vaccinated, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the day of the performance. No outside food or drink, no food in the theater