Tag Archives: Dance

Nootana presents Looking Glass at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 21

Nootana presents Looking Glass at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 21

Nootana presents Looking Glass

Nootana presents their 4th annual spring showcase, and original dance drama, “Looking Glass,” on May 21, 2016, at Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Dramatic scenes presented. Show may not be appropriate for children.

In this captivating tale of a beautiful queen transforming herself and her kingdom from an environment of love, beauty, friendship, and compassion to the embodiment of vengeance, mystery, drama, and disintegration, Nootana continues to present the DC Metropolitan area with innovative renditions and perspectives of live Indian classical music and dance, incorporating perspectives and styles from all over the world.

As a dedicated, respectful, and talented group of artists, Nootana brings the Washington DC Metropolitan area its premier Indian Classical Music and Dance Ensemble, under the direction and vision of Rishi Das. Sanskrit for “Innovation,” Nootana is the first DC based ensemble performing these two traditional art forms together live, tastefully juxtaposing innovation and tradition but continuing to reinforce the roots of this historic tradition, in our unique multidisciplinary environment.

Limited VIP tickets are available for front row seats with refreshments included for $50. Advanced tickets $20, door tickets are $25, student/senior $15 and children $10. Buy tickets here.

Tags: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier Maryland, Nootana, Dance, Looking Glass

Alice in Wonderland by Ballet Theatre of Maryland at the Bowie CPA, Apr 23

Alice in Wonderland by Ballet Theatre of Maryland at the Bowie CPA, Apr 23

The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents: Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 7pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Journey with Alice to Wonderland where you will enter a “Caucus Race,” laugh at the antics of TweedleDee and TweedleDum, attend the zany Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Paint the Roses Red, Play Croquet with the Queen of Hearts and her Jabberwocky Raven, meet the mysterious Cheshire Cat, and rescue the Mad Hatter from the Red Queen when he goes on trial for stealing her tarts.

Lewis Carroll’s “classic” tale is transformed as the Ballet Theatre of Maryland meshes dance, theater and music together to bring all of these whimsical characters to life through the power of dance.

For subscription or single tickets to the BCPA shows, please visit the BTM website: http://www.balletmaryland.org or call 410-263-8289.

The Nutcracker at Clarice Smith, Dec 12

The Nutcracker at Clarice Smith, Dec 12

The Nutcracker
A Holiday Ballet
Saturday, December 12, 2015. 3PM & 7PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Dance Theatre, General Admission.

Ballet Company M is proud to present a rendition of the classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.

With the help of her Nutcracker, the audience will travel with Clara from her mother’s holiday party, through a beautiful snow storm and into the magical Land of Sweets.

Free, tickets required. Get tickets here.

Dance Theater Intensive Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 14 at 5:30pm

Dance Theater Intensive Camp Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 14 at 5:30pm

Dance Theater Intensive Camp Show

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

Friday, August 14, 2015 at 5:30pm.

Participants will be actively immersed in the theater arts including dance, vocals, and spoken word, to build skills, awareness and confidence. The 4-week theater experience will culminate with a performance that includes original work by students and material created by guest artists. Camp will culminate in a performance on: August 14 at 5:30pm. Tickets are $5 for anyone over 13.

For more information see: http://www.joesmovement.org/summer_arts_camps

Frontline: Women of a Forgotten War at the Bowie CPA, Oct 4

Frontline: Women of a Forgotten War at the Bowie CPA, Oct 4

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Frontline: Women of a Forgotten War
Text and Costume Design: Angella Foster.

When: Sat, October 4, 3:00pm and 8:00pm

Description: Frontline: Women of a Forgotten War Premieres October 4 at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Frontline: Women of a Forgotten War tells the story of women from different walks of life who are living in Maryland or Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. Through a fusion of dance, music, and narration, Frontline explores the burdens shouldered and the opportunities seized by women as our young nation sent its husbands, fathers and sons into war once again. The program will also feature live music performed Bedlam, which specializes in American Colonial vocal and instrumental music, and a reprise of Wayles Haynes’ Dependent. Premiere: Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715

Tickets: $15 for General Admission. $10 for Students, Seniors, & Military. Children under 12 Free. To purchase tickets online: http://www.alightdancetheater.org/Projects/Frontline.html

Made possible through the generous funding of Maryland Milestones / Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.