Dance Performances in DC Metro Region
Find DC dance performances including classical ballet, modern and folk dance, hip hop and more. CultureCapital gives you quick and easy access to Metro DC Dance Performance schedules with links to the presenters to purchase tickets. See the world's greatest dancers. From powerhouse touring companies, to the edgy creativity of resident choreographers, the stages of DC Metro are in constant motion with classical ballet, modern and folk dance, hip hop and more.
Browse All Dance Performances [110] ... Dance Performances: Ballet / Modern / Contemporary [77] ... Dance Performances: Global [26] ... Dance Performances: Hip Hop / Tap / Jazz [9] ...
Hot Hits
Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland
The Kennedy CenterNov. 13 – 16 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE
StrathmoreFri. Nov 8 Brown’s exquisitely crafted blend of African, modern, Caribbean, and social dance styles has led to the creation of recent works like the soulful and uplifting.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
StrathmoreDec. 17 – 19 Join Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they set off for a magical adventure…in modern day New York City.
1,000 years of Sound and Movement
The Kennedy CenterTue. Nov 19 Namwon National Gugak Center in Korea, showcasing music and dance that represent 1,000 years of sound and movement.
DEMO by Damian Woetzel: BalletX
The Kennedy CenterOct. 25 – 26 Discover Philadelphia’s powerhouse contemporary dance company.
RUBBERBANDance Group
Center for the Arts at George Mason UniversityFri. Nov 22 RUBBERBANDance Group creates a bridge between the grace and structure of classical ballet and the raw, improvisational moves of hip-hop.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
StrathmoreDec. 17 – 19 The Hip Hop Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky’s classic score punched up by all-star contemporary and hip-hop dancers, a DJ, and a violinist.
Nick Offerman
The Kennedy CenterFri. Nov 1 All Rise is an evening of deliberative talking and light dance that will compel you to chuckle.
American Ballet Theatre: Giselle
The Kennedy CenterFeb. 11 – 16, 2020 Considered a quintessential tale of unrequited love, heartbreaking loss, and triumphant forgiveness, Giselle remains a timeless favorite.
Drum TAO 2020
StrathmoreFri. Feb 7, 2020 TAO’s modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming have transfixed audiences worldwide.
Step Afrika! Step Xplosion
StrathmoreSun. Jan 12, 2020 Tracing step’s roots to the African American percussive traditions of patting juba, hambone, ring shout, and tap.
The National Ballet of Canada: The Sleeping Beauty
The Kennedy CenterJan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2020 The Sleeping Beauty is the romantic tale of a princess cursed to sleep for 100 years, danced to Tchaikovsky's gorgeous music.
Spotlights
Focus Cia De Dança
Dance PlaceSun. Oct 13
Baakari Wilder & Kerri Edge
Dance PlaceNov. 23 – 24
Passion Fruit Dance Company
Dance PlaceFeb. 1 – 2, 2020
Diwali, The Festival of Light
BlackRock Center for the ArtsSun. Oct 20
KanKouran West African Dance Company
Dance PlaceJan. 19 – 20, 2020
Kwanzaa Celebration
Dance PlaceDec. 14 – 15
Hiplet Ballerinas
McLean Community CenterSat. Jan 25, 2020
The National Ballet of Canada: Forsythe, Kylián, Ratmansky & More
The Kennedy CenterJan. 28 – 29, 2020
darlingdance
Dance PlaceJan. 25 – 26, 2020
Maya Beiser, Wendy Whelan, Lucinda Childs & David Lang: The Day
The Kennedy CenterDec. 6 – 7
Culture Shock, Washington DC
Dance PlaceOct. 26 – 27
Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana
McLean Community CenterSat. Feb 8, 2020
