Dance: 2009-2010 Season

Upcoming Events

• Pilobolus Dance Theatre

  Oct 3 - 4, 2009 | On Sale 8/12/09,
  The world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Theatre presents Darkness and Light, a collaboration with acclaimed puppeteer Basil Twist that melds the art of shadow with Pilobolus's signature nontraditional style of athletic dance.

• KEIGWIN + COMPANY

  Oct 22 - 23, 2009 | On Sale 8/12/09,
  Known for provocative, witty, and theatrical dances, KEIGWIN + COMPANY performs Elements (Water, Fire, Earth, and Air), each of which "have a deeply satisfying physicality" (Metro New York).

• Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan

  Jan 29 - 30, 2010
  Taiwan's premier contemporary dance company Cloud Gate Dance Theatre performs the full-length Moon Water, a beautiful, meditative, and magical work that's "one of their very finest pieces" (The Telegraph).

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  Feb 2 - 7, 2010 | On Sale 12/9/09,
  America's cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is dedicated to promoting African American cultural expression and modern American dance.

• Shen Wei Dance Arts

  Apr 29 - 30, 2010 | On Sale 2/10/10,
  Known for visually rich compositions, Shen Wei Dance Arts presents Re- (Parts I, II, and III), a choreographic journey through Tibet, Ankgor Wat, and the new Silk Road.

• Compañía Nacional de Danza

  May 14 - 15, 2010 | On Sale 2/10/10,
  Spain's Compañía Nacional de Danza makes its D.C. debut with Multiplicity: Bach, a choreographic reflection inspired by the music and life of Johann Sebastian Bach.

All programs are subject to change.
List of all Dance Performances