Explore the Arts : 2011-2012 Season

Upcoming Events

• Budapest, Prague, and Vienna: Where the Coffee House Influenced the Opera House

  Sat., Feb. 18, 2012, 2:00 PM | Buy Now
  Yvonne Caruthers examines the cultural hegemony of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna in their imperial centuries as the centers of classical music and opera.

• Opera Master Class: Elizabeth Futral

  Sun., Feb. 26, 2012, 3:00 PM | Buy Now
  Observe the creative process as pre-professional performers receive instruction from some of the greats in Opera.

• Open Rehearsal: KEIGWIN + COMPANY

  Fri., Mar. 2, 2012, 1:30 PM | Buy Now
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at KEIGWIN + COMPANY as they prepare onstage for performance.

• Master Class: KEIGWIN + COMPANY

  Sat., Mar. 3, 2012, 11:00 AM | Buy Now
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Intoxicated by Gypsies

  Sat., Mar. 3, 2012, 2:00 PM | Buy Now
  Lecturer Saul Lilienstein traces the connection between the rich tradition of Gypsy music and its influence on classical music composers of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

• Eros and Freedom: The Viennese Waltz

  Sat., Mar. 10, 2012, 2:00 PM | Buy Now
  Lecturer Saul Lilienstein shares the history of the Viennese Waltz and the heady ebullience that swept across 19th century Europe--in three-quarter time.

• A Taste of Three Cities

  Sat., Mar. 17, 2012, 11:00 AM | Buy Now
  Prepare and enjoy the cuisine of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna during this hands-on cooking class and 3-course meal. NOTE: This event does NOT take place at the Kennedy Center.
  

• Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS! 201

  Sat., Mar. 17, 2012, 11:00 AM | Buy Now
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Viennese Waltz Class

  Sun., Mar. 18, 2012, 5:00 PM
  Learn the elegant yet controversial ballroom dance.

• Social Dance Lessons: Budapest

  Tue., Mar. 20, 2012, 5:00 PM
  Learn various social dances from Budapest.

• Social Dance Lessons: Prague

  Wed., Mar. 21, 2012, 5:00 PM
  Learn various social dances from Prague.

• Master Class: Ballet Preljocaj

  Sat., Mar. 31, 2012, 11:00 AM | Buy Now
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Master Class: New York City Ballet

  Mon., Apr. 2, 2012, 7:00 PM | Buy Now
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Creative Movement with the New York City Ballet

  Sat., Apr. 7, 2012, 10:30 AM | Buy Now
  Enjoy this creative movement class for non-dancers and learn movement inspired by the ballet program being danced by New York City Ballet during their Kennedy Center engagement.

• Beyond the Three B's: Bridge & Britten

  Sat., Apr. 14, 2012, 2:00 PM | Buy Now
  Lecturer Yvonne Caruthers starts a new lecture series on great but lesser known classical composers with an introductory look at 20th century English composers Frank Bridge and Benjamin Britten.

• Master Class: Jo Kanamori/Dance Company Noism

  Tue., Apr. 24, 2012, 7:45 PM | Buy Now
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Ballet 360° - What Ballet Does Best III: Ah, to be Human

  Sat., May 5, 2012, 3:00 PM | Buy Now
  Dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis uses video of well-known ballets to take us beyond the steps and into the fine craft of making a ballet.
  

• Film & Discussion: Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

  Sat., May 12, 2012, 3:00 PM | Buy Now
  Join us for a screening of Carol Bash's new documentary on the life and legacy of renowned jazz pianist, composer, and arranger Mary Lou Williams.

• Ballet 360° - What Ballet Does Best IV: Pursuit of Perfection

  Sat., Jun. 23, 2012, 3:00 PM | Buy Now
  Dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis uses video of well-known ballets to take us beyond the steps and into the fine craft of making a ballet.
  

• Theater Look-in: The Addams Family

  Tue., Jul. 17, 2012, 5:00 PM | Buy Now
  Join company members from The Addams Family for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.

Past Events

• Theater Look-in: Sydney Theatre Company's Uncle Vanya

  Tue., Aug. 16, 2011, 5:00 PM
  Join company members Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Richard Roxburgh, Hayley McElhinney, and John Bell from Uncle Vanya for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.

• Ballet 360° - What Ballet Does Best I: Glamour

  Sat., Oct. 1, 2011, 3:00 PM
  Dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis uses video of well-known ballets to take us beyond the steps and into the fine craft of making a ballet.
  

• Theater Look-in: Les Misérables

  Tue., Oct. 4, 2011, 5:00 PM
  Join company members from Les Misérables for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.

• Farrell and de Cou: Together on Stage (at Smithsonian Institution's S. Dillon Ripley Center)

  Wed., Oct. 5, 2011, 7:00 PM
  

• The Art of Technology

  Sat., Oct. 8, 2011, 4:00 PM
  Lemieux Pilon 4D Art's creative team increases your understanding of the artistry behind their multidisciplinary production in this artist discussion.

• Open Rehearsal: The Suzanne Farrell Ballet

  Fri., Oct. 14, 2011, 1:30 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at The Suzanne Farrell Ballet as the dancers prepare onstage for performances.

• Master Class: Beijing Dance Theater

  Mon., Oct. 24, 2011, 7:00 PM
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS! 101

  Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, 11:00 AM
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Jam Session: Django Reinhardt Festival All-Stars

  Sun., Oct. 30, 2011, 11:30 AM
  Bring your guitar and join guitar virtuoso Dorado Schmitt and the Django Reinhardt Festival All-Stars for a participatory jam session.

• Jazz Master Class: The Manhattan Transfer

  Sat., Nov. 19, 2011, 1:00 PM
  Observe artists at work as members of The Manhattan Transfer lead a master class for preselected collegiate vocal jazz students, helping the students to hone their performance and presentation skills.

• Master Class: Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  Sat., Dec. 3, 2011, 10:00 AM
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Searching for the Real Messiah

  Sat., Dec. 10, 2011, 2:00 PM
  Yvonne Caruthers offers a comprehensive history of more than 260 years of Messiah performances in this lecture filled with some unusual facts and many comic tales.   

• Ballet 360° - What Ballet Does Best II: Exotic Dreams

  Sat., Jan. 14, 2012, 3:00 PM
  Dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis uses video of well-known ballets to take us beyond the steps and into the fine craft of making a ballet.
  

• Open Rehearsal: Mariinsky Ballet

  Tue., Jan. 17, 2012, 12:30 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at the world's top ballet companies as they prepare onstage for performance.
  

• Bridging the Centuries: Mozart and Schubert

  Sat., Jan. 21, 2012, 2:00 PM
  Lecturer Saul Lilienstein brings his expert musical insights to a discussion of two late masterful compositions by the young geniuses Mozart and Schubert. 

• Master Class: Mark Morris Dance Group

  Tue., Jan. 24, 2012, 7:00 PM
  The Explore the Arts Master Class Series gives you an opportunity to take classes led by some of the most talented and creative artists in the world of dance.

• Community Class: Mark Morris Dance Group

  Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, 11:00 AM
  Come join this participatory, beginner level class for adults led by company members from Mark Morris Dance Group.

• Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD

  Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, 1:00 PM
  A Free Movement Class led by Mark Morris Dance Group teaching artists for persons with Parkinson's and their families, friends, and caregivers.
   
  

• Theater Look-in: La Cage aux Folles

  Tue., Jan. 31, 2012
  Join company members from La Cage aux Folles for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.

• Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre

  Thu., Feb. 2, 2012, 1:15 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at the world's top ballet companies as they prepare onstage for performance.
  

All programs are subject to change.