Performance Plus: 2005-2006 Season

Past Events

Open Rehearsal: National Ballet of China
Oct 7, 2005 at 3:30 PM
Join a ballet scholar for a rare behind-the-scenes view of company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.

Backstage at the Peking Opera
Oct 14, 2005 at 4:30 PM
Tour the set of Female Generals of the Yang Family and explore the intricate process of bringing this acclaimed work to the stage.

Lunchtime Look-In: Teahouse
Oct 28, 2005 at 12:00 PM
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join a moderated discussion with cast members of Teahouse by Beijing People's Art Theatre.

Open Master Class: Master and Protégés
Nov 2, 2005 at 4:00 PM
Observe Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Ballet Suzanne Farrell as she passes on her artistic wisdom through teaching local students the technical legacy that Balanchine created.

Lost Jazz Film Classics
Nov 7 - 21, 2005
Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Jazz Dr. Billy Taylor and film archivist Bob DeFlores share their personal stories and rare film clips of performances by the greats.

Open Rehearsal: The Suzanne Farrell Ballet
Nov 22, 2005 at 1:30 PM
Join a ballet scholar for a rare behind-the-scenes view of company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.

History of the National Symphony Orchestra with Ted Libbey
Nov 30, 2005 at 6:00 PM
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the NSO, join Ted Libbey, author of the book The History of the National Symphony Orchestra, for this fascinating discussion.

What to Listen for in Music: Mozart in His Time
Jan 9 - Feb 6, 2006
Join Irwin Shainman, professor emeritus of music at Williams College in Massachusetts, in this four-part series as he acquaints you with one of classical music's most legendary composers.

Meet the Musicians: NSO Musicians
Jan 13, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Hear excerpts from the evening's program as NSO musicians discuss how they prepare for a performance. Then enjoy dinner in one of the Kennedy Center's private reception rooms.

Open Rehearsal: National Ballet of Canada
Jan 17, 2006 at 1:30 PM
Join a ballet scholar for a rare behind-the-scenes view of company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.

Lunchtime Look-In: The Subject Was Roses
Jan 18, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members from this all-new Kennedy Center production for an intimate discussion--including opportunities to ask questions of the artists!

The Life of a Dancer--Protégés: International Ballet Academy Festival
Jan 25, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Get a sense of the trials and tribulations inherent in ballet training in this discussion with students from some of the world's finest ballet schools.

Interwoven Voices: Creative Writing and Performance Series
Feb 21 - Mar 21, 2006
In this exciting five-part series, children and their families work together to create a short, original play using their own voices, ideas, and family stories.

Roots of Country Music
Mar 20, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Discover the history of country music--from its days of honky-tonk and juke joints to concert halls and stadiums--with country music stars to be announced.

Country Dance Series
Mar 23 - Apr 6, 2006
This fun and interactive Country Dance series will get the boots on your feet and the beat in your steps, from two-steps and waltzes to line dances!

Meet the Artists of the NSO: Emanuel Ax
Mar 25, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Hear excerpts from the evening's program as pianist Emanuel Ax discusses how he prepares for a performance. Then enjoy dinner in one of the Kennedy Center's private reception rooms.

Country Music Guitar Master Class
Mar 27, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Observe the art of guitar playing and the life of country music singers in this Performance Plus™ seminar. Several local guitarists will have the opportunity to perform and receive critiques on their own playing.

Master Class with Akikazu Nakamura
Mar 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM

Country Songwriters in the Round
Apr 3, 2006 at 6:00 PM
From writing lyrics to performing them, country music's brightest songwriters share their inspirations and challenges by leading a masterclass of local songwriters.

Dabbkeh Dance Class for Families
Apr 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM
Learn a vital part of Jordanian culture with this traditional group folk dance, in conjunction with the new Kennedy Center co-production Walking the Winds: Arabian Tales.

Hip Hop Workshop with Full Circle
Apr 29, 2006 at 3:00 PM
Learn fun and funky hip hop moves like poppin' and lockin' from this diverse dance team that's breaking all barriers.

An Evening with Stephen Schwartz
May 1, 2006 at 6:00 PM
The legendary composer and lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and more comes to the Kennedy Center for a discussion/demonstration moderated by ASCAP Director of Musical Theater Michael Kerker.

Meet the Artists of the NSO: Kurt Masur
Jun 3, 2006 at 6:00 PM
Hear excerpts from the evening's program as NSO musicians discuss how they prepare for a performance. Then enjoy dinner in one of the Kennedy Center's private reception rooms.

Behind the Scenes at the Eisenhower Theater: Mame
Jun 6, 2006 at 5:00 PM
In this backstage session, meet the men and women who make this all-new Kennedy Center Theater production, starring Tony(r) winner Christine Baranski, come to life.

Lunchtime Look-In: Little Women - The Musical
Jul 7, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members for an intimate discussion--including opportunities to ask questions of the artists!

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