Past Events: Explore the Arts

Ballet 360° - Choreographers: Yuri Grigorovich
Sat., Jan. 30, 2010, 3:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
The Ballet 360° lecture series continues its in-depth look at ballet with this season's sessions focusing on some of the form's iconic choreographers.
Master Class: Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
Sat., Jan. 30, 2010, 11:00 AM
2009-2010 Season
This participatory (sorry, no observers allowed) master class for intermediate to advanced dancers is led by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre members.
Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre
Tue., Jan. 26, 2010, 1:30 PM
2009-2010 Season
Join dance scholars for an insider's look at American Ballet Theatre as the dancers prepare onstage for performances.
Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald: Film & Discussion
Sat., Jan. 23, 2010, 3:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
Watch a special screening of concert footage from Ella Fitzgerald's career followed by a discussion with jazz artists.
What to Listen for in Russian Composers II: Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev
Sat., Dec. 12, 2009, 3:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
Join National Symphony Orchestra cellist Yvonne Caruthers for an exploration of the works of influential Russian composers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Sergei Prokofiev presented during the Kennedy Center's Focus on Russia.
Theater Look-in: August: Osage County
Tue., Dec. 1, 2009, 5:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
Join company members from August: Osage County for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.
Ballet 360° - Choreographers: Jerome Robbins
Sat., Nov. 21, 2009, 3:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
The Ballet 360° lecture series continues its in-depth look at ballet with this season's sessions focusing on some of the form's iconic choreographers.
Broadway Up Close and Personal: Marvin Hamlisch
Mon., Nov. 16, 2009, 7:30 PM
2009-2010 Season
Join ASCAP's Michael Kerker for an intimate interview with the multi-award-winning NSO Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch and performances by Liz Callaway, Kevin Earley, and Karen Ziemba performing the composer's best.
Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS - I
Sun., Nov. 8, 2009, 1:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
From pliés to pirouettes, discover how it feels to dance as Suzanne Farrell leads this unique and inspirational movement class for non-dancers.
What to Listen for in Russian Composers I: Stravinsky & Rachmaninoff
Sat., Nov. 7, 2009, 3:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
Join National Symphony Orchestra cellist Yvonne Caruthers for an exploration of the works of influential Russian composers Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff presented during the Kennedy Center's Focus on Russia.
In Conversation: Cate Blanchett
Tue., Nov. 3, 2009, 12:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
Academy Award–winning actress Cate Blanchett sits down with director/playwright Emily Mann for an intimate conversation.
Master Class: KEIGWIN + COMPANY
Wed., Oct. 21, 2009, 7:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
This participatory (sorry, no observers allowed) master class for intermediate to advanced dancers is led by KEIGWIN + COMPANY members.
Ballet 360° - Choreographers: George Balanchine
Sat., Oct. 17, 2009, 3:00 PM
2009-2010 Season
The Ballet 360° lecture series continues its in-depth look at ballet with this season's sessions focusing on some of the form's iconic choreographers.
Master Class: Pilobolus Dance Theatre
Sat., Oct. 3, 2009, 11:00 AM
2009-2010 Season
This Explore the Arts participatory (sorry, no observers allowed) master class for intermediate to advanced dancers is led by Pilobolus Dance Theatre members.
Theater Look-in: Spring Awakening
Wed., Jul. 15, 2009, 5:00 PM
2008-2009 Season
Join company members from Spring Awakening for an insider's look, complete with lively discussions and opportunities to ask questions of the artists!
Theater Look-in: The Color Purple
Wed., Jul. 8, 2009, 5:00 PM
2008-2009 Season
Join company members from The Color Purple for an insider's look, complete with lively discussions and opportunities to ask questions of the artists!
Open Rehearsal: The Royal Ballet
Tue., Jun. 23, 2009, 1:30 PM
2008-2009 Season
Join dance scholars for an insider's look at The Royal Ballet as the dancers prepare onstage for performances of Manon and a mixed repertory program.
Open Rehearsal: Bolshoi Ballet
Tue., Jun. 16, 2009, 1:30 PM
2008-2009 Season
Join dance scholars for an insider's look at Bolshoi Ballet as the dancers prepare onstage for performances of Le Corsaire.
The Bolshoi Returns
Mon., Jun. 15, 2009, 7:00 PM
2008-2009 Season
In an intimate discussion with Yuri Burlaka, Bolshoi Ballet's new Artistic Director, hear first-hand about the legacy that has made the Bolshoi great and the vision that will take the company into the future.
Summer Social Dance Party
Jun. 5 - 12, 2009
2008-2009 Season
Learn fun social dances from around the world--and then shake your groove thing on the dance floor to live music on the Millennium Stage.
Moving With the Spirit: The Sacred Jazz of Mary Lou Williams
Sat., May 16, 2009, 6:01 PM
2008-2009 Season
Mary Lou Williams biographer Dr. Tammy Kernodle and award-winning pianist and composer Deanna Witkowski present a program of performance and discussion devoted to the sacred jazz works of Mary Lou Williams.
5th Annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Competition: Piano
Fri., May 15, 2009
2008-2009 Season
The fifth annual competition features exceptional female jazz pianists competing before a jury of internationally renowned musicians.
Theater Look-in: Ragtime
Wed., Apr. 29, 2009, 5:00 PM
2008-2009 Season
Join company members from Ragtime for an insider's look, complete with lively discussions and opportunities to ask questions of the artists!
Broadway Up Close and Personal: Sheldon Harnick
Mon., Apr. 20, 2009, 7:00 PM
2008-2009 Season
In this special evening, join Tony Award–winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick for an intimate interview with ASCAP's Michael Kerker and live performances by special guests singing the best of Sheldon Harnick.
Ballet 360: The Great Ballets: The Sleeping Beauty
Sun., Apr. 5, 2009, 2:00 PM
2008-2009 Season
Back by popular demand! Performance Plus™ continues its in-depth look at ballet with some of the form's iconic works. Dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis uses video of The Sleeping Beauty.