Dance Place
3225 8th Street NE
Washington, DC 20017

Phone: (202) 269-1600
Fax: (202) 269-4103

URL: www.danceplace.org
Email: ideas@danceplace.org

The heart of Dance Place resides in linking Arts, Education and Community in a diverse atmosphere of nurturing support. Dance Place has served the Greater Washington area for 30 years in three capacities: dance presenter, dance school and provider of youth programs, serving young people, families and adults while simultaneously building our reputation as a national and international presenter of high acclaim. Through community initiatives, prolific presentations, diverse cultural programming, model educational programs, co-presentations with other non-profits, free or affordable tickets and a dedicated staff, Dance Place has become an essential thread in the cultural fabric of Washington, DC.

Directors and Artists in Residence, Carla Perlo and Deborah Riley are responsible for the final decisions on the selection of artists for both presentations and co-presentations. Members of our staff and key stakeholders are invited to programming meetings to discuss proposals which have been submitted by artists interested in being part of the Dance Place season. As our name suggests, Dance Place is primarily focused on presenting dance; however, we also present spoken word and performance art. Our dance program is diverse with a special focus on African dance, contemporary dance and hip-hop.

House Capacity: 160

Disciplines: Dance, Performance Art, Spoken Word