Looking for something exciting to do this week? Check out VelocityDC’s Dance Picks for 01.11.10 – 01.17.10.
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Frankee Sunshine Productions, Inc. Presents “Remember the Times: Great Kings & Queens”
Time: January 16th at 2pm
Location: Harmony Hall Regional Center, John Addison Concert Hall – 10701 Livingston Rd. Fort Washington, MD
Tickets: E-mail frankeesunshine@yahoo.com or call 301.292.7509.
Multi-dimensional multimedia extravaganza of music & dance.
KanKouran West African Dance Company
Time: January 16th at 8pm & January 17th at 4pm
Location: Dance Place – 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC
Tickets: $8.00-$22.00. Tickets available online at danceplace.org.
KanKouran West African Dance Company returns to Dance Place for their annual performance in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. An integral part of the DC dance community for more than twenty five years, KanKouran’s dancers possess “astounding strength and athleticism” that “make this troupe such a pleasure to watch” The Washington Post. Lead by natives of Senegal, Founder/Artistic Director Assane Konte and Master Drummer Medoune Yacine “Dame” Gueye have captivated audiences around the globe since 1983. The Washington Post has said that “It is a rare treat to see West African dance performed with authenticity and excellence.”
Dissonance Dance Theatre at NBC4’s Fitness Expo
Time: January 17th from 1pm-3:30pm
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center – 801 Mount Vernon Place NW (At 9th and 7th Sts.), Washington, DC
Tickets: FREE. For more info, check out ddtd.com.
The Health Fair provides free health screenings, fun activities and information on products and services that relate to healthy living. This year, Dissonance Dance Theatre, in collaboration with dance service organization Dance Metro DC, will provide entertainment as 1 of 10 dance organizations to participate in this years expo. Stop by the Dance Metro DC table and say hello to DDT dancers, who will be around before and after their demonstration performance, or have a conversation with our very own Artistic Director Shawn Short! Come out and show your support
