Looking for something exciting to do this week? Check out VelocityDC’s Dance Picks for 02.12.10 – 02.14.10.
Mariinsky Ballet
Time: February 9 – 13 at 7:30pm & February 13 & 14 at 1:30p
Location: Kennedy Center Opera House – 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Tickets: $47.00 – $135.00. Tickets available online at kennedy-center.org or by phone at 800.444-.324 or 202.467.4600.
The Sleeping Beauty. The venerable Mariinsky Ballet returns to the Opera House for their eighth visit in a ten-year partnership with the Kennedy Center. One of the most influential companies in classical dance for the past 200 years, Mariinsky Ballet continues to set the standard in stage production. After struggling for survival under the Soviet regime, Mariinsky Ballet–formerly known by its Soviet name Kirov–has firmly established its place on the world stage and gone on to display its unmistakable style in appearances around the globe.
Philadanco
Time: February 12 at 8pm
Location: Alden Theatre – 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Tickets: $35-40.00. Tickets available online at aldentheatre.org or by phone at 703.573.SEAT.
This celebrated dance company is renowned for its innovative choreography, blending African American-based dance with ballet, jazz and modern.
Mason/Rhynes Productions’ Expressions Series: LATE NIGHT!!!
Time: Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00pm
Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center – 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC
Tickets: $25 general admission (advanced reservation); $40 per couple/groups of three or more (advanced reservation); $30 at the door (day of show). For tickets, please call 301.887.1078, or email staff@mason-rhynes.org.
Adult themes and content. Must be 18 + to attend. Don’t miss this Valentine’s Day themed LATE NIGHT this SATURDAY at our new home at the ATLAS studios on H Street! Featuring Aysha Upchurch/LRMP, Sweet Tease Burlesque, Vaunita Goodman, Sylvana Sandoz, Danse4Nia, and special guests! Drinks and refreshments are included with the ticket price…and when the show ends the party continues!
10th Annual Flamenco Festival DC: Compañía Rocío Molina – “Oro Viejo”
Time: February 14 at 7pm
Location: GW Lisner Auditorium – 21 H Street NE, Washington, DC
Tickets: $35-$65. Tickets available online at lisner.org.
The Málaga-born Rocío Molina has become a major star in the flamenco world at the age of 25. Through her work with the Compañía María Pagés, Mujeres with Belén Maya and Merche Esmeralda (seen at the 2008 Flamenco Festival), and performances with her own company, she has been regarded as a revelation in flamenco dance.
This program features Oro Viejo (Old Gold), where she explores the passage of time accompanied by three dancers, a singer, and musicians (guitar, percussion, palmas).
“Have a Heart for Haiti” World Dance Benefit Concert
Time: February 14 at 7pm
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium – 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt Rainier, MD
Tickets: Suggested donation is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Donations are tax deductable. Advance tickets available online at joesmovement.org.
An evening concert romantic World Dance, offers an unusual Valentine’s Day destination that will benefit Haitian earthquake survivors. All proceeds will go to the Emergency Relief Fund of Doctors Without Borders, a humanitarian organization providing medical aid in Haiti.
Professional World Dance artists from the Metro DC area showcase a wide range of women’s dances from around the globe that celebrate love, beauty, and romance.
Selections include Egyptian Raqs Sharqi (Bellydance), Tahitian dance, Bollywood Bhangra, Afghani, Azerbaijani and other styles. A tribute to Erzulie, the Haiti goddess of love and sensuality, will highlight the evening. Dancers include the award-winning Silk Road Dance Company and noted DC area performers of Middle Eastern and Polynesian dance. In addition to the dance performances, guests can enjoy a “decadent” dessert bar and bid on donated auction items.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created in 1971 by doctors and journalists in France. The organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. D
