Angel Ramirez X David Dowling

David sits down at Zeke's on 14th street to talk to Angel Ramirez on dance, the times and worlds we find ourselves in, and his upcoming show, "Angel Ram Dance Presents: Where I Belong, Honoring Community, Love, and Resilience" at Joe's Movement Emporium!

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Artist Talks

October 23, 2025

Kahina Haynes X Ashayla Byrd

In this video, Ashayla Byrd of DITD hosts a special Artist Talk with the incredible Kahina Haynes, Executive Director of The Dance Institute of Washington! From her early start in dance, to taking on the role of a leader, Kahina talks to Ashayla about equity, arts leadership, being black in ballet, and more!

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Artist Talks

Ashayla Byrd Kahina Haynes The Dance Institute of Washington

October 7, 2025

Gabriel Mata y Armani Colón X Dr. Manuel R. Cuellar on Latinx Movement Festival

Dr. Manuel R. Cuellar speaks with Gabriel Mata and Armani Colón about dance, identity, LatinX and Latinx Movement Festival! LMF in Washington, DC is a dynamic annual event that celebrates the expansive artistry of Latinx dance makers and cultural workers across the United States. Founded and directed by independent artist Gabriel Mata, the festival is rooted in the value of movement as both a physical and cultural practice.

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Artist Talks

Armani Colón Gabriel Mata Latinx Movement Festival Manuel R. Cuellar

September 16, 2025

Hayley Cutler X Claire Alrich on No Dead Ends by darlingdance at The Kreeger Museum

In this video, Claire Alrich talks to Hayley Cutler about her new show, No Dead Ends at The Kreeger Museum. From music, to Maida Withers , to a ten-year anniversary, Cutler grants us the absurd and tonally bizarre. No Dead Ends is an absurdist romp through an abundant landscape, a celebration of lusciousness in nature and form. It is playful, curious, and rooted in unison, athleticism, and joy. No Dead Ends is inspired by its site and partner, The Kreeger Museum, its architecture, and Carmen Kreeger, a visionary woman and lover of life’s artistic and sporting delights.

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Artist Talks

Claire Alrich darlingdance Hayley Cutler The Kreeger Museum

July 9, 2025

Sarah Beth Oppenheim X Blythe on Wolver Maroon by Heart Stück Bernie

In this video, Blythe talks to Sarah Beth Oppenheim about Wolver Maroon. From community, to child care, to the history between, Oppenheim lets shares the light and humor of her creative process. Wolver Maroon is a feminine howl at the blood moon. From stark solo moments to a raucous ensemble of 32, the work includes art direction from Ben Furgal, lighting from Ben Levine, as well as costumes by Claire Alrich and Faryn Kelly. It is Heart Stück Bernie’s newest dance theater work that explores existential “whys” to “question, upend, carry, and hold us all accountable for day on the other side of night.”

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Artist Talks

blythe dance place Heart Stück Bernie Sarah Beth Oppenheim

July 1, 2025

Jane Raleigh X Sona Kharatian of The Washington Ballet

Dancing in the District presents an evening with Sona Kharatian! Enjoy a special presentation of former dancer of The Washington Ballet principal dancer and dark-eyed slayer of souls, Sona Kharatian! In this interview, Sona talks to the incomparable Jane Raleigh about her storied ballet career, her family dance lineage and more!

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Artist Talks

Ashayla Byrd Atlas DC ddespair Jane Raleigh Shannon Braine Sona Kharatian