The Process – A.J. Collabs at Atlas Arts Lab

Color Me (Curly): Detangled Stories is a multidisciplinary performance that explores the complex cultural, emotional, and political landscape of Black hair. Rooted in storytelling, this original work amplifies various narratives through a fusion of movement, voice, and sound—creating an intimate and powerful reflection on Black identity.

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June 13, 2025

The Process – RAWRA at Atlas Arts Lab

RAWRA, a queer multidisciplinary artist, explores the intersection of the raw and the weird. Borrowing from Dr. Schultz of the Internal Family Systems psychology, “Our parts can sometimes be disruptive or harmful, but once they are unburdened, they return to their essential goodness. When we learn to love all our parts, we can learn to love all people– and that will contribute to healing the world.”

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June 10, 2025

DANCEWORKS 2025 by American University (recap!)

Photos from the final dress rehearsal of DANCEWORKS 2025, Thursday, April 18, 2025 at the Greenberg Theater, American University. Visit the American University Dance Program online at @au_dances! DANCEWORKS 2025 features the works of guest choreographer Tariq O’Meally ( @1part_tariq ), Dance Faculty member Erin Foreman-Murray, and student Juliana Pironti ( @julianapironti ), alongside works by Dance Faculty member Ronya-Lee Anderson ( @ronyaleeandthelightfactory ) and guest artist Bambi ( @hausofbambi ).

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May 9, 2025

The Process – Sylvana Christopher

Sylvana Christopher leads a SylviDances rehearsal for her upcoming performance of Resonance at the 2025 icons choreographers’ collective, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00 and 7:00 PM at the Atlas Performing Arts Center! Emerging out of the darkness, re-sounding together and blossoming, Resonance features original music by John Lee, and choreographed by Sylvana Christopher, with costumes designed by Anne Liberman. Resonance features dancers Aaron Jackson, Keith Macadangdang, Deanna Woodman, Rachel Lawal and Sylvana Christopher.

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April 2, 2025

Kalanidhi Dance Company at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival (recap!)

Photos from Kalanidhi Dance Company's "Bhoomi" at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival! “Bhoomi", which means “earth” in Sanskrit is framed by exploring humanity’s connection to the five natural elements – space, air, fire, water, and earth. Kalanidhi Dance is an internationally recognized D.C. area dance school and company that advances the Indian classical dance style of Kuchipudi in the U.S. arts landscape. This show took place March 15, 2025 at 8pm.

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March 24, 2025

Ronnique Antoinette & The Ramdance Movement at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival (recap!)

Photos from Ronnique Antoinette & The Ramdance Movement's "Love Tales" at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival! “Love Tales” is a collection of vignettes celebrating the journey of love, self-discovery, and relationships. This production highlights the richness of self-love, relationship love, and the beauty of culture, family, and community.

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