Transformative Change Through The Arts
Dissonance Dance Theatre
Auditions
Dissonance Dance Theatre is seeking project dancers for its 20th Anniversary Season, Through the Dark, The Light Beckons. We welcome artists trained in contemporary modern, ballet, jazz, and African dance forms.
Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dissonance Dance Theatre
Celebrating 20 years
DC’s only nationally-recognized, Black-managed contemporary ballet company — and one of Dance Spirit Magazine’s “11 small-but-mighty” companies nationwide. Through two decades of artistry and perseverance, Dissonance Dance Theatre transforms challenge into creative innovation. Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season with world premieres honoring the African American contemporary modern tradition.
DC Black Dance History
Connecting Vision to Preservation
The DC Black Concert Dance History project represents the first comprehensive documentation of over 90 years of Black concert dance excellence in Washington, DC. Written and compiled by Shawn Short, MFA, PGC in Business of Dissonance Dance Theatre, this groundbreaking research brings to light the stories, pioneers, and institutions that have shaped the artistic fabric of our nation’s capital.
Our Impact
$2.8M Raised Since 2012
Through our transformative programming, and innovative leaderships, Ngoma Center for Dance continues to develop our communities with the support of our board, committees, patrons, and funders.
Areas Covered
Program Across Multiple States
Ngoma Center for Dance has served communities in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, and California. Internationally, we have served participants in Canada, and Kenya.
People (Local)
Impact on the Region Since 2012
Ngoma Center for Dance has served more than 14K patrons and participants through its programs and performances.
Local Communities
Partnerships & Business Relations
Ngoma Center for Dance has built strong affinity, community, and industry relations through out the Washington, DC region. From Netflix, United States Conference on AIDS, Us Helping Us, American Psychological Association, Howard University, Catholic University of America, University of Maryland College Park, Joy of Motion Dance Center, DC Mayor’s Office, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Metro Weekly Magazine, and more Ngoma Center for Dance continues to bridge business through the power for creativity.
Every donation aids us in providing equity and access to many artists and families of varying backgrounds. Ngoma Center for Dance provides many programs and opportunities through the support of our generous funders, whom -without them – many artists (especially of color) would not have reached their dance dreams. DDT alumni have traveled forward to companies such as Momix, Virginia Ballet Theatre, Philadanco, Garth Fagan, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, UniverSoul Circus, Phoenix Dance Theatre (U.K.), and more…
The Ngoma School alumni roster has matriculated into Dissonance Dance Theatre trainees and apprentices. Many students have utilized Ngoma’s disciplined structure to excel in their secondary education toward acceptance into higher education.
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Ngoma Center for Dance, the parent organization to Dissonance Dance Theatre, is a company of smart, ambitious artists, creatives, staff and administrators who work together for a common goal, dance. Together, we are building a better artistic future for our patrons, students and our communities around the Washington, D.C. area.
At Ngoma Center for Dance, we understand that an organization is only as good as its people. This simple fact is central to all that we do.
We call it “the Human Mindset” – an organization-wide commitment to attracting and developing artists (and staff alike) to insight, innovate, aid, and care. This talented being ultimately learns and grows, adding richness to our organization.
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