For Everyone
Through classes, Studio and public performances, and masterclasses there are many opportunities for members of the general public to come see what The Ngoma/DDT is all about. Explore some of our programmatic offerings for Dance-Lovers of all ages.
Open Houses
Image: Mr. Luigie Barrera teaching class
Giving prospective students a chance to try a class, The Ngoma School provides open house events to meet families and students in the community.
Masterclasses
Image: Dancer at JOMDC Large Studio
Impacting the arts community through public classes, Dissonance Dance Theatre provides workshops, and audition classes at the Joy of Motion Dance Center H St NE location.
Community Performances
Image: Dr. Imani Woody and Former Mayor Vincent Gray, with DDT Dancer Damon Foster after his performance at MCC in NW DC.
The Ngoma School and Dissonance Dance Theatre have conducted community performances in Washington, DC, and Maryland. Conducting several community performances in places such as churches, theaters, bookstores, and bars Ngoma/DDT strives to meet their communities where they are.
DDT Dancers William Wilson and Moyston Henry Jr performing on U St NW at the Ask Rayceen Show
Studio Performances
Image: Ngoma students in performance
The Ngoma School provides studio performances of students from across the region in the summers and during the school year at the student’s end-of-the-year evaluations.
Theatrical Performances
Image: DDT in Short’s work Bach NO. 3 in G
Dissonance Dance Theatre presents a multi-production theatrical season for the public. Additionally, The Ngoma School performs in selected DDT productions annually and in invited performance engagements across the region.
Image: Ngoma/DDT Founder Shawn Short with Atlas PAC Executive Director Doug Yeuell during Q&A at INTERSECTIONS 2024