The Ngoma School brings performances, new single-class offerings, classical ballet, and modern (Horton) dance offerings this fall.
No auditions for beginning-level classes!
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Classes Start Sept 7th, 2024
Dissonance Dance Theatre brings a host of dance-teaching artists from across the US, Brazil, Kenya, and Columbia. These artists have experiences with Milwaukee Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, English National Ballet, and more. Join these talented teaching artists as they join Ngoma School faculty through classes, masterclasses, and workshops!
The Ngoma School Performances Return
Auditions Begin Oct 2024 – Auditions Are Free for Community Youth!
During a time when many enjoy The Nutcracker, Dissonance Dance Theatre presents Winter Stories. Winter Stories is an intimate evening of dance surrounding stories inspired by the cold of winter. From tales of longing, family, and determination, Winter Stories brings a theatrical presentation to “everyday feelings” most of us experience in our lives. Winter Stories features performances by The Ngoma School. Principal Choreographer Shawn Short brings new works inspired by the music of Bernard Herman, Vivaldi, Billie Eillish, Joni Mitchell, Daniel Caeser, and more.
Facilities
Location 1: 7840 Preinkert Dr, College Park, MD 20740
Location 2: The Claire PAC, Dance Area
Faculty
Main Faculty:
Mikayla Revell
(Creative Movement)
Shawn Short, MFA
(Classical Ballet, Pointe, Boy’s/Men’s Class, Teacher Workshops, Repertoire)
Kareem B. Goodwin, BFA
(Modern – Horton/Jazz)
School Year Programming
September 2024 – May 2025
Location: 7840 Preinkert Dr, College Park, MD 20740
Summer DanceLab
Monday June 17th, 2024 – Saturday July 13th, 2024
Location: The Clarice PAC
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Ngoma School Alumnae Lauren Watkins and Summer Staff/DMV Dance Artist Olivia Perkins discuss Black dance education in the DMV and their experience with The Ngoma School.
CTV’s Byron Scott reports on the Ngoma Center for Dance. The non-profit group is part of Dissonance Dance Theatre D.C. They teach young adults ballet and contemporary dance.