Friday, March 29, 2019 - 6:30pm
The Jeté Society hosts one of The Washington Ballet’s most popular behind-the-scenes series, beerballet&bubby, which allows patrons to see a working rehearsal of an upcoming production followed by a cocktail reception.
April 3 – 7
Tickets $25-100
From April 3 -7, The Washington Ballet will present three never before seen works featuring choreography by former San Francisco Ballet soloist Dana Genshaft, American Ballet Theatre star Ethan Stiefel, and world renowned ballet choreographer Trey McIntyre at the Harman Center for the Arts.
April 6
Tickets Free
Celebrate spring at the National Cherry Blossom Festival‘s Petalpalooza for a full day of live music and engaging activities at The Wharf! Petalpalooza will feature live music on multiple outdoor stages, a beer garden, all-ages activities, product giveaways, a spectacular fireworks show! Check out The Washington Ballet’s dance party from 3:00 – 4:00PM and meet some of our dancers
April 12 – May 3
Tickets Free
Running time: 2 hours
The Washington Ballet and CityCenterDC have teamed up to bring joy to the District with live ballet performances in The Plaza at CityCenter throughout the spring season. Join us on Friday nights from April 12 through May 3 from 6:00 to 8:00PM to enjoy free performances by The Washington Ballet. Eat, drink, shop and relish the joy of dance.
April 13
Tickets Free
Celebrate spring with The Washington Ballet at the National Arboretum. Enjoy cherry blossom inspired performances every half hour from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet and take photos with some of our dancers, do a craft, and learn about The Washington School of Ballet.
April 14
Tickets Free
Running time: Thirty minutes
Get a front row seat to The Washington Ballet and the cherry blossoms in full bloom at the National Cherry Blossom festival’s Tidal Basin Stage. The ANA Stage presents performances during the Festival that demonstrate cross-cultural exchange through a dynamic mix of American, Japanese, and other cultural performing arts. Visit our table to meet and take photos with some of our dancers and do a craft from 1:00 to 1:30PM.
April 17 – 21
The Joyce Theatre celebrates the centenary of Merce Cunningham in April 2019. Three superb companies perform masterworks from the artist’s vast repertory. The Washington Ballet returns with Duets, a sophisticated and abstract work for six couples.
April 18
Tickets Free
Dancers from The Washington Ballet will visit patients at Children’s Medical Center, give interviews in Seacrest Studios, and throw a dance party in the atrium for all who can participate on Thursday, April 18 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM.
April 18
Tickets Free
Running time: 1 hour
Sip some wine, watch the sunset, and enjoy original dances choreographed specifically for District Winery’s space from 8:00 to 9:00PM.
April 19 – 26
Tickets Free
Don’t miss a chance to experience The Washington Ballet’s original, contemporary dance created for Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Pulse at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the nation’s museum of modern art. Pulse includes three Immersive environments that use heart-rate sensors to create kinetic and audiovisual experiences from visitors’ own biometric data Join us on Level 2: Friday, April 19, 12:30PM and Friday, April 26, 7:30PM and 8:30PM.
April 24 – 29
Tickets Free
Running time: 1 hour
Enjoy an intimate Washington Ballet performance at City Winery’s concert venue on April 24 and April 29 at 8:00PM. Combining the rustic appeal of wine country, Mediterranean inspired cuisine, and an intimate stage featuring a series of new dances created specifically for City Winery, you are guaranteed to have a night to remember.
April 27 – May 4
Tickets Free
Running time: 1 hour
The Washington Ballet invites families to a free one-hour performance of Act III of The Sleeping Beauty at THEARC on April 27, TWB Main Building on April 28, and at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on May 4. Act III depicts the wedding celebration of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré and includes many famous fairy tale characters as wedding guests including Little Red Riding, The Wolf, and Puss in Boots. A Q&A with members of company will follow the performance.
May 3
Tickets Free
Check out The Washington Ballet’s original, contemporary dance created for Fred Sandback’s Untitled (Sculptural Study, Twelve-Part Vertical Construction), which bisects the gallery space with a dozen columns of red and black yarn. The installation is part of the Hirshhorn Museum’s permanent collection exhibition What Absence is Made Of, investigating ways artists make visible the invisible and bringing to light common threads not previously explored.
Friday, May 10, 2019 - 7:00pm
Join Artistic Director Julie Kent and The Washington Ballet’s Board of Directors for one of DC’s most anticipated events - The Washington Ballet Gala: Illuminate & Ignite! This year’s gala will illuminate the wealth of talent found in The Washington Ballet’s Company and School and spark enthusiasm for bringing artistic excellence to our city. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, performances by The Washington Ballet company, and dancing.
May 17 – 18
Under the direction of the Head of School, Xiomara Reyes and Associate Head of School, Monica Stephenson, The Washington School of Ballet will present a new Spring Performance.
May 18 – 19
Under the direction of the Head of School, Xiomara Reyes, The Washington School of Ballet will present a new Spring Performance.
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