Dance Ensemble Performances 2019-20
Wednesday and Friday, December 4 and 6, 2019 at 8 p.m.
Georgetown University Dance Company
Fall 2019 Works In Progress Concert
Raina Lucas, Artistic Director
Ethan Knecht (SFS ’20), Student Director
Georgetown University Dance Company, GU’s oldest dance organization and pre-professional repertory dance ensemble presents their Fall 2019 Works In Progress Concert. A prelude to the Spring Season, this Works in Progress will feature works by professional and student choreographers, including ballet, modern, and contemporary works.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, DEVINE STUDIO THEATRE
FREE
Saturday, December 7, 2019, caroling begins at 7:30 p.m.; Show begins at 8 p.m.
Posada: Camino a Belén (The Way to Bethlehem)
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown
Winter Showcase
BFMG’s winter showcase is intended to reflect a Mexican posada—a nine-day festive anticipation of Christmas in Mexican culture. We will begin by caroling in front of Dahlgren. The caroling represents Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem. Guests will be lead to a few locations on campus to recreate Mary and Joseph’s journey. Finally, all carolers will end at Gaston. There, you will experience a plethora of traditional dances from four Mexican states that embody the diversity of this wonderful country. Join us after the show for a reception filled with delicious and authentic foods.
7:30 P.M. CAROLING: DAHLGREN QUADRANGLE
8 P.M. PERFORMANCE: GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
FREE
Lyrics in Spanish with English translations will be distributed.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8 p.m.
Black Movements Dance Theatre
Fall Dance Concert
Alfreda Davis, Faculty Artistic Director
DIRECTOR’S CHOICE 2019: Come and enjoy the richness of great music as we celebrate LEGENDS in music. Join us as we explore the marriage of music and movement. Premiering new works from guest artists, creative collaborations and student choreography.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, DEVINE STUDIO THEATRE
FREE
Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Black Movements Dance Theatre
Spring Dance Concert
Alfreda Davis, Faculty Artistic Director
Black Movements Dance Theatre returns to the stage with their Black History Month Concert Celebration. This season offers thrilling theatrical offerings of BMDT repertoire and newly commissioned work. The program features student choreography along with master and emerging artists. Black Movements Dance Theatre reaches beyond borders to entertain and engage diverse audiences. We look forward to sharing the celebration with you. Join us at the Gonda Theatre for a joyous season of dance.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$10 GENERAL | $8 STUDENT
Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Georgetown University Dance Company
Spring Concert
Prof. Raina Lucas, Artistic Director
Ethan Knecht (SFS ‘20), Student Director
Georgetown University Dance Company, GU’s oldest dance organization on campus and pre professional repertory dance ensemble presents their exciting Spring 2020 Season. This powerful, passionate and diverse program presents professional and student choreographers, including ballet, modern, and contemporary works.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$10 GENERAL | $8 FACULTY, STAFF, SENIOR, STUDENT
Friday, March 27, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Please note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis and out of concern for public health, all Georgetown University Department of Performing Arts events are canceled through the end of the spring 2020 semester. Ticketholders for cancelled events can e-mail callagyboxoffice@georgetown.edu with your preference for ticket donation or refund, your full name, the name of the event(s) for which you purchased, and the best way to contact you. An associate will be in touch with you as soon as possible to assist.
One Move, One Groove
The 11th Annual Groove Theory Hip-Hop Showcase
Groove Theory
One Move, One Groove is an annual hip-hop showcase hosted by Georgetown University’s co-ed hip-hop team, Groove Theory. The showcase will feature exciting performances from Georgetown groups and hip-hop teams and crews from around the DMV area. Come join us for a night of extreme fun, FIERCE dance moves, and a visual appreciation for the cultural phenomenon shaping today’s pop culture horizon.
GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
$10 GENERAL | $7 FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, SENIOR, STUDENT
Appropriate for ages 16+
Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Ritmo y Sabor
Spring 2020 Showcase
Ritmo y Sabor’s 2020 Spring Showcase brings together various styles of Latin dance. The show will feature pieces from the group’s repertoire prepared for this showcase, as well as collaborative pieces with non-member Georgetown students and other Georgetown dance groups.
GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
$5 GENERAL
Sunday, April 19, 2020 at at 7:30 p.m.
Plaza Hoya: Fiestas de mi Pueblo (Hoya Square: Celebrations of my Town)
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown
Spring Showcase
Directed by Carmen Mata (COL’20) and Dulce Perez Briones (COL ‘20)
Festivals heralding the arrival of spring have long been a tradition in Mexico. In small towns, populous modern cities, and even famous archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza, locals and visitors alike gather together to celebrate this season of renewal with colorful parades and traditional food, music, and dance. As a group that strives to preserve and share these traditions, BFMG asks all members of the diverse and exciting DC community to join in the celebration! At Gaston Hall guests will experience a combination of traditional dances from four Mexican states that embody the diversity of this wonderful country. Join us after this family-friendly show for a reception filled with delicious and authentic foods.
GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
FREE