Mission Local

‘Come Hell or High Water:’ D.I.R.T. Festival pushes ahead at Dance Mission

The D.I.R.T. Festival (Dance in Revolt(ing) Times), Dance Brigade’s socio-political dance festival, returns Oct. 25-Nov. 2, continuing its tradition of presenting artists whose work explicitly ...
Washington City Paper

The Kennedy Center Might Be on Life Support, But Dance Is Still Thriving in D.C.

There are plenty of places to support dancers, choreographers, and great performances in the District without wading into the drama in Foggy Bottom. But for those who’d prefer to steer clear of the ...
The New York Times

Facing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar’ With D.E.I.

New hurdles and opposition to diversity programs have pushed some business leaders to approach their D.E.I. initiatives “in a less in your face way,” while others are doubling down. By Emma Goldberg ...
PBS

Go-Go Music Inspired This Street Dance in Washington, D.C.

Beat Ya Feet is the street dance empowering a new generation of Black D.C. John “Crazy Legz” Pearson, founder of the Who Got Moves Battle League, is breathing life back into Beat Ya Feet -- the bouncy ...