CityDance Presents brings acclaimed national and international dance companies to performance venues across the District. These same artists collaborate with our students through master classes and residencies, providing invaluable access to the professional dance world. We partner with leading dance presenters and agencies, including KMP Artists, Strathmore and Dance Place, to bring world-class dance companies to local stages. Past presenting programs include collaborations with Gallim Dance, Koresh Dance Company, Pilobolus, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Spectrum Dance Theater / Donald Byrd, and MOMIX.

 

2025 Season

Conservatory Performs at Kennedy Center as Commissioned Guest Artists in Haydn’s Creation

Mar 30, 2025 | 7pm
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall

Conservatory dancers and Guest Artists from Compañia Medusa perform an evening-length work by CityDance Choreographer-in-Residence, Robert J. Priore, in the Choral Arts Society’s upcoming performance of Joseph Haydn’s Creation, alongside a full orchestra and chorus.

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CityDance Conservatory Annual Concerts

Witness the talent of Conservatory students at Harman Hall in a powerful two-night performance.

Opening Night Elevation Celebration

May 9, 2025 | 7pm
Harman Hall

Celebrating the CityDance Conservatory Class of 2025!
Hosted by: Class of 2025 Families
Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Engel and Judi Lapidus

Experience the artistry of our talented Conservatory, Pre-Conservatory, and graduating seniors in a dynamic performance featuring works by acclaimed guest artists, Choreographer-in-Residence Robert J. Priore, and Conservatory faculty. The Opening Night Elevation Celebration is a vibrant showcase of our students’ versatility––with special guest appearances by American Ballet Theatre soloists, Jarod Curley (CityDance Alumnus) and Léa Fleytoux.

Proceeds from this special evening will support over $300,000 in scholarships and financial aid awarded annually.

Tickets on sale, April 1st!

CityDance Conservatory Annual Concert

May 10, 2025 | 7pm
Harman Hall

Students from the Conservatory, Pre-Conservatory, Young Training Program, and Studies programs take the stage at Harman Hall for a captivating performance. The program showcases inspiring repertoire by guest artists, in-house choreographers, and Conservatory faculty. Experience the versatility of our talented students as they bring classical ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, and more to life––culminating in a powerful conclusion to the 2024-2025 season.

Tickets on sale, April 1st!

Past Presenting Artists and Companies

Gallim Dance

Gallim Dance

“With inspired artistry and unceasing energy, Brazil’s Focus Cia De Dança burst forth on Washington, DC’s Dance Place stage in Still Reich, a collection of four pieces choreographed by Artistic Director Alex Neoral, all set to a different works of music by contemporary American composer Steve Reich.”

CriticalDance, Author Carmel Morgan

Review of Focus Cia De Dança, co-presented by Dance Place and CityDance

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