Move Now, Think Later

Move Now, Think Later

Adorned in sweat atop the Studio 7 landing, I sat down with Carmen Rizzo as we caught our breaths after singing, stretching, moving, and dancing on a chilly Sunday morning. Carmen is a seasoned dancer, Dance Complex community ambassador, Operations and Membership...
Leading and Following: A Journey in Queering Ballroom Dance

Leading and Following: A Journey in Queering Ballroom Dance

Amidst the open windows along Mass Ave, vibrant energy enveloped The Dance Complex’s Studio 7, where smiling faces flowed in like a lively stream. As I observed the dynamic scene, my curiosity lingered on the intriguing dialogues unfolding between both new and...
Roots & Routes to Spotlight Teaching Artists 12/9 and 12/10

Roots & Routes to Spotlight Teaching Artists 12/9 and 12/10

The Dance Complex’s Teaching Artists Concert returns 12/9 and 12/10! Our Teaching Artists share dances that span the globe, each deeply connected to multicultural traditions. Read on to learn more about what some of our artists want audiences to take away from their...
Remembering Arthur Leeth

Remembering Arthur Leeth

Arthur Leeth  1953-2023   Dear Dance Complex Community, It is always great to meet new friends in dance, but it is equally as wonderful to reconnect with friends from long ago. Arthur Leeth is of the long legacy of dancers that have given so much to create a...
What’s on the line…

What’s on the line…

At the beginning of this month, Kimberleigh Holman installed a rendition of her participatory artwork, What’s on the Line… at our Complex @ Canal location (650 E. Kendall St.). We got in contact with Kimberleigh to dive deeper into her work and process. See our...
Stairway Interviews! With Natalia Maldari

Stairway Interviews! With Natalia Maldari

Meet Natalia Maldari, ballet teacher and the DC’s Administrative and Finance Manager! She. does. everything. Yet, she took a break to go on a little Stairway Interview with yours truly. Learn about her teaching, her weird little roommate (whose name, Orsel,...
Reflection, Healing, & Movement: Kieran Jordan

Reflection, Healing, & Movement: Kieran Jordan

Mindful Movement Kieran JordanJanuary 26, 2021: In-Person and Virtual Presentation 6pm (Complex @ Canal) In-Person Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/231931171377 Virtual Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/231933147287 This 60 minute class invites...
(En)During: Natalie Johnson Dance

(En)During: Natalie Johnson Dance

The Dance Complex DIY Performance Platform #3 Natalie Johnson Dance Presents:  (En)During  Saturday, November 20th – 8pm  Sunday, November 21st – 7pm Virtual & In-Person Presentation The Dance Complex – 536 Massachusetts Avenue In Person...