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Georgetown's student-run philanthropic South Asian showcase, Rangila, returned to the stage for the first time in two years and raised over $20,000. dollars for charity.

South Asian Dance Showcase Rangila Emerges from Pandemic

By Liam Scott April 29, 2022

Rangila, Georgetown University’s annual, student-run philanthropic showcase of South Asian dance, returned in person to Gaston Hall following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Following...

The Washington Ballet Reopens With In-Person Performances

The Washington Ballet Reopens With In-Person Performances

By Noelle Cook October 28, 2021

Dancers with The Washington Ballet returned to the stage last week for their first indoor live performance since February 2020.   The Washington Ballet kicked off the 2021-22 season with...

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY DANCE COMPANY | GUDC's spring showcase presents the story of each dancer and choreographer in a distinct light. From pulsating lines in performances to music that fulfills a specific artistic direction, the showcase will highlight the power of dance in self-expression.

Georgetown University Dance Company Showcases Creativity at Spring Performance

By Molly Zhou February 13, 2020

Their bodies rose in unison as the music struck its first chord. Dancers tilted their heads as their arms reached for the sky and toes flexed to a point with every movement flowing to create a personalized...

'Pepperland' Delights With Beatles Tribute Performance

‘Pepperland’ Delights With Beatles Tribute Performance

By Ethan Knecht December 5, 2019

Mark Morris’s “Pepperland” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is no exercise in mid 20th-century nostalgia, despite the fact that the show is a tribute to The Beatles’ 1967...

@BMDTGU/INSTAGRAM | Black Movements Dance Theatre's showcase tells the stories of influential artists, political leaders and other legends that have shaped the black experience.

Black Movements Dance Theatre’s Showcase Celebrates Influential Figures

By Noelle Whitman November 15, 2019

Founded 35 years ago, Black Movements Dance Theatre sought to celebrate the black experience at Georgetown University through dance. Now, in its 2019 season, BMDT will present a fall showcase Dec. 7 at...

KENNEDY CENTER WEBSITE | With new changes to previously contentious aspects of the storyline, 'Paquita' shows off its merits as a riveting, accessible ballet that is grounded in expressive acting.

Mariinsky Ballet Updates ‘Paquita’ for Modern Audiences

By Sarah Keisler October 17, 2019

Many contemporary audiences find classical ballet culture alienating, but the Mariinsky Ballet’s rendition of “Paquita” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts pushed the form of dance...

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Seniors Amplify Their Art With Dance Companies

By Timothy McNulty May 15, 2019

Students at Georgetown University have used dance to tell powerful stories, build confidence and take care of themselves on campus by passionately expressing themselves through the art form with groups...

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Kelela Offers a Radical Reinterpretation of R&B on ‘TAKE ME A_PART, THE REMIXES’

By Timothy McNulty October 8, 2018

Released on the one-year anniversary of her debut album, “Take Me Apart,” Kelela’s “TAKE ME A_PART, THE REMIXES” brings together a massive cast of producers, musicians and other artists to...

8 Underrated Animated Characters

8 Underrated Animated Characters

By Jenna Ryu and Jenna Ryu June 19, 2018

With everyone talking about the premiere of Incredibles 2, I can't help but wonder if it'll beat the iconic original film. Edna Mode's quirky yet relatable character? The memorable yet slightly overused...

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Black Movements Dance Company Presents ‘Exodus’

By Timothy McNulty February 8, 2018

Almost exactly 400 years ago, in 1619, the first enslaved African people arrived in the Chesapeake colonies of the North American coast. Seventy years ago, hundreds of thousands of black families...

Monday Music Update!

Monday Music Update!

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park October 1, 2017

Here are some tracks you should hit up during the week! Keep holding on: The weekend will be here before you know it. You got this. Jori Vague (ft. Ave Often)  - Focus https://soundcloud.com/jorivague/focus ...

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The title of Black Movement Dance Theater’s spring show “Defiance” was chosen to reflect the current state of the black community in the United States, and to emphasize the importance of empowerment. Student directors hope the show will facilitate dialogue.

BMDT Breaks Barriers Through Dance

By Dani Guerrero February 17, 2017

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, Georgetown’s Black Movements Dance Theater presents “Defiance,” the company’s final production for the 2016-17 season. The dance concert, “an exploratory...

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