Moveius Contemporary Ballet & Dance Loft on 14
24/25 Performance Season
A montage of Dance
National Portrait Gallery, FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Inspired by the “Brilliant Exiles: American Woman in Paris: 1900-1939” exhibition, A Montage of Dance will showcase performances that draw parallels between American women in Paris at the turn on the 20th century and modern women today. Three Washington-based choreographers, Madeline Maxine Roman, artistic director of Gridlock Dance; Jamison Carico and Shanice Mason, independent choreographers; and Diana Movius, artistic director and founder of Moveius Contemporary Ballet —the Portrait Gallery’s choreographer-in-residence--will underscore women’s contributions and the impact of these cultural arbiters. They will use the “Brilliant Exiles” exhibition to explore the impact of creativity, freedom and innovation as cultural signifiers around with three performances: Cherchez la Femme, Parallel Portals and Atlantic Adage.
Ballet, Brushstrokes, and Beats
ATLAS INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL, March 7th @ 7:30pm
Ballet, Brushstrokes, and Beats is a captivating exploration of art through dance. This curated program weaves together diverse inspirations, featuring Diana Movius’ newly commissioned work, Atlantic Paradox and Rudolph Kharatian’s evocative Bach’s Passion. Audiences will experience the music and exhibitions that sparked these creations, discovering the vibrant interplay of sound, movement, and visual art.
Dance Lofts Presents!
Effervescence Collective, April 5-6
Springtime Variations and Tales
May 3 @ 6:30 pm and 4 @ 2:30 pm
from $12.00
Join the Dance Loft community in our whimsical production of Springtime Variations and Tales! This show will feature students from our youth program, Moveius dancers, and other community dancers.
Dance Loft Presents!
Gridlock Dance, May 9-10
Muse
June 6 @ 7:30 pm and 8 @ 4:00pm
from $12.00
An exhilarating final show of the Moveius Season. Muse features works from esteemed local choreographers and an exciting new work created by Artistic Director, Diana Movius. This is a season closer you won’t want to miss!
Past Performances
SEASON OPENER: MOSAIC OF MOTION
OCTOBER 18 & 19 @ 7:30 pm
Join us for Moveius Contemporary Ballet’s Fall Season opening show! With a dynamic start to the season, the company will be performing works by guest choreographers Royce Zackery, Sona Kharatian, Asami Seki, and Therese Gahl, along with a reprise from Adam Chavis. Artistic Director, Diana Movius, will also be showcasing a preview of her next work to be presented at the National Portrait Gallery.
Letters To Ourselves
November 15 & 16 @ 7:30 pm
An original work created by Associate Artistic Director, Alvaro Palau, Letters from Ourselves dives into stories surrounding the ideas of love, loss, and community. This work is an installation using the whole Dance Loft facility, a one-of-a-kind creation you don’t want to miss! Due to the audience movement throughout the space, tickets are limited.
The Nutcracker
December 7 @ 6:30 pm, 8 @ 2:30 pm, 13 @ 6:30 pm, and 14 @ 4:00 pm
Dance Loft’s Annual Nutcracker is back for the holiday season. Join us for this magical journey through the land of sweets!
This is proudly a DMV community show featuring performers from Moveius, community dancers, and the Dance Loft Youth Program.