“There is no more defiant a land that I can think of than AXIS. They showed me what dance could be.” -Bill T. Jones.

AXIS creates, performs, and teaches “physically integrated dance”— a contemporary dance form that evolves from the collaboration between dancers with and without disabilities.
Founded in 1987, AXIS has become a jewel of contemporary dance and disability culture. AXIS has paved the way for a powerful contemporary dance form – physically integrated dance – performing
nationwide, as well as in Europe and Siberia.

Under the Artistic Direction of Judith Smith, the company has commissioned works by such movement innovators as David Dorfman, Alex Ketley, Stephen Petronio, Bill T. Jones, Joe Goode, Joanna Haigood, Sonya Delwaide, Victoria Marks, Ann Carlson and Margaret Jenkins. AXIS’ own choreographers have created numerous repertory works, three evening-length works and two works for young audiences – expanding AXIS’ full repertory to include over seventyfive works. AXIS has received seven Isadora Duncan Dance Awards and has been featured on KQED’s SPARK program, KRCB’s One in 5 Stories, WNET’s nationally broadcast People In Motion. Most recently, AXIS was named one of the top 10 high-impact arts nonprofits in the Bay Area by Philanthropedia

Watch a performance of To Color Me Different

Funded in part by the NDP of the NEFA and the NEA.

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Celebrate dance with JOMDC Youth Companies Groove Elements, DanceFusion Jazz Project and Soles of Steel with special guest Hip Hop Prep Class students!

Adults $20; Students/Seniors $15-  Advance

Adtul $25; Students/Seniors $20 – At the Door

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A group of friends in 1960s Brooklyn reminisces about the trying times of their past, questioning social, economic, and cultural standards while simultaneously sharing the story of the birth of hip-hop. This historic dance fresco, which was partly created in New York City in 2011 during an artistic residence of KLP in the city.

Cie KLP is a reference in the world of French Hip Hop dance. Created in 1999, it has given birth to 8 shows, that tour regularly throughout Europe. Now led by dancer and choreographer Sofian Jouini, the company stresses the importance of transmission to younger dancers, of collaboration with other companies and other artistic disciplines, and of the multiple ways to promote Hip Hop cultures and values.

Watch an excerpt of the performance here.

This event is part of Urban Corps, a transatlantic hip hop festival organized by the Alliance Française de Washington. For more information, visit francedc.org

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“Electrifying talents” – The Washington Post

Step Afrika!’s Home Performance Series (HPS) features two weeks of feature-length performances by the award-winning artists of Step Afrika!

After a year touring across the globe, Step Afrika! returns home to Washington, DC to present its biggest production of the year. This June, Step Afrika! explores hip-hop and technology with “superhuman” guest artist Kenny Muhammad the incredible “Human Orchestra”.

Adults $39.50
Seniors $35.00
Military $35.00
Students $20.00
Children $20.00
VIP Performance & Reception $125.00

Contact the Box Office for Group Rates, 202-399-7993 x2

Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Friday, June 22, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM*
Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM &  8:00 PM
Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 4:00 PM

*VIP – Performance & Reception

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A mixture of dance, lights and soul stirring spoken word, “Dream in a Bottle” is a production first of its kind. Dance numbers performed by Kenny for the King are exhilarating to watch, his movements accompanied by music and spoken word are captivating to say the least.

“Dream in a Bottle” encompasses the life continuing journey of a sought after performer that makes the spiritual decision to follow his beliefs and abandon his former way of life. It details his struggle with life’s demons, vices, and decisions; while showing his growth as going from a boy to a man.

The backdrop for this two person production is set by spoken word pieces written and performed by Stacy Lewis that give life to the everyday struggles of humanity. Each piece is creatively intertwined with dance and lighting to create a one of a kind performance.

Uniquely un-choreographed Kenny for the King keeps his promise to his audience to never show or do the same thing. “Dream in a Bottle” is a true testament to all humanity as we are all faced with rediscovering ourselves, our dreams and purpose.

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