Explore the Arts : 2007-2008 Season

Past Events

• Broadway Up Close and Personal: Celebrating Jerry Herman

  Sep 20, 2007 at 6:00 PM
  Join Broadway legend Jerry Herman and ASCAP's Michael Kerker for an evening of stories and songs from Herman's career.

• Ballet 360° - Pointe-by-Pointe: Understanding Ballet

  Oct 28, 2007 at 4:00 PM
  In the first session of this new series, dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis uses video of well-known ballets to take you on a journey into the art form.

• 12th Annual Multicultural Children's Book Festival

  Nov 3, 2007 at 12:00 PM
  The 12th annual Multicultural Children's Book Festival is an opportunity for teachers, parents, and children to celebrate diverse cultures through books with renowned authors.

• Baila!

  Nov 4, 2007 at 6:01 PM
  Join members of Ballet Hispanico for a crash course in Latin dance and then practice your moves as a Latin jazz band heats up the halls with a dance party.

• Django Reinhardt: Gypsy Jazz

  Nov 17, 2007 at 1:00 PM
  Dorado Schmitt, Samson Schmitt, Ludovic Beier, and Brian Torff share the story of Django Reinhardt's "Hot Jazz," demonstrating the Django technique and giving listeners a taste of that irresistible sound.

• Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS!

  Nov 18, 2007 at 1:00 PM
  From pliés to pirouettes, discover how it feels to dance as Suzanne Farrell leads this unique and inspirational movement class for non-dancers.

• Ballet 360° - Lost Ballets: The Balanchine Preservation Initiative

  Nov 18, 2007 at 4:00 PM
  In the second session of this new series, Suzanne Farrell discusses the lost ballets of George Balanchine and the process of restaging and revitalizing these important works.

• Open Rehearsal: The Suzanne Farrell Ballet

  Nov 20, 2007 at 1:30 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, along with dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet, as they prepare onstage for two all-Balanchine programs.
  

• Theater Lunchtime Look-In: Happy Days

  Nov 27, 2007 at 12:00 PM
  Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members from Happy Days for an insider's look, complete with a lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!

• Flowing with Terence Blanchard

  Dec 9, 2007 at 1:00 PM
  Join Grammy Award winner Terence Blanchard for an intimate conversation. A master class session with a group of young musicians follows the interview.

• Contrast/Connect: Exploring Chamber Music I

  Jan 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM
  In the first session of this new series, music scholar Jessica Krash examines two works by Beethoven and Haydn, where they connect and where they diverge.

• Theater Lunchtime Look-In: My Fair Lady

  Jan 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM
  Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members from My Fair Lady  for an insider's look, complete with a lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!
  

• Contrast/Connect: Exploring Chamber Music II

  Jan 14, 2008 at 6:00 PM
  In the second session of this new series, music scholar Jessica Krash examines three works by Ravel, Debussy, and Takemitsu, where they connect and where they diverge.

• Contrast/Connect: Exploring Chamber Music III

  Jan 28, 2008 at 6:00 PM
  In the third session of this new series, music scholar Jessica Krash examines works by Stephen Reich, Lang, Gordon, Wolfe, and Bartók, where they connect and where they diverge.

• Master Class: Urban Bush Women & Compagnie JANT-BI

  Feb 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM
  Join dancers from Brooklyn's all-female Urban Bush Women and Senegal's all-male Compagnie JANT-BI in this dynamic master class.

• Guided Tour with Textile Designer Reiko Sudo

  Feb 4, 2008 at 6:00 PM
  Join Reiko Sudo, head and co-founder of Nuno Corporation, for a guided tour through the unique world of Nuno textile design.

• Guided Tour of Robotopia Rising with Tim Hornyak

  Feb 8 - 14, 2008
  Join Tim Hornyak, author of Loving the Machine: The Art and Science of Japanese Robots, for a guided tour detailing the rise of robots in Japan.

• Master Class with Ebina Performing Arts

  Feb 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM
  Kenichi Ebina, choreographer and founder of the all-Japanese dance group BiTriP, shares his unique style of dance during this master class.

• Voices of the 20th Century

  Mar 3, 2008 at 6:00 PM
  In conjunction with August Wilson's 20th Century, join prominent figures from the worlds of the arts, media, sports, and politics for a free moderated discussion about the African American experience during the last century.

• Ballet 360° - A Day in My Shoes: The Dancer's Life

  Mar 30, 2008 at 4:00 PM
  In the third session of this new series, a panel of dancers who are at various stages in their careers participate in an intimate discussion about a life in dance.

• The Real Ambassadors: Dave Brubeck & Dr. Billy Taylor

  Apr 12, 2008 at 4:00 PM
  Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month and the 50th anniversary of Dave Brubeck's famous 1958 State Department tour with this special conversation featuring two jazz icons.

• Master Class: Black Grace

  Apr 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM
  Join company members from New Zealand's Black Grace as they share their unique fusion of traditional and contemporary dance forms in a master class.

• Broadway Up Close and Personal: Charles Strouse

  May 14, 2008 at 6:00 PM
  ASCAP's Michael Kerker interviews Charles Strouse, a luminary of Broadway, Hollywood, television, and pop and concert music, in an evening that also includes special guests performing Strouse's best music.

• Jazz Reach: She Said/She Says

  May 17, 2008 at 4:00 PM
  This new multimedia educational program highlights some of the important achievements and music by women in jazz from the early 20th century through present-day.

• Sweet Honey In The Rock Lecture & Demonstration

  Jun 1, 2008 at 2:00 PM
  Performance Plus™ invites you to join members of Sweet Honey In The Rock for a lecture and demonstration.

• When the Masters Meet: Grieg & Ibsen

  Jun 2, 2008 at 7:00 PM
  Music scholars explore the synthesis of story and music through the classic intersection of composer Edvard Grieg and author Henrik Ibsen: Grieg's Peer Gynt, Incidental Music to Ibsen's Drama.

• Summer Social Dance Party

  Jun 13 - 27, 2008
  From zydeco to the tango to line dancing, Performance Plus will have you swinging through the halls of the Kennedy Center with its Summer Social Dance parties.

• Ballet American Style

  Jun 14, 2008 at 5:00 PM
  Join us for a panel discussion featuring members of the companies presented in Ballet Across America.

• Theater Lunchtime Look-In: Disney's The Lion King

  Jul 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM
  Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members from Disney's The Lion King for an insider's look, complete with a lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!