Performances
Annual Conservatory Concert
Spring Performance Concert Series
May 20-21 & May 27-28 | CityDance Studio Theater at the Music Center at Strathmore
Get ready to be dazzled by the young talents of CityDance Conservatory! CityDance is thrilled to invite you to the Annual Conservatory Concert Series on May 20-21 and May 27-28 at CityDance Studio Theater at Strathmore. This spring showcase promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring an electrifying program that spans multiple genres, including classical ballet, hip hop and more. Don’t miss out on this chance to witness the next generation of dance artists and innovators as they take the stage and captivate audiences with their breathtaking performances!
The Annual Conservatory Concert Series features choreography staged and created by Ballet Master Stanislav Issaev, Artistic Director Lorraine Spiegler, CityDance Ignite Artist, Sarah J. Ewing and Robert J. Priore, and Teaching Artists/Choreographers Olga Aru, Anna Canova, Alicia Canterna, Ro Cunningham, Asanga Domask, Jenna Hide, Diana Amalfitano Hudson, Adjetey Klufio, Corey Levine, Marianna Rosanova, and Monique N. Walker.
Professional company repertory includes work by Ronen Koresh/Koresh Dance Company and Ignite Artist, Robert J. Priore/Priore Dance and guest choreographers Ryan Bailey, Caroline Rocher Barnes, Brady Farrar, Therese Gahl, Micah Geyer, Rachel Kreiling, Alex Neoral, Tariq Darrell O’Meally, Chitra Subramanian, Keith Thomas, and Robert Tyler.
Award-winning solos from Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA), and pieces created specifically for NAACP ACT-SO will also be included. Choreography Project works by Conservatory Dancers Avery Brown, Gabrielle and Makenzie Eisle, Sydney Frazier, Ida London, and alumni Richard Frye and Noa Kamiya support the celebration of eighteen graduating Conservatory seniors during the 2022-2023 season.
2023 Conservatory Concerts:
Saturday, May 20, 7:00 pm Family Show A1 Performance
Sunday, May 21, 2:00 pm Family Show A2 Performance
Saturday, May 27, 2:00 pm Petite Conservatory Performance
Saturday, May 27, 6:00 pm Petite Conservatory Performance
Sunday, May 28, 2:00 pm Family Show B1 Performance
Sunday, May 28, 6:00 pm Family Show B2 Performance
All times are in Eastern Standard Time
In-Person Tickets: $30 | bpt.me/5855144
Live stream packages will be available for purchase at a later date.
Past Performances
National Dance Day
Mini Conservatory Performance
September 17, 2022, @ 4:45 pm | The REACH, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
At the invitation of the Kennedy Center, students from the Conservatory will perform at the Kennedy Center’s annual National Dance Day event. This event highlights the abundance of dance in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region. CityDance Conservatory will join an incredible line-up of dance artists, companies, and schools in the area. This event is free and open to all. Street and garage parking available.
Creating the Magic
Winter Performance Concert Series
December 3-18, 2022 | CityDance Studio Theater at the Music Center at Strathmore
CityDance proudly presents this year’s Conservatory holiday showcase and brings the magic to the CityDance Studio Theater at Strathmore!
The young talents of CityDance Conservatory and the Young Training Program enchant audiences with their annual winter showcase in an exciting program across multiple genres, from Classical Ballet and Modern to Afro-Pop, Sri Lankan, and beyond!
Professional repertory from national and international summer intensive guest companies and artists: Koresh Dance Company, PHILADANCO!, Alex Neoral/Focus Cia de Danca, Elizabeth Gahl/Compagnie Elizabeth Gahl, and Ignite Artists, Asanga Domask and Robert J. Priore will be highlighted.
Creating the Magic features choreography staged and created by Ballet Master Stanislav Issaev, Artistic Director Lorraine Spiegler, CityDance Teaching Artists, and Guest Artists Diana Amalfitano, Ryan Bailey, Alicia Canterna, Micah Geyer, Jenna Hide, Adjetey Klufio, Aranza Lara, Tariq Darrell O’Meally, Robert Tyler, Hunter Tayman, Keith Lamelle Thomas.
Award-winning solos from Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA), and NAACP ACT-SO National Competition will also be included. Creating the Magic will also celebrate the Conservatory’s eighteen graduating seniors.
Let’s create magic together this holiday season!
Performance Dates:
Saturday, December 3, 7:00 pm – Creating the Magic Concert: A Glimpse of the 2022-2023 YAGP Program
Sunday, December 5, 2:00 pm – Creating the Magic Concert: Senior Concert
Saturday, December 10, 7:00 pm – Creating the Magic: Fundraising Showcase
Sunday, December 11, 2:00 pm – Creating the Magic: Family Concert (A1)
Sunday, December 11, 6:00 pm – Creating the Magic: Family Concert ( A2)
Saturday, December 17, 7:00 pm – Creating the Magic: Family Concert ( B1)
Sunday, December 18, 2:00 pm – Creating the Magic: Family Concert (B2)
In-person tickets: $25 | strathmore.org
