Sona Kharatian’s career has been shaped by one of the most important people in her life: her father. Born into a dancer family in Yerevan, Armenia, both of her parents were dancers with the National Ballet of Armenia, which meant she spent her early childhood either in the studio or in the wings. “Dance was […]
In an event inspired by the words of President John F. Kennedy, The Washington Ballet will perform the world premier of WHO WHEN WHY this Saturday, June 24, at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Kogod Courtyard. Kennedy famously asked, “If not us, who? If not now, when?” In this new work, instructor and choreographer Mimmo […]
After just a few months on the job as artistic director for The Washington Ballet, Julie Kent has revamped the company’s enrichment programs and its school. Dance legends will join Kent three times during the season in the series “ICONS: of dance—Sundays at The Joe.” American Ballet Theatre artistic director Kevin McKenzie is the first […]
The new studios are available to the public to rent. The Washington School of Ballet has announced the expansion of its northwest campus, located a few blocks from the main headquarters. The three new dance studios on the second floor will serve as a rehearsal space for The Washington Ballet and allow for added youth […]