Name: Alvin Ailey at The Kennedy Center by Ashayla Byrd by Dancing in the District
Duration: 12 min 30 s
Description: I’ve Been Here Before. Or Have I? A dance review of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 2024, 2025 season celebrates the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. This show took place at the The Kennedy Center Opera House, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:30 pm. Written by Ashayla Byrd for Dancing in the District Magazine.

I’ve Been Here Before. Or Have I? A dance review of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 2024, 2025 season celebrates the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. This show took place at the The Kennedy Center Opera House, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:30 pm. Written by Ashayla Byrd for Dancing in the District Magazine.

Alvin Ailey at The Kennedy Center by Ashayla Byrd

The instrumental to Lzrbeam 2025 off of dddespair's album.

LZRBEAM 2025 - Instrumental

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Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company
An Asian American Dance Journey
February 28, 2025
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Sylvana Christopher

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Furia Flamenca – Flamenco, Passion and Soul
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, February 22, 2025, 8 p.m.
by Ashayla Byrd

Furia Flamenca at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival by Ashayla Byrd

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Halo-Halo: Mixed-Mixed is about two individuals honoring each of their experiences of being mixed-race: all of their confusion, joy, excitement, struggle, and everything in between. Halo-Halo (pronounced hah-lo hah-lo) is a Philippine dessert that directly translates to “mix-mix” in Tagalog. It is a combination of sweet toppings added to evaporated milk and crushed ice. In the same way that there are lots of variations on how to make halo-halo, there are lots of ways to be mixed-race when it comes to heritage and experience. We are making an honest piece about being mixed-race, and we intend to investigate the many complicated layers of our mixed-race lives. We don’t want to create one set definition of “what it means to be mixed-race;” We only aim to shine a light on our experiences in the hope that it will inspire others to be as honest and compassionate toward their mixed-race experiences.

Jadyn Brick & Luisa Lynch presents Halo-Halo Mixed at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival by Ashayla Byrd

David of DITD talks to Claire Alrich about her new dance show, MAKE ME A MONUMENT, and other cool things!

Artist Talks - Claire Alrich

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A sculpture of grey office chairs sits piled at the center of the Sprenger Theater; the curtains are wide open. Their arrangement, though intentional, looks haphazard and disheveled. The stark, white spotlight shining down on them creates an eerie feeling, at least for me. The pile is flanked by two handheld, industrial lights. I enter this experience feeling intrigued. Given the job market and the political sphere, the sight of more than two desk chairs in any locality just skeeves me out. I know that I am about to witness Company | E, but what’s the deal with these chairs?

What's Up With Those Chairs? Company E at Atlas INTERSECTIONS by Ashayla Byrd

An interview with Emily Ames and Rae Luebbert about a long side: a queer double portrait.
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About a long side: a queer double portrait

Inspired by queer visual artists like Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Claude Cahun, and Mickalene Thomas, a long side: a queer double portrait plays with the radical contours of portraiture. With live and filmed dance, and more props than they originally anticipated, dance artists Rae Luebbert and Emily Ames embrace “queer” as a verb, alongside original, live music by Amelia Diehl. Layers of projection—and shared tea—create an immersive world that embraces the expansiveness of time, performance, and queerness.

Emily Ames and Rae Luebbert talk about a long side: a queer double portrait

ALICE – The Washington Ballet

Capital One Hall

April 26, 2025

By Luella Christopher, Ph.D

Banner photo: TWB Artists by Sonia Bartolomeo for TWB

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Alice by The Washington Ballet at Capital One Hall by Luella Christopher

You are about to listen to a dance review titled "Come On In, It's Hard Outside". It covers the New Releases Choreographers Showcase at Dance Place, and was written by Ashayla Byrd for dancing in the district magazine. This show took place on May 3 at 7pm & May 4 at 4pm at Dance Place, in Washington, DC. Now begins the review. Read the review in the buy now link!

Alvin Ailey at The Kennedy Center by Ashayla Byrd

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