March 14, 2026 8:00 pm
TEXTURES is an evening-length, concert by Textures Dance Theatre that braids contemporary modern technique with elements of jazz, ballet, and social dance to explore identity, resilience, and community. Curated as five to seven original works, the program moves from intimate, breath-driven solos and duets to full-ensemble surges, inviting audiences into layered human stories told through precise athleticism and grounded musicality.
A dance drives the action, with advanced apprentices integrated as featured performers to foster intergenerational exchange and professional growth. The movement vocabulary emphasizes dynamic weight shifts, spirals, rhythmic footwork, and athletic partnering that travels boldly through space.
Runtime: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ages: All Ages
Marcus Isaiah is a choreographer, educator, and creative director whose work exists at the intersection of movement, storytelling, and cultural connection. He is the Founder and Artistic Executive Director of Textures Dance Theatre in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a contemporary modern dance company dedicated to “weaving the human experience” into performances and programs that inspire, educate, and connect communities.
A native of Washington, DC, Marcus is a graduate of Suitland High School’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University. His career has taken him across the United States and abroad, performing, directing, and choreographing for professional companies, arts organizations, and academic institutions. He currently serves as the Director of Dance at The Conway Academy.
In 2023, Marcus premiered MANIFEST at THE REACH at The Kennedy Center a personal work exploring themes of resilience, transformation, and community. Known for blending contemporary modern technique with influences from jazz, ballet, and social dance, his choreography is physically rigorous, emotionally resonant, and culturally rooted.
Marcus is committed to amplifying the presence of artists of color onstage and behind the scenes. Through Textures Dance Theatre’s Pathways mentorship program, he provides young artists with professional development, hands-on experience, and performance opportunities to help them envision sustainable careers in the arts.
His work has been presented at venues including THE REACH at The Kennedy Center, Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dance Place, the Proscenium Theater at Prince George’s Community College, and The Publick Playhouse. Marcus’s creative vision thrives where artistry meets accessibility, ensuring audiences from all walks of life can see themselves reflected in the work.
