Our Story genre captures the best of local theater, spoken word, and film. Meet artists after each show for the meet and greet and talk back.
No events of this type are scheduled at this time. Check back soon or sign up for show announcements here!
INTERSECTIONS Festival 2023
Where the Art World and Real World Intersect
FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 26, 2023
The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival is a performing arts festival that presents work that impacts our society, culture, and world by informing, inspiring, educating, and entertaining. INTERSECTIONS is about presenting excellent art that inspires a connected community, engages artists and audiences alike, and creates a vibrant neighborhood, city, and world. We are interested in unique perspectives and art that connect us to the many facets of our humanity. The Atlas Intersections Festival presents artists that look to explore the ideas and issues of our time through their work.
Nomad Dancers and Raqs El Hob: Global Oasis
March 25 8:00 pm
Therese Gahl & Company: REFLECTIONS
March 26 4:30 pm
Rae Grey Dance Collective: Wax & Wane
April 22 7:30 pm
2023 Intersections Festival
Festival dates: FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 26, 2023
Artists
Akua Allrich
ALB Produces
Andrew Earle Simpson with Lucy Bowen McCauley and Dancers
Black Leaves Dance Company
Capital City Symphony
Capitol Movement, Inc
Capitol Tap and District Tap
Colby Moore
Elements Dance Company
Erick Acuña Productions
Furia Flamenca Dance Company
Glade Dance Collective
GRIDLOCK Dance
Heidi Martin
Imagination Stage
kraftwitch (John Moletress)
Mixtape Recital Series
Ney Mello & Erica Wang
Nomad Dancers and Raqs El Hob
Prakriti Dance
Shanna Lim
Shelby Lock
Silk Road Dance Company
Smriti Krishnan, Disciple of Smt. Sheila Rubin
Tacones Productions
The Eternal Art Collective
The SAPAN Institute
Therese Gahl & Company
Tiny House Plays
Vincent Stovall
Washington Women in Jazz
Word Dance Theater
Zaneta Z Artist
Jane Franklin Dance
INTERSECTIONS 2023
The Eternal Art Collective: SEEN
March 24 8:00 pm
The members of The Eternal Art Collective invite the audience, as well as fellow co-performers on stage, on a unique immersive experience produced through a compilation of each artist’s individual aerial, dance, and performance backgrounds.
INTERSECTIONS 2023
Nomad Dancers and Raqs El Hob: Global Oasis
March 25 8:00 pm
Nomad Dancers and Raqs el Hob represent travelers in desert areas across the Middle East and Central Asia, hoping for survival as they migrate in search of safe haven.
INTERSECTIONS 2023
Therese Gahl & Company: REFLECTIONS
March 26 4:30 pm
REFLECTIONS is an exciting and thought-provoking evening of contemporary dance, visual arts and collaborations. Therese is presenting and performing alongside an amazing cast of local dancers, celebrating the positivity and unity that comes from dance.
INTERSECTIONS 2023
Rae Grey Dance Collective: Wax & Wane
April 22 7:30 pm
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.”
Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Graham Holdings Company
The Intersections Festival is where DMV dance comes together to perform. All styles of movement can be seen at Intersections and it’s the only chance to see such a variety of work at once.
INTERSECTIONS 2023
The Eternal Art Collective: SEEN
March 24 8:00 pm
The members of The Eternal Art Collective invite the audience, as well as fellow co-performers on stage, on a unique immersive experience produced through a compilation of each artist’s individual aerial, dance, and performance backgrounds.
INTERSECTIONS 2023
Nomad Dancers and Raqs El Hob: Global Oasis
March 25 8:00 pm
Nomad Dancers and Raqs el Hob represent travelers in desert areas across the Middle East and Central Asia, hoping for survival as they migrate in search of safe haven.
INTERSECTIONS 2023
Therese Gahl & Company: REFLECTIONS
March 26 4:30 pm
REFLECTIONS is an exciting and thought-provoking evening of contemporary dance, visual arts and collaborations. Therese is presenting and performing alongside an amazing cast of local dancers, celebrating the positivity and unity that comes from dance.
INTERSECTIONS 2023
Rae Grey Dance Collective: Wax & Wane
April 22 7:30 pm
“The human condition can be defined as the characteristics and key events of human life, including birth, learning, emotion, aspiration, morality, conflict, and death.”
Hundreds of musicians are presented at Intersections in nearly every genre of music. From GRAMMY® Winners to local artists and hometown favorites – everyone plays at Intersections and dance parties are encouraged.
No events of this type are scheduled at this time. Check back soon or sign up for show announcements here!
ARTS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Arts for Young Audiences is an important part of our family programming at the Atlas. Shows are dramatically unique. Each season, Atlas features programming presented by DC area organizations specializing in programming for young people including theater, music, puppetry, and dance. Generally, performances are designed for children ages 2-10 and are specified for each show. All patrons age 1 and above require a ticket. Family Fun Days are special programs offered during our annual Intersections Festival.
No events of this type are scheduled at this time. Check back soon or sign up for show announcements here!
Family Fun Day
FREE
Saturday, March 11 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Calling all kids! Bring the whole family for youth-oriented performances and activities. Our lobby will be filled with music, performances, an instrument petting zoo, and a creation station offering crafts and coloring for kids and their grown-up friends.
Our Atlas Cafe will be open for purchase of yummy treats and delicious sips for all to enjoy.
All Activities are family-friendly, age-appropriate, and FREE to the public
Free Family Fun Day is brought to you by the Washington Post
Family Fun Day is made possible by support from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Tara Hoot
Darlings, you’re GORGEOUS!
A campy and glamorous story time for kids and kids at heart.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
*suitable for all ages
Capital City Symphony
Instrument Petting Zoo
Bring the whole family for an opportunity to see, touch, and hear instruments provided by Atlas Resident Arts Partner: Capital City Symphony.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
*suitable for all ages
Creation Station
People of all ages can stop by our creation station for a takeaway coloring project
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
*suitable for all ages
No events of this type are scheduled at this time. Check back soon or sign up for show announcements here!
Hunter Images by Brandon Scott
"Indelible", choreographed by Mariah Lopez Solonick. ICONS Choreographic Institute presented 7 world premiers at its "Thesis Dance Concert" on May 11 and May 12, 2019 at the Dance Loft on 14 in Washington D.C. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
City at Peace
Dance Performances
