Urban Corps creates a new give and take between French and American dancers, generating a symbiotic, artistic relationship. This collaboration, the likes of which is unprecedented in D.C., serves as proof that urban issues are not only local, but mutually influenced on both sides of the Atlantic and across the globe.
Urban Corps festival performances highlight the unique interpretation of French dancers, who have been influenced by contemporary dance, theater, mime, circus, capoeira and, of course, American hip-hop.
Full Program
Friday, May 18 at 8pm at Howard University, Ira Aldridge Theater // 2400 6th St., NW
“Entre Deux” by Compagnie Stylistik
Saturday, May 19 at 2pm in Kalorama Park
// At the intersection of Columbia Rd., Kalorama Rd., and 19th St., NW
“Le Petit Bal 2 Rue” by Compagnie De Fakto
Sunday, May 20 at 6pm at the Kennedy Center’s Millenium Stage // 700 F St., NW
“The Three Wise Monkeys” by Compagnie Par-Allèles
Monday, May 21 at 6pm at Busboys and Poets // 1025 5th St., NW
Conference: “Old School: The birth of hip-hop in the U.S. and France”
with Ubran Artistry’s Junious “House” Brickhouse and the University of Arizona’s Alain-Philippe Durand
Wednesday, May 23 at 8pm at Dance Place // 3225 8th St., NE
“N” by Compagnie De Fakto
Thursday, May 24 at 8pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center // 1333 H St., NE
“Tour of Duty” by Compagnie KLP
Friday, May 25 9pm to midnight at Artisphere // 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA
Battle of the Dance Crews, featuring Urban Artistry, Joy of Motion’s DCypher Dance
