DanceArtTheater

06/11/2026

Statistically speaking, how many people buy tickets to a show online before the event?
Well, the numbers don't lie, or do they? over 90% of live event attendees lock in their tickets online ahead of time rather than risking it at the door! 🎟️💻
Don't be that person waiting in line outside or staring at a "SOLD OUT" sign while everyone else is already inside enjoying the magic. Secure your spot, beat the rush, and support incredible local art!
✨ UPCOMING SHOW DETAILS ✨

📅 Date: June 12, 8PM
📍 Location: Capital One Hall – The Vault
🌟 Special Guests: Motion X Dance Company and Five Fifty Dance
The countdown is on! Click the link in our bio to grab your tickets today before they’re gone! 👇

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

🎟️ One Week Away: Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!
We are officially one week away from an unforgettable evening of contemporary dance in Northern Virginia!
On Friday, June 12th, DanceArtTheater and Motion X will premiere highly anticipated new choreography at The Vault at Capital One Hall. To make the evening even more memorable, we are sharing the stage for a bonus performance from Five Fifty Dance.
🌟 Can data inspire art?
DanceArtTheater proves it can in their upcoming production, Statistically Speaking: A Dance in Numbers. Join us for a celebration of movement, collaboration, and fresh creative work.
⏳ Strictly Limited Seating
The Vault offers a rare, intimate proximity between the performers and the audience. While this means every single seat feels like the front row, it also means tickets are strictly limited and moving fast.
Don't miss out on this incredible night of local performing arts.

06/06/2026

🎟️ Less Than One Week Away: Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!
We are officially 6 days away from an unforgettable evening of contemporary dance in Northern Virginia!
On Friday, June 12th, DanceArtTheater and Motion X will premiere highly anticipated new choreography at The Vault at Capital One Hall. To make the evening even more memorable, we are sharing the stage for a bonus performance from Five Fifty Dance.
🌟 Can data inspire art?
DanceArtTheater proves it can in their upcoming production, Statistically Speaking: A Dance in Numbers. Join us for a celebration of movement, collaboration, and fresh creative work.
⏳ Strictly Limited Seating
The Vault offers a rare, intimate proximity between the performers and the audience. While this means every single seat feels like the front row, it also means tickets are strictly limited and moving fast.
Don't miss out on this incredible night of local performing arts.

04/24/2026

It’s time to grab a brush, pour a glass, and help DanceArtTheater take the stage!
We are hosting an exclusive Paint & Sip Fundraiser at Shipgarten in Tysons Corner, and we would love for you to join us for an afternoon of creativity and community. Every ticket sold goes directly toward funding our upcoming summer performances:
June 12th: Capital One Hall
July 27th: Small Plates Duck
Event Details
When: May 2nd @ 4:00 PM
Where: Shipgarten, Tysons Corner
Included: Artist-led instruction, all painting supplies, and a drink of your choice!
Choose Your Ticket
We have two ways for you to support the company:

Ticket A $50
Full Paint & Sip Experience + 1 Drink
Ticket B $70
Full Experience + Discounted Ticket to our June 12th Performance at Capital One Hall

Can't Make It? Sponsor a Dancer!
If you aren't able to join us in person but still want to support our summer season, you can Sponsor a Dancer! Your donation will allow one of our talented performers to "get in on the fun," covering their supplies and participation in the event. It’s a wonderful way to show your support even from afar.
Purchase tickets at DanceArtTheater.com
Space is limited to ensure everyone has a canvas and a seat, so please RSVP as soon as possible. We can’t wait to see what you create!

11/06/2025

Throwback Thursday. Still doing it! Get your tickets to this year’s festival!

10/20/2025

Transformations Dance Festival:
15 Choreographers, 1 Night Only! 💥
Mark your calendars! Get ready for an electrifying night of movement at the inaugural Transformations Dance Festival!

See the diverse and dynamic work of 15 innovative choreographers all on one stage. This is your chance to witness groundbreaking artistry and celebrate the vibrant future of dance.

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Friday, November 22nd

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Fairfax, VA

10/18/2025

CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS

Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. and March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at The Fredgren Studio Theatre, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041.

Hosted by DanceArtTheater
Presented by Small Plates Choreography Festival
Directed by Meredith Barnes and Beth McKee Elliott

Performances
March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Notification: On or before December 15, 2025
Confirmation: within one week of acceptance

Fee to apply: $50.00
Compensation: $100/company

www.smallplatesdance.com/apply


Photo: Ad Deum Dance Company at Small Plates Austin PC Beth McKee Elliott

09/25/2025

CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS

Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. and March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at The Fredgren Studio Theatre, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041.

Hosted by DanceArtTheater
Presented by Small Plates Choreography Festival
Directed by Meredith Barnes and Beth McKee Elliott

Performances
March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
March 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Notification: On or before December 15, 2025
Confirmation: within one week of acceptance

Fee to apply: $50.00
Compensation: $100/company

www.smallplatesdance.com/apply

07/22/2025

Small Plates Featured Artist - Alysea Colon of DanceArtTheater

Alysea is a self-taught dancer from the Fairfax County, VA and commenced her training in modern, ballet, and jazz styles at Fairfax Academy for the communications and the arts. Over the years, she has attended summer intensives at Old Dominion University and The Governors School of the Arts at Radford. Presently, Alysea is in the process of applying to Georgetown University as a science major and anticipates attending in the upcoming fall semester.

Alysea danced at Small Plates Newburgh 2024 and will be performing with DanceArtTheater at Small Plates Duck, OBX 2024 on July 30 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Duck Amphitheater, 1200 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC.

These events are free and open to the public.

Visit www.smallplatesdance.com for more information.
Presented by the Town of Duck

Learn more about Small Plates Choreography Festival at www.smallplatesdance.com
Get to know the artists of Small Plates by listening to our podcast, The Dance Maker



Support our Fundraiser: www.tinyurl.com/spcffunds