Project ChArma

A collective of artists based in the Washington DC area who promote social change through movement. Pronounced Karma because it guides our lives

We are a group of teaching artists, hip hop guardians, DMV representatives, parents, lovers, achievers, students, ambassadors.

07/08/2026

📢Calling all Dance Place community members!

On May 28, the Artistic Director of Dance Place was fired by an Executive Director who plans to restructure instead of rehire.

In response, nearly 500 community members signed and delivered a petition to the Board, asking for a town hall in July. The Board offered a town hall in September, despite the petition’s demand to have our concerns and perspectives heard earlier.

We invite the dance community to join us for our own town hall Sunday, July 19th from 12pm to 2pm, location TBD. The location will be Metro-accessible and a virtual option will be available. Lend your voice to advocate for a strong, healthy Dance Place with us!

03/02/2026

I am writing to cordially invite you all to attend PRIME: A Tribute to Returning Home. This will be an evening dedicated to celebrating the power, passion, and determination of four matriarchs who built the foundation of Dance Place, and thus the surrounding Brookland area: Carla Perlo, Deborah Riley, Mama Sylvia Soumah, and Carol Foster.

These women didn't just shape a dance community. They created the conditions for generations of artists, students, and families, including many of us, to find our way home. PRIME is our love letter to them.

Sarah Beth Oppenheim of HHeart Stück Bernie Dr. Ronya-Lee Anderson and The Light Factory, and myself, AAma Lawof Project ChArma will take the stage to honor these extraordinary women through the power of movement and performance. There are many other UMD alumni and current students involved in this production as well!

The Sunday matinee (March 8 at 4 pm) will also feature something truly intimate: the matriarchs themselves will share stories about their legacies and their deep investment in this community, followed by a reception where you can connect with them directly.

Please come. Bring your people. Let's fill this house and show these women just how much they mean to us.

Visit DDance Placeat www.danceplace.org to grab your tickets for PRIME: A Tribute to Returning Home today! See you soon.

01/12/2026

📢NEW CLASS ALERT
Join us this & EVERY Thursday 🧹on the floor 🧹
We're back at Dance Place where we got our momentum about 10 years ago with the premier of "Full Circle: Bridging the Gap"

Address

7117 Maple Ave
Takoma Park, MD
20912

Website

http://www.projectcharma.com/

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