Project ChArma, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD (2026)

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

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"

09/29/2025

Thank you Dance Magazine for uplifting our art and showcasing how we used our platform to spread joy & take a stance at National Dance Day! 🎊

03/31/2025

🎉 THIS MONTH 🎉 We're so pleased to take over the BLACKLIGHT Class Series every Friday from 9.30-11am at Dance Exchange.

Classes are pay-what-you-wish pricing, but please note the donation is now suggested between $15-25! 60% of the proceeds go directly to the artist, and 40% goes to Dance Exchange. This class series is community-powered! We don't turn anyone away!

If you're interested in work study, please reach out to Sarah at [email protected]!

You can also register by emailing [email protected] and/or walkins are always welcome!

Come dance & boogie away those stresses (for the 1.5 hours at least). You don't know what you've got till it's gone!

10/16/2024

We want to see you 🫵🏾 EVERY FRIDAY from 9.30-11am at Dance Exchange a rotating roster of BlackLight Teaching Artists are sharing their craft.

👊🏾 Chris Law will be teaching FLOORWORK inspired by hip hop & modern techniques on October 18th & 25th

👊🏾 Classes are pay-what-you-wish with 60% of proceeds going directly to the teaching artist. Suggested price between $12-25. Cash or Venmo accepted on site.Register by emailing [email protected]. Walk-ins welcome. Contact Sarah at [email protected] if you’re interested in work study! Thank you to Stephen Clapp and Dance Exchange for this exciting new partnership.

09/20/2024

We are looking forward to National Dance Day 2024! Join us for a community discussion on Saturday, September 21st from 1:45-2:45 p.m. in the Macaroni Classroom of The Reach entitled...
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Accessing Empathy for Collective Perspective
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Our co-facilitators are:moves -Chitra Subramanian (Chitra.Moves; Great Persons Series)
-Tariq O’Meally (Artistic Director of Dance Place; Creator of Black Light Summit)flyy______ -Yasseen Hassan (Treehouse; Soul Service)
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Event description- Project ChArma and friends will engage with participants to foster in-depth discussions surrounding community building, wellbeing, and their intersections with dance and community dynamics. This interactive session aims to deepen understanding and encourage meaningful dialogue among participants. In an ever-evolving world, how can dance continue to keep us connected and fuel efforts to build and support our many communities?
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Tag someone who you think should be there! Will you help move our community forward?
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(Project ChArma photo credit all other photos were provided by the artists)

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7117 Maple Ave
Takoma Park, MD
20912

Website

http://www.projectcharma.com/

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