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Contemporary Ballet, Scandinavian Kulning, Bluegrass and Old-time Music come together in Chamber Dance Project’s Ramblin’ [VIDEO PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato

Washington, D.C.-based contemporary ballet company Chamber Dance Project presents its annual summer season this June 27-29. The production entitled Ramblin’, at downtown Washington, D.C.’s Sydney Harman Hall will feature Tony Award®-winning band The Red Clay Ramblers playing live, a world premiere ballet, a Washington premiere, along with reprises of two company favorites.

Led by artistic director and choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning, Chamber Dance Project is in its twelfth season in Washington. A company of professional dancers and musicians dedicated to the partnership of ballet and live music in an intimate setting, this season CDP will highlight the talents of dancers from Atlanta Ballet, BalletMet, Cincinnati Ballet, and more, along with its stellar string quartet.  

Watch each video to learn about the ballets on the program, The Red Clay Ramblers, and Chamber Dance Project’s artists.

Chamber Dance Project artistic director and award-winning choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning previews Ramblin’.
Guest choreographer Christian Denice talks about the world-premiere of “Book of Stones.”
The Red Clay Ramblers Band talk about the music for “Book of Stones.”
“Weave the Wind” – Behind the Scenes.
The Red Clay Ramblers talk about the Washington, D.C. premiere of “Ramblin’ Suite.”
Meet Chamber Dance Project dancer Ian Debono.
Meet Chamber Dance Project violist Jerome Gordon.
Meet Chamber Dance Project violinist Karin Kelleher.
Meet Chamber Dance Project violinist and principal musician Sally McLain.
Meet Bland Simpson and Jack Herrick of The Red Clay Ramblers.
The Red Clay Ramblers talk about Bluegrass vs Old-Time music.

Chamber Dance Project with The Red Clay Ramblers perform Ramblin’, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 27 (with Summer Solstice Party) & Friday, June 28, and 2:00 p.m. (with post-show onstage workshop) & 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29. Sydney Harman Hall 610 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004.

OPENING PREMIUM NIGHT TICKETS AND SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY

Join Chamber Dance Project for their annual Summer Solstice Party immediately following the opening night performance. This fundraising affair draws you closer to the essence of CDP’s artistic mission, providing a rare opportunity to engage with The Red Clay Ramblers, the dancers, guest choreographers, and CDP’s resident string quartet. In the spirit of light, please wear white. Tickets range from $250-$350.

The Summer Solstice Party, including premium opening night tickets, can be secured through Chamber Dance Project’s Eventbrite. Please contact Chamber Dance Project at 202.499.2297 or email info@chamberdance.org if you prefer to pay via check to bypass processing fees for this ticket level.

EVENTBRITE TICKET LINK

Tickets for both Friday and Saturday performances, as well as performance-only tickets for opening night, are available below through the Sydney Harman Hall ticket office. Tickets range from $60-$90.

HARMON HALL TICKET LINK

PRE-SHOW ARTIST CHATS FOR JUNE 28 & 29 PERFORMANCES

Enhance your performance experience by hearing straight from the artists you are about to see perform. Join them 45-minutes prior to the performance in the upper lobby for a pre-show discussion.

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