CURRENT PROGRAMS

We develop programs designed for emerging and established dance artists with ballet technique and traditional modern training. To build our capacity to service the greater Washington, D.C. area, we have created the following programs: Dawn: A Black Men's Initiative, Trainee, Apprenticeship, Dissonance Dance Theatre.

We are here for you! Ngoma customizes programs for partnering educational institutions.

For our Program Offering Packet, click here.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Work Study Program

Dedicated, focused Work-study volunteers take classes and workshops in exchange for performing basic administrative duties. Work-study personnel handle administrative duties off-site, at Dissonance events and performances. Twenty is the minimum age required for work-study staff. Dissonance accepts 2-3 work study dancers a season. Season runs from summer through spring of the following year.

PROGRAM REVIEWS

"Thanks to the Summer Contemporary Ballet program, my daughter Diamond auditioned and was accepted into the Dance Theatre of Harlem Residency at the Kennedy Center!"

— Sandra Ebron, Proud Parent of Diamond Ebron,
Student of DDT's Summer Contemporary Ballet Program

"Thank you so much for allowing my daughter to be part of your workshop. Dedication, discipline and determination is key for our youth. Please continue to keep us in mind for future workshops."

— LaShawn Lewis, Proud Parent of Jakai'la Lewis,
Student of DDT's Summer Contemporary Ballet Program

"It's one thing to be able to explain something but it takes a good instructor to make their students see...that's what Shawn does."

— Sedrick Moody, English Teacher,
Student of DDT's Summer Contemporary Ballet Program

"I really enjoyed you teaching my daughter. The way that you stayed on her while she is in class is good because she respects you and I also respect your outlook on her dancing."

— Ms. Hubbard, Proud Parent of Shoanna Hubbard,
Student of DDT's Summer Contemporary Ballet Program

"I really want to thank you for everything your training has made me so confident in dance calls. I love you!"

— Patrick Cragin, Former DDT Company Member,
Performer with National Touring Cast of Grease