Diplomats of Dance Society’s Annual Soireé
By • September 21, 2023 0 1159
The Diplomats of Dance Society hosted its annual soirée, which included a special performance from Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (DTSBDC), on Thursday, September 14th. Choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess, members of the Washington dance community, and dance supporters new and seasoned were in attendance at the historic Arts Club of Washington, former home of President James Monroe.
DTSBDC dancers performed excerpts in the intimate gallery space, and offered a preview for their upcoming Kennedy Center performance on November 30.
The Diplomats of Dance Society supports the cultural diplomacy of the dance company’s international touring, which has included more than 30 countries. Burgess has been a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department for over two decades.
All photos courtesy of Lauren Victor for Diplomats of Dance.
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- Dancers perform a new work by DTSBDC.
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- DTSBDC Board President Kelly Southall (left) and Dana Tai Soon Burgess (right) flank DTSBDC dancers.
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- Jameson Freeman, Bonnie Kogod, Ben Sanders.
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- Ari Gandy, Claire Siwulec, Berkley Lane, Sofia Ivanoff, Layla Serna, Fabiana Avendaño.
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- Jennifer Price, Christin Arthyr, Naham Navas, Shay Taylor.
