Alex Short
photo by Ray Gniewek
 
 

"Like children who grow up, move away from home, and in doing so, reveal sides of themselves you never knew, your interpretations of my poems were a powerful, astonishing education. Your company also gave them depth, humor and dignity."

Reuben Jackson , poet

 
 

Announcements

Marketing Associate

Are you looking for an excellent working opportunity in arts administration?  Jane Franklin Dance has an opening.  Duties include networking, production of marketing materials, implementing Media schedule, development of new marketing opportunities, and distribution of promotional material. Computer skills desired. Experience in working with non-profit dance or other performing arts nonprofits is a plus. Hours are flexible 10 -20 hours weekly. Please send cover letter, writing sample and resume to info@janefranklin.com

Get Involved

If you would like to get involved with Jane Franklin Dance as a Board Member, volunteer, or bring Jane Franklin Dance to your school or community, please let us know.  Call 703298-3235

 

 

 


 

Lubber Run Amphitheater
8:00 pm

Thursday, June 22


Jane Franklin Dance performs for Arts al Fresco, Arlington's free series of outdoor performing events.  No reservations or tickets are required.  Bring a picnic and enjoy dance outdoors!

Free Admission

Lubber Run Amphitheater

N. 2nd & N. Columbus Street

Arlington VA

For up-to-date inclement weather information, please call 703-228-1850

Recently Danced

Jane Franklin Dance led movement classes for "Campagna Kids meets Ainslie Arts Center" at Episcopal High School on May 19.  Alexandira's Patrick Henry Elementary Campagna kids had an afternoon of dance, theater, ceramics and recording studio experimentation.  Thanks to EHS Arts Chair, Douglas Kehlenbrink, Campagna's Autumn McCain and Patricia Lender at Patrick Henry for pulling together a great arts day.  

Out in the Community

On Thursday June 1, Jane Franklin Dance performed Jazz on Foot for all the students at Tuckahoe Elementary in Arlington.  Jazz on Foot traces jazz music from its roots in 19th century New Orleans, through the northward migration to New York's Harlem Renaissance, to the Bebop era of the 1950’s.  Thanks to the faculty, staff, PTA and particularly Camille Scarborough for bringing   Jazz on Foot

Date Change - Summer Young Dancers

Young Dancers Project meets on July 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25 from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon.  Enrollment closes on July 7.  Click here for details and to enroll.

Ready to Fringe

Jane Franklin Dance joins the Inaugural Capital Fringe Festival of 'out-there' events in dance, theater, performance, music.  You can join us for the kick-off party at the Warehouse on July 20 or take a class with Jane at The Fringe Training Factory - Adult Dance Beginners, Flashpoint, 916 G St NW, Washington DC, July 21 3:30 - 5:00 pm.  www.capfringe.com.  You can also join us late night at the HOTSPOT.  And by all means, come see our show at the Fringe!

 

 

 
Upcoming
Concerts

Capital Fringe

Washington DC
July 21, 22, 26, 27, 29

International Dance Festival

New York, NY
July 24, 2006

Cabaradio
Washington DC
July 29, 30, 2006

April Betty
photo by Ray Gniewek

News

Dance Sampler - Call for Choreography

Submit your choreography for Dance Sampler, a day long festival on Dec 2, 2006. Selected choreographers teach a workshop, and perform their work in the evening. Workshops can be proposed in any style for dancers of any age or level of experience. To apply please send a VHS tape or DVD of your completed choreography, a brief description of a proposed workshop, a $25 submission fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials to: Jane Franklin Dance, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206.
Submission deadline is Sept 25, 2005. Selected choreographers receive publicity, technical support, and a $150 stipend. Workshops and the performance take place at Gunston Theater One, Arlington. For additional information call 703-298-3235. Submission form.

Special Thanks

Our Most Recent Contributors


The Fogarty Family, Raymond Gniewek and Noreen Kopenhaver,
Harriet Levy, Gwen Rubinstein, Peg Schaefer, George & Lorna Bass, David and Patty Bristol, Janet Booth and Robert Gaarder, Thea Bournazian, Lee Bory, Lisa Curtis, Dona Davis and Michael C. Davis, David Goldston, Gerda Keiswetter, Belford Lawson, Cheryl Lubell, Mr. and Mrs. Gant Redmon