Moveius @ The Spanish CULTURAL CENTER
october 15
25/26 | 10th Anniversary Season
Moveius Ballet is honored to present a free performance in collaboration with The Spanish Cultural Center. Click here for more information and to reserve tickets!
Guiding LIght: Celebrating 10 Years
November 8 & 14 @ 7:30 pm, November 9 @ 4:00 PM
Moveius Ballet opens its 10th Anniversary Season with Guiding Light—a powerful reflection on a decade of bold vision, boundary-pushing choreography, and community-rooted innovation. Curated by founder Diana Movius, this program features new works and dynamic revivals by Tamas Krizsa, Alvaro Palau, Elvi Balboa, and Movius herself, showcasing the company’s evolution as both a creative force and a platform for emerging ballet voices. More than a retrospective, Guiding Light honors the role of Moveius as a catalyst for new work, local partnerships, and fresh perspectives in contemporary ballet.
A nutcracker dream
december 12-13 & 19 @6:30 pm, December 14, 4:00 PM, December 20, 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
A Nutcracker Dream is a cherished Petworth holiday tradition that brings together professional dancers and rising young talent in a magical retelling of Clara’s journey. This vibrant, community-powered production features a glittering party scene, a daring battle with the Rat King, and a dreamlike visit to the Kingdom of Sweets. More than just a performance, A Nutcracker Dream is a joyful celebration of neighborhood spirit and shared seasonal magic—right in the heart of Northwest D.C.
Love language
February 14 @ 7:30 PM & 15 @ 4:00 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with Love Language—a heartfelt evening of dance and live music curated by acclaimed choreographer and Moveius Associate Director Alvaro Palau. Known for his powerful storytelling through movement, Palau blends contemporary expressiveness with classical precision to craft choreography that speaks directly to the human experience. Set to the rhythms of live music, this intimate and electric performance explores love in its many forms—perfect for a romantic night out or an inspired evening at the theater.
Moveius @ National Portrait Gallery
March 14
The Outwin (working title) is a world premiere commission created in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in response to The Outwin: American Portraiture Today—a national competition highlighting contemporary portraiture that reflects the diversity and complexity of the American experience. This evening-length work by Moveius Ballet draws inspiration from selected portraits in the exhibition, exploring how identity, presence, and power are captured, embodied, and reimagined through movement. Bridging visual art and dance, The Outwin offers a living portrait gallery on stage—where choreography becomes a medium for storytelling, reflection, and cultural dialogue.
Flourish - Season finale & SOIRÉE
June 12-13 @ 7:30 PM, & 14 @ 4:00 PM
Moveius Ballet closes its milestone season with Flourish—a dynamic finale that celebrates the company’s evolution and the vibrant community that shapes its future. This program features bold world premieres and audience favorites, including new commissions from local choreographers of color whose voices are helping to define the next era of contemporary ballet in D.C. Join us in honoring 10 years of creativity, resilience, and transformation—and step into a new chapter of movement, innovation, and impact.