the Smithsonian's first Choreographer-in-Residence, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, shares a special showcase of his newest work, a suite of modern dances that pay homage to vocalist Marian Anderson, an icon who broke racial barriers through her resplendent voice. The work, entitled "A Tribute to Marian Anderson" is being premiered at the National Portrait Gallery this month.

The tribute will feature dancers from the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, opera singer Millicent Scarlett, and pianist Jeffery Watson. Burgess will also participate in a Q&A with members and guests.

6:30 - cocktail hour

7:30 - program

8:30 - dinner

Business dress.

A reservation is required for dinner by 5 pm the day before.

A reservation is recommended for cocktail & program only.

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Complimentary parking after 6 pm at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave.

Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess. October 27 and 30, 2018, 6:30pm, McEvoy Theater, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC

Free admission. A discussion follows each performance.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess, the National Portrait Gallery Choreographer-in-Residence, and his company will respond to the exhibition “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now” in a poignant modern dance work with video by designer Kelly Colburn. After the performance, join Burgess and Portrait Gallery Curator Asma Naeem as they discuss “Black Out” and Burgess’s process in creating his newest work.

RSVP here

Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess. October 27 and 30, 2018, 6:30pm, McEvoy Theater, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC

Free admission. A discussion follows each performance.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess, the National Portrait Gallery Choreographer-in-Residence, and his company will respond to the exhibition “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now” in a poignant modern dance work with video by designer Kelly Colburn. After the performance, join Burgess and Portrait Gallery Curator Asma Naeem as they discuss “Black Out” and Burgess’s process in creating his newest work.

RSVP here