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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs "Portrait of Billie" and other works at the Kennedy Center next month.
(By Lois Greenfield)
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JAN. 20-21: MOMIX"Lunar Sea." Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 888-945-2468 or 703-993-8888.
JAN. 20-21: JANE FRANKLIN DANCE The program includes the premiere of "Found," in which area choreographers join the company in recycling found objects of unpredictable nature; and in celebration of the 10th anniversary season and with dancers from the original cast, a restaging of "Scape Vietnam." Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600.
JAN. 24: URBAN BUSH WOMEN This female ensemble performs work that reflects the female and African American experience. Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 888-945-2468 or 703-993-8888.
JAN. 26-27: URBAN BUSH WOMEN See Jan. 24 listing. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600.
JAN. 27: 2007 CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE Modern dance program includes "Calming Betty" by Heather Lundy; "Deconstructing Joy" by Kim Gibilisco; "Locked" by Lotta Lundgren; "A Day in the Life of a Brain" by Shane O'Hara; "I Am Not My Little Black Dress" by Ed Tyler; "Stuck in the Waiting Room" by Danica Kalemdaroglu; and "Kids & Science" by Noopur Singha. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-7847.
JAN. 28: "DANCING WITH THE STARS" Featuring some of the TV show's contestants, including Cheryl Burke, Max Chmerkovskiy, Ashly DelGrosso, Willa Ford, Harry Hamlin, Kym Johnson, Drew Lachey, Joey Lawrence, Joey McIntyre, Lisa Rinna, Edyta Sliwinska and Louis van Amstel. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200 or 202-397-7328.
JAN. 31-FEB. 4: THE WASHINGTON BALLET'S "¡NOCHE LATINA!" A Latino travelogue featuring a variety of choreographers, including Artistic Director Septime Webre's tribute to his homeland, Cuba, in "Juanita y Alicia" and Paul Taylor's salute to tango in "Piazzolla Caldera." Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324.
FEB. 3-4: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM The classical ensemble performs "Dancing Through Barriers." BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown. 301-528-2260.
FEB. 3-4: VTDANCE The Baltimore- based troupe performs "On Lines, Between Spaces: The Instrumental Project," which explores the overlap between musicians and dancers. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600.
FEB. 6-11: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Program includes such works as "The River," "The Golden Section," "Revelations," "Portrait of Billie" and "Pas de Duke." Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324.
FEB. 9-10: SAVION GLOVER IN "CLASSICAL SAVION" Glover performs with an ensemble of classical musicians. Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-783-4000 or 202-397-7328.
FEB. 13: GALA 2007: BIENAL DE SEVILLA Gala features Joaquin Grilo and Isabel Bayon, among other dancers; part of seventh annual Flamenco Festival DC. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800 or 202-397-7328.
