SPAIN Dances by Fonsi López with The Washington School of Ballet Trainees

The Spanish dancer and choreographer debuts in DC with a performance showcasing the results of his work with The Washington Ballet Trainees This immersive dance performance by choreographer Fonsi Lopez has been created for the Washington Ballet Trainees, inspired by the collection and themes of desire, value, and necessity. This performance brings a new composition, “When Teeth Taste of Wood” to the stage created for the Washington Ballet Trainees. Spanish choreographer Fonsi Lopez presents a piece that explores the friction between desire, habit, and social expectations. Lopez is a multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into physical boundaries and human behavior, transforming movement into a space for raw reflection and exploration. Fonsi López Alfonso López González is a young Spanish choreographer and performer whose work places human relationships and behavior at the core of his artistic interests, while emphasizing physicality and dynamic richness in movement. Through his body, he communicates emotions, transforming each piece into a human and expressive narrative that engages the audience and invites them to accompany the journey. He trained at the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Mariemma, the Institut del Teatre, and the Conservatorio Superior de Danza María de Ávila in Madrid. He has worked with Dantzaz, Stadttheater Nordhausen, Conny Janssen Danst in Rotterdam, and Stadttheater Augsburg. He currently lives between Spain and Germany. Washington Ballet Trainees Co-founded in 1944 by the late Mary Day and Lisa Gardiner, The Washington School of Ballet (TWSB) is recognized nationally and internationally for its classical training and dedication to excellence in dance and dance education. The school trains more than 900 students each year at its Northwest Campus studios on Wisconsin Avenue, 350 students at its Southeast Campus housed at The Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Center (THEARC) also known as TWSB SE, and an additional 1600 students through its Open Classes for Adults. Important Information (please read carefully) A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, printed tickets are not required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors open 20 minutes before posted showtime. Ticket holders will have access to the event while space is available. A reservation does not guarantee admission. Ticket holders should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start to guarantee seats. No Late Seating, ticket holders may not be allowed to enter 15 minutes after posted showtime. Right of admission reserved. If you need special assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. How to get there: The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green and Yellow line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station). Subscribe to our Newsletter to never miss an event by SPAIN arts & culture in Washington DC .