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Double Shows on March 7!
Join us for two shows on March 7 plus an exhibit plus a talent who on March 8. A weekend full of up and coming artists!
Mar 6


Congratulations to our UDC Talent Hunt Competitors!
The Washington DC Chapters of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. would like to congratulate and inform you that nine students from DESA...
Mar 6

Meet Our Arts Chairs
DESA’s Arts Chairs are professional artists and experienced teachers who are leading the next generation of artist into the future!
Dec 16, 2024


Dance Department Wins Award
Dance Department wins prestigious award from International Association of Blacks in Dance.
Nov 25, 2024

Do you want to be part of the next generation of student-artists? Audition at Ellington!
Want to know how to have a stellar audition? Make sure to review the audition procedures!
Oct 21, 2024


Annual Report: Accomplishments, Donors, and More
Learn all about our students, donors, and upcoming 50th Anniversary!
Aug 21, 2024

Summer Camps! Create. Perform. Learn.
Join us for one of our summer intensive classes for the EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME. Learn to dance, story tell, act, or create vocal and...
Jun 10, 2024



Emergence: A Limitless24 Production
🌟 Get ready for a mesmerizing experience! ✨ The Dance Class of 2024 proudly presents 'Emergence'—an electrifying dance production. Join...
Feb 28, 2024

Dance 2024 Summer Intensive
Exciting News! 🌟 Introducing our 2024 Dance Summer Intensive—a 3-week program offering comprehensive training in Ballet, Modern/Horton,...
Feb 28, 2024

Passing Of Beloved Ellington Community Member Mr. Melvin Deal
Greetings Ellington Family, It is with sincere sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and colleague Mr. Melvin Deal,...
Sep 22, 2021

Tribute To Three Ellington School Giants
Last week the arts world lost a famed dancer/choreographer, an award-winning musician, and a visionary painter … among many cherished...
Apr 5, 2020

Dance Students Showcase “Impact” On WUSA9
The dancers of Duke Ellington School of the Arts make an artistic IMPACT on the world through their art. Click here for direct article....
Feb 5, 2020
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