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- EIN 52-2296036
- (301) 587-3835
- 7300 Macarthur Blvd Glen Echo MD 20812-1200 USA
- www.revelsdc.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Fairs, Performing Arts, Sports
Mission: Through performance, education and outreach, washington revels is dedicated to reviving and celebrating cultural traditions - music, dance, storytelling, drama and ritual - that have bound communities together over the ages and across the globe.
Programs: Washington revels stages celebrations filled with traditional music, dance, stories and drama from around the world, revolving around the cycle of the seasons and the joys of community connections. All events include substantial educational components. Performers include children, teens and adults. Annual events include the christmas revels, a celebration of the winter solstice; spring celebrations; may revels; parade performances; and monthly community sings and dances. Other programs include after-school workshops for kids, in-school presentations, outreach programs for low-income audiences, and dozens of programs by separate ensembles performing african-american, maritime, civil war-era and a cappella singing and spoken word, and professional actors portraying historic personages.