Argen-Tango Dance Company - Argentine tango dance performances and instruction.

Balafon West African Dance Ensemble - Contemporary ensemble gives performances for all ages and is available for booking.

Blackthorn Ceili Dancers - For over 30 years this local group has promoted Irish dancing and music. Site describes Irish dancing and has information on the group's history and its scheduled events.

Cleopatra's Closet - Includes a teacher directory and list of venues that showcase belly dancing, as well as information on groups and clubs. Also offers related items for sale.

The Court Dancers - Historical dance company specializing in dances of the 17th and 18th centuries, directed by Cheryl Stafford.

Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Company - Performs Indian dance forms such as Bharata Natyam and Modern dance. Company profile, events and news.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Co. - Washington, DC, dance company. Information on the company, its founder and upcoming and past performances.

Dance Place DC - Professional dance performance and training. Instruction in modern, tap and ethnic dance.

Dance/USA - National service organization for professional dance that works with its membership of professional dance companies, artists, presenters, service organizations and individuals to advance the art form of dance.

DCDanceNet - Information about local studios, classes, competitions, and events.

Dianna Dances - Performance and instruction of Egyptian cabaret-style belly dancing.

Diaspora Dance Theater Project - Company offering Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean performances and classes. Includes schedules, past events and photograph galleries.

Great Dance - Calendar and directory of dance events and resources for the Greater Washington, DC area.

Greater Washington Ceili Club - Irish dance club sponsors regular ceili dances and a dance instruction program. Includes calendar of events.

Irish Dancing and Music in Washington/Baltimore Area - Has information on, and links to, Irish music and dancing events, organizations, and teachers.

Jal A Drum - Tribal belly dance and world fusion/folkdance troupe. Events, people, and photographs.

Jane Franklin Dance - Local dance company's website provides information about current projects, residencies, and schedules.

KanKouran West African Dance Company - Information on the performing troupe and classes.

Liz Lerman Dance Exchange - A cross-generational performance company and learning institution headed by MacArthur "genius grant" winner Liz Lerman. The company tours nationally and runs a community-based dance school.

Martiya Possession - World fusion avant garde belly dance troupe. Origins, dancers, performances and photographs.

Michelle Forner's Oriental Dance Web Site - Information about Michelle Forner, a performer and teacher.

Now and Then Dance Studios - Group dance lessons and private instruction for ballroom, swing, Latin, disco, and other forms of dance. Locations in Silver Spring, North Potomac, and Falls Church.

Step Afrika! - Percussive dance group based in Washington, DC.

Washington Ballet - Founded in 1976 by American ballet pioneer Mary Day. Includes history, season schedule, ticketing, company profiles and links.