chamber dance project

dancers & musicians

We create extraordinary experiences in contemporary ballet with live music.

Established in 2000 by award-winning choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning in New York City, Chamber Dance Project relocated to Washington, D.C., in 2013. Comprised of professional dancers and musicians, we are one of the few ballet companies nationwide that still performs with live music, inspiring exceptional vitality in our dancers and audiences.

Our work is a celebration of outstanding artists and designers collaborating on works that have contemporary relevance and resonance. Through innovative partnerships, we commission new works by emerging and established choreographers and composers while supporting dancers in their off-season with employment opportunities. Each season, we donate tickets to social service agencies, exposing professional dance and music to a diverse audience not otherwise afforded the opportunity.

From stage to film, Chamber Dance Project is a leader in the contemporary ballet scene, creating extraordinary experiences that push the boundaries of contemporary ballet while always performing alongside live musicians.

OUR WORK IS A CELEBRATION OF OUTSTANDING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS COLLABORATING ON WORKS WHICH HAVE A CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE AND RESONANCE.

Diane Coburn Bruning, Artistic Director | Sally McLain, Principal Musician

OUR WORK IS A CELEBRATION OF OUTSTANDING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS COLLABORATING ON WORKS WHICH HAVE A CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE AND RESONANCE.

Diane Coburn Bruning, Artistic Director | Sally McLain, Principal Musician