Events
Upcoming Events

Book Club Talk
March 18th
The Collective hosts virtual showing and discussion of "Beyond Moving" documentary about National Ballet of Canada's Siphe November
March 20th
On campus presentations, Vassar College
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Dance Department
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Black Student Groups
March 24-26
Photos from past events
News
That rare find, a marvelous memoir by a Washington native!
I loved this Washington memoir. Why? Because it is not written by a politician or celebrity witness or media star. It is by a true, rare Washington native who walked (and danced!) in a head-spinning range of worlds, Lauri Fitz-Pegado.
Charles C. Francis
Read This for Insight and Affirmation
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2021
Lauri Fitz-Pegado’s memoir chronicles the challenges and triumphs of a woman who garners resiliency, in large part, from the discipline of ballet and the strength of relationships.
Poignant anecdotes from Lauri’s interaction with former Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown, the Reverend Jesse Jackson and other known political actors are combined with episodes from her personal and professional life. What results is a story rich in thoughtful reflection to which we can all relate.
Anuk
Powerful and Inspirational
Lauri soars in the face of many obstacles. Her journey is one that is both inspirational and enlightening. Her willingness to open her life to the reader makes her story very real and powerful. The discipline she gained from ballet was invaluable and ever present on her journey.
Covette Rooney
This memoir is a great read.
Dancing in the Dash will inspire others to follow their dreams, recognize and seize opportunities, strive for balance, and realize that family, friends and faith can be foundational, and gifts that keep on giving. A well-written and compelling story!
CCS
Dancing in the Dash is Available at Barnes & Noble 5th Avenue, New York


Dancing in the Dash is now available for purchase at Politics & Prose
Recent Events
Jones-Haywood Dance Students Compete at International America Grand Competition Youth America Grand Prix in Orlando Flordia
March 10-13
Channel Islands Chapter of the Links "Lunch and Learn"
March 6th
Wednesday Morning Book Club
March 9th
The Inaugural Canada-United States Symposium: "Addressing Racialization in Ballet" Co-Hosted by Canada's National Ballet School, Dance Institute of Washington, and Lauri Fitz-Pegado
Jan 28-29 & Feb 4-5
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training Interview
Feb 24th
Vassar Roommate Interview
Feb 24th
Interview with Tigner Rand on Rolling Out
Jan 9th
Interview with Author Deliah Lawrence
Jan 10
Good Day Orange County Interview
Past Events
2021 in review Since September publication
Book Event Hosted by Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Book Event Hosted By Penny McIntyre & Cory Molina
Book Event Hosted By Julie Kent, Artistic Director, The Washington Ballet
Book Event Hosted By Sally Painter & Karen Tramontano
Book Event Hosted by Eileen Cassidy Rivera & Andy Rivera
International Women's Forum/DC Fall Read Around
Media inquires:
Maria Olsen, publicist
mariaolsen2015@gmail.com
(301) 520-6548