Black Movements Dance Theatre Showcases Diverse Styles in Spring Performance

Georgetown University's student dance company explores themes of social and political awakening.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Black Movements Dance Theatre (BMDT), a co-curricular dance company at Georgetown University, is set to present its Spring Showcase on February 20 and 21. The performances will feature a range of contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and even West African dance styles, all united by the overarching theme of "Awakening" - encompassing both personal and sociopolitical themes. The rehearsals observed showcased the group's collaborative process, with dancers experimenting and providing input to shape the pieces. Assistant Director Almitra Guart emphasized BMDT's interdisciplinary approach and the importance of using dance to "awaken people to their surroundings."

Why it matters

BMDT's Spring Showcase represents an opportunity for the Georgetown community and beyond to experience a dynamic, socially conscious dance performance that blends various styles and cultural influences. The group's focus on themes of awakening and empowerment through the medium of dance speaks to the power of the arts to inspire and catalyze change.

The details

The two pieces rehearsed featured bold, contemporary choreography with elements of jazz and hip-hop. One arrangement was set to Gil Scott-Heron's iconic song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," with the dance expressing themes of protest and resilience. The rehearsal process involved the dancers collaboratively shaping and refining the choreography to ensure the pieces felt natural and effectively conveyed the intended messages.

  • The Black Movements Dance Theatre Spring Showcase will take place on February 20 and 21, 2026.
  • The rehearsal observed by the author occurred prior to the showcase performances.

The players

Black Movements Dance Theatre (BMDT)

A co-curricular dance company at Georgetown University that focuses on modern and contemporary works, aiming to transcend borders and boundaries through creative artistry and storytelling. The ensemble welcomes dancers of all backgrounds and experiences.

Almitra Guart

The Assistant Director of Black Movements Dance Theatre, a student in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University (class of 2027).

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What they’re saying

“A lot of our pieces, like you could see, are about internal awakening, political and social awakening, all of those things. I think it's a very important thing to use dance to awaken people to their surroundings.”

— Almitra Guart, Assistant Director, Black Movements Dance Theatre (The Hoya)

“The best part of BMDT is we do so many styles of dance — very interdisciplinary. For example, this piece is very modern style. We'll have pieces that are very jazz-based, some pieces are soul, some pieces are hip-hop. Last year we actually had some West African dance. A lot of times we'll incorporate a cultural element to it.”

— Almitra Guart, Assistant Director, Black Movements Dance Theatre (The Hoya)

What’s next

The Black Movements Dance Theatre Spring Showcase will take place on February 20 and 21, 2026 in the Gonda Theater at Georgetown University.

The takeaway

BMDT's Spring Showcase represents an opportunity for the Georgetown community to experience a dynamic, socially conscious dance performance that blends diverse styles and cultural influences. The group's focus on themes of awakening and empowerment through the medium of dance speaks to the power of the arts to inspire and catalyze change.