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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C. DANCE PROGRAMMING GUEST ARTIST HANDBOOK “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for our victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contributions to the human spirit.” -President John F. Kennedy Updated 2014 Page 0 of 21 Table of Contents GENERAL KENNEDY CENTER INFORMATION 3 CONTACT INFORMATION 3 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 3 PUBLIC WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS 3 KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCE SPACES 4 BOX OFFICE 4 GIFT SHOPS 4 TOURS 5 ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 5 DINING IN THE KENNEDY CENTER 5 MAPS OF THE KENNEDY CENTER 6 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 7 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND PARKING 7 GROUND TRANSPORTATION (BUS, TAXI, TRAINS) 9 METRORAIL (D.C. PUBLIC SUBWAY) 10 FREE KENNEDY CENTER METRO SHUTTLE SERVICE 11 WALKING TO THE KENNEDY CENTER FROM THE METRO 11 WASHINGTON AREA AIRPORTS 12 AREA SERVICES 13 GENERAL USEFUL CONTACTS 13 BANKING 13 GROCERIES / DRUGSTORES 13 OTHER SERVICES 14 WATERGATE SALON & SPA 14 HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUBS 14 DINING 14 AT THE WATERGATE COMPLEX (NEXT TO THE KENNEDY CENTER) 15 COFFEE 15 IN FOGGY BOTTOM (WALKING DISTANCE) 15 GEORGETOWN (WALK OR CAB DISTANCE) 16 DUPONT (LONG WALK OR CAB DISTANCE) 16 SHOPPING AND MALLS 17 DANCE FOOTWEAR & SUPPLIES 18 WASHINGTON D.C. SHOPPING MALLS 18 MALLS IN VIRGINIA 18 AREA ATTRACTIONS 19 MEDICAL INFORMATION 20 HOSPITALS 20 ORTHOPEDIC DOCTORS (SPECIALIZING IN SPORTS AND DANCE INJURIES) 20 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS 20 CHIROPRACTOR 20 MASSAGE THERAPISTS 21 ACUPUNCTURE 21 Page 2 of 21 GENERAL KENNEDY CENTER INFORMATION The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a “living” presidential memorial. As the nation’s performing arts center, the Kennedy Center creates programming of the highest standards that reflects the diverse cultural life of the United States and recognizes the nation’s international heritage. For information regarding performances, please visit the website at www.kennedy-center.org. Contact Information Mailing Addresses Kennedy Center Phone Numbers General Line 202-416-8000 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Emergency/ EMT 202-416-7911 Attn: Dance Programming Security, Non-Emergency 202-416-7900 Box Office Information 202-467-4600 Regular Mail: Gift Shops 202-416-8350 P.O. Box 101510, Arlington, VA 22210 (Typically takes up to 10 days to be delivered) Dance Programming Department Meg Booth, Director 202-416-8094 FedEx/DHL/UPS/Courier: Allegra Markson, Assistant Manager 202-416-8044 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566* Jane Rabinovitz, Coordinator 202-416-8029 Intern 202-416-8028 *Regular mail sent to the 2700 F Street address will be Fax 202-416-8676 irradiated, thereby destroying all photos, CDs, plane tickets, etc. Emergency Medical Services The Kennedy Center Security Office staffs Emergency Medical Technicians to handle emergency medical needs in the building from 7am – 11:30pm. Should an emergency arise, please call extension 7911 from any Kennedy Center telephone, or for non-emergency use, please call extension 7900 for Security Operations. Please do not call 911 directly. Public Wi-Fi Internet Access The Kennedy Center only provides free public wi-fi access in the KC Café, located on the Terrace Floor (accessible from Hall of States or Hall of Nations lobby elevators). To connect: You must supply your own device to connect (e.g. laptop, smart phone). The network name is “KCPublic” and no password is needed. Users must agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use and provide a valid email address. Bandwidth is limited and download speed varies depending on the number of users connected. The Terms and Conditions of Use for Kennedy Center Public Wi-Fi can be found at: www.kennedy- center.org/visitor/tech/wifi. There is also free wi-fi access available just across the street at Campono. Page 3 of 21 Kennedy Center Performance Spaces Concert Hall – As the largest performance space at the Kennedy Center with 2,454 seats, the Concert Hall is home to the Center’s National Symphony Orchestra. Opera House – Musical theater, opera, and ballet are performed in the Opera House. It is the second largest performance space at the Kennedy Center with 2,294 seats and has the largest backstage space in the United States. Eisenhower Theater – Named after the President who signed the legislation calling for the creation of a National Cultural Center, the 1,122-seat Eisenhower Theater presents theater, opera, and dance productions. The Eisenhower Theater was renovated in 2008. Terrace Theater – A bicentennial gift from Japan, the Terrace Theater is an ideal setting for chamber music and recitals. Family theater performances, along with dance and theatrical productions, are staged in this 475-seat theater on the Roof Terrace Level. Theater Lab – Experimental works and family theater productions are staged in the 398-seat Theater Lab, located on the Roof Terrace Level. Millennium Stage – Since 1997, the Kennedy Center stages free, daily performances at 6 p.m. on its Millennium Stage in the Grand Foyer. These performances are broadcasted live on the Internet at www.kennedy-center.org/millennium. Family Theater – This 320-seat theater showcases performances and education events in theater, dance, and music for young people and their families. Terrace Gallery – This space, on the Roof Terrace Level, hosts our Jazz club, other performances, visual art displays, workshops, lectures, discussions, seminars, and classes about the performing arts for teachers and the general public. Box Office The main box office is located in the Hall of States. It is open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday and Holidays from 12 p.m.–9 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased over the phone daily from 10 am – 9 pm at 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324. The TTY number for ticket purchases is 202-416-8524. Finally, tickets may be purchased on the Center’s website at www.kennedy-center.org/tickets/. If you decide to pick up tickets the evening of a Concert Hall performance, please pick up your tickets at the Concert Hall box office in the Hall of Nations. This box office is open one hour prior to each concert hall performance. The Manager and Coordinator will work directly with you to coordinate company comps and purchases. Gift Shops The gift shops offer souvenir and performing arts-related gifts at two locations: The Hall of States and the lobby of Parking Level A. The shops are open daily from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. All performers receive a 15% discount on purchases of $10 or more with their guest artist passes. As mentioned in your contract, please contact Merchandise Services if you would like to sell merchandise at your engagement. Barbara Lenhardt, Director Phone: 202-416-8358; Fax: 202-416-8364 E-mail: [email protected] Page 4 of 21 Tours Tours of the Kennedy Center are available daily, free of charge from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Tour Desk on Parking Level A, across from the gift shop. For groups of 20 or more, special needs, foreign language, and VIP tours, please call the Visitors Center at 202- 416-8340 for a reservation. Tours can also be booked online at www.kennedy- center.org/visitor/tours.html Access for Persons with Disabilities General Information: 202-416-8727 or TTY 202-416-8728 To reserve a wheelchair: Call the Visitors Center at 202-416-8340 or TTY 202-416-8728 Accessible parking for vehicles bearing valid Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) disability parking stickers or license plates is available in the Kennedy Center garage on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other accommodations: Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) available for use in all theaters; audio description, sign language interpretation and captioning available for designated events and on request with two weeks’ notice; large print programs available at all performances, Braille programs available at all performances with the exception of dance. For more information about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Kennedy Center Accessibility Office at 202-416-8727 (voice) or 202-416-8728 (TTY) or email [email protected]. Dining in the Kennedy Center Canteen ($) Located on the A level near the Opera House dressing rooms Open only to Kennedy Center employees and guest artists with proper I.D. (Guest Artist Pass) from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Offers two hot entrees, sandwiches, desserts, a salad bar, and snack items Hot entrees are available 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. KC Café ($$) Located on the Terrace Level above the Hall of Nations Cafeteria-style, Open 11:30am – 8:00pm daily Hot breakfast bar is available Monday-Friday, 8am – 11am A 30% discount is offered to those with a Kennedy Center Badge or Guest Artist Pass Roof Terrace Restaurant ($$$) Located on the Terrace Level above the Hall of Nations Formal dining; dinner, bar, and Sunday kitchen buffet brunch o 5 p.m.-8 p.m. dinner before Concert Hall or Opera House evening performances o 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kitchen Buffet Brunch most Sundays For reservations, please call 202-416-8555 or go online to www.opentable.com. Page 5 of 21 Maps of the Kennedy Center Pedestrian access to the Center from Watergate Complex and New Hampshire Avenue Opera House Stage Door Eisenhower/Terrace Theater Stage Door (across (inside Hall of Nations) from Watergate Complex, at top of stair case) Page 6 of 21 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Driving Directions and Parking Driving Directions from Northern Virginia Via the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (I-66 & Rte. 50): Take the first left upon crossing the bridge, staying to the left on the Potomac Expressway (toward Rock Creek Parkway).