Bowen McCauley Dance Company

The Artist

For the past 21 years, Lucy Bowen McCauley, leader, choreographer and dancer at Arlington, Virginia’s Bowen-McCauley Dance Company has energized broadly diverse audiences with inventive and vibrant choreography – a fusion of contemporary and classical techniques set to a sweeping range of musical styles.

Showcasing the founding Artistic Director Lucy Bowen McCauley’s choreography, this award-winning company is renowned for its spirited dancers, use of live music, the professionalism of its dance performances and its extraordinary outreach programs for socio-economically diverse communities in the Northern Virginia and the greater DC metro area.

The Artistry

The success of Bowen-McCauley Dance Company is a reflection of Lucy Bowen McCauley herself, who danced with The Joffrey Ballet II in New York City, and her ability to create a non profit that is committed to exercising the same high standards in its business practices that is also seen on stage.

BMDC boasts an enviable 21+ year record of embodying the best of the American entrepreneurial spirit, starting, continuing, and growing a not-for-profit enterprise that has exceeded everyone’s expectations for thriving in an incredibly competitive performing arts market, and packing them in the door!

Over the last 21 years, BMDC has continued to fulfill its mission, bringing the joy of dance to people from Virginia to New York, and as far away as China, Mexico, and Germany.

Notably, BMDC has instituted rich outreach programs that have touched the lives of thousands year after year; BMDC is the only dance company in the region to provide Dance for PD, free weekly dance classes for people with Parkinson Disease and their care-takers. This program has dramatically expanded over the years now offering 7 classes each week for free in 6 locations throughout the area.

Among the awards the company has received are:

  • 2003 Arlington Commission for the Arts, Artistic Excellence
  • 2003  Interlochen Arts Academy, Alumni Path of Inspiration Award
  • 2009  Arlington Community Hero Award
  • 2010 Metro DC Dance Award, Outstanding Achievement in Dance Education
  • 2012 Leadership Arlington, Leadership Legacy AwardState of Virginia, Regional Shining Star Award
  • 2013 Center for Non Profit Advancement, outstanding Board Leadership Award
  • 2014 Commission on the Status of Women, Women of Vision Award

Photo Credits: Jeff Malet Photography

Excerpts from Bowen-McCauley “Rite of Spring” world premiere choreography

Sponsor Opportunities

A Holiday Season Premiere

  • December 8 @ 8:00 pm
  • Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE
  • Washington, DC 20017
  • The professional company returns to its debut venue more than 22 years ago. Expect a fabulous evening of dance and music this Holiday Season! About the Performance The professional company returns to where it all began with a winter performance Saturday evening and a matinee on Sunday afternoon for all-ages. BMDC’s Choreographer in Residence, Ilana…

Winter Wonderland After-Party

  • December 8 @ 9:00 pm
  • Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE
  • Washington, DC 20017
  • A Holiday Season Premiere
  • December 9 @ 4:00 pm
  • Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE
  • Washington, DC 20017
  • The professional company returns to its debut venue more than 22 years ago. Expect a fabulous evening of dance and music this Holiday Season! About the Performance The professional company returns to where it all began with a winter performance Saturday evening and a matinee on Sunday afternoon for all-ages. BMDC’s Choreographer in Residence, Ilana…

March 2019 – BMDC presents with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra

  • March 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
  • George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall Fairfax, VA United States
  • 10th Annual MOVE ME Festival
  • March 16, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs Rd
  • Arlington, VA 22204 United States
  • Free

BMDC presents with the National Chamber Ensemble

  • May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
  • Gunston Arts Center, wo 2700 South Lang Street
  • Arlington, VA 22206 United States

BMDC Spring Performance

  • May 17, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
  • Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW
  • Washington, VA 20566 United States

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BMDC Spring Performance

  • May 18, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
  • Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW
  • Washington, VA 20566 United States
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  • Spring Soiree & After-Party
  • May 18, 2019 @ 9:00 pm
  • Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW
  • Washington, VA 20566 United States

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What Others Say

Metro DC’s Bowen-McCauley Dance Company,  internationally-acclaimed, featured at Kennedy Center, “Metro DC’s premier contemporary dance company.” (Washington Post)

…as [a] tribute to … Stravinsky’s “Le Sacre du Printemps” (“The Rite of Spring”), ­Bowen McCauley created her strongest work to date, a muscular, theatrically arresting view of an Armageddon erupting at the intersection of the Electric Circus nightclub and “Doctor Who”.  Bowen McCauley’s version of Le Sacre du Printemps, the ground-breaking ballet choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky 100 years ago, kept intact his case harrowing story of ritualistic human sacrifices. In this case it was the movement and set that received a makeover. Both got a contemporary jolt that made this staple feel newly fresh.” Sarah Kaufman, Washington Post

Lucy and I are on the same wavelength – emotionally, stylistically – there is no other way to put it.” – Alan Paul, associate director, Shakespeare Theater Company

“Bowen McCauley Dance Company reaches out to the entire community. …This company is a wonderful Arlington asset!” – Senator Barbara Favola, 31st Senate District

The Kennedy Center concerts were a success on all fronts. The Company performed for two enthusiastic audiences – both nights were sold-out. The quality of the dancers has never been higher and Lucy provided them with beautiful and athletic choreography that was challenging for them physically and artistically. You could tell they enjoyed the work and the challenge. Ricki Marion, MBD Executive Director