For tourists with an intellectual bend of mind or love for theatre a visit to the Kennedy Center at Washington DC is a must. The wide array and variety of performing arts of the Kennedy Center is bound to marvel any theatre enthusiasts. The name of this center which is dedicated to performing arts is inspired from the dream of the legendary American president John F. Kennedy. The center aspires to fulfill Kennedy's dream of popularizing a variety of performing arts among a large section of the population.
The center began its colorful journey on the 8 th of September in 1971, this date of inception is celebrated every year with an ‘Open House Art Festival' which the spectators can attend free of cost. Tourists from all over the world flock to this theatre to see the renowned artists from all over the world at their best. In the Kennedy Center of Washington DC musicals, orchestras, theaters, musical shows like jazz and folk together with multi-media performances take place. Apart from the celebrated artists the center makes it a point to give opportunities to new and young artists. In a year approximately 3000 performances take place in the centre which is even broadcasted around the world via all kinds of media.
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During the ‘Open House Art Festival' and during the holiday season of December the highest number of performances takes place. Most of the performances are recorded and kept in the archive of the Kennedy Center . Apart from being a venue to the world famous performances the Kennedy Center of Washington DC has even played the role of a producer. Aspiring ballet dancers are trained at the Kennedy Center twice a year through a special residential program. The educational programs like workshops for teachers, master classes, dance and music residencies, etc of this center reaches to over 7 million people around America. The center offers three awards for people who make their presence felt in the field of performing arts. The awards are, ‘The Kennedy Center Celebration of American Humor and The mark Twain Prize', ‘The Kennedy Center Honors' and ‘Marian Anderson Award'.
Information about the performances is available on the internet and tickets can also be bought on the web. There are discounts in ticket prices for students and people with disabilities. When you are at the Kennedy Center Washington do not forget to explore the gift shop and take a souvenir with you.
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