Dancing After Dark 2020

Foundation Events

Saturday, April 18, 2020

8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

The Wharf (District Pier | The Anthem)
101 District Square SW
Washington, DC, 20024
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Add to Calendar 18-04-2020 20:00:00 18-04-2020 23:30:00 15 In 2020, Children’s National Hospital will celebrate its 150th Birthday. Children’s National NEXT’s event Dancing After Dark will help launch this milestone with an over-the-top birthday party at one of Washington, D.C.’s hottest venues! This Dancing After Dark event and Children’s Ball 2020 are canceled. We initially hoped to postpone our annual Dancing After Dark event due to the spread of COVID-19. However, we must now cancel this year’s event given the developments of the past several weeks.We look forward to sharing a belated celebration of the hospital’s 150th birthday at Dancing After Dark 2021. Our team is working to secure a new date, and we will notify you as soon as we have an update.Children’s National currently leads regional efforts to expand pediatric testing, care for children exposed to the coronavirus and ensure that providers have the support and resources they need. We continue to deliver care to patients through telemedicine, with 1,000 providers connecting to families in their homes. Your support — yesterday, today and in the future — ensures we can carry out this urgent work.If you purchased a ticket: By donating the cost of your ticket to Children’s National, you will provide critical funding to the hospital during this time of unprecedented strain on our healthcare system. Your gift will be 100 percent tax deductible. As a thank you, you will receive a special promotional code for 25 percent off the purchase of your ticket when we announce the 2021 event.Thank you for your understanding and all that you do for our patients and families. We remain deeply grateful for your support.If you have questions about the event or your ticket purchase, please contact Charlotte Cohen at ccohen@childrensnational.org.In 2020, Children’s National Hospital will celebrate its 150th Birthday. Children’s National NEXT’s event Dancing After Dark will help launch this milestone with an over-the-top birthday party at one of Washington, D.C.’s hottest venues!Experience The Wharf like never before at Dancing After Dark. This all-inclusive Saturday night includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres and entrance to the Children’s Ball.All-Inclusive Ticket Includes:Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the District PierExclusive entrance to Children’s Ball 2020 at The AnthemFeatured musical performance by Sheryl Crow-->After-party with live music, late night snacks and dessertOpen bar available all eveningAdditional DetailsAttire: Black tie optionalEvent Schedule: Cocktail reception: 8pmPerformance: 9:30pmAfter-party: 9:30pm to midnightGuests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid ID.Cocktail hour location District PierAfter party location The Anthem Dancing After Dark is hosted by Children’s National NEXT, the Children’s National Hospital’s only young professionals board. Membership involves volunteer and social activities. Become a member today!Event tickets are $100 until April 17, 2020. Tickets are $125 at the door.Purchase Tickets-->Thank you to our sponsorsInterested in joining our group of sponsors? You can make a difference for children in our region and around the world. Sponsorship of Dancing After Dark is an excellent way for your organization to support one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals while promoting your brand. Learn how in our sponsor packet or contact Melanie McCarty at mmccarty@childrensnational.org.Become a Sponsor-->Official Media SponsorBirthday Cake SponsorParty Hat SponsorsGoodie Bag SponsorsCory AlexanderCNCG GroupCarolyn and Jordan DownsFederal Policy GroupStephanie FischerBrin Frazier & Andrei GreenawaltCandle SponsorsRob and Erin BarcellonaThe Meridian GroupOurisman Ford Lincoln of AlexandriaVerizonGarland SponsorsRynnie CotterLisa CoxCharlie and Jocelyn GailliotEllie HamburgerStephanie HartzbergDavid ShepardDANCING AFTER DARK COMMITTEE2020 Co-ChairsPeter BenzigerKatharine Hayes2020 CommitteeAlexie AndersonBeebee Asamoah-MensahRob Barcellona Hays BynumKeith CarrAnnabelle ChangCarolyn DownsAngie DuranJack EvansClodagh FoleyEmily GraysonPaul GraysonStephanie Hartzberg Anabel KelsoKatherine KiesJai Lakhanpaul Victoria LeeMimi LynhamVincent McNattBeth MedinaOlivia PivirottoPeter ProminskiMeghan RowanMarcus ShiblerDanielle StaggsCaroline ThomasClick here to see 2019 Photos The Wharf (District Pier | The Anthem) false DD/MM/YYYY

This Dancing After Dark event and Children’s Ball 2020 are canceled.

We initially hoped to postpone our annual Dancing After Dark event due to the spread of COVID-19. However, we must now cancel this year’s event given the developments of the past several weeks.

We look forward to sharing a belated celebration of the hospital’s 150th birthday at Dancing After Dark 2021. Our team is working to secure a new date, and we will notify you as soon as we have an update.

Children’s National currently leads regional efforts to expand pediatric testing, care for children exposed to the coronavirus and ensure that providers have the support and resources they need. We continue to deliver care to patients through telemedicine, with 1,000 providers connecting to families in their homes. Your support — yesterday, today and in the future — ensures we can carry out this urgent work.

If you purchased a ticket: By donating the cost of your ticket to Children’s National, you will provide critical funding to the hospital during this time of unprecedented strain on our healthcare system. Your gift will be 100 percent tax deductible. As a thank you, you will receive a special promotional code for 25 percent off the purchase of your ticket when we announce the 2021 event.

Thank you for your understanding and all that you do for our patients and families. We remain deeply grateful for your support.

If you have questions about the event or your ticket purchase, please contact Charlotte Cohen at ccohen@childrensnational.org.

In 2020, Children’s National Hospital will celebrate its 150th Birthday. Children’s National NEXT’s event Dancing After Dark will help launch this milestone with an over-the-top birthday party at one of Washington, D.C.’s hottest venues!

Experience The Wharf like never before at Dancing After Dark. This all-inclusive Saturday night includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres and entrance to the Children’s Ball.

All-Inclusive Ticket Includes:

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the District Pier
Exclusive entrance to Children’s Ball 2020 at The Anthem
After-party with live music, late night snacks and dessert
Open bar available all evening

Additional Details

Attire: Black tie optional
Event Schedule:

Cocktail reception: 8pm
Performance: 9:30pm
After-party: 9:30pm to midnight

Guests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid ID.


Cocktail hour location District Pier	After party location The Anthem

Dancing After Dark is hosted by Children’s National NEXT, the Children’s National Hospital’s only young professionals board. Membership involves volunteer and social activities. Become a member today!

Event tickets are $100 until April 17, 2020. Tickets are $125 at the door.

Thank you to our sponsors

Interested in joining our group of sponsors? You can make a difference for children in our region and around the world. Sponsorship of Dancing After Dark is an excellent way for your organization to support one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals while promoting your brand. Learn how in our sponsor packet or contact Melanie McCarty at mmccarty@childrensnational.org.