Local Artist Wants To Help DC Residents Dance Out Their Anxiety

WASHINGTON, DC — A local artist wants to help Washington, D.C., area residents relieve stress during the pandemic by letting them participate in an interactive exhibit that has disco balls and lots of color.

Maggie O’Neill, an artist and designer who co-founded Swatchroom, a creative design agency, believes the interactive exhibit called Dance It Out will help to spread joy during a time when big dance parties and other large gatherings are on hold.

"Guests can enjoy a 30-minute private disco and get some of those 'good time' vibes we all desperately need right now," O'Neill said.

The exhibit's more than 100 disco balls plus a massive 6-foot disco ball were donated by Silver Lining Design Group in Bethesda.

Ticket prices are $15 per person, or $45 for a family of four. The tickets include:

• 30 minutes of private disco for a maximum of six people per session.
• Area to change into best disco outfit.
• A professional photographer to document the dance moves.
• Guests will receive two photos with the option to order more.
• Fun prizes and swag.

Guests are required to wear masks at all times while inside the interactive exhibit.

A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to The Worker’s Relief Fund, which helps the servers and staff of D.C. restaurants.

The interactive exhibit is open Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibit will run through Feb. 28.

Visit O’Neill’s website to make reservations and purchase tickets. The venue is at 1287 4th Street, NE, between Union Market and La Cosecha.