Washington Spirit Announce Domo Wells As Creative Director

Big congrats to Domo! Inspiring! As shared via the team’s official press release:

The Washington Spirit proudly announce Domo Wells as the team’s first Creative Director & Designer. The DMV native will usher in a new era of culture + creativity for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise.

“We are excited to welcome Domo to the Spirit family. Her creativity, passion, and roots in the DMV will lift our brand,” said Theresa McDonnell Spirit COO. “Her original designs will give our fans exciting new ways to show their team pride.”

In this role, Wells will spearhead the design direction for the team’s merchandise, starting with exciting updates to the Spirit’s core collection and a limited edition Cherry Blossom capsule releasing March 23rd in stadium and following later online.

Wells expressed her excitement about joining the Washington Spirit, stating, “I’m honored to support such a dynamic organization led by such powerful women on and off the field. I’m looking forward to sharing my love for design with this team and my hometown.”

Formerly the Editorial Lead of Black Music and Culture at Spotify, Domo helped build the Frequency franchise and conceived the company’s first fashion show. She now leads Dead Dirt, her brand and creative firm, and will bring a fresh and intersectional perspective to the Washington Spirit. In her work with the club, she promises  to infuse the team’s identity with the same boldness and originality as she’s done with Dead Dirt.

With Wells at the helm, the Spirit is poised to make a bold statement in the NWSL. Stay tuned for a captivating season filled with creativity, excitement, and unforgettable moments! The Spirit is gearing up to kick off its 2024 season home schedule on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. against one of the NWSL’s newest clubs Bay FC. Fans can purchase tickets for the home opener here. Season memberships including full season, half season and mini plans are available here and individual match tickets here.

Washington D.C. To Host National Final of World’s Largest Street Dance Competition

Colin Kerrigan / Red Bull Content Pool

The world’s largest street dance competition Red Bull Dance Your Style will conclude its U.S. tour with the Red Bull Dance Your Style Washington D.C. National Final on Saturday, October 23rd at the historic Howard Theater. The competition and a series of dance workshops taught by internationally renowned dancers will be open to the public.

Spanning across two days, Red Bull Dance Your Style Washington D.C. National Final will include a pre-final qualifier competition on Friday, October 22nd, bringing together the semi-finalists of the regional qualifiers in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Memphis to vie for a spot amongst the top 16 dancers who will compete the following evening.

On Saturday, October 23rd, the nation’s top 16 street dancers will battle it out to claim the National Final Championship title, guaranteeing their spot at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in Johannesburg, South Africa. Each dancer will go head-to-head, via bracket style tournament, performing against a spontaneous soundtrack provided by the DMV’s very own DJ Domo. The audience will play judge, ultimately deciding which dancer will advance onto the next round. With no panel of judges, no planned choreography, and no pre-chosen music, it’s all about embracing the moment, wowing the crowd, and moving to the beat. To get a glimpse of the action, check out the 2019 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals recap that took place in Paris.

Celebrating the diverse dance community, Red Bull will host a series of workshops for dance lovers to connect on Saturday, October 23rd. Workshops will be led by friends of Red Bull’s global dance roster KosiCoflo, and TsunAMI and are free and open to the public through the online registration link.

Frequency Sunday Dinner: DMV (Feat. Rico Nasty, Ari Lennox, Big G, Pusha T & DJ Domo) (Video)

Courtesy of Spotify:

This documentary film is a celebration of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) and the Black artists driving music culture forward.

Over dinner from KitchenCray and Ohhs & Ahhs, we gathered Rico Nasty (PG County, MD), Ari Lennox (DC), Backyard Band’s Anwan ‘Big G’ Glover (DC), Pusha T (Virginia Beach, VA) and hosted by Spotify’s Black music editor, Domo Wells (Glenarden, MD).

Frequency’s Ripple Effect playlist series uplifts Black Artists from a regional scope to amplify their cultural power and value beyond their cities.