The Lula Washington Dance Theatre School will present its annual Youth Dance Recital on Saturday, June 22, at 2 pm in the Marsee Auditorium at El Camino Community College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506.
Using the theme of “Believe”, the concert will focus on more positive and uplifting dance works from a range of styles including Ballet, Caribbean, Modern, African, tap, hip hop and jazz dance.
Students in the Active Boys class will show their skils in Hapkido Martial Arts, as well as in African drumming and dance.
Members of the LWDT professional company will perform in selected works on the program.
Tickets are on sale at the LWDT School, 3773 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90016. For information about tickets call: 323-292-5852 or email: School.lwdt@gmail.com.
May 17, 2013 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: dance, los angeles, lula, recital | Leave A Comment »
Students at the Lula Washington Dance Theatre have been super busy. They performed alongside Lula Washington’s adult dancers and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy for the arrival of the Space Shuttle Endeavor to Los Angeles. Then, they performed in our Dance All Day event durinig Taste of Soul. Our youth ensemble performed for the Black Women’s Physicians event, and also at a fundraiser at the Airport Hilton Hotel for an orphanage in Ghana.
Now, the students are preparing for Kwanzaa. Rehearsals are getting underway. This year’s Kwanzaa festival will happen at our dance studio, 3773 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90016. The dates are Friday and Saturday, Dec. 28 & 29 at 7:30 pm; and Sunday, Dec. 30 at 3pm.
Seating will be extremely limited, so we suggest early purchases. For information contact the dance school at 323-292-5852 or by email at School.LWDT@gmail.com.
Nov 09, 2012 | Categories: Dance School | Comments Off
Students from the Lula Washington Dance Theatre School will perform in front of the Space Shuttle Endeavor on Saturday, Oct. 13 when the shuttle stops briefly on Crenshaw Boulevard at Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Lula’s students will be among more than 100 artists who will perform on a large stage being erected at the intersection to welcome the space shuttle as it makes its way to its future home at the Science Center in Exposition Park.
The welcoming event is being directed by Debbie Allen. Ms. Allen called Lula Washington and asked her to create a new work especially for the event. Lula decided to work with a re-mix of music from the film, Avatar, which she choreographed.
Students of varying ages and skill levels are participating. “I wanted the students to have the chance to see how dance can connect them to space and technology,” Lula said. “I want them to see that being in dance can take them all the way to the stars.” Lula added a special “thank you” to Debbie Allen for inviting her to participate. “One day I got a call out of the blue from Debbie Allen inviting me to be part of this historic event. I am greatful that she included us.”
Following the space shuttle event, Lula’s students will perform in the LWDT DANCE ALL DAY event on Oct. 20, 2012 as part of the Taste of Soul Street Festival. The dance company sets up a stage in its parking lot for that event and sponsors a day of dance performances, classes, contests and worksops. After DANCE ALL DAY, the students will prepare for their annual year end Kwanzaa Festival. Enrollment remains open at the school.
Sep 29, 2012 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: Avatar, Debbie Allen, Lula Washiington Dance Theatre School, Lula Washington, Space Shuttle Endeavor | Comments Off
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre (LWDT) will present its 2nd Annual “Open House / $1 Dance Day” on Saturday, Sept. 8 for new and returning dance students.
“We invite parents to take part in an orientation session that begins sharply at 9 am,” said LWDT Studio Manager Roshada Baldwin. “Celebrate a new season of dance with Lula Washington and her staff. Tour the facility, meet Lula Washington herself, and our great teachers. “
The dance studio is located at 3773 Crenshaw Blvd., at the corner of Coliseum and Crenshaw. For information call: 323-292-5852.
During the Open House, students can take sample classes in modern dance, jazz, ballet, African, tap, hip-hop, Caribbean and gymnastics! Classes begin at 9 am and continue on the hour through the day. Each class is $1.
“It’s an opportunity for students to try a little of everything,” said Tamica Washington-Miller, Associate Director of LWDT and its School. “Come and learn about the classes we offer here and the many activities that students can participate in this Fall.”
Students in the LWDT School will have the opportunity to perform in several events, including a performance that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13 in front of the Space Shuttle Endeavor. In addition, students will dance in the Taste of Soul Oct. 20, and in the annual Kwanzaa celebration in December.
Aug 26, 2012 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: children's dance classes, dance on Crenshaw, lula washington dance school, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Taste of Soul, youth dance classes, Youth Dancing | Comments Off
Students at the Lula Washington Dance Theatre school presented four hours of non-stop high energy, entertaining, and uplifting dance in LWDT’s 2012 Youth Dance Recital at El Camino College’s Marsee Auditorium.
The concert featured 121 students who showed skills in diverse dance forms ranging from classical ballet to African; hip hop; tap; Caribbean; and modern dance.
The Recital was full of exceptional performances.
High school student Rayven Granados danced the Dying Swan solo from Swan Lake on pointe. Tap master Chester Whitmore choreographed a fantastic tap duet for two students Jonice Boykins and Alana Sims.
Students presented a dance / spoken word tribute to Lula Washington created by acting teacher Eric Mesiyah McGinnis. The students recorded a song honoring Lula and then danced individual solos expressing their appreciation to Lula for the joy that she has brought to their lives via her school.
Other favorites included large cast dances by Caribbean teacher Carolina Mendizabol. Roshada’s “Ease On Down The Road” was a crowd favorite along with ballets by William PG Grinton; modern dances by Ken Morris and Queala Clancy; and hip hop dances by Angela Jordan and Pondesa Munir.
For the first time, the Recital included a presentation of self defense moves by the all-boys Hapkido Korean martial arts class at the dance studio. Lula Washington Dance Theatre instituted Hapkido as a way to give greater discipline, focus, and self-control training to young inner city boys.
The dance concert attracted more than 800 people who cheered and applauded as the little ones danced up a storm.
Jul 01, 2012 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: Lula Washington, lula washington dance, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, LWDT, recital; Chester Whitmore; Carolina Mendizabol; Roshada Baldwin; Eric Mesiyah McGinnis; youth dance recital; Ken Morris; Queala Clancy; kids dancing; | Comments Off
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre (LWDT) Youth Dance Ensemble has been busy all year with concerts around the greater Los Angeles area. LWDT’s African dance students were invited to dance for the second year in a row at the graduation of African-American students from Cal State Los Angeles. The graduation takes place annually at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Earlier this year, LWDT students performed a hip hop dance number for Lineage Dance Company’s Pasadena Dance Festival. That event also took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The choreographer was 16-year-old Pondesa Munir. Pondesa also was a choreography winner in last year’s Taste of Soul Dance Festival. She is a scholarship student at LWDT.
In May, the LWDT Children’s Ensemble performed at the California African Museum as part of the Museum’s Literacy Day festivities. The youth dancers were extremely impressive with their great dance skills. They have become regular performers at the Museum.
The youth dancers are seen annually in LWDT’s June Recital at El Camino College’s Marsee Auditorium. No matter where they perform, Lula Washington Dance Theatre’s youth dancers always leave the crowd happy and hungry for more.
Jun 01, 2012 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: african dance, California African American Museum, children's dance ensemble, hip hop dance, Lula Washington, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Taste of Soul, youth dancers | Comments Off
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre (LWDT) will host “Dance All Day” — a full day of outdoor performances, classes and a competition judged by Hollywood dance professionals on Saturday, Oct. 15, as part of the 6th Annual Taste of Soul Festival on Crenshaw Boulevard.
The event will take place outdoors in the brick-wall enclosed parking lot of the Lula Washington Dance Theatre at 3773 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90016. LWDT will set up a performance stage in the parking lot along with food booths; health information booths; and a jumper for the children.
Members of the Lula Washington Dance Theatre School and its Youth Dance Ensemble will perform during the day, along with praise dance groups from local churches; and dance contestants from around the city. Judges from the MSA Talent Agency, Disney and Nike will choose dance winners who will receive prizes for giving the best performances. Groups wishing to participate should contact event coordinator Tamica Washington-Miller at
lwdtdanceallday@gmail.com or call: 323-292-5852. Activities go non-stop from 10 am until 6 pm. A dance concert is scheduled for 4 pm.
Dance All Day includes health care vendors from LA Cares; the WIC program; the Britticares Foundation; the Coalition for Mental Health, and more.
Oct 02, 2011 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: Coalition for Mental Health, dance, Dance All Day, dance competition, LA Cares, Lula Washington, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Tamica Washington-Miller, Taste of Soul | Comments Off
Children at the Lula Washington Dance Theatre (LWDT) school can now take martial arts as well as ballet, modern dance, hip hop, African dance, jazz, tap, and voice.
The martial arts class is open to boys and girls, ages 5 to 10. It meets Thursdays from 5 pm to 6 pm; and Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm at the LWDT school, 3773 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016. The class fee is $50 a month for two classes a week. Prospective students can watch the class before signing up.
Hapkido is a Korean martial arts form that focuses on self defense. It also teaches students to be more self confident, focused and disciplined, said Raymond Granados, who is teaching the class. Granados is a black belt who teaches under the guidance of Songs International Hapkido studio.
Sep 20, 2011 | Categories: Dance School | Comments Off
Join us Sunday at 2 p.m. for Lula Washington Dance Theatre’s 2011 Annual Youth Dance Recital!
Sunday, June 27, 2011
2:00 p.m. at El Camino College, Marsee Auditorium
16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506
El Camino College Center for the Arts
Tickets:
Until June 18th: Adults $30 / Children $20
Thereafter and at the Door: Adults $35 / Children $25
Box Office: (310) 329–5345 or toll–free 1–800–832–ARTS (2787)
Group rate tickets availalbe (10 or more) $15 each by calling (323) 292-5852
May 31, 2011 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: el camino, kids, kids recital, recital, torrance, youth, youth dance recital | Comments Off
Lula Washington Dance Theatre (LWDT) will host its 2011 Kwanzaa Celebration on Thurs. Dec. 29, and Fri., Dec. 30, at 7 pm at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016 (just east of La Brea Ave.).
The show will feature African drumming and dancing by Lula Washington’s students, Youth Dance Ensemble, and members of the acclaimed Lula Washington Dance Theatre international touring company.
Kwanzaa is a social holiday (not a religious one), that celebrates African culture and values. The performance and celebration are open to ALL audiences regardless of religion, race, etc. Every year, Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days, from Dec 26 to Jan 1. Lula Washington Dance Theatre always produces its Kwanzaa concert and celebration in the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
Each day of Kwanzaa celebrates a different principle. LWDT will perform on the 4th and 5th days of Kwanzaa. The 4th day of Kwanzaa focuses on the principle of “Ujamaa”, cooperative economics. The 5th day centers on the principle of “Nia”, which means purpose.
Ticket prices are $40 for the general public; $25 for senior citizens and students; and $100 for VIP seats, which support LWDT Youth Dance Scholarships. VIP ticket holders get priority seating, access to a private VIP reception at 6 pm each night, and recognition in the program and on stage.
Tickets can be purchased at the Lula Washington Dance Theater Studio. For information call the studio at: 323-292-5852.
Oct 23, 2010 | Categories: Dance School | Tags: african dance, kwanzaa, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Lula Washington in Russia | Comments Off
