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*(Beverly Hills, CA) — Internationally recognized for its unique blend of African, Afro- Caribbean, modern, street dance and jazz techniques, the Lula Washington Dance Theatre (LWDT) provides brilliant depictions of African-American experiences, past and present. Now, the company— founded in 1980 and considered one of the premier African-American arts institutions on the West Coast—makes its […]

*Are you familiar with Lula Washington?  If you are not, unfortunately, you are not alone.  Her story is fascinating.  At age 22, the married, new mom was turned down by UCLA because they felt she was too old to begin a dance career. She and her husband, Erwin Washington, wrote what was obviously a compelling […]

*The Twitter tag for the John Anson Ford Theatre is, “Ignite @ the Ford.”  Ignite?  How about on June 8, Lula Washington brought her dance company to the beautiful outdoor Hollywood, California venue and torched the place.  With the help of works choreographed by David Rousseve (Enough), Rennie Harris (Reign) and Kyle Abraham (Hallowed), the […]

* Lula Washington‘s concert is Friday, June 8 @ 8:30 pm at the newly renovated John Anson Ford Theatre complex, 2580 Chauenga Boulevard East, Hollywoood CA 90068. Discount tickets are available by using the code: LULAFRIEND. The Box Office number is 323-461-3673. Olga Garay, interim Executive Director of the Ford, funded LWDT to secure the […]

[…] Brasil: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Soul Children DJ’s Sacred and Al Jackson manned the ones and two’s to spend some funky, Global rhythms in between sets. The Lula Washington Dance Theater graced the stage for a beautiful showcase of World class contemporary modern dances. Lula Washington: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Lula Washington Dance Theater: Photo […]

[…] Richardson Shelley Bruce performed several relevant and timely spoken word pieces “I’m Not a Ghost,” “Life Study #44,” and “Light Seed.” Shelley Bruce: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Lula Washington Youth Dance Ensemble enthralled the crowd as they brilliantly performed dance routines to “Life Every Voice and Sing” choreographed by Lula Washington, “Nature Boy” choreographed by […]

[…] View Park estate of real estate mogul Charles Quarles and his family, attendees enjoyed incredible food and dynamic performances by hit songwriter/musician Jacob Luttrell and the critically acclaimed  Lula Washington Dance Company. MC Malik Yoba looks on as Dr. Divine Pryor speaks passionately in front of the crowd of Human Justice warriors in Los Angeles. –Photo […]

Lula Washington Dance Theatre: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson *Los Angeles – One hundred thousand attendees heeded the invite from the LA Phil for a FREE celebration with hundreds of musicians, artists, dancers, family activities and much more! You can consider yourself fortunate if you took part of this history-making event. This event, one of […]

[…] urge to get up to move and groove to the contagious, infectious rhythms. Fode Sissoko: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Kouman Kele Dance Company: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Lula Washington Dance theatre perform a beautiful display of eclectic and electrifying dance performances. Ben Caldwell and Lula Washington: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Lula Washington Dance Theatre: Photo […]

[…] them for all that they do for the community as a cultural institution. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and St. Elmo Village Staff/Board Members: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Lula Washington Dance Theatre showcased another expect of creative expressions, outlets for dancers. The dancers performed a segment of Fragments: Section 2 from an upcoming program. The dancers […]

[…] and Publicist Actor Shabaka Henley will be one of the hosts at the LAWTF 23rd Anniversary Festival Iona Morris, who just won an NAACP Theatre Award for Lula Washington, Founder & Artistic Director of the Lula Washington Dance Theatre will be one of the hosts at the Festival this year. Actor Sky Palkowitz has been […]

[…] of Los Angeles based artists with a global fan base. The musicians consisted of Destination Crenshaw Marching Band,Terrace Martin, Alex Isley, Malaya, Six Sev, LA Commons and Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Issa Rae was a Special Guest at the event. Destination Crenshaw Marching Band: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Terrace Martin and Alex Isley: Photo Credit, […]

[…] networking opportunities, five performances, social events and more. IABD’s five internationally renowned founding companies – Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Lula Washington Dance Theatre and PHILADANCO!, The Philadelphia Dance Company – will perform, along with acclaimed special guests- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Forces […]

[…] Talk, Real History, Real Soul” by sharing never-before-heard stories detailing their historic cultural and artistic/entertainment impact, Sunday, October 6, 2019, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lula Washington Dance Theatre, 3773 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016. Dancer/Choreographer/Stage Director/Actress, Damita Jo Freeman who heads this event that will benefit aspiring young artists, has worn […]

[…] the final NFL game from the long Super Wild Card weekend. If you don’t know, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the defending NFC Champions Philadelphia Eagles 32-9. Lula Washington Dance Studio, Crenshaw High School Ensemble, Jazzy Rita and Black Obsydyan were scheduled to perform at Freedom Festival. Ricky Richardson is a Southern California-based writer, music […]