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LA based nonprofit Dance
and Dialogue is
hosting their
“Celebrate LA!” event on April 30th at the Wilshire Ebell
Theatre. Confirmed guests include Paula
Abdul, Derek
Hough,
and more.
WHO:
Notable guests Paula Abdul (singer and dancer, American
Idol),
Derek Hough (Dancing
With The Stars),
Dmitry Chaplin (Dancing
with the Stars & SYTYCD),
Jeff Thacker (Executive Producer of SYTYCD),
Wally Kurth (General
Hospital & Days
of Our Lives),
Anita Mann (choreographer of Solid Gold), Glorya Kaufman
(founder of Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at USC) will be
in attendance, with more specialty appearances to be
announced.
WHAT:
Dance and Dialogue, Celebrate LA!
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 30th - 7PM Red Carpet, 7:30PM
Performance Start
WHERE:
Wilshire Ebell Theatre - 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
90005
For more information, please contact DanceandDialogue@michelemariepr.com
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About Dance and Dialogue
Founded in 2012 on the principles of equity and equality for
all, Dance and Dialogue
is a non-profit organization expanding access to the arts by
providing intergenerational,
multicultural programming throughout Southern California. By
bringing together people from all
socioeconomic backgrounds and giving them the chance to
learn from and about each other, we build bridges between
generations, geographic regions, and the many systemic
barriers of today’s society. Our programs work to break down
the preconceived differences that result from a fear of
others, but that once experienced firsthand, are a chance to
grow the world!
Rooted in cultural anthropology and social-emotional
learning, many of the Dance and Dialogue programs utilize
movement and conversation to encourage creative
self-expression and the release of physical and mental
tension. True to our name, all programs open and close in a
council circle, where participants share personal stories,
explore their feelings, listen, and learn from others. These
dialogues support the establishment of brave, safe spaces
within each community, and allow for expression without fear
of judgment. We prioritize process and healing instead of a
final project or performance, and aim to support the
development of individual and collective empathy,
confidence, self-expression, and compassion. As we seek to
build individuals, we also begin to build a sense of
connection and work to create a ripple effect of joy and
promise for the future.
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Dance and Dialogue’s Mission
We make the highest quality dance classes accessible to all
- primarily those in the overlooked regions of Los Angeles.
By bringing vetted, well established professionals to these
areas, participants are able to apply what they learn in our
programs and bring their own creative input back to their
communities. This exchange adds to the vibrancy that each of
these locations contribute to the greater Los Angeles
ecosystem. We are driven to create sustainable programs for
maximum impact in the communities we serve.
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