Black Dance In La @ Waa – Presenter Showcase

LA Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Performing Arts Program In conjunction with WAA’s conference theme of “Black Arts @ WAA”, the City of LA – Performing Arts Program is producing three Presenter Showcases and Networking Receptions. Black Dance in LA @ WAA – Presenter Showcase Curated by Gayle Hooks (Dance @ The Holden and Ebony Repertory Theatre) and Pat Taylor (JazzAntiqua Dance and Music Ensemble) Monday August 26, 8pm (Pre Networking reception at 6:30pm at Nate Holden Cabaret Room)*Nate Holden Performing Arts Center4708 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 For more information contact Yvonne Farrow, [hidden] or [hidden] The legacy and contributions of Black choreographers and dancers in Los Angeles is historic and significant, and it is now a hotbed of some of the most creative and urgent works being created in the US and that celebrate the African diaspora. Curated by two esteemed voices in the LA dance community, the Black Dance in LA @ WAA showcase will showcase established and emerging choreographic voices that showcase the breadth of the LA dance scene. Free and open to LA’s dance community and WAA attendees. This event is a 15/20 minute Uber/Lyft ride from the conference hotel. Artist to be showcased include: SOULY DANCE ARTS - Willy Souly, choreographer - [hidden] Project21Dance - Maura Townsend, choreographer - [hidden] No)one.Art House - Christopher Emile, artistic director; Samantha Blake Goodman, choreographer - [hidden] JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble - Pat Taylor, choreographer - [hidden] d. Sabela grimes - d. Sabela grimes, choreographer - [hidden] B. Dunn Movement - Brigette Dunn-Korpela, choreographer - [hidden] Viver Brasil - Linda Yudin and Luiz Badaró, artistic directors; Vera Passos, choreographer - [hidden] *The Dance Community Networking Reception is a collaboration with International Association of Blacks in Dance, Dance Resource Center, Dance @ The Holden, and DCA Performing Arts. Event is general admission. All seating based on a first-come, first served basis. Seating limited to capacity.  More Info below.