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Lula Washington Dance Theater

First Preview: Feb 07, 2017

Opening Date: Feb 24, 2017

Closing Date: Feb 25, 2017

Running Time: 01:25

Lula Washington Dance Theater
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Playing @

Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts

3 Spruce St New York, NY 10038

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Founded in 1980 in inner city Los Angeles by Lula Washington and her husband, Erwin Washington, this vibrant troupe is known for powerful, high-energy performances, unique choreography, and works that are rooted in African-American culture and history.  The dance company does works that tell stories that examine aspects of African-American history and current issues.

LWDT celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2015. In addition to performing, the company has a passionate commitment to education and community outreach both at home and on tour. 

RANDOM THOUGHTS – (2013)
Choreography – Lula Washington
Music – Terrence Blanchard

BEAUTIFUL VENUS AND SERENA (2010)

Choreography – Tamica Washington-Miller
Music – Marcus L. Miller & Freedom Jazz Movement

OPEN YOUR EYES (2016) (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Choreography – Lula Washington
Music – Earth, Wind & Fire

AFRICAN MEMORIES – 2004
 
African Warrior Woman
Music: Traditional African Drumming & Chanting

REIGN – (2010)

Choreography: Rennie Harris
Music Mixed and Produced By: James “JT” Wilconson

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ 7:30 PM
Age Guidance

Age Guidance: 13

Show Notes

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

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Directions Bus

M1 -- Take the M1 Bus to the City Hall/Broadway stop (walk east across City Hall Park to campus), the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall stop (walk south down Park Row to campus), or the Broadway-Nassau St./Fulton St. stop (walk two blocks north on Nassau St. to campus). M6 -- Take the M6 Bus to the City Hall/Broadway stop (walk as directed above) or the Broadway-Nassau/Fulton St. stop (walk as directed above).

Directions Subway

2/3 TO PARK PLACE/BROADWAY or R/W TO CITY HALL -- exit subway and walk South on Park Place, turn left onto Park Row, follow Park Row north up the side of City Hall Park to Spruce Street, turn right on Spruce. Walk east on Spruce, past Nassau. Theater entrance is approx. 1/3 of the way down the block on the left.

 

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By Subway:

2/3 TO PARK PLACE/BROADWAY or R/W TO CITY HALL -- exit subway and walk South on Park Place, turn left onto Park Row, follow Park Row north up the side of City Hall Park to Spruce Street, turn right on Spruce. Walk east on Spruce, past Nassau. Theater entrance is approx. 1/3 of the way down the block on the left.

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By Bus:

M1 -- Take the M1 Bus to the City Hall/Broadway stop (walk east across City Hall Park to campus), the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall stop (walk south down Park Row to campus), or the Broadway-Nassau St./Fulton St. stop (walk two blocks north on Nassau St. to campus). M6 -- Take the M6 Bus to the City Hall/Broadway stop (walk as directed above) or the Broadway-Nassau/Fulton St. stop (walk as directed above).