Sun June 23, 2019
Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance
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at Malonga Casquelourd Center For The Arts
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June 22nd at 6:30pm & June 23rd at 2:00pm
All stars of the dance world come together to celebrate dance, music & American history. This event honors the legacy of African American artists such as Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Nipsey Hussle, Phife Dawg & Maya Angelou.
Former soloists with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Martha Graham Company, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, & over 40 Broadway shows, perform beautifully crafted pieces to iconic songs by these artists. Using dance and music to teach and celebrate African American history, the power of dancers in their 40's & 50's uplift, inspire, and create a can't sit still in your seat celebration of who we are as Americans that will have you singing to yourself for weeks. Bring your whole family!
Saturday admission includes Free attendance to our 10th Anniversary after Party! Sunday Q&A with cast after the performance.
GWDC is supported by a grant from The San Francisco Foundation.
This project is supported by the Oakland City Council & funded by the City of Oakland's Cultural Funding Program.
Sponsored by Aspire Pilates Center's Tropical Pilates Retreat.
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All stars of the dance world come together to celebrate dance, music & American history. This event honors the legacy of African American artists such as Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Nipsey Hussle, Phife Dawg & Maya Angelou.
Former soloists with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Martha Graham Company, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, & over 40 Broadway shows, perform beautifully crafted pieces to iconic songs by these artists. Using dance and music to teach and celebrate African American history, the power of dancers in their 40's & 50's uplift, inspire, and create a can't sit still in your seat celebration of who we are as Americans that will have you singing to yourself for weeks. Bring your whole family!
Saturday admission includes Free attendance to our 10th Anniversary after Party! Sunday Q&A with cast after the performance.
GWDC is supported by a grant from The San Francisco Foundation.
This project is supported by the Oakland City Council & funded by the City of Oakland's Cultural Funding Program.
Sponsored by Aspire Pilates Center's Tropical Pilates Retreat.
June 22nd at 6:30pm & June 23rd at 2:00pm
All stars of the dance world come together to celebrate dance, music & American history. This event honors the legacy of African American artists such as Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Nipsey Hussle, Phife Dawg & Maya Angelou.
Former soloists with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Martha Graham Company, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, & over 40 Broadway shows, perform beautifully crafted pieces to iconic songs by these artists. Using dance and music to teach and celebrate African American history, the power of dancers in their 40's & 50's uplift, inspire, and create a can't sit still in your seat celebration of who we are as Americans that will have you singing to yourself for weeks. Bring your whole family!
Saturday admission includes Free attendance to our 10th Anniversary after Party! Sunday Q&A with cast after the performance.
GWDC is supported by a grant from The San Francisco Foundation.
This project is supported by the Oakland City Council & funded by the City of Oakland's Cultural Funding Program.
Sponsored by Aspire Pilates Center's Tropical Pilates Retreat.
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All stars of the dance world come together to celebrate dance, music & American history. This event honors the legacy of African American artists such as Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Nipsey Hussle, Phife Dawg & Maya Angelou.
Former soloists with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Martha Graham Company, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, & over 40 Broadway shows, perform beautifully crafted pieces to iconic songs by these artists. Using dance and music to teach and celebrate African American history, the power of dancers in their 40's & 50's uplift, inspire, and create a can't sit still in your seat celebration of who we are as Americans that will have you singing to yourself for weeks. Bring your whole family!
Saturday admission includes Free attendance to our 10th Anniversary after Party! Sunday Q&A with cast after the performance.
GWDC is supported by a grant from The San Francisco Foundation.
This project is supported by the Oakland City Council & funded by the City of Oakland's Cultural Funding Program.
Sponsored by Aspire Pilates Center's Tropical Pilates Retreat.
show less
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Malonga Casquelourd Center For The Arts
1428 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
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