Lula Washington Dance Theatre Comes to Schimmel Center

On Friday, February 24 at 7:30 PM, the Schimmel Center presents an evening with the Lula Washington Dance Theatre. 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 Company has danced across the globe, from the United States to Russia, China, Brazil, Kosovo, Germany, and other countries. In addition to performing, the company has a passionate commitment to education and community outreach both at home and on tour. The Company has its own dance school in the inner city area of South Los Angeles. Some 100 children study dance year-round at the school.

Lula Washington has worked in Hollywood choreographing movement for Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989) and James Cameron's Avatar (2009.)

Tickets on sale now. For complete 2016-2017 season information, including calendar and ticketing information, visit: SchimmelCenter.org