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Leela Dance Collective to Perform World Premiere of ENCOUNTERS at the Bankhead Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

Leela Dance Collective, the Los Angeles-based, internationally-touring kathak dance company, will perform the world premiere of Encounters with Beauty at the Bankhead Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Review: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE The L.A. Memorial tribute to Alan Johnson at The Performing Arts Center
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Oct 29, 2018

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE The Los Angeles Memorial/Tribute for Alan Johnson at The Performing Arts Center October 14, 2018 Alan Johnson was truly a man of many talents. On Sunday, October 14th, 2018, friends, all of whom are either dancers, choreographers, directors or actors, or all combined, that have had the honor to work with or befriend him, gathered at The Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, CA, owned by Joe Malone and Nanci Hammond Malone, two superb dancers/teachers that donated their facility for this event, to honor, reminisce and celebrate Alan's wondrous life and career.

BWW Review: Artists & Activism: Lights, Camera, Action! A Powerful Film And Movement Using The Arts As A Conduit For Change At The Art Of Elysium
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Oct 4, 2018

TooManyBodies.Org: Artists United to make America safe again Wednesday, September 26, 2018 marked the launch and premiere of an extremely well-done and effective music video entitled 'Too Many Bodies.' It addresses gun reform through music and dance, combining the song 'Place Called Us,' composed by Alex Mackey with very moving and expressive choreography by Nancy Dobbs Owen. Directed and Produced by Reena Dutt, as well as co-Producers Puppett, Danielle Phelan and Penelope Wong, it gives an unusual portrayal of a school shooting; beginning immediately after the shooting, and by means of going back in time, recreating the moments before and afterwards with quite a potent effect. You Hear two Gunshots, and see mostly darkness except for a young woman's face...

BWW Feature: PDS's Star-Studded Luncheon and Gypsy Award Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 5, 2018

4/15/18 ~ HONORING GEORGE CHAKIRIS, BARRIE CHASE & TONI BASIL There's a certain feeling that invades my consciousness when I attend a Dancer's Event... It is a deep, passionate, all-encompassing love amongst it's members. And that is what I was feeling, attending a most prestigious (in my opinion) Event; The Professional Dancer's Society 31st Annual Luncheon & “Gypsy” Award Ceremony, held Yearly in the International Room at the Beverly Hilton.

Photo Flash: The Professional Dancers Society Hosts 2018 Gypsy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2018

On April 15,2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, The Professional Dancers Society's (PDS) 31st Gypsy Awards Luncheon honored dancers George Chakiris and Barrie Chase.  The event included choreography Award to Toni Basil.

Joe Tremaine Speaks At Stepping Into Hope and Change
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011

Career Transition For Dancers "Stepping Into Hope and Change: A free career development conference for dancers" will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Museum Building (SAG Bldg), 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Career Transition For Dancers Hosts Stepping Into Hope and Change
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011

Career Transition For Dancers announces "Stepping Into Hope and Change: A free career development conference for dancers" on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Museum Building (SAG Bldg), 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Career Transition For Dancers Hosts Stepping Into Hope and Change
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2011

Career Transition For Dancers announces "Stepping Into Hope and Change: A free career development conference for dancers" on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Museum Building (SAG Bldg), 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036