Te Ahurei Toi O Tamaki – Auckland Arts Festival
March 8-18, 2025
We invite you to come to New Zealand with us, where Lula and Tamica will each be premiering new works. This exclusive VIP trip offers you the opportunity to experience the vibrant art and culture of New Zealand while supporting the inspiring artistic work of LWDT. We look forward to a full week of Public Performances, Community and Educational Engagement, Cultural Exchange scheduled around our main performance in New Zealand. We humbly invite you to attend and take part in our celebrations.
LWDT Black History Month Concert
February 22, 2025
LWDT is proud to present these classic works as part of our 45th Anniversary moving to 50 and beyond.
Join us for Resistance, Resilience, Triumph 2025 Reflections in Dance Black History with classic ballets choreographed by black dance legends Donald McKayle, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, and Rennie Harris, along with works by Tamica Washington-Miller. This inspiring performance celebrates the beauty of African American cultural heritage through classic modern dance.
IABD Conference in Pittsburgh, PA
January 25, 2025
LWDT will perform at the historic Benedum Center for the Performing Arts as part of the annual Conference and Festival for the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD); of which LWDT is a founding member. We will share the stage with Legendary and Contemporary Black Dance Companies. In True Fashion Lula will bring something very different, some things to say, and “Something To Think About”, her tribute to her former teacher, Post Modern, Choreographer and trailblazer of his time, Rudy Perez.
LWDT Concert at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz
January 16, 2025
LWDT celebrates its 45th anniversary with the premiere of Lula Washington’s Something to Think About, a Tribute to Rudy Perez. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the evening will include “Words from Martin” from The Movement.
APAP Showcase at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater
January 10, 2025
LWDT will close out the Dance Managers Showcase during, (APAP) Association of Performing Arts Professionals.
2024 Kwanzaa Celebrations
CONCERTS
Saturday December 28 | 1 pm & 5 pm
Lula Washington Dance Theatre – Indoor Theater
3773 Crenshaw Blvd., LA CA 90016
Free street parking
2023 Performances
Juneteenth Celebration | June 17-19
“Dances on Crenshaw” | June 24
“The Global Village” | August
Western Artists Alliance Showcase | September
LWDT Dance All Day Festival | October 21
Open House – New Works Previews | November
Kwanzaa Celebration | December
Lula Washington Dance Theatre – Dances For Your Soul
Saturday April 29, 2023 | 7 pm
Sunday April 30, 2023 | 3 pm
Lula Washington Dance Theatre – Indoor Theater
3773 Crenshaw Blvd., LA CA 90016
Black History Month Shows!
“The Turning Of The Soul” (Change)
Live Modern Dance Concert
Friday February 17-19, 2023
Friday February 24-26, 2023
Lula Washington Dance Theatre – Indoor Theater
3773 Crenshaw Blvd., LA CA 90016
IABD Founders & Invited Guests Concert
Saturday January 28, 2023 | 7:30 pm
Lula Washington Dance Theatre makes a festival appearance alongside other premiere black dance companies who helped build the International Association of Blacks In Dance.
Jane Mallett Theatre
Inside the Toronto Center for the Arts
27 Front Street E, Toronto, Canada M5E-184
Kwanzaa 2022!
December 28 – 30, 2022
Lula Washington Dance Theatre – Indoor Theater
3773 Crenshaw Blvd., LA CA 90016
DAY OF DANCE
Saturday December 17, 2022
San Bernardino Valley College
Guest teacher Lula Washington
Produced by Maura Townsend
San Bernardino Valley College
701 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue,
San Bernardino CA 92410
LWDT’s 40th Anniversary
Retrospective Dance Concert
Friday, Oct 22, 2021
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Special guests Jamal Story and Kylie Shea will perform
a duet choreographed by Lula Washington!
Etta (James) At Last
An evening of live music and dance based on the life and songs of Etta James
October 13 & 14, 2021
Huntington Botanical Gardens
October 17, 2021
Skirball Cultural Center, Taper Court
The House That Nat (King Cole) Built
Led by Muse/ique Artistic Director Rachael Worby
Choreography by Lula Washington & Tamica Washington-Miller
September 22 & 23, 2021
Huntington Botanical Gardens
September 26, 2021
Skirball Cultural Center, Taper Court
Urban Gospel Celebration
Sunday, August 29, 2021 at LWDT
The event features the Lula Washington Dance Theatre, our Youth Dance Ensemble, live music, and a host of local gospel singers singers and Pastor Dr. Anthony McFarland, founding pastor of Abundant Harvest LIFT.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Sunday July 18, 2021 at LWDT
The Sunday evening performance BY LINES BALLET (from San Francisco) will be live-streamed FREE for the public at musiccenter.org.