HERSTORY
- By CYNTHIA LUM
In a career that spans three decades, the name Debbie Allen is synonymous with dynamic energy, creative talent and innovation. For her vast body of work, Ms. Allen has earned more awards than I can list here including six Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards. Now the Debbie Allen Dance Academy proudly presentsHERstory: in honor of Women’s History Month, a month-long celebration of the trailblazing women who paved the way while uncovering the unspoken narrative of modern women artists who are continuing to make history.
Highlighting a rich collection across fine arts, film, music, dance, and fashion, the HERstory celebration will feature a fine arts gallery reception accompanied by live music and dance storytelling March 2, followed by an Interactive Arts Market Festival on March 3, supporting women-owned creative small businesses featuring curated artist/vendors while incorporating live music and dance performances from Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
Weekend 2 guests will be treated to select film screenings documenting the lives of historic and modern day followed by a discussion and Q&A by an acclaimed director.
The final weekend features a special celebration by “men who love women,” bringing together some of our favorites to pay tribute to and celebrate the women of HERstory. Concluding the month-long observance of the power of women HERstory brings a fashion show unlike any other connecting fashion and dance.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA), Rhimes Performing Arts Center is located at 1850 South Manhattan Place in Los Angeles.
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