Washington, Lula
1949- · Contribution: 1980-
Dancer & Company Founder
Founded the Lula Washington Dance Theatre in 1980, building it into one of the most respected African American contemporary dance companies in the Western United States; choreographed for the films 'Avatar' and 'The Little Mermaid'
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1949
- Active since
- 1980
- Category
- Arts, Music & Entertainment Tech
- Best known for
- Founded Lula Washington Dance TheatreSouth LA dance institutionChoreographed for "Avatar"
Impact on the world
Washington built a lasting dance institution in an underserved community, creating training and performance opportunities where none existed. She brought concert dance to South LA.
Sources
- Lula Washington Dance Theatre official website
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