Lula Washington Dance Theatre - Company

06/04/2026

Lula Washington Dance experience was alive on May 17th at the Getty, Family Festival!

05/27/2026

Whether a person aspires to become a dancer or not, dance training offers people far more than physical grace; it builds foundational life skills, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being.

The LWDT School provides holistic, dance training that shapes the whole person, building mental and physical resilience and encourages independent expression.

The transforms students into dynamic, versatile dancers while cultivating critical thinkers. Our comprehensive training integrates deep technical foundations across multiple genres with the philosophies of trailblazing artists, empowering young people to own their voices, practice accountability, and express themselves creatively both on and off the stage.

LWDT Students are immersed in a wide variety of genres—including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, West African, and Caribbean dance. In addition to Ms. Lula’s style and approach to technique, there is a core focus on the foundational techniques of four legendary pioneers: Katherine Dunham, Lester Horton, Martha Graham and Jose Limon

We believe young people should know the names and works of the visionaries who created pathways and opportunities through dance. By reading about, discussing, and practicing the masterworks of these individuals, students learn to appreciate the vision, dedication, and grit required to make artistic, (or any), dreams a reality.

05/05/2026

2 Brothers 2026!

04/27/2026

Is America loosing the war, created by Trump?

04/27/2026

He, started a war! But he can’t provide a health care plan for American citizens! He can’t lower gas and food prices for American citizens! Plus he still wants a ballroom when is it going to be enough!

03/22/2026

Saturday March 28, 7:30pm
Sunday March 29, 3pm
Tickets on EVENTBRITE: Lula Washington Dance Theatre - Search for Humanism
Join us this coming Saturday or Sunday for Search for Humanism, Lula’s acclaimed choreographic work exploring the concept of humanity in times like these. This intimate performance includes additional works by Lula Washington, Tamica Washington-Miller and Guest Choreographer Viki Baltimore-Dale.

The beautiful poetry of Benin Lemus explores themes of politics, motherhood, racial violence, gentrification, and radical love, intersecting with dances that help us to remember, to be present now, and to have aspiration for the future.

Please stay for a brief discussion / Q & A with the choreographers and dancers immediately following the performance.

MORE INFO CALL: 323-292-5852
Saturday March 28, 7:30pm
Sunday March 29, 3pm
Tickets on EVENTBRITE: Lula Washington Dance Theatre - Search for Humanism
Viki Baltimore-Dale, M.Ed, (former company member of the D.C. Black Repertory Dance Company and the George Faison Universal Dance Experience (New York City) performed the role of “Sophisticated Lady” in the Broadway musical “Bubbling Brown Sugar.” Her movie credits include “The Green Lady” in the “Wiz,” “The Blues Brothers,” Francis Ford Coppola’s “One From The Heart” and “Baron Wolfgang Von Tripps”.

Benin Lemus is a poet, educator, and librarian based in South Los Angeles known for her debut collection Dreaming in Mourning (2022, World Stage Press). Her work explores themes of politics, motherhood, racial violence, gentrification, and radical love.

03/03/2026

Listen to the truth, look deep within, move in love, and honor Black History Month with The Lula Washington. The program ‘Search For Humanism’  consists of works that explore themes of resiliency and triumph despite racial inequality, police brutality, and the current political climate. The show ends with a high-energy number to Tina Turner that will have you dancing in your seat. The program features work by Lula Washington, Tamica Washington-Miller, Talley Beatty, and Victoria Dale. The dancers and choreographers would love to hear your thoughts during our post-show talkback.

12/15/2025

Kwanzaa time is upon us! Join us for Lula Washington’s ICONIC celebration. There will be dance, live music, African drumming, culture and a lot of love!

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE USING THE LINK IN OUR BIO!

Dates:
Dec 27 - Umoja Circle (Private Performance)
Dec 28 - Public Kwanzaa Celebration
Dec 29 - Public Kwanzaa Celebration

11/15/2025