Leeway presents a Fela! master class with Philadanco!

Leeway Foundation and Philadanco! present a FELA! MASTER CLASS - DANCE

Tuesday March 12
12pm-1:30pm
at Philadanco (9 N. Preston Street)

The class will be free and limited to first-come, first-serve participants.
It is open to all levels.

RSVP to [email protected] or call (215) 545-4078.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Lauren is a Chattanooga, TN native.  She has been a part of the FELA! production from its Off-Broadway production in 2008, to being a member of the Original Broadway Cast from 2009 to 2011. She also traveled with the show to Nigeria. Her broadcast appearances include: 2011 BET Honors and Angelique Kidjo’s "Move On Up" video  featuring John Legend and Bono.  She’s appeared on film in Something Whispered starring Cuba Gooding, Jr.  Her dance experience includes: Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, Asase Yaa African American Dance Theatre, nathan trice/rituals, and Purelements. She was trained at Alabama School of Fine Arts and Howard University.  Her mentors include Mama Kadiatou Conte, Anna and Barry VanCura, Nathan Trice, Ronald K. Brown, Abdel R. Salaam, and George Faison.  LADeVeaux.com

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