In celebration of 45 years since their founding in 1980, the Lula Washington Dance Theatre brings its artists and dancers to The Ford on Saturday, Aug. 23. With over four decades of giving back to the South LA community under the belt, as well as a talented artistic family working behind the scenes where each person is worthy of their own spotlight, it’s safe to say the show will be a one-of-a-kind experience. Grimy Goods has tickets to give away courtesy of our friends at The Ford! Enter the giveaway below and learn more about this exciting event.
If the Washington family name sounds familiar to you, then it might have to do with the fact that Lula’s nephew is composer and saxophonist Kamasi Washington, who has become one of the leading faces in contemporary jazz. However, the family’s talents can be found within the dance company. Next to Lula, her husband and current executive director, Erwin, helped co-found their dance theatre in 1980.
From there, their daughter Tamica Washington-Miller would later join as director of programs for the theatre, having built up experience as a performing artist in her own right. All of that to say it’s especially worth noting all three – Lula, Erwin, and Tamica – were involved in putting together the concert in celebration of the 45th anniversary. Considering they’ve been going strong for nearly five decades, all while remaining true to their initial hopes and keeping it in the family, says a lot about their staying power as respected artists across dance and music.
Learn more about the Lula Washington Dance Theatre at The Ford.
How To Enter the Giveaway
If you’d like to enter the giveaway, please fill out our entry form. On Thursday, Aug. 21, we’ll randomly select a winner for a pair of tickets to the Lula Washington Dance Theatre at The Ford. The winner will be notified via email, and tickets will be emailed to them. The show is open to all ages, but you must be 18 years or older to enter this giveaway. No purchase is necessary. Good luck!
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