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DESCRIPTION:Grown Women Dance Collective (GWDC) presents the 9th annual Fallen Heroes, 
 Rising Stars: A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance, featuring powerhouse 
 performances honoring musical greats and civic leaders whose legacies 
 continue to inform and inspire.\n\nThe all-star cast includes former 
 members of renown dance companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance 
 Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, as well 
 as Broadway-stage veterans. In keeping with the spirit of GWDC by defying 
 perceptions of what it means to be a dancer, all of the Juneteenth 
 performers are retired professional dancers, and all are over 40. Their 
 electrifying performances will include tributes to Luther Vandross, Fats 
 Domino, Nina Simone, Prince and more.\n\nFallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A 
 Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance pays homage to the oldest known 
 celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States – 
 Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865 enslaved people in Texas were informed by 
 Union soldiers that the Civil War had ended and they were free. The news 
 came two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation 
 Proclamation. GWDC’s production reflects the larger themes of the 
 Juneteenth holiday: jubilation, self-development, respect for all cultures 
 and the betterment of community. The show is an accessible, inspiring and 
 family-friendly evening of dance, music and American history. As part of 
 GWDC’s commitment to exposing diverse peoples to concert dance, concert 
 tickets and master classes will be donated to low income children, 
 survivors of domestic violence and organizations that advocate for the 
 underserved.\n\n“Through the arts we have a huge opportunity to impact 
 social change and build cross-cultural bridges. This work has a solid 
 effect on the community, encouraging people of all backgrounds to come 
 together, learn, share and try to make a difference in the world. By 
 raising awareness of African American struggles and triumphs, it highlights 
 the joy and common experiences that we all share as Americans.” – GWDC 
 Artistic Director, Tonya Marie Amos\n\nAbout Grown Women Dance Collective 
 \n\nGrown Women Dance Collective creates cross cultural, generational and 
 class connections, encourages dialogue, empowers thought and action, while 
 building racial harmony through dance and music. In a positive and 
 nurturing environment, mature female dancers create artistic work that is 
 relevant and accessible to diverse and underserved communities.  \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/04/18815465.php
SUMMARY:Fallen Heroes, Rising Stars: A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance
LOCATION:Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts\n1428 Alice St, Oakland, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/04/18815465.php
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