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Handicap accessible

Dancing Studio

Co-founder Deborah Vaughan has used her artistic leadership to make DDT a leading company in the dance world. Combining traditional and contemporary styles, DDT has created a unique and inclusive repertoire that has earned it national and international acclaim. Under Vaughan’s direction, the company has traveled to various countries, including Nigeria, Jordan, Germany, Zimbabwe, and Cuba, and performed throughout the United States. 

In an effort to further the African American dance form, DDT has collaborated with many influential musicians, singers and composers. Names like Hugh Masekela, the Edwin Hawkins Singers, Cab Calloway, Omar Sosa and Anthony Brown are just a few of the artists that have worked with DDT to further advance the African American dance art form. With such a unique and dynamic presence, it’s no wonder DDT is one of the most recognized dance companies in the world.

Dance

Affordable

Is a comprehensive educational outreach program serving primarily youth ages 8-18 years in throughout the East Bay. The program offers free classes in Oakland Public schools, and year round low cost classes after school, on Saturdays, and during the summer at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts. Students learn traditional styles of movement and music such as West African, Haitian, Cuban, and Brazilian, as well as more contemporary forms such as Modern/Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet.  Sessions will include Spoken Word and Percussion. Through this programming, young people have the opportunity to learn from master artists rooted in traditional artistic forms that are strongly interwoven within African American culture.

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DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATER, INC.

I attended a class hosted by Dimensions Dance Theater at the Malonga center on Saturday and it was so awesome..The teacher was so beautiful and gracious and really took her time making sure people understood the steps. The live drumming was absolutely amazing! The whole class was great, there was so many different people and skill levels in the class but it seemed like everybody was welcoming and just having a really good time ... I am so glad I found it can't wait to go back!

Danzah H

My granddaughter is performing at this theater. She is in the DEPE Group at this theater. My granddaughter has been performing here for quite a while now, she really enjoys her dance..

