This is the official first episode of the podcast. Lauren and Dedra take a field trip to The Atlanta Dance Academy to hear from Mr. C, affectionately called the “Ballet Prophet”. This is his journey as first a pianist and ultimately a dancer and teacher.
Mr. C" received his first scholarship to The Dance Theatre of Harlem as a trainee. Later, he became a member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre's second company. Always striving to expand within the art of dance, Mr. C later joined George Faison’s Universal Dance Experience. Mr. C's extensive dance credits include performing with The Katherine Dunham Dance Company, Morris Donaldson Dance Company, Rhondo Dance Theatre, Disney on Parade, Gene Marriancio Dance Company, Bryant Ballet, and Sesame Street Live. Mr. Cs Broadway and National touring include: “The Wiz” with Stephanie Mills, “Raisin” with Virginia Capers, "Timbuktu" with the late Ertha Kitt, “ Pal Joey 78” with the late Lena Horne, and Donald McKayle’s “Evolution of the Blues”. LeVon was also featured in the Opera Enscolto and Amistad. Mr. C has shared his gift of dance in many ways including: Membership Coordinator for the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Associate Artistic Director/Company Touring Manager for the renowned Dallas Black Dance Theatre. We are grateful to have his expertise at TADA.
Bio provided by TADA https://www.tadaatlanta.com/our-team
For more on this podcast visit www.5thpositionpodcast.com
@5thpositionpodcast
Available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and more.
