The Debbie Allen Dance Academy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to expanding the reach of dance & theater arts for young people. #DADA

Joined January 2014
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πŸŽ‰ The countdown begins! In just ONE MONTH we’re shutting down Washington Blvd for the ultimate community celebration β€” the DADA Block Party is back! πŸ’₯ πŸ—“ Sunday, June 8 πŸŽͺ Free carnival rides & games πŸ’ƒπŸΎ Free dance classes 🎀 Live performances πŸ” Food Vendors 🎟 ALL FREE!
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Happy Birthday to our forever mentor, visionary, and guiding light. πŸŽ‚βœ¨ @therealdebbieallen Ms. Allen, because of you, generations of artists have learned to dream louder, reach higher, and believe deeper.
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The choreo in β€œChina” is next level 🀯 #IYKYK @mrterrybeeman Stream the magic of Hot Chocolate Nutcracker now through January 1st β˜•οΈπŸ« $30 for 1 day stream $60 for 3 day stream πŸ”— in bio or watch at DebbieAllenDanceAcademy.com #supportnonprofits #DADA #holidayshow
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✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨ Debbie Allen’s Hot Chocolate Nutcracker is now streaming, the perfect way to gather the family during holiday break. πŸŽ„ Streaming December 25th – January 1st 🎟️ 1-Day & 3-Day streaming passes available Stream HERE: debbieallendanceacademy.com/…
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✨ DADA is hitting the road in 2026! ✨ We’re touring this January to find the next generation of artists for the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Debbie Allen Middle School. Tour Cities: πŸ“Charlotte, NC πŸ“Atlanta, GA πŸ“Detroit, MI πŸ“Houston, TX πŸ”— Register now β€” LINK IN BIO
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These top 10 moments barely scratch the surface of a night filled with joy, artistry, gratitude, and an energy that shook the building! πŸ’« Miss Allen, you are our light. It is our greatest privilege to celebrate you. ✨🀎 #DADA25 #debbieallen #debbieallendanceacademy
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Step into a day in the life of a Debbie Allen Middle School student, where academic excellence meets artistic passion. πŸŽ­πŸ“š Join us for our Open House TOMORROW Thursday, November 13th at 9AM. Learn more about enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year. Please RSVP at πŸ”— in bio.
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This past weekend, #DADA was honored to host the @verdonfosselegacy 2-Day Intensive, celebrating the timeless artistry of #BobFosse and the dancers who helped define his unmistakable style. 🎩 #debbieallendanceacademy #verdonfosse #dance #dancers #jazzdance #legacy #fosse
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Our Sons of DADA in class with Mach3 working on progressions in break dancing. Are you a boy or young man looking to take your dance training to the next level? We are accepting new students year-round and have several scholarships to offer. ⬇️ debbieallendanceacademy.com/… to apply
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The young men brought it tonight at β˜•οΈ Hot Chocolate Nutcracker 🍫 auditions. πŸ“… Saturday, September 13 ➑️ 11:30am: Boys ages 6–7 & Girls ages 6–9 ➑️ 2:30pm: Girls ages 10–12 ➑️ 5:00pm: Girls ages 13 πŸ“… Sunday, September 14 ➑️ Callbacks (time TBD) πŸ“@officialdadance
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As the seasons shift, so does the rhythm. African dance reminds us that movement is a celebration of change, renewal, and unity. πŸ‚πŸͺ˜ #DADA #djembe #africandance #dance #dunhamtechnique
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Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming the incredible Ingrid Silva of Dance Theatre of Harlem to DADA. Our students were treated to an unforgettable ballet master class, a powerful talk-back session, and a special BTS look at an open rehearsal of DTH’s iconic repertoire.
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Discover how artistry and education move together at #DebbieAllenMiddleSchool. Now offering tours for students looking to join the 2026-2027 school year. ⬇️ Join us at an Open House: Sept 25 | Oct 23 | Nov 13 at 9AM πŸ“DADA Register for Open Houses at the πŸ”— in our bio.
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✨New Season, New Classes, New You✨ πŸ“… August–December πŸ’ͺ Classes for Adults, Youth (ages 9–15), and Professionals πŸ“ @officialdadance 🎟️ Drop-in & class packages available 🎈 Student/Pro discounts apply Come sweat, fly, and dance with us! πŸ’₯ #DADA25 #OpenClasses #Dance
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Calling all talented performers entering 6th or 7th grade! Join us for our 2026–2027 Open House to see if DAMS is the right fit for your future. ⏰ 9:00 AM πŸ“Los Angeles, CA Register for Open Houses at shorturl.at/Yqwz8 ✨ Learn more: DebbieAllenDanceAcademy.com/…
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🎭 Do you dream in 8-counts? πŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ•ΊπŸ» ⁠ Debbie Allen Dance Academy is holding in-person auditions for the 2025 Academy Year! This audition is for NEW students only. Scholarships are available! πŸ“ DADA – Los Angeles πŸ“… Saturday, August 23rd πŸ•˜ Registration begins at 2:00pm
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That’s a wrap on #DADA25 Summer Intensive πŸ’« Have a great rest of your summer dancers! 😎 #SummerIntensive #DebbieAllenDanceAcademy #dance #dancers #dancersofinsta #mondaymotivation
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As week 2 of #DADA Summer Intensive comes to an end we are reminded of how grateful we are to have the ability to dance. πŸ’ƒπŸΎπŸ•ΊπŸ»πŸͺ˜ Choreography by @angelajordanchoreography #africandance #dance #danceislife #dancers #dancersofig #djembelove #african #debbieallendanceacademy
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SUMMER SWEATπŸ’ͺ🏽 We’re turning up the heat all summer long! Saturday morning adult workout classes with @antoniohudnell are NOT slowing down. πŸ’ƒπŸΎ βœ… No experience needed βœ… Good vibes only βœ… Bring a friend let’s DANCE πŸ“ DADA πŸ—“οΈ Saturdays ⏰ 10AM #DADA #AdultDanceClass
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Join us 6/22 for a free community class series designed to bring movement, connection, and self-expression to those impacted by the LA wildfires. πŸ“@thewallisbh | Lovelace Studio Theater πŸ’ƒAges 9 | No dance experience needed 🎟️ Free to attend Register: shorturl.at/30loH
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