YOUR SOURCE OF JAZZ AND MORE IN WASHINGTON DC AND THE WORLD
2010 'DANCE YOUR ASS OFF' Season Winner is 'LATOYA' of Watson-Johnson Dance Theatre, Trenton NJ
Founder & Director
B.F.A. Howard University 1980
REGISTER TODAY Join the school where stars are made - 2010 "Dance Your Ass Off" TV Contestant "LaToya" started her training right here
Watson Johnson Dance Theatre
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Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Zumba
Available for Consultant, Choreography, Solo and Company Performances, Master Classes, Artist in Residence, Workshops, Performances, Tours, Fashion Shows, Fundraisers, T.V., Print
(Church, Schools, Universities etc.)
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609-403-8476 or 609-937-2201
Throughout the years Ms. Carol has worked in many
productions as actress, dancer and choreographer touring cities in the U.S. and Europe
fancydance1957@hotmail.com
Bring the Gospel to your organization!
School performances include churches, colleges, universities,
fraternities, musicals, festivals, concerts, civic organizations and
government dignitaries.
HUSH, hush, somebody's callin my name...
oh my Lord, what shall I do...what shall i do?
Many of her former students have gone to dance with some of the most prestigious dance companies in America from Bill T. Jones, Philadanco, Alvin Ailey, Major Hip Hop Artist & Cheerleaders for Profession basketball and football teams across America!
George V Johnson III @ 6
It's the best show in town.
See ya there...
Four Women
Tribute to Nina Simmone
Choreography by Carolyn Watson-Johnson
Former Students
Latoya 10 yrs old @ Watson-Johnson Dance Theatre
Latoya a contestant on Dance Your Ass Off started at 214 lb
Look at Latoya now!
Tiana Miller, Latoya James and Shala Vie Jenkins
Shala Vie Jenkins presently dances with Bill T. Jones Dance Company
2010 Dance Magazine named as one of the Top 20 dancers in the World!
TIANA
THE UNDENIABLE BRANDEE STEPHENS
Brandee of Ewing, N.J. joined the WJDT at the age of 8. She's now making
her mark in the Hip Hop world as a dancer and choreographer. Touring
the world, performing in major concerts, television and appearing in
videos with the likes of LITTLE BOW WOW, BLACKEYE PEAS, FERGIE and more
Shayla-Vie is currently performing and touring the world with
BILL T. JONE - ARNIE ZANE DANCE COMPANY
Allan Harmon
Philadanco
TEMPLE
LaTashia Edwards
LaShonna McRae
I teach Zumba @ Watson-Johnson Dance Theatre
Call studio for info: 609-403-8476 or 609-937-2201
Theresa Twisdale
Kiara Johnson
Boss Chic
Rap Artist
George III, Nadir & Tahir Johnson
The Johnson Boyz
Friend, Teacher, Choreographer WJDT
Howard University
His brother...
ULYSSES DOVE - RIP
Ulysses Dove (1947 - 1996) was one of the most innovative contemporary choreographers of the past half century.
Dove was born January 17, 1947 in Columbia, South Carolina. He began his dance training at Boggs Academy in Georgia. Dove gave up his premedical studies at Howard University to transfer the University of Wisconsin and study dance with Xenia Chilistwa of the Ballet "Kirov Ballet". He then transferred to Bennington College where he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in dance in 1970. He then moved to New York City and was offered a scholarship to Merce CunninghamSchool as well as a position in the company. While in New York he performed for Mary Anthony, Pearl Lang, and Anna Sokolow. Alvin Ailey asked Dove to join his company in 1973 after seeing Dove perform in Sokolow's Rooms. Dove soon became Alvin Ailey's principle dancer and became renowned for his ability to command the stage with a powerful and dramatic clarity. His choreographic debut came in 1979 with the piece "I see the moon…. and the moon sees me." He then left Alvin Ailey the following year and became the assistant director at the Groupe de Recherche Choreographique de l'Opéra de Paris from 1980 to 1983. Dove then became a freelance choreographer, working for companies such as the Dutch National Ballet, the Basal Ballet, American Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet,and the London Festival Ballet.
Friend, Teacher - Choreographer WDJN
(Both killed in a auto accident)
Howard University
(First row: Wynona, Geoffrey Newman, Stephen Scott, Nate Barnett,
George V Johnson Jr, Carol Watson-Johnson)
ONE OF OUR BABIES AT WATSON-JOHNSON DANCE THEATRE
Latoya a contestant on Dance Your Ass Off started at 214 lb
Look at Latoya now!
GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
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Looking forward to this Sunday Serenade come Sunday April 24th, when VTY Jazz pays their respects to trombonist Benny Powell. All of this will be going down live at the fabulous Cutting Room and just to pull your coats, their will be no squares allowed �de42. If your Hip you know the deal and where to be come Sunday April 24th. Reservations are strongly suggested, 917-882-9539. April is Jazz Appreciation month, but for the Hip, Jazz appreciation is 24/7 twelve months a year. If your not Hip you need to get Hip quick because you're missing some great music and vibes. Hope to see you live and in-person at the Cutting Room on April 24th.
Congratulations, Herb Scott, on being named Recipient of 2022 JOSEPH R. BIDEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE
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Orrin Evans
The DC Jazz Festival in collaboration with the Howard University Department of Music is presenting jazz pianist Orrin Evans in a 3 day jazz residency beginning on March 15-17, 2022.
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November 5, 2012
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October 29, 2012
The W.D.C.J.N. is now internationally reaching Jazz musician, enthusiasts and aficionados, promoters, festivals of Jazz around the world. A real eye opener for people researching the history and present day development an evolution of America’s only original art form and historical legacy.
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Maxwell Price
An Advocate for Preserving America's Classical Music, "JAZZ", it's African American Heritage, Roots & Legacy throughout the world!
Executive Director & Founder
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The Howard University Jazz Ensemble will present it's Fall Concert @ Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel.
The guest soloist will be saxophonist Javon Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a veteran of the bands of Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones and Les McCann. There will also be a performance by AFRO BLUE, the award winning vocal jazz ensemble.
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