Laguna Dance Festival Workshop draws 43 Southland Dancers

Laguna Dance Festival’s summer intensive workshop last week brought together internationally renowned dance artists Desmond Richardson, co-founder and co-artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Festival founder and Vice Dean of USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Jodie Gates. A total of 43 students were immersed in five full days of dance technique classes, composition, repertory and professional networking tips in the dance studio at Laguna Beach High school. Joining Gates and Richardson to teach were dance professionals Gillian Finley and Will Johnston.

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