California National Day of Dance, 2018

A moment from the Kickoff Ceremony for California’s National Day of Dance, 2018:



I never even made it over to the State Capitol, per usual habit.

Technically, I’m a dancer. Actually, I’m just confused.

At the Benefit Dance Concert in the evening.

“Street Vybz” performs (with Jaimee Elliott, Kim Bernadette, Jessica Flores, and friends).

Lions.

Lions.

Lions.

Lions pose with kids.

5Pepper Von (Step One Dance and Fitness), little girl (my partner in the street dance), and Miss T Sandifer (Studio T Urban Dance Academy).

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Adeola Advocacy (Leukemia fundraising, among other activities.)

9'Dream Big' wall in the Sacramento Community Theater lobby.

A number of dancers formed a cheering gauntlet as the guests went down the halls to their seats. It was a bit ridiculous, but I loved it. It was like I scored the game-winning point. The girls with their shimmering costumes from BlyueRose Dance Project were particularly enthusiastic!

10'Lion Dance,' Honor Kung Fu Academy.

11A traditional Chinese dance by Fresh Meadow.

Ignite Dance Academy presents 'Gaston' from "Disney's Beauty and the Beast."

'Mr. BoJangles' by Sam Williams.

Interview with Jessica Flores (center) and Jaimee Elliott from Jamaican Dancehall group "Street Vybz."