LACHSA Dance Legend Don Martin 

Donald R. Martin (1931- 2021), a highly regarded Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer, and teacher who taught for 15 plus years at Los Angeles County High School of the Arts, passed away peacefully at his home in West Hollywood on July 4th. Mr. Martin was a student at Jefferson High in South Central LA in the

By |2022-02-01T06:09:54+00:00July 9th, 2021|Categories: Arts Education, Dance, LACHSA Faculty|Tags: , |Comments Off on LACHSA Dance Legend Don Martin 

Student Athlete of the Week: Assata Gaines

Originally published at the Los Angeles Sentinel By Amanda Scurlock sports writer, published July 1, 2021 Assata Gaines, a graduating senior from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), earned a full scholarship to attend NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Gaines not only looks forward to studying dance at the university

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Inglewood dancer earns full scholarship to NYU

Hard work paid off when 17-year-old Assata Gaines from Inglewood found out she earned a full-ride dance scholarship to NYU. INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- An Inglewood dancer just earned a full-ride to New York University, but it didn't come without hard work and sacrifice. 17-year-old Assata Gaines always knew she wanted to dance, but when

By |2022-02-01T06:13:46+00:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Arts Education, Dance, Diversity, Education|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Inglewood dancer earns full scholarship to NYU

Self Help Graphics & Art feature Youth Committee members from LACHSA

Self Help Graphics & Art was founded in the 1970’s to expand access to art education and produce cultural events that empower and inspire the communities of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. To continue advancing education and the representation of people of color in the arts, we are partnering with the Los Angeles County

By |2022-02-01T06:22:54+00:00March 3rd, 2021|Categories: Arts Education, Cinematic Arts, Current Students, Dance, Diversity, Education, Equity, LACHSA student artists, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts|Tags: , |Comments Off on Self Help Graphics & Art feature Youth Committee members from LACHSA

Young artists reflect on their first semester of college during COVID-19

In July, The LA Times spoke with a few graduates from LACHSA anxiously preparing to enroll in university arts programs. Now, as they wrap up their first semester, we followed up to learn about their freshman experience — or, in the case of one student who decided to defer enrollment, find out if she’s content

By |2022-02-01T06:39:10+00:00December 30th, 2020|Categories: Alumni, Arts Education, Dance, LACHSA Alumni, Music|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Young artists reflect on their first semester of college during COVID-19

“My Dance Family Tree”: 5 Pros on Their Training Roots

We asked five dancers at the top of their craft to explore their dance family trees, uncovering connections to the legendary dance artists who've shaped their careers. Natasha Diamond-Walker, Martha Graham Dance Company Rooted to: Lester Horton, Debbie Allen, Arthur Mitchell, Martha Graham, Fred Astaire Natasha Diamond-Walker has been a soloist with the Martha Graham Dance

By |2020-09-23T06:53:45+00:00September 23rd, 2020|Categories: Arts Education, Dance|Tags: |Comments Off on “My Dance Family Tree”: 5 Pros on Their Training Roots

LACHSA designated Exemplary School by Arts Schools Network

The Arts Schools Network Board of Directors has designated Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence. The five-year designation is awarded for 2020-2025.  Arts Schools Network (ASN), the nation’s largest professional membership organization of specialized arts schools, awards Exemplary School designations to members

By |2020-08-19T19:37:07+00:00August 19th, 2020|Categories: Arts Education, Cinematic Arts, Current Students, Dance, Education, LACHSA student artists, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on LACHSA designated Exemplary School by Arts Schools Network

‘Dance of Da Vinci 2.0’ premieres at Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington

FARMINGTON — Sonia Plumb Dance Company announces the world premiere of “The Dance of da Vinci 2.0,” to be held on the grounds of the historic Hill-Stead Museum, according to an email from organizers. There will be four live performances presented from July 31 through August 2. “The Dance of Da Vinci 2.0” explores the

By |2020-07-24T20:30:31+00:00July 24th, 2020|Categories: Alumni, Dance, LACHSA Alumni|Tags: , , |Comments Off on ‘Dance of Da Vinci 2.0’ premieres at Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington

Here’s Why COVID-19 Has Made Arts Education so Problematic

LACHSA alumni Arianna Carson, who plans to study dance at SUNY Purchase in the fall, is photographed near her home in Rowland Heights on July 6, 2020.(Christina House / Los Angeles Times) By MAKEDA EASTER JULY 20, 2020 As a dance student at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Arianna Carson’s meticulously scheduled

By |2020-07-20T23:30:24+00:00July 20th, 2020|Categories: Arts Education, Dance, LACHSA Alumni, LACHSA student artists, Music|Tags: |Comments Off on Here’s Why COVID-19 Has Made Arts Education so Problematic

LACHSA Senior Sydney Guine featured in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020

LACHSA Senior Sydney Guine `20 was featured in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, television special that was simulcast on all major television networks and online on May 16, 2020. Celebrities, activists, and artists including President Barack Obama, LeBron James, Ben Platt, Yara Shahidi, Lena Waithe, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Malala

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