Debbie Allen Hosts Free Roller Skating Event for LA Wildfire Victims

"Dancing in the Light" Initiative

• 💡 Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy are hosting a free roller skating event called "Dancing in the Light: Healing with the Arts" to support families impacted by the LA wildfires.
• 🗓️ The event takes place on Sunday at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, which will be transformed into a roller skating rink.
• 🎟️ Free skates and parking are provided for all attendees.

Community Support and Sponsorship

• ✨ The program has received significant outpouring of love, program support, and sponsorship from entities like Shonda Rhimes, The Wallis Annenberg Center, and United Way.
• 🤝 This initiative aims to bring light and love to the community, offering a fun and uplifting experience.

Ongoing Commitment and Future Events

• ☀️ The "Dancing in the Light" series is committed to continuing throughout the summer and into the fall.
• 📅 A larger block party is planned for June, with details available on the Debbie Allen Dance Academy website.
• 🚀 The goal is to keep the community motivated, feeling good, and finding ways to move forward.

Debbie Allen's Motivation and Passion

• 🌟 Debbie Allen, celebrating her 75th birthday, expresses that she has never felt more motivated, with numerous opportunities and work offers.
• 💖 She feels compelled to continue her work by looking at the eyes of young children and the possibilities of stories that need to be told.
• 🎭 Allen believes she was born to dance and bring light, making "Dancing in the Light" her personal subtitle.