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Co-Founder/ Resident Choreographer of Ballethnic Dance Company Inc. (@ballethnic )

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The Ballethnic Way! by @danseurlucas

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Ballethnic’s 2026 Urban Nutcracker rehearsals are underway… members of the Ballethnic Youth Ensemble of Ballethnic Academy of Dance rehearsing the Snow Scene from Urban Nutcracker.
We don’t own the rights to the music suggested by TikTok.
#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#fultoncountyartsandculture
#cityofatlanta
#dance by @danseurlucas

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8 days ago

Celebrating Atiba of the Zeist Foundation for his lifetime achievement in sharing and caring.
We don’t own the rights to the music…
#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#cityofatlanta
#archives
#preservation by @danseurlucas

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9 days ago

Prepared and ready. The Ballethnic Way!#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#fultoncountyartsandculture
#cityofatlanta
#dance by @danseurlucas

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10 days ago

📣 #Dance2Vote Spotlight: "Mississippi Goddam/Jazzing:Memoirs in Jazz" by @danseurlucas for @ballethnic!⁠
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"Mississippi Goddam/Jazzing:Memoirs in Jazz" was created for an exhibit at the @thebremanmuseum that featured the work of Jewish photojournalist Herb Snitzer, who spent his career capturing the lives of jazz greats and the civil rights movement.⁠
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🗣️ "We feel that courageous works like "Mississippi Goddam" reflect the spirit of the civil rights movement and encourage people to fight for democracy and rights." — Choreographer @danseurlucas/@ballethnic⁠
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🗳️ Have you double checked your voter registration deadline? Head to @danceusaorg to be sure you're ready to hit the polls! 🔗⁠
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@thebremanmuseum; Film (Glorious Days & Nights A Jazz Memoir), Karla Tyson, Njema Williams, Brooke Steppe, Charizma Lawrence, Calvin Gentry, Tyler Davilsaint⁠
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[Media Description: A vertical reel shows dancers from the Ballethnic Dance Company in black-and-white costumes performing on a dark stage. A blue tag reading "@ballethnic" appears over the footage. Below the video, text reads, "WE DANCED FOR DEMOCRACY. WILL YOU VOTE FOR IT?" and later "SHOW US YOUR VOTE IN MOTION." A red "SPOTLIGHT" badge and the text "#DANCE2VOTE by Dance/USA • THRU NOV 10" also appear, marking the video as part of Dance/USA's Dance2Vote campaign.] by @danseurlucas

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11 days ago

Sharing is a true sign of caring. Share your time and resources with loved ones and your community. Time is precious spend it wisely !😉
We don’t own the rights to the music suggested by reels
#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#caring
#cityofatlanta
#sharing by @danseurlucas

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13 days ago

Enjoy the natural beauty and healing spirit of the Ballethnic Community Garden and Grounds. The first image is of the Goldenrod wildflower plants in the soon to become the Frankie Howard Island in the memory and spirit of our dear Ballethnic parent and friend who was a monumental figure at Ballethnic with his passion for sharing and caring. Join us Sunday 10-4-26 at 3 pm for Tending The Vines by Ashia S. Ajani as part of Events on Ballethnic Way!
We don’t own the rights to the music suggested by reels
#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#garden
#cityofatlanta
#gardening by @danseurlucas

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16 days ago

Join us Sunday October 5, 2027 as we kick off many upcoming Events On Ballethnic Way! Tending The Vines by author and poet Ashia S. Ajani who is an alumni of Ballethnic Academy of Dance. Come out meet her and show your support for our community. With the current situation with DEI it is imperative that we hear stories that are about us unapologetically. History and Herstory Matters! Don’t talk about it, be about it😉
@danseurlucas
#ballethnic
#cityofatlanta
#cityofeastpoint
#books
#event by @danseurlucas

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18 days ago

We are so happy to be a part of Ashia S. Ajani’s tour for her new book, Tending the Vines: Black Abundance in Eight Plants.

This Sunday from 3–5 PM, join us for an afternoon celebrating literature, Black history, culture, nature, and community. Through eight plants, Ashia S. Ajani explores our relationships to land, memory, history, and the natural world.

Guests will have the opportunity to hear from the author, learn more about the inspiration behind the book, participate in conversation, and have their copies signed.

Get your tickets fast! Link in bio.

We welcome everyone to join us for this special event on Ballethnic Way!

#ballethnic #theballethnicway taken in Ballethnic Dance Company Inc. by @danseurlucas

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18 days ago

Sharing and caring The Ballethnic Way on Ballethnic Way in Eastpoint Georgia. Dance, Culture, Healing, Fun, and so much more!
#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#fultoncountyartsandculture
#cityofatlanta
#dance by @danseurlucas

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20 days ago

Sharing up close and real life experiences of the journey. Urban Nutcracker 2026 rehearsals. Rats and Marcus Garvey Soldiers. Understanding the movements, characters, and rhythmic dynamics are paramount in making Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker authentic and memorable. Special attention is given to all parts to keep the audience engaged throughout the ballet! Sharing the process…The Ballethnic Way!
#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#fultoncountyartsandculture
#dance
#nutcracker by @danseurlucas

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22 days ago

Jump into a new season… The Ballethnic Way…Ballethnic Dance Company… Ballethnic Youth Ensemble… Ballethnic Academy of Dance… Danseur Development Project! Enjoy the joyful journey of dance! The Ballethnic Way on Ballethnic Way!
We don’t own the rights to the music suggested by reels
#ballethnic
#cityofeastpoint
#fultoncountyartsandculture
#cityofatlanta
#dance by @danseurlucas

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