Lula Washington dance troupe wowing audiences

Playing in regional theaters outside the major cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg as part of a six-week tour, the Los Angeles-based troupe is finding an excitement about dance all over the nation. “Although we are a modern dance company, we are nevertheless seen as ‘the ballet’ and given the VIP treatment,” said Washington. “Resident artists vacate their regular dressing rooms for us. Some want autographs or pictures with us.”