CLT Cultural Collective is a cultural collective of a variety of dance forms specializing in Black Urban Dance styles of West African, Jazz, and Modern dance.
LCritt can provide the perfect addition to your birthday, wedding, or special celebration. The company is made up of 3 dancers; including the director, Lorraine Crittendon.
Professionally trained, degree holding, and licensed to teach, LCritt can add to your corporate or private team building experience with a dance class that is sure to bring out the best in everyone!
1 review
Julie T.
October 28, 2022LCritt & Co. made the final portion of my wedding ceremony everything that I dreamed of. The dancers appeared on scene as "waiters" serving sparkling juice for an end of ceremony toast but then surprised the guests (and the groom) by breaking into a fun hip hop dance to my chosen song. It was a small intimate wedding made all the more special by the joy and talent that the dancers shared with us. The studio owner Lorraine was extremely professional and responsive in bringing my dream to life. She spared no detail in the communications/planning phase and delivered everything she said she would on the day of the event. It was a wonderful experience.
Hired as: Dance Troupe
Price range: $100-$150
Languages: Spanish
Gig length: 45 - 60 minutes
What to expect from Samba No Pe: LCritt & Co. will provide a high energy performance with all the rhythms and makings that is right out of Rio! LCritt also has a 'Brazilian Blends' series that is more contemporary for modern audiences but will still wow your audience with is hip-hop flare!
What to expect from West African: LCritt & Co. will deliver an authentic West African dance experience complete with live drumming (additional fee). LCritt will get the whole crowed involved in this interactive cultural experience!
What to expect from Modern dance: LCritt & Co. will connect with your audience through this expressive classical art form. LCritt's original choreography will evoke powerful responses through imagery and storytelling of relateable messages!
What to expect from Latin dance: LCritt & Co. will get the crowd moving with their Latin blends series. Latin blends will walk audience through the basics of various Latin dance forms of the Caribbean and South America! This comes with an engaging performance that is sure to get your guest to buy into trying something new!
About
A. Lorraine Crittendon,
A. Lorraine Crittendon born in Indianapolis, Indiana and grew up between there and Louisville, Kentucky. Lorraine has lived many places over the years but eventually settled in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2008 while she attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
In 2012, she graduated from UNCC with her Bachelors of Arts in Dance and began her education career at a public charter school. There, she was able to take on her family name, Critt, as Ms. Crittendon was too difficult for many to say. Soon, she'd be able to explore the dance community within Charlotte by joining a local African contemporary dance company in 2014.
It wouldn't be until 2016 when she got the chance to teach middle and high school dance at a different charter school. Here, she flourished and shared her love of dance with the under privileged youth of Charlotte.
While teaching full time, she is an active Dance Professional training and teaching in three dance companies. A.Lorraine actively performs within the Charlotte community and is hoping to branch out to different areas.
Private parties are not to be held at a residential location.
Dancers must have a safe dance floor to dance on
Guests are not to interact with dancers during choreography.
Guests are NOT allowed to ask for private dances.
Guests are NOT to grab or touch the dancers at any time.
Proper safety measures are to be in place when dancers are changing.
Please, indicate whether dancers are to be a surprise element prior to booking.
Tips are accepted, but guests are NOT to place tips onto the costume.
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Simpsonville, SC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Lexington, SC
Brazilian Blends: (1 hour)
-"Thong Song" or "Beyonce Homecoming" group choreography
-Freestyle
-Crowd Interactions (optional guest interactive line dance)
-Photos
West African: (1 hour)
-Drum Solo
-Group choreography or Solo choreography
-Drum Circle (optional guest interactive dance)
-Photos
Modern Dance (45 minutes)
-Group or Solo choreography
-Optional guest interactive improvisational jam session
-Photos
Brazilian Blends- Charlotte Cultural Collective members have trained some our members on the more contemporary elements of Samba No Pe. Black auxiliary bands of traditional HBCU's have greatly influence company choreographer, LCritt, in her 'Brazilian Blends' choreography.
West African- LCritt & Co. members have receive years of West African training at the university level inlcuding Yankadi, KuKu, Kassa, and Soli. AfroBrazilian dance, including Samba Raggae, are also notable sources.
Modern- LCritt & Co. members have had university training in Graham, Limon, Horton, and Dunham styles of Modern dance that influence them to this day.
Latin- LCritt and Co. members have trained with various Latin dance companies in the Charlotte area including RW Latin Dance Co., and Rumbao Latin Dance.
Sound system (speakers, aux cord, adapter, bluetooth)
Clear space to perform
Adequate changing area
Safe storage for personal belongings
Samba Dancer
