Coffee Conversation with Desmond Richardson at YoungArts

Photography by on October 28th, 2015 in Culture

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Miami, FL – October 28, 2015 – YoungArts held and intimate gathering for a select group of guest to share coffee and conversation with alumnus Desmond Richardson.  Mr. Richardson is a Tony-nominated Broadway performer, 1986 YoungArts Winner in Dance and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and co-founder of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Guests were treated to a wonderful breakfast spread by Starr Events, while learning about Mr. Richardson’s rich artistic journey and watched the renowned dance company rehearse for the upcoming Outside The Box event on the YoungArts plaza November 7.  In attendance were Lisa Schejola Akin, Adreea Baclea, John Clark, Aaron Glickman, Lina Hargrett, Chris Lentz, Arturo Nunez, Lydia Pinell, Scott Shuffield, and Ashley Turchin.

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Desmond Richardson

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Desmond Richardson

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Desmond Richardson & Amy Rosenberg

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Desmond Richardson

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Desmond Richardson & Lisa Leone

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Desmond Richardson & Andreea Baclea

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Letty Bassart, Desmond Richardson, & Lisa Leone

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John Clark

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John Clark & Scott Shuffield

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Claudette Donlon & Dara Rice

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Daniel Novela & Ines Jimenez

Ashley Turchin, Ines Jimenez, Paisley Dee, & Felicia Marquez

Ashley Turchin, Ines Jimenez, Paisley Dee, & Felicia Marquez

Lina Hargrett, Ines Jimenez, Rachel Furst, Christopher Noel, Sara Wolfe, & Chris Lentz

Lina Hargrett, Ines Jimenez, Rachel Furst, Christopher Noel, Sara Wolfe, & Chris Lentz

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Christopher Noel & John Clark

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Felicia Marquez & Daniel Novela

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Hillary Strickland & Paisley Dee

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Lydia Pinnell & Rachel Furst

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Arturo Nunez & Ashley Turchin

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Ashley Turchin & Arturo Nunez

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