The Duck Truck Residency Program was a dance education initiative of Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre. Professional dancers taught creative movement using a converted air stream trailer, the Duck Truck, parked near the Warren Lane Elementary School playground.

In February DTRP teachers led thirteen students from the Learning Enrichment After School Program in exercises designed to activate the students’ physical, intellectual, emotional, and social facets. This led to personal growth and confidence in the young participants. On request, a condensed, two-day residency program occurred in July 2014 with younger students. One student wrote, ‘It looks like I discovered a hidden talent.’

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre (HDDT) is a nationally noted, Los Angeles-based performance company specializing in creating innovative dance experiences in non-traditional places. HDDT provides learning opportunities in diverse neighborhoods, audience and artists engage with one another and connect in new ways.

Founded in 1985 by Artistic/Executive Director and choreographer Heidi Duckler, HDDT has created memorable dance in extraordinary locations for three decades. The company has performed widely in southern California, across the United States and in Cuba with the Havana Movement Festival.

Date: 2014
Collection: City of Inglewood Time-Based Projects
Medium: Site-specific dance workshops with Youth
Material: Dance

Debut Location:
Warren Lane Elementary School
2602 W. 79th Street
Inglewood CA 90305