Event/Site: Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational Liturgical Dance Concert in Thomasville

Date: 2nd Sunday in January, 7:30pm - 10:00pm.

Type: Concert featuring liturgical dance, step teams, African creative dance, traditional gospel music, African rhythms and beats. Part of the MLK Jr. festivities in Davidson County.

Location: Davidson County Community College, Brinkley Gymnasium, 297 DCC Road, Lexington, NC  27292
Click here for a map.

Cost: Free. Love offering received.

Parking: Free. Parking adequate for bus tours.

Special Needs Access: Venue is fully accessible.

Signage: Signs at location, but not en route.

Sponsor: MLK Social Action Committee

Contact:
Dr. George B. Jackson
Citadel of Faith Christian Fellowship
1016 National Hwy
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 476-7218

mlk-sac@carolina.rr.com

Description of Event: The music at the liturgical dance concert features traditional gospel, as well as African drums and rhythms. A number of different liturgical dance groups perform, with two anchor groups. Past years have featured the NC Central University Liturgical Dancers from Durham and the E. Gwen Dancers from NC A&T in Greensboro.

History of Site/Event: The event began in 2001.

Description of Site/Facility: The Brinkley Gymnasium at Davidson Community College provides an attractive setting with plenty of seating for a variety of events

Significance of Site/Event to the Community: According to Dr. Jackson, the event's significance is "bringing churches across the Triad together for fellowship and support of the young people's ministry of dance."