Dance and Dialogue presents The Watering Hole, a free movement experience for adults ages 40+ featuring legendary choreographers Bill Goodson and Anita Mann.

Centered around JOY, creative vitality, community, and movement as connection, this uplifting afternoon invites participants to celebrate graceful aging through music, creative expression, and shared experience in a welcoming, no-judgment environment. No dance experience is necessary.

Participants will groove to the cool stylings of Bill Goodson and Watusi their way through Anita Mann’s joyful Go-Go class in an afternoon designed to inspire movement, laughter, connection, and community.

The Watering Hole Spring '26
May 26, 2026 | 1–3:30 PM

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Bram Goldsmith Theater

Free admission. Registration is required.
RSVP: ricka4danceanddialogue@aol.com Taught by two of the industry’s iconic greats: Bill Goodson & Anita Mann!

About Bill Goodson:
Los Angeles–born choreographer Bill Goodson rose from the 1970s street dance scene to become a creative force behind artists like Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder. His work spans film, international stage productions, and nearly three decades choreographing the iconic Moulin Rouge — the famed Parisian revue.

About Anita Mann:
Emmy Award–winning Anita Mann is recognized as one of America’s top contemporary choreographers, with a career rooted in television, film, and live performance. From early appearances on shows like Shindig! to choreographing five seasons of Solid Gold and collaborating with legends from Elvis Presley to Lucille Ball, she has shaped decades of entertainment with award-winning work.