Central High School Alumni
Capitol Heights, Maryland (MD)
Adrian James
Central High School
Class of 1973
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ADRIAN'S PROFILE
| First Name | Adrian |
| Last Name | James |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
| Gender | Male |
| Current Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Hometown | Washington, District Of Columbia |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| About Me | "Moment to Moment. Living on the edge of everyday. Always taking chances. Never content to stay the same old way." Adrian Vincent James is a dancer, actor, choreographer, director and educator with over thirty-five years of diversified experience in the fields of performing arts and education with exposure to multiple national and international audiences. His objective is to empower students through participation in the performing arts in order to physically, emotionally, intellectually and aesthetically develop their creative talent, leadership skills, self-esteem, and cultural awareness. A native Washingtonian, he began his artistic development under the guidance of Mike Malone and Peggy Cooper Cafritz at George Washington University's Workshop for Careers in the Arts in 1970. After a dance career with the Capitol Ballet, La Verne Reed Dancers, The Eglevsky Ballet and The Houston Ballet, where he became distinguished as the first African American dancer employed, Adrian, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drama from Howard University with a concentration in directing and a Master of Arts degree in Performing Arts: Dance from the American University. As an artist and scholar, Adrian has taught at Howard University, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, the District of Columbia and Prince George's County School Systems, the District of Columbia Recreation Department, the Mayor's Summer Arts Workshop, and various artistic, civic and social organization throughout the country. His theatrical credits include THE WIZ, DREAMGIRLS, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, PURLIE, DON’T BOTHER ME I CAN’T COPE, EQUUS, THE WINTER’S TALE, A CHORUS LINE, ANTIGONE, WORKING, A CHORUS LINE and PEACE CHILD. Adrian is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. where he is affectionately known as “The Artist” and a Founding Father of the Artist of Dionysus Inc., Professional Fraternity for Men in the Arts. He holds concurrent membership in the International Association for Blacks in Dance, American Guild of Variety Artist, National Education Association, International Thespian Society, Educational Theatre Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Prince Georges County Education Association. He currently...(read more) |
Class of 1973 Alumni
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Class of 1969
Damioln Jackson
Class of 1995
Renee Barron
Class of 1966
Tyrone Johnson
Class of 1972
Gregory Richardson
Class of 1986
Lisa Lisa Hargrove
Class of 1982
Keisha Bryant
Class of 1996
James Ward
Class of 1978
Sheridan Hill
Class of 1975
Cleveland Beveney
Class of 2013
Kesha Thomas
Class of 1994
Bridget Rowe
Class of 1974
Jerry Czzowitz
Class of 1982
Raymond Becknell
Class of 1969
Paul Bundy
Class of 2004
Petey Pablo
Class of 2007
Swayzene Williams
Class of 1977
Ahmed Sadik
Class of 1999
Renata Thompson
Class of 1989
Sabrina Jackson
Class of 2002
Ken Toms
Class of 1976
Tammy Davis
Class of 1992
Jim Greer
Class of 1981
Amy Wanyoike
Class of 1992
Recent Class of 1973 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1973 Reunion for Free
1967 Class Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Sep 16, 2017
Description: Casual or dress in 60 style. Suits and dress. Too.
Class Reunion 1976
Invited Classes: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
Date: Oct 22, 2016
Description: CLASS OF 1976 - 40th Year Reunion and Celebration has been planned in your honor. Meet & Greet begins at 6:30pm. D...(read more)
Florida Chapter of Central's "LUNCH BUNCH" East Coast Luncheon
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 11, 2014
Description: THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL"LUNCH BUNCH IS ON THE MOVE!!! WHEN: October 11,2014 TIME: 12:00 pm u...(read more)
CHS C/O 2004 - Ten Year Reunion at Pure Lounge
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Aug 15, 2014
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Florida Chapter Central "Lunch Bunch" West Coast Luncheon
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jul 12, 2014
Description: contact: Thomas Murphy(67) 561 722 6449 Bill Newgent (63) 561 747 7916 Victoria Madella (71...(read more)
1970-1980 Central High Alumni Family & Friends
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 21, 2012
Description: If you have any Business or Promotional Broadcast you like to share with your Alumni member's feel free to bring it wi...(read more)
All Class Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 29, 2010
Description: Please join us for an all class Reunion of Central High School October 29, 2010 6:00 PM. Light Buffet from 6-7, Happy Ho...(read more)