“You are the legacy that so many other legacies will stand upon. Thank you for ALL that you do,” Pinkett Smith wrote in an Instagram post.

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Added Shonda Rhimes in a statement to Broadway World: “I am beyond proud to support the Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s new home—the Rhimes Performing Arts Center. At DADA, the program is a haven of discipline and acceptance where—no matter their size, ability or economic background—young girls and boys grow into hard working, conscientious, determined and confident young women and men.”

Allen echoed similar sentiments, saying: “On April 9, DADA will take a giant step forward towards realizing the dreams of thousands of young aspiring artists, parents, up and coming as well as seasoned professionals along with our local and global community. RPAC is a state of the art facility that nurtures creativity, technical ability, vision and possibility.”