Meet Florence LaRue, Singer, Song Writer, Author, Speaker and more

Intelligent, beautiful, and talented are words that are frequently used when describing glamorous Florence LaRue, the original member of the legendary 5th Dimension. Whether on stage performing, lecturing, or serving as a celebrity judge for beauty pageants, Miss LaRue juggles her roles as mother, grandmother, speaker, actress, vocalist, and humanitarian with the same electric perfection that she devotes to ballads, she is also a six-time GRAMMY winning star.

Recognized as an expert on beauty, and a sought after speaker,  Miss LaRue shares her delightful stories at  community events, churches, and corporate events. 

Never one to avoid challenges, it was Florence who initially embraced the cause of abused children as a charitable effort for The 5th Dimension. “, Florence graduated from California State College and received her Bachelor’s degree in education during her first year as a member of The 5th Dimension. . Florence is an active member of the Celebrity Action Council, which ministers to women at the Ann Douglas Center on Skid row in Los Angeles, California.

Florence LaRue iis also preparing to reach her goal of completing a full marathon, she has helped to raise money for the American Stroke Association by participating in half marathons. She completed three half marathons in one year to receive the California Dreaming metal. She has also participated in several 5k and 10k races to benefit different charities.

 As leader of The 5th Dimension, Florence accepts her responsibility with grace and style and in addition Miss LaRue is also excited about the new direction her career has taken as a solo artist. song writer, author and her one woman show “Just As I Am,” which has received rave reviews. 

For many years, she has been an active member of The Church On The Way, in Van Nuys, California,