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April 2018
Lancaster Performing Arts Center
Founded in 2007 by Lillian Barbeito and Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has surged to the forefront of the dance world. Named “the company of the future” by The Joyce Theater Foundation, Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch in 2013 and Best of Culture by the Los Angeles Times, the company has become internationally recognized for performing work by many of today’s top choreographers. The troupe’s artistic approach uniquely reflects the diverse landscape of its Los Angeles home base – warm, innovative…
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Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center
Distinctive Contemporary Dance Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch in 2013” and “Best of Culture” by The Los Angeles Times, BODYTRAFFIC has been instrumental in establishing Los Angeles as a center for contemporary dance. With their versatile repertoire and cutting-edge commissioned works, BODYTRAFFIC is internationally recognized for engaging and inspiring both new audiences and experienced dance enthusiasts. The company presents works by today’s most distinctive choreographic voices such as Kyle Abraham, Hofesh Shechter, Barak Marshall, Richard Siegal, Victor…
Find out more »Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
For the past 10 years, BODYTRAFFIC has traveled the globe as LA’s most invigorating dance ambassadors. To celebrate its 10th Anniversary Season, BODYTRAFFIC comes home for its debut at The Wallis. “Invention, attitude and urban edge.” - The Boston Globe THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 at 7:30 PM BUY TICKETS FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM BUY TICKETS SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018 at 7:30 PM BUY TICKETS
Find out more »June 2018
BODYTRAFFIC | 2018 Summer Program
BODYTRAFFIC is pleased to announce its 2018 Summer Program with Artistic Directors Lillian Barbeito & Tina Finkelman Berkett and international guest artists: Chris Evans (Hofesh Shechter Company and Gecko), James Vu Anh Pham (Chunky Move and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Eastman), Natalia Pieczuro (Fighting Monkey), Joy Alpuerto Ritter (Akram Khan Company), and Joseph Davis & Guzmán Rosado (BODYTRAFFIC) at Loyola Marymount University. ABOUT THE PROGRAM This four-week intensive comprised of technique, improvisation, repertory, and creative process is designed for advanced/professional dancers and choreographers (18+) seeking artistic…
Find out more »July 2018
BODYTRAFFIC | 2018 TEEN SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE
BODYTRAFFIC is pleased to announce its 2018 Teen Summer Dance Intensive with Artistic Directors Lillian Barbeito & Tina Finkelman Berkett and company members Joseph Davis, Haley Hecketorn, Natalie Leibert and Guzmán Rosado at Santa Monica College. ABOUT THE PROGRAM BODYTRAFFIC's Teen Summer Dance Intensive is ideal for young dancers (ages 13-17) who are seeking extraordinary, rigorous dance instruction that will take their training to the next level. Featuring Ballet, Modern, BODYTRAFFIC's Exclusive Repertoire and the Creative Process, participants will receive personalized attention from Artistic…
Find out more »Festival Internacional – Lila Lopez
This dance festival in San Luis Potosi, Mexico was created by the choreographer and teacher Lila Lopez for the promotion and diversification of dance and is one of the first festivals of its kind in Mexico and Latin America. BODYTRAFFIC will perform works by Sidra Bell, Stijn Celis, Matthew Neenan and Richard Siegal
Find out more »An Appalanchian Summer Festival
The performance includes The New 45, choreographed by Richard Siegal, that originally premiered in 2008 at The Athens International Dance Festival. Joshua L. Peugh’s A Trick of the Light was inspired by the rare “green flash” that occurs just before the sun disappears from view at sunset is followed by an excerpt from Stijn Celis’ Fragile Dwellings, which is dedicated to the homeless Los Angelinos, based on a dialogue with silence and emptiness. Finally, Richard Siegal’s o2Joy pays homage to American jazz standards through and expression…
Find out more »August 2018
The Promise: A Zeisl Concert
Presented by The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony - Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor Featuring the Jacob & Rachel ballet with BODYTRAFFIC; Students & Alumni of UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music; Fred Melamed, Narrator; and Jared Jones, Baritone. August 26, 2018 - 7:00 pm BUY TICKETS HERE
Find out more »Western Arts Alliance Showcase
Throughout the conference week, delegates have the opportunity to see and experience a diverse range of performance. From full-length productions that are a part of WAA's partnership with local performing arts presenters, to shorter Showcases, there's something new to discover every day of the conference. Juried Showcases highlight artists from various disciplines who have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants by a committee of WAA members. Juried Showcasing will take place Tuesday, August 28 at the Smith Center…
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