L.A. Contemporary Dance on Film
As part of this season’s 20th anniversary celebration, we’re thrilled to present an exclusive retrospective showcase featuring a curated selection of films created in collaboration with the L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC) over the past decade. These films capture the artistry, movement, and vision that have defined the company and continue to inspire audiences around the world.
Beyond the screenings, you’ll have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with live Q&A and talkbacks featuring members of the films’ creative teams and collaborators, moderated by LACDC’s Artistic Director and independent filmmaker, Jamila Glass.
And don’t miss the world premiere live-to-film performance of ECHOES, an original dance film choreographed by Idoia Rodríguez in collaboration with LACDC Artists Colleen Loverde, Lily Massie, Kelle Meschede, Melody Morrow, and Dawson Walker. Commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and directed by Glass, this breathtaking piece first premiered in 2024 and will now be brought to life in an unforgettable fusion of film and live performance.
Be a part of this milestone event. Get your tickets now and experience dance, film, and storytelling like never before!
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Be sure to check out our Event FAQs below to prepare for your visit with us.
Tickets start at $10; Reserved Seating $40;
Reserved Seating with Complimentary Wine/Beer $60 (2 Beverages Per Ticket)
Get up to 30% off for groups of 10 or more. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The venue is Stomping Ground L.A. (SGLA), 5453 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, California 90032. We recommend arriving at least 20-minutes prior to curtain.
- Showtime #1: Doors will open at 2pm, with a 2:30pm curtain
- Showtime #2: Doors will open at 7pm, with a 7:30pm curtain
Parking Info: In consideration of their neighbors, please consider these free parking options first:
- SGLA parking lot (Entry to the lot from the alley off of Bullard Ave. Limited spots available).
- Parking on Alhambra Ave
- Parking on areas of side streets that are not in front of homes. Please note the street cleaning signs on Bullard Avenue on Thursdays and Fridays. (You will get a ticket.)
- Pro Tip: If you're taking the Saturday morning class, we encourage you to arrive a little before 10am as you will have more parking options.
*Also, if there are trash cans out on the curb, please do not move them from their spots.
Includes over 100 local bus routes with the closest drop-off location at Warwick Ave & Alhambra Ave, followed by a 1 minute walk to Stomping Ground L.A.
All seating is general admission, except for Pay-It-Forward Reserved Seating.
Prices:
$10 | Pay What You Can - General Admission
$20 | Suggested - General Admission
$40 | Pay It Forward - Early Admission - Reserved Seating (Choose Your Seat Upon Arrival)
$60 | Pay It Forward Plus - Early Admission - Reserved Seating (Choose Your Seat Upon Arrival) - Complimentary Wine or Beer (2 Beverages Per Ticket)
Get up to 30% off for groups of 10 or more. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Yes, wheelchair and companion seating is available.
There is one designated accessible parking spot available in the parking lot.
If you need accessible and accompanied seating support, please contact [email protected].
ECHOES explores the process of constant struggle between inner vulnerability and the need for external protection in a world where defense becomes a survival mechanism and the inner self is hidden, but remains latent. The bodies become the means to unveil the deepest emotions: fear, sadness, happiness and coldness. This place shows what is kept and what is forgotten, connecting the individual with the collective, the visible with the hidden.
This new work was created during a choreography residency in Los Angeles commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain for the fourth consecutive year. The invited choreographer for the 2024 edition was Idoia Rodríguez who collaborated with the LACDC Artists and Spain-based composer José Venditti. This two week residency concluded with a dance film directed by LACDC’s artistic director and independent filmmaker Jamila Glass.
Watch a trailer for the film | Behind-The-Music
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We will not have an in-person box office and you will not be able to purchase tickets at the door. All sales are through our virtual box office. You can pay with debit, credit, Apple Pay, Venmo, and PayPal.
The runtime of the show is 74 minutes (plus two 15-minutes Q&A sessions).
You may bring children as you deem appropriate. There is not an age minimum; however, children must be able to sit in a seat on their own and must have a ticket. No lap seating is permitted.
If you arrive after the performance has begun, you will be asked to wait in the lobby until you can be seated during a pause in the program or intermission.
We will not have merchandise for sale at this event.
All sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges. We recommend sharing your ticket with a friend.
Never let your outfit keep you from enjoying a performance by LACDC! Your experience of the art is what matters most, so wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. You'll notice that many attendees choose business or casual attire, but feel free to express your personal style. We kindly ask that you avoid wearing strong fragrances, as they may distract other audience members and performers.
Photos and video recording are prohibited during the performance.
At LACDC, we strive to create an uninterrupted experience for both our performers and our audience. This performance runs without an intermission, and seating is in the round. If you need to exit for any reason, we will assist you in re-entering the space at a moment appropriate to the piece. Please note that this may require a brief wait. Thank you for helping us maintain the flow of the show!
Please silence or turn off your cell phones, refrain from talking during the performance, and do not bring food into the theater.
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