where the water is warm
L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC) returns to the stage with four world premieres by Los Angeles and Spain-based choreographers showcasing works that explore how our inner lives affect our outer behavior.
When our minds are racing and the mental chatter gets too loud, how do we bring ourselves back to the middle to find some semblance of peace?
Featuring choreography by Mario Glez, Myles Lavallee, Spenser Theberge, and LACDC’s artistic director Jamila Glass and original music by AEREA, Slade Mctaggert, and Maxwell Transue. Glez’s work was commissioned in partnership with Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain.
Learn more about the new works: The Weight of Water (Glez), Leaving With Hope (Lavallee), of touch of time (Theberge), It's Not You, It's Me (Glass) and additional insights through our program notes.
Be sure to check out our Event FAQs below to prepare for your visit with us.
Tickets start at $25; Reserved Seating $65
Get up to 30% off for groups of 10 or more. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Can't attend, but still want to show your support? Click the link below to donate the value of a ticket!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The venue is Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center (GKPAC), 3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034*. We recommend arriving at least 20-minutes prior to curtain. Doors will open at 7pm, with a 7:30pm curtain. Click here for overhead parking map.
*GKPAC is on the Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services campus, not at USC.
- Some patrons have mistakenly driven to USC because they associate the Glorya Kaufman name with the University of Southern California campus. To avoid confusion, please direct your GPS or rideshare service to Vista Del Mar to ensure you arrive at the correct location.
Is parking free for this event?
- Yes, parking is available for free during the event.
How many parking spots are available?
- There are approximately 500 parking spots on the Vista Del Mar campus. These are spread across various lots, all within walking distance of the theater. The lot directly in front of the theater has 100 spaces.
Are there accessible parking spots?
- Yes, there will be designated accessible parking spots available across the main entrance from the venue.
If I'm using rideshare/taxi options, what is the appropriate drop off location?
- The designated drop-off and pickup area for rideshare is conveniently located in front of the theater. There is ease of access to and through the campus for rideshares.
Includes over 100 local bus routes with the closest drop-off location at Motor Ave & Manning Ave, followed by a 4 minute walk to the Vista Del Mar campus.
All seating is general admission, except for Pay-It-Forward Reserved Seating.
Prices:
$25 | Pay-What-You-Can - General Admission
$45 | Suggested - General Admission
$65 | Pay-It-Forward - Reserved Seating (Reserved seating in first seven rows.)
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. The spaces are centrally located in the venue.
There will be designated accessible parking spots available across the main entrance from the venue.
If you need accessible and accompanied seating support, please contact [email protected].
The runtime of the show is 75 minutes (plus two 10-minutes pauses and one 20-minute intermission).
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.
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.
Photos and video recording are prohibited during the performance.
Click each name to learn more about the choreographers:
- Mario Glez
- Myles Lavallee
- Spenser Theberge
- LACDC’s artistic director Jamila Glass
Glez’s work was commissioned in partnership with Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and the Spain-USA Foundation.
Click each name to learn more about the LACDC Artists performing in this production:
Click the links below for behind-the-scenes content:
- Jamila Glass Rehearsal Trailer
- Mario Glez Rehearsal Trailer
- Myles Lavallee Rehearsal Trailer
- Spenser Theberge Rehearsal Trailer
Please silence or turn off your cell phones, refrain from talking during the performance, and do not bring food into the theater.
We will not have merchandise for sale at this event.
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.
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!
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.
Can't attend, but still want to show your support? Click here to donate the value of a ticket or any amount!
All sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges. We recommend sharing your ticket with a friend.
Contact [email protected]