The Better To See You With | Photo by Taso Papadakis

The Better To See You With

Through her signature landscapes of potent images, fluid movements and theatrical mischief, Holly explores the story of Red Riding Hood and the sexually charged and questionable acts of this coming-of-age tale. Working with an ensemble of 12 dancers, Holly grapples with ideas of sexuality, brutality, manipulation, deception, and a myriad of other adult issues raised in the underbelly of this children’s story.

Choreographer: Holly Rothschild
Premiere Date: 2011
Run Time: 41 minutes

Credits

Choreographer: Holly Rothschild

LACDC Artists:

Kate Andrews, Michael Crotty, Marisa Jimenez, Justin Liu, Gakenia Muigai, Omar Olivas, Andrew Pearson, Melissa Schade, Drea Sobke, Athena Sterig, Tiffany Sweat & Angel Tyson

Collaborators Include:

Music: Scintillating Sound Effects, Vladislav Delay, Polmo Polpo, The Real Tuesday Weld, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Pixies, Taraf de Haidouks, Dean Martin, Matt Haimovitz & Leftover Cuties
Lighting Designer: Jeremy Pivnick
Costume Designer: Kate Hutter and Holly Rothschild

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The Better To See You With | Photo by Taso Papadakis

The Better To See You With | Photo by Taso Papadakis

The Better To See You With | Photo by Taso Papadakis

The Better To See You With | Photo by Taso Papadakis

The Better To See You With | Photo by Taso Papadakis

Andrew Pearson | The Better To See You With | Photo by Taso Papadakis for the L.A. Contemporary Dance Company

After 20 years of artistic creation and community engagement, L.A. Contemporary Dance concludes its journey as an organization as of January 9, 2026.

Founded to showcase dance in Los Angeles, LACDC evolved into a home for collective artistry where performances were crafted by choreographers and dancers alongside playwrights, composers, designers, filmmakers, photographers, stage managers, technicians — an incredible team whose imaginative work gave shape and emotional depth to our repertory. These collaborations brought contemporary dance to life in ways that were bold, explorative, expressive, and accessible.

Through live events, digital experiences, and educational programming, LACDC cultivated environments rooted in curiosity, belonging, and learning without judgment. The organization consistently asked how contemporary dance might better reflect and serve the community around it, valuing discovery over mastery and process alongside performance.

This vision was made possible thanks to the creativity and leadership of our Artistic Directors, Executive Directors, Managing Directors, and Company Staff:

Artistic Leadership

Kate Hutter Mason — Artistic Director & Co-founder (2005–2015)
Genevieve Carson — Artistic Director (2016–2020)
Jamila Glass — Artistic Director (2021–2025)

Executive & Managing Leadership

Michelle Jolly — Executive Director & Co-founder (2005–2009)
Lauren Dragicevich — Managing Director (2009–2013)
Eva Angeloff — Managing Director (2013–2018)
Napoleon Gladney — Executive Director (2019–2025)

We are profoundly grateful to all who have left their fingerprints on the organization. This work would not have been possible without the support of our board members, donors, producers, presenters, community partners, volunteers, students, audiences, friends, and family — all who believed in this work. You made it possible.

While LACDC as an organization is closing, the values we cultivated continue forward through the relationships formed here and in all of you.

To anyone considering starting a company or pursuing a dream project — do it. Start now. Don’t wait for the opportunity; be the opportunity. We need your voice and creative work more than ever.

Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey.

L.A. Contemporary Dance
(2005–2025)