a man and woman face off, their arms on each other's shoulders

Down Up Up Down

"Down Up Up Down" explores the ups and downs of finding connection and deciphering the euphoria as well as annoyances of being attracted to another. It is a playful duet about the laws of attraction and how often opposites attract.

Choreographer: Kate Hutter
Premiere Date: 2013
Run Time: 5 minutes

Credits

Choreographer:

Kate Hutter

LACDC Artists:

Kate Andrews and Michael Crotty

Collaborators include:

Costume Designer: Kate Hutter

INFO

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a man stands while pointing his fingers toward opposite sides of his body

a man bends next to a woman whose back is to us

a man and woman partner while the woman kicks her leg high

a man balances on one leg while a woman on the ground tries to capture his foot

a woman walks by a man who wilts for her

a woman bending over and grabbing the air downstage of a man who has one hand on his forehead and his other arm outstretched

a man and woman side by side holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes

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)