Prite Oef Stringh | Photo by Taso Papadakis

Prite Oef Stringh

Inspired by the 100th anniversary of The Rite of Spring, with original music by award-winning composer, Austin Wintory, together Hutter and Wintory draw on the themes of the original rite and focus on the sacrifice of the individual to the group mentality – turning the idiosyncratic melodies and off-beat rhythms of the score into a wall of sound overpowered by a monstrous, mechanical beat. Much like contemporary dance meets "Hunger Games", it is not always clear who is the victor, leader or prey in the group.

Choreographer: Kate Hutter
Premiere Date: 2013
Run Time: 23 minutes

Credits

Choreographer:

Kate Hutter

LACDC Artists:

Zsolt Banki, Christian Beasley, Hyosun Choi, Genevieve Carson, Jamila Glass, Marisa Jimenez, Marcelo de sa Martens, Andrew Pearson, JM. Rodriguez, Melissa Schade, Drea Sobke, Tiffany Sweat, Kim Thompson, Diana Vaden

Collaborators include:

Original Score: Austin Wintory featuring variations on "The Rite of Spring"
Vocalist: Holly Sedillos
Lighting Designer: Tony Shayne
Costume Designer: Kate Hutter

Trailer coming soon...

Prite Oef Stringh | Photo by Taso Papadakis

Prite Oef Stringh | Photo by Taso Papadakis

Prite Oef Stringh | Photo by Taso Papadakis

Prite Oef Stringh | Photo by Taso Papadakis

Prite Oef Stringh | Photo by Taso Papadakis

Prite Oef Stringh | Photo by Taso Papadakis

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)