3 fair skinned women hold on to the outstretched leg and arm of a fair skinned woman

The Union

"The Union" explores themes of incarnation, duality and cycles of order and chaos. In this work, we witness the coming of age of a woman, and the perpetuation of life through the attraction and union of opposites.

Choreographer: Terri Best
Premiere Date: 2007
Run Time: 20 minutes

Credits

Choreographer: Terri Best

LACDC Artists:

Lou Becker, Shari Brookler, Michael Crotty, Devin Fulton, Jamila Glass, Marisa Jimenez, Natalie Hurter, Kate Hutter, Mike Williams

Collaborators Include:

Music: Philip Glass, performed by Kronos Quartet
Costume Designer: Terri Best
Costume Construction: Amy Bobeda & Alexis de Forest in collaboration with the choreographers
Lighting Designer: Mason Barker
Assistant Choreographer: Allison Jones
Photographer: Taso Papadakis

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a woman in a red dress is held by a man with her leg in an attitude

a group of dancers in brightly colored costumes with limbs intertwined

a fair skinned woman lifted by 3 fair skinned men

5 dancers jump with arms and legs outstretched

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)