THE SHARON DISNEY LUND DANCE SERIES presents a wide variety of performances, workshops and newly commissioned projects. The program features both local and national guest artists, as well as presentations by students and faculty of CalArts' newly named Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance.

June 17-18, 2005
Experimental Short Dance Films
Dance Camera West

Offering the most outstanding examples of dance on screen, a rich medium that smashes the boundaries to redefine both dance and film, Dance Camera West Film Festival stretches our imaginations and the way we think about dance.

June 24-25, 2005
Oni Dance

Three-time Lester Horton Award winner Maria Gillespie presents the premiere of Imperfection/Unsung, featuring her newly formed company Oni Dance and original music composed by String Theory.


Past:

November 3-7, 2004
RENNIE HARRIS
The Legends of Hip-Hop

Alpert Award-winning dancer, choreographer and hip-hop historian Rennie Harris celebrates some of the visionary artists who helped invent and define hip-hop dance and culture.

December 17-18, 2004
CalArts Dance Ensemble

The CalArts Dance Ensemble celebrates 25th years of experimentation under the artistic direction of Cristyne Lawson with a special multimedia video installation.

 

January 13-15, 2005
Saint Jospeh Ballet

REDCAT hosts a special program by this acclaimed Orange County youth dance company known for work that inspires audiences and transforms young lives.

February 16-20, 2005
Contradanza and Rosanna Gamson/
World Wide

Aura | US Premiere

Mexico City's acclaimed contemporary dance company Contradanza collaborates with Los Angeles choreographer Rosanna Gamson and her company World Wide.

March 9-12, 2005
Donna Uchizono Company
Butterflies from My Hand

A quickly rising star in the dance world, Donna Uchizono and her New York company make their Los Angeles debut with Butterflies from My Hand, a provocative and richly physical dance theater project.

May 13-14, 2005
CalArts View: Spring Dance

This year’s program includes a selection of new pieces choreographed students, and the work of special guest artist Peter Kalivas.

June 1, 2005
Merce Cunningham: Views On Camera
Dance Camera West

Dance Camera West kicks off its month-long, city-wide festival of dance on film with the Los Angeles premiere of Views on Camera.