The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble has announced the lineup for its 9th “Summer Edition” of Dance at the Odyssey curated by Barbara Müller-Wittmann and Co-produced by Beth Hogan and Müller-Wittmann. The dance festival will run for three weekends June 20 through July 5, 2026 “celebrating adventurous, compelling work from some of Los Angeles’ most daring and innovative choreographers.” (Press release) The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is located in West LA at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Tickets are on sale now.
2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Kybele Dance Theatre – Photo courtesy of the Artist.
2026 Dance at the Odyssey Summer Edition
Saturday, June 20 @ 8 p.m.
Choreographer Seda Aybay & Kybele Dance Theater
Reminiscence explores family dynamics.
Anima examines the division between the inner and outer self. (world premiere)
2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Katherine Myers – Photo by Gunindu Abeysekera.
Sunday, June 21 @ 2 p.m.
Choreographer Kate Myers
Vestibule: a contemporary dance work exploring feminist futurities.
Thursday, June 25 @ 8 p.m.
Choreographer Lincoln Seymour
Rat Race illustrates the dynamics of corporate power and greed.
Choreographer Emma Shane
Return to Instructions explores the meaning of expectations, power and obedience. (world premiere)
2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Lineage MVMT – Photo courtesy of the artist.
Friday, June 26 @ 8 p.m.
Choreographer Lincoln Seymour
Rat Race illustrates the dynamics of corporate power and greed.
And
Lineage MVMT
Solstice investigates the evolution of “traditional” forms through the perspectives of contemporary artists. (world premiere)
2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Donofrio Dance Collective – Photo by Adam Iannazzone.
Saturday, June 27 @ 8 p.m.
&
Sunday, June 28 @ 2 p.m.
Donofrio Dance Collective
BETTY contemplates society’s imprint on the female psyche,
influenced by research and personal stories.
And
Choreographer Ricky Medina
Mighty Praise is an electrifying look at the relationship of street dance to spirituality.
The performance will also feature new works in progress premiering for the first time.
2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Maggie Ogle – Photo by Gregory Crosby.
Thursday, July 2 @ 8 p.m.
Choreographer Maggie Ogle
Thresholds is a two-part contemporary dance work that explores the emotional and sensory landscape of neurodivergent experiences.
2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Cora Laszlo – Photo by Rachel Keane.
Friday, July 3 @ 8 p.m.
Choreographer Cora Lazlo
Gambiarra: Imaginary Solutions for Love delves into the connection between dance improvisation and everyday gambiarras.
(a Portuguese word referring to unconventional ways of solving or fixing things)
2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Tanz Tanz Revolution – Photo by Natasha Tilly.
Sunday, July 5 @ 2 p.m.
Tanz Tanz Revolution
Sonder reflects on the way each of us carries our own complex narrative while co-existing within the same transient moment.
And
Choreographer Katie Tuchi
Tuchi’s Doubting Thomas is not finished, although the movement may seem set.
For more information about the 2026 Dance at the Odyssey “Summer Edition” and to purchase tickets, please visit the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble website.
Written and compiled by Jeff Slayton for LA Dance Chronicle from press release by Lucy Pollak Public Relations.
Featured image: 2026 Dance at the Odyssey – Lincoln Semour – Photo by Cheryl Mann.
