Author: Ann Haskins

Clear-Eyed Nostalgia

Al fresco artists occupy downtown park; street dance and immersive dance at West LA dance fest; Latine cultures POP downtown; Afro-Brazilian considerations in Mid-City; contemporary ballet finale downtown; fringe fest finales in Hollywood; AAPINH players in Lincoln Heights; Latina perspectives in Santa Monica; more SoCal dance this week, plus a peek at next week (July 5 to 11).

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Shimmery Summer Start Ups

Romantic Russian tragedy downtown; international fest returns live to Lincoln Heights, LGBTQIA+ celebrated in Santa Monica; summer dance series opens in West LA;  COLA solo downtown; tap fest showcase in West Adams; Hollywood fest on the fringe; more SoCal dance this week, plus a peek at next week.

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Centered on the Fringe

Machete mastery downtown; toe shoes tiptoe in Torrance and downtown; Hollywood fest on the fringe; more SoCal dance this week, plus a peek at next week.

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In the Garden, the Park, and the Old Zoo!!

Site specific dance goes al fresco in Santa Monica, Griffith Park and Santa Ana; beloved dance venue celebrates 35; flamenco for Japanese disaster relief; contemporary ballet downtown; El Sereno hosts works in progress; Hollywood fests on the fringe; more SoCal dance this week, plus a peek at next week.

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