Author: Ann Haskins

Her Moment in the Sun

This month, the Venice Biennale announced Simone Forti will receive a lifetime achievement award. Her first major West Coast museum exhibition has opened and includes live performances of her now legendary Dance Constructions. If there was any doubt, these are clear signs that Forti is having her moment.

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Seasonal Movements

Two Midwest snowbird companies land in Laguna Beach, a milestone celebration in Long Beach, two premieres share an Arts District stage, dance meets computer codes in Mid-Wilshire, a showcase for the underrepresented in El Sereno, Astaire’s final twirl downtown, a peek at next week, and more SoCal dance this busy week.

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Beyond Fear of Flying 

Elevated ballet in Beverly Hills, a festival opens in Laguna Beach and one festival concludes in West LA, new choreography in the Arts District, a NY visitor moves on to Northridge, modern dance in Malibu, Fred Astaire’s moves take another twirl downtown, a peek at next week, and more SoCal dance this busy week.

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But What’s In Between

Immersive performance returns to Westwood, a wedding fandango downtown, contemporary dance in West LA, two eclectic shows in Venice, a Canadian cirque makes three SoCal stops, an important post-modern recreation downtown, a peek at next week, and more SoCal dance this week.

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