ODC/Dance returns to the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA for Dance Downtown, April 10-13, 2025 with an exhilarating program of captivating works including acclaimed repertory from ODC Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way and Associate Choreographer Kimi Okada. Guest Choreographer and bi-coastal dance veteran Sidra Bell makes her first work for ODC/Dance; a World Premiere set to a score by Mary Halvorson and performed live by local musicians.
On Friday April 11 enjoy a special one night only Gala Night program featuring fan favorites from ODC’s expansive repertory and a world premiere excerpt by Brenda Way.
“constantly, thrillingly teeters with risk” - San Francisco Chronicle
"Bell pairs strong, aesthetically dramatic visuals with like-minded movement. The information is abstracted and scrambled to create an unfamiliar world more akin to dreams than memories." - The New York Times
Special Events
Thursday: Opening Night
Friday: ODC Dance Downtown Gala
On Friday, April 11 enjoy a special one-night-only Gala Night program featuring fan favorites from ODC’s expansive repertory and a world premiere excerpt by Brenda Way.
Saturday: LGBTQIA+ Night | ASL Interpretation Provided
Sunday: Balcony Talk
Join us for a free, intimate pre-show Balcony Talk with ODC Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way will share intimate insights into the inner workings of ODC/Dance, as well as the work you are about to see.
2025 DANCE DOWNTOWN GALA
Dinner, drinks, dancing, and one fabulous party!
Dance Downtown 2025 Digital Encore
Relive the magic of Dance Downtown on ODC Connect. Pre-sale available soon!
About ODC/Dance
Founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Brenda Way, ODC/Dance was one of the first American companies to incorporate a post-modern sensibility (an appreciation for pedestrian movement) into a virtuosic contemporary dance technique and to commit major resources to interdisciplinary collaboration and musical commissions for the repertory.
Arts Access Tickets
ODC offers a limited number of free and/or lower-cost Art Access tickets to every ODC presented performance. These additionally subsidized tickets, available on a first-come, first-serve basis, are reserved for those for whom price is a barrier.
Accessibility and Health & Safety at YBCA
Accessibility At YBCA ADA seats are clearly marked and have a level surface (with slight incline) upon entry. Visit https://ybca.org/visit/ for more information.