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.
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.