ODC/Dance returns to the stage for Dance Downtown, March 27 - 31, 2024. Two bracing programs feature world premieres and major reprises by ODC's Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way, Associate Choreographer Kimi Okada, ODC Fellow KT Nelson and guest choreographer Sonya Delwaide. Both Program A and Program B conclude with Nelson's exhilarating Dead Reckoning, set to a commissioned score by composer and cellist Joan Jeanrenaud. Springing from the raucous world of cartoon, the front pages of the news, the intimacy of human connection, or the mystery of artistic process, Dance Downtown invites the viewer on a visceral, thought-provoking journey and simply breathtaking dance.
Programs
Program A
Brenda Way: A Brief History of Up and Down (Premiere)
Kimi Okada: Inkwell (Premiere)
KT Nelson: Dead Reckoning
Program B
Sonya Delwaide: goutte par goutte (Premiere)
Brenda Way: Collision, Collapse and a Coda
KT Nelson: Dead Reckoning
Special Events
Wednesday: Open Dress Rehearsal - Program A
Join us for an Open Dress Rehearsal as we prepare for Opening Night; all seats are just $30! ODC's Technical Team will be at the Tech Table within in audience, and a Photographer will be documenting the dress rehearsal as we put the finishing touches on the season. During this ticketed dress rehearsal, there is the possibility of the show pausing or even stopping, if the production, technical, and artistic team are not ready. For this evening "the show must go on" does not apply.
Friday: ODC Dance Downtown Gala - Program A
Celebrate the new season of fearless and exuberant dance in style with dinner, drinks, dancing, and one fabulous party!
Saturday LGBTQIA+ Night hosted by Lady Camden, ASL Interpretation - Program B
Join us for Dance Downtown’s LGBTQIA+ Night hosted by Lady Camden, Saturday, March 30, 2024, as we cheerfully raise a glass to ODC’s LGBTQIA+ community. Mix and mingle with local drag and dance stars alike at a post-show reception replete with delicious libations, music, and dancing at W San Francisco Hotel’s Living Room Bar, conveniently located across the street from the theater.
Sunday: Balcony Talk - Program A
Join us for a free, intimate pre-show Balcony Talk on Sunday March 31, 2024 at 4:00pm. 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.
Spend the weekend with ODC, Lady Camden, and W San Francisco
Join ODC and Lady Camden for Dance Downtown’s LGBTQIA+ Night, Saturday, March 30, 2024, as we cheerfully raise a glass to ODC’s LGBTQIA+ community. Mix and mingle with local drag and dance stars alike at a post-show reception replete with delicious libations, music, and dancing at W San Francisco Hotel’s Living Room Bar, conveniently located across the street from the theater.
In addition to discounted rooms with guaranteed late checkout, select tickets to W San Francisco's Drag Brunch on Sunday March 31st, hosted by dancer and drag performer Monique "Fauxnique" Jenkinson, include a General Admission ticket to Dance Downtown and discounted 4-hour max valet parking.
Dance Downtown ticket holders receive 15% off all food and beverage at the W Hotel, as well as 15% off room stays and tickets to a drag brunch on Sunday March 31st. All rooms booked for Dance Downtown guests receive complimentary late checkout at 4pm.
Dance Downtown 2024 Digital Encore
Relive the magic of Dance Downtown on ODC Connect. Get the digital pre-sale now!
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.